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Administrative offense proceedings against Daimler AG fully concluded
24.09.2019
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| Negligent violation of supervisory duties results in fine in the amount of EUR 870 million Daimler AG refrains from taking legal remedy Earnings forecast of Company remains unchangedToday, the Stuttgart public prosecutor issued a fine notice against Daimler A more >> |
Statement of the Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG
24.09.2019
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| The Executive Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG declares after today's meeting, which was convened at short notice:“The Brunswick public prosecutor's office announced today that it had brought an indictment against the former Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Prof. Martin Winterkorn, as well as against the Chai more >> |
Volkswagen Group starts battery cell development and production in Salzgitter
24.09.2019
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| Pilot line for battery cells at the Volkswagen Group Center of Excellence in Salzgitter opened Volkswagen is building up battery cell development and production know-how in Germany Gigafactory under joint venture with Northvolt more >> |
VW T-Roc with new top-of-the-range engine and more customisation options
21.09.2019
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| New 2.0-litre top-of-the-range diesel engine generating 140 kW / 190 PS available to order “Black Style” design package for even more exclusive character and elegance “beats” package with 300-watt sound system and fresh design more >> |
SKODA AUTO produces 250,000th KAROQ compact SUV
21.09.2019
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| Today, the 250,000th ŠKODA KAROQ rolled off the production line at the ŠKODA AUTO plant in Mladá Boleslav. The milestone model is a 1.0 TSI, 85-kW KAROQ in a metallic Black Magic finish. The compact SUV celebrated its world premiere more >> |
The new MINI Cooper SE: adventure tour on the “best road in the world”
20.09.2019
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| Limitless reserves for high-altitude flights of fancy – with the new MINI Cooper SE over the Transfăgărăşan through the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. A journey that is a tough assignment for many conventionally powered vehicles proves to be a bagatelle for the first local zero-emission MINI. Lots of hillclimbs and some spectacular downhill descents through Europe&rs more >> |
126 Series Mercedes Benz S-Class - From status-conscious luxury saloon to popular young classic
19.09.2019
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| A pioneer of modern design and a technology trendsetter with airbags, optimised aerodynamics and deliberate weight reduction: this is what the 126 series Mercedes-Benz S-Class stood for, presented 40 years ago in September 1979 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main. Today, the luxury saloons and coupés of this series, built from 1981 onwards, are popular young classi more >> |
Volkswagen unveils its brand-new look for the future
19.09.2019
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| • Mobility is changing and Volkswagen is leading the path.
• In South Africa, the new logo and brand design will launch in conjunction with the all-new Volkswagen T-Cross. more >> |
Tips for First-timers on Buying a New Car
19.09.2019
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| • Car ownership can involve many hidden expenses• Research is key to making a good purchase choice and avoiding costly mistakes• Ford provides advice and guidance on the decision-making and purchase processIn the market for a set of wheels? Never bought a car bef more >> |
Project for responsible artisanal cobalt mining in Kolwezi, DR Congo
19.09.2019
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| ... launching on-site activities BMW Group, BASF SE, Samsung SDI and Samsung Electronics kick off “Cobalt for Development” to promote responsible artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of more >> |
Successful launch of 'dProduction': SKODA AUTO optimises production processes at Kvasiny plant
18.09.2019
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| ŠKODA AUTO is consistently turning to technology from Industry 4.0 and has successfully introduced the 'dProduction' digital notification system at the Kvasiny factory.photo caption: The system is based on touchscreens with card re more >> |
Milagros Caina-Andree will not seek a further term of office as Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG
18.09.2019
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| Milagros Caiña-Andree gave notice to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG that for personal reasons she will not seek a further term of office as Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Human Resources and Labour Relation. The Chairman of the more >> |
Geely Group opens order books for the Lynk&Co 03 TCR
18.09.2019
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| Geely Group Motorsport has opened the order books for the Lynk&Co 03 TCR race cars for deliveries in 2020."We are delighted to make the Lynk&Co 03 TCR available to more customer teams in 2020 after introducing it with t more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group Develops Center Side Airbag
18.09.2019
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| • Airbag expands into space between driver’s and passenger to prevent front row passengers from colliding• Through patented technology, Hyundai Motor Group developed one of the lightest-weight center side airbags in the world more >> |
Mercedes-Benz racing driver Sir Stirling Moss: 90th birthday of the Silver Arrow knight
18.09.2019
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| British racing driver Stirling Moss became a star of the Mercedes-Benz racing department in 1955. He celebrated outstanding victories with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing sports car (W 196 S) and was Formula 1 runner-up world champion with the W 196 R. His successes are highlights of 125 years of Mercedes-Benz motorsport history. On 17 September 2019, the motorsport racer, who was knighted in more >> |
SEAT - The automotive talent pool
17.09.2019
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| APPRENTICE SCHOOL• SEAT has been training professionals at its Apprentice School for more than 60 years• Since the early classes for machinists and lathe operators in the 50s to advanced degrees in Automization and Industrial Robotics today• 2,815 students hav more >> |
Personnel Realignment of BMW Group Corporate Communications management team
12.09.2019
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| Maximilian Schöberl, Executive Vice President of BMW AG and responsible for Corporate and Governmental Affairs at the company, is reorganising his management team, effective October 2019, as the process of handing over to the next generation continues. Alexander Bilgeri, previously responsible for Corporate, Product and Innovation Communication more >> |
Porsche and Polyphony Digital Inc. extend strategic partnership
11.09.2019
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| Virtual world premiere at the IAA Porsche and the Japanese video game development studio Polyphony Digital Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, increase their collaboration. During the Internati more >> |
Kollmorgen - New generation of drives, new opportunities
10.09.2019
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| Partner event – this time in the Czech Republic: KOLLMORGEN invites to the motor factory in BrnoThe participants followed the presentations with interest at the Kollmorgen partner event in Br more >> |
Ferrari 812 GTS: the V12 spider returns
10.09.2019
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| 800 cv makes it the most powerful production convertible on the marketExactly 50 years on from the debut of the last spider in the Ferrari range to sport a front-mounted V12, the 812 GTS hails a triumphant return for a model type that has play more >> |
The Ferrari F8 Spider: the evolution of the species
10.09.2019
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| The mid-rear-engined drop-top powered by the most successful Ferrari V8 everFerrari has unveiled the F8 Spider, the new generation drop-top sports car equipped with the most successful mid-rear mounted V8 in history.Chane more >> |
Genesis appoints Filippo Perini as Chief Designer
09.09.2019
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| ...Genesis advanced design studio in EuropeGenesis today announced that Filippo Perini will join the brand as its Chief Designer at the Genesis Advanced Design Studio in Europe. Perini’s appointment leverag more >> |
Volkswagen and Northvolt form joint venture for battery production
06.09.2019
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| The goal is to build a factory for lithium-ion batteries in Salzgitter (Lower Saxony) Start of production is planned for the end of 2023/beginning of 2024 Initial annual output to be 16 GWh more >> |
Production of Volkswagen ID.3 at Zwickau plant to start in November
06.09.2019
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| Volkswagen ID.3 – pre-series-production at the Zwickau plant. This vehicle is not yet for sale in Europe. World premiere on September 9 at IAA in Frankfurt Z more >> |
PSA Foundation unveils project to help young people obtain their driving licence
06.09.2019
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| ...in partnership with France’s Production Schools • Three-year partnership to help 200 young people obtain their driving licence.• Funding also provided for 15 vehicles to help those under 18 travel to places of employment.• 26 participating Produ more >> |
Punctual start of production for the Porsche Taycan
06.09.2019
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| Factory Opening in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen After a construction period of less than 48 months, Porsche is opening a new production facility for its first all-electric sports car at its Zuffenhausen site. “The new plant reflec more >> |
Kia Motors appoints Karim Habib as Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Center
06.09.2019
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| • Karim Habib will oversee design of new vehicles and devise future design direction for Kia Motors• Habib to be based at Kia’s Design Center in Namyang, Korea from beginning in October• Habib brings with him over twenty years’ premium brand design experience • more >> |
2019 is a crucial year for the globalization of Great Wall Motors
05.09.2019
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| Great Wall Motors' Yongchuan Factory in Chongqing put into Production, Radiating the Southwest and Aiming Globally Since the beginning of the year Great Wall Motors has taken measures for its globalization. In Jan more >> |
Premiere: New energy for the VW Beetle
05.09.2019
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| Volkswagen Group Components supplies a complete electric drive for the historic Beetle Concept allows for the electrification of many different historic vehicles Individually tailored conversion carried out by partner co more >> |
10 golden rules for transporting children in your car - also legislation
04.09.2019
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| Child Safety• Two out of every three youngsters travel incorrectly in cars• Common mistakes include placing them in inadequate child seats or with loose harnesses• In a collision at 50 km/h the injury sustained by a child weighing 8 kg that gets thrown from the seat more >> |
Volkswagen do Brasil develops its first vehicle for the international market
03.09.2019
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| Volkswagen do Brasil is developing its first vehicle concept for the international market. The model known as the “New Urban Coupé” was 100% designed and developed in Brazil. World premiere of the Brazilian “New Urban C more >> |
Goodyear and Brabham Automotive announce global partnership
03.09.2019
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| • Collaboration across racing and road car developments• Goodyear Racing tyres to be fitted to track cars• Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport chosen for the official road compliant co more >> |
Toyota Motor Europe starts production of new 2.0L engine at Poland plant
03.09.2019
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| Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP), in Jelcz-Laskowice, starts production of new 2.0L petrol engine today Engine belongs to the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) pow more >> |
The BMW M4 Edition M Heritage -Performance and exclusiveness by tradition
03.09.2019
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| BMW M GmbH continues the series of attractive edition models with 750 limited-edition BMW M4 Coupes – body colours in special exclusive M colours and a unique interior design to match – world premiere during the DTM racing event on the Nürburgring. more >> |
Volkswagen Group intends to further expand after sales business
02.09.2019
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| Growing vehicle fleet and stronger customer loyalty drive sustained growth despite fall in maintenance costs for electric vehicles Group After Sales provides support for more than 100 million vehicles throughout the world; about 50 million vehicles to join the fleet by 2030; parts are supplied by 154 depots Genuine spare part more >> |
Walking With The Wounded - A tribute to Jules Roberts
31.08.2019
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| This month Walking With The Wounded lost a true friend of the charity. We would like to pay tribute to Jules Roberts who not only raised thousands of pounds for WWTW by taking part in various fundraising events, but who also trained many of the ex-servicemen and women wh more >> |
Strategic partnership between SEGULA Technologies and Opel enters its operational phase
31.08.2019
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| The strategic partnership between SEGULA Technologies and Opel is now officially starting. The closing – i.e., the finalisation of the transaction – took place yesterday. The partnership will see the creation of an engineering campu more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Personnel Change
30.08.2019
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| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) intends to make the following personnel changes on 31 August and 1 September 2019, outlined below. 1. Important Personnel Changes
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Mitsubishi Motors to partner with local governments throughout Japan to quickly provide electric vehicles when disasters occur
30.08.2019
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| To cope with disasters, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will implement DENDO Community Support Program, which aims to create system to quickly provide MMC electric vehicles to local governments in affected areas. MMC aims to enter into disaster cooperation agreements with local governments throughout Japan by fiscal 2022. more >> |
