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Sustainability as important for Porsche as top quality
27.05.2019
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S rating identifies potential risks along the value chain at an early stageSustainability is non-negotiable: in 2018, Porsche procured products and materials to a value of 9.5 billion euros from 7,654 suppliers. For them and all future Porsche sup more >> |
Daimler Trucks opens new cabin facility for the Russian truck market
27.05.2019
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New plant in Naberezhnye Chelny (Tatarstan) is an important milestone for Joint Venture DAIMLER KAMAZ RUS (DK RUS) Cabin production in Chelny will be part of Mercedes-Benz global production network, close cooperation with Mercedes more >> |
MIPS Acquires Patent Rights And The Brand Fluid Inside
22.05.2019
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Acquisition strengthens MIPS’ patent portfolio, expanding access to research and growing capacity for future product development. MIPS, the world leader in brain protection systems, today announced the more >> |
Great Engagement in Audi Volunteers’ Day: More than 300 Audi people involved in 43 projects
16.05.2019
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Volunteers’ Day 2019 on Saturday, May 18, in Ingolstadt and the surrounding area Board of Management Member for Human Resources Wendelin Göbel: “We are proud of our employees’ voluntary activities for the reg more >> |
Honda to Showcase Full Off-Pavement Adventure Portfolio at 2019 Overland Expo West
16.05.2019
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• Honda Passport and Ridgeline Adventure Lifestyle Projects showcase off-road capabilities of Honda light trucks• Honda Talon, Africa Twin Adventure Sports and CRF 250 Rally and 450L accessorized for off-grid lifestyle• Compact, yet powerful Honda Generators and Water Pum more >> |
STARD präsentiert mit REVelution ein zukunftsweisendes Motorsport Elektrotechnologie Portfolio
16.05.2019
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Heute veröffentlicht STARD mit seinem Präsidenten Manfred Stohl eine erste Vorschau über die größte Herausforderung in der Geschichte des österreichischen Unternehmens seit dessen Bestehen. Das klar gesetzte Ziel lautet, Rallycross und andere Motorsport-Kategorien mittels der Vorstellung eines einzigartigen Portfolios maßgeschneiderter und dennoch leis more >> |
McLaren Automotive marks building its 20.000 car
13.05.2019
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McLaren Automotive, the luxury British sportscar and supercar company, has celebrated the 20,000th car to be hand-assembled at its McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey.The 20,000th car built was a right-hand drive 600LT Spider in Chicane Gre more >> |
Volkswagen has already built 200 pre-production vehicles of the new electric car ID.3
10.05.2019
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Quality check of the new ID.3 at the Zwickau car plant (from left): Volkswagen-CEO Herbert Diess, Heiko Rösch, Head of body construction, and Reinhard de Vries, Managing Director Technology & Logistic Volkswagen Saxony. This vehicle is more >> |
SEAT rolls out its electric offensive in Barcelona
09.05.2019
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• Coinciding with its 69th anniversary, the brand is showcasing the el-Born, SEAT’s first fully electric vehicle, and the SEAT Minimó concept car at the Automobile Barcelona• CUPRA makes its debut at the motor show with the new Formentor and the e-Racer racecar• SE more >> |
Already more than 10,000 registrations for the ID.3
09.05.2019
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Customers’ interest in the Volkswagen ID.3 significantly exceeded expectations. This vehicle is not yet for sale.Expectations significantly exceeded: in some cases, IT systems cannot handle flood of customers Pre-booking for limited special edition started yesterday Already strong interest more >> |
Important step to end the diesel topic
07.05.2019
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Administrative offense proceedings against Porsche AG concludedThe Stuttgart Public Prosecutor's Office today issued a fine notice against Porsche AG pursuant to sections 30 (1), 130 (1) of the German Act on Regulatory Offences in connection with deviations from regulatory requirements for certain Porsche vehicles. The fine notice comprehensively e more >> |
Toni Melfi is moving to Brussels as a political representative
06.05.2019
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The Audi Forum Ingolstadt Toni Melfi (53) is taking over the position of Head of a new Audi EU Representation in Brussels with immediate effect. In this position, he will strengthen the team of Christof-Sebastian Klitz, wh more >> |
Audi Sport GmbH to be managed in the future by Oliver Hoffmann and Julius Seebach
30.04.2019
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Julius Seebach and Oliver Hoffmann Current Managing Director Michael-Julius Renz is to retire Julius Seebach appointed to the management &nbs more >> |
Cooper Tires wieder Sponsor bei der AUTO BILD ALLRAD-Leserwahl zum Allradauto des Jahres
25.04.2019
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Als Gold-Sponsor der Leserwahl “AUTO BILD ALLRAD Auto des Jahres 2019” war Cooper Tires wie im Vorjahr Presenter der Aktion. Nach dem Leservotum prämierte AUTO BILD ALLRAD die Sieger: Seit dem 11. April stehen die Gewinner in den verschiedenen Kategorien fest. more >> |
McLaren new Global Communications and PR director
23.04.2019
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As of Tuesday April 23rd, Roger Ormisher, currently Vice President of PR and Communications for McLaren North America will also assume the responsibilities of Global Communications and PR Director for McLaren Automotive on an interim basis.A permanent successor for Wayne Bruce, who leaves the company to pursue other opportunities, will be announced in due course. more >> |
Leather, thread and dye: cars or books?
22.04.2019
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• Bookbinding and car design, two creative processes united by attention to detail• Craftspeople of both disciplines shape the same materials by hand• One kilometre of thread for a car, one metre for a novel &n more >> |
Volkswagen Group Joins Responsible Sourcing Network
20.04.2019
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Application of Blockchain Technology to Trace Minerals Network Covers Whole Supply Chain Focus on Responsible Sourcing of Cobalt Today Volkswagen joined an open industry collaboration for the responsible sourcing of strategic minerals that will use blockchain technology to increase effic more >> |
Carfreitag ja, illegale Autorennen nein
18.04.2019
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Zum Beginn des Osterwochenendes treffen sich am Freitag wieder tausende Auto- und Tuning-Fans zum so genannten Carfreitag. Die deutschlandweiten Treffen der Freunde von getunten Fahrzeugen haben in den letzten Jahren immer mehr Anhänger gewonnen. Dabei geht es der Tuning-Gemeinde vor allem um eins: Das mit Liebe zum Detail und in unzähligen Arbeitsstunden veredelte Fahrzeug der begeis more >> |
The Audi S5 models now with a TDI engine
18.04.2019
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Powerful 3.0 TDI engine with 255 kW (347 hp and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) 48-volt mild hybrid technology and electric powered compressor Ideal combination of efficiency and sportiness more >> |
BMW Group to recognise a provision with respect to EU antitrust proceedings
05.04.2019
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In connection with the ongoing antitrust proceedings, the European Commission today informed the BMW Group about a “Statement of Objections”. - The Statement of Objections leads the BMW Group to believe that it is probable (“more likely than not”) that the EU Commission will issue a significant fine. - According to the In more >> |
BMW Group - Statement on European Commission’s ongoing antitrust proceedings
05.04.2019
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BMW Group to examine Commission’s statement of objections in depth Talks in working groups aimed at technological freedom of choice and the practicability of legally required reduction of exhaust gas emissions Lawful coordination of industry positions on regulatory framework should not be eq more >> |
Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
05.04.2019
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Volkswagen focus on synergies along the entire battery value chain. Volkswagen Group and Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng sign memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies Group Board Member for Procurement, Dr more >> |
New Passat breaks record on debut: Number one mid-range model with 30 million vehicles worldwide
05.04.2019
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The 30 millionth Passat is a GTE VariantThis vehicle is a nearly production-ready concept car. Most successful mid-range model: Volkswagen’s Emden plant has produced the 30 millionth Passat more >> |
Rolls-Royce to embark on "Progress Tour" of London ahead of flagship showroom relocation
04.04.2019
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London has been pivotal to the brand’s remarkable renaissance and provided a meaningful contribution to last year’s historic sales record – the most successful year in the marque’s 115-year history. more >> |
Full speed ahead for the continuing development of the Volkswagen ID. R
04.04.2019
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• Extensive test and simulation programme in the evolutionary phase of the purely electric-powered ID. R for the record attempt on the Nordschleife• Volkswagen Motorsport uses computer capacities during vehicle simulation for production development• Knowledge transfer with the ID. pr more >> |
50 years in sixty seconds
04.04.2019
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• The auto industry has undergone a meteoric evolution over the past decades, from design and production to exports• The same number of cars that used to be made in one day now only takes 3 minutes• Compared to the two years of waiting for a SEAT 600, today you can buy a car in 10 mi more >> |
PSA Foundation and Avise release a unique all-in-one measurement and communication tool.
04.04.2019
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Social value of social garages• Result of a collective work carried out with the social garages winners of the "Mobility & Inclusion" call for projects of the PSA Foundation• Tailored to help social garages communicate with mobility stakeholders in their local area&b more >> |
Toyota PROACE CITY
03.04.2019
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Toyota announces the World Premiere of the new compact duty van New PROACE CITY compact duty van to make its world premiere at the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham UK, on 30 April   more >> |
MIPS Evaluation of WaveCel Technology Shows Results Far Below the Published Claims
02.04.2019
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Two weeks ago, Bontrager launched a new set of helmets featuring Wavecel, its new exclusively licensed technology, that is claimed to decrease linear impacts and duplicate MIPS’ proven ability to lessen the rotational motion associated with potential brain injuries such as diffuse axonal injury, subdural hematoma, and concussion. MIPS made initial tests, which were communicated last week, more >> |
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden visits Volkswagen
02.04.2019
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HRH Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden, is signing the Volkswagen guest book. From left: HRH Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden next to Andreas Renschler, CEO of TRATON SE and a Member of the Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Board of Management &nbs more >> |
Dr. Ralf Brunken is new Director of AutoUni
02.04.2019
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Predecessor Prof. Dr. Mark Gonter assumes senior management function in Procurement at Audi AG Dr. Ralf Brunken, formerly CIO at ŠKODA, has taken over as Director of the AutoUni effective April 1. He succeeds Prof. Dr. Mark Gonter, who assumes responsibility for value analysis in the future fields of e-mobility, autonomous driving and connectivity in more >> |
Season Opener: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer for Formula Student Teams
01.04.2019
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Largest student racing series in Europe: design competition for young talents Opel as partner: Of five universities near German sites Team vehicles: Opel provides the students with five Insignia Sports Tourers more >> |
New Pastport Trim in 2019 Honda Passport Lineup Throws Back to Simpler Times and Nineties Nostalgia
01.04.2019
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Pastport – the nineties-inspired Honda Passport trim – offers nostalgic enthusiasts the simplicity and self-expression of the '90s Features "state-of-the-art" automatic windows, digital clock, cassette-to-CD converter a more >> |
Change in management at Messe Frankfurt USA and South Africa
29.03.2019
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Effective 1 April 2019, Konstantin von Vieregge, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, will be moving to Atlanta to assume the position of President at Messe Frankfurt Inc. He will be succeeded by Joshua Low, who has already been Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt South Africa since June 2017. more >> |
Realignment of BMW Group Design
29.03.2019
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Sustainable structures for the future:- Jozef Kaban new head of Rolls-Royce design - Domagoj Dukec takes over BMW design - Van Hooydonk: “a signal of our future orientation”The BMW Group is reorganising its Design division and taking the next step towards sustainable, leaner structures. Jo more >> |
Volkswagen exchanges more than 300,000 old diesels
28.03.2019
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Group brands Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles make a key contribution to air quality improvement in German cities with exchange incentives Incentives for nearly new cars extended until further notice throughout Germany for VW and Audi Incentives for new cars to expir more >> |
Testing of the new Porsche Taycan has entered the final stage
28.03.2019
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From a computer simulation via the test bench to the roadPorsche’s first purely electrically driven sports car, the Taycan, is currently completing its final test drives before it enters series production. In Scandinavia, just a few kilometres awa more >> |
Daimler and Geely Holding form global joint venture to develop smart
28.03.2019
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50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Geely based in China to develop and operate smart brand globally as all electric carmaker smart to gain shared expertise in manufacturing, engineering and design from both groups smart to expand to meet demand for electrification, with production based more >> |
Groupe PSA accelerates its deployment in China’s aftermarket by acquiring LONGSTAR
28.03.2019
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• Groupe PSA pursues the deployment of its strategic plan, after the acquisition of shares in two other parts distributors in 2018[1].• Groupe PSA has the ambition to establish a strong position in the Independent Aftermarke more >> |