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FPT Industrial and Giorgio Moroder get behind the mixing board
07.12.2019
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| ...and closer to releasing the sound of the future for the next generation of enginesIt all started with a teaser in April in Munich: during a special and exclusive eveni more >> |
M-Sport Evaluation Centre takes shape
06.12.2019
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| M-Sport’s state-of-the-art Evaluation Centre is taking shape with the multi-million-pound facility at the firm’s Dovenby Hall Estate near Cockermouth in Cumbria on course for completion next autumn.Work on the self-contained workshop beg more >> |
The new VW Golf gets off to a flying start
06.12.2019
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| The new model is digitalised, with excellent connectivity and intuitive controls. Four new equipment lines will ensure maximum individual style in future The new Golf will be launched with four engines – more are to follow early in the new year Golf 1.5 TSI with 96 kW/130 PS1 high-tech petrol engine is available from €27,510 in more >> |
Volkswagen Passenger Cars introduces new maintenance concept
06.12.2019
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| With the new Golf 8, Volkswagen is introducing a new maintenance concept for its models. Start with Golf 8, all other models to follow in the course of 2020 Inspection service interval in Europe1 doubled to 24 months more >> |
Automotive interiors will drive cross-industry developments, says GlobalData
06.12.2019
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| Megatrend interior concepts in the automotive industry could transfer to other transport sectors as consumers demand higher quality standards, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.Rail and aviation sectors have been used to multiple users of the same product, namely passengers sitting in the same seats and using the same facilities more >> |
Acura’s Super Rare First SUV Reimagined with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
05.12.2019
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| Acura to debut restomod SLX luxury-sport utility vehicle – “Super Handling SLX” at the RADwood celebration of '80s and '90s automotive lifestyle 1st Acura SUV upgraded with brand’s latest performance tech: Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, a race-tuned 350-horsepower 2.0-liter VTEC® Turbo and 1 more >> |
The battery system - Key components for a new era
05.12.2019
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| Volkswagen Group Components produces high-voltage battery systems for all electric vehicles built on the MEBplatform in the Volkswagen Group. Production at Component division’s site in Brunswick has already started more >> |
Kia Motors officially opens new India production facility
05.12.2019
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| • Kia plans to strengthen its innovative brand image and digital leadership o Introduction of fully digitized sales and service channel for customerso Kia expanding its future mobility business through various partnerships• Kia to expand the product por more >> |
JETTA brand successfully launched in Chinese market
05.12.2019
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| The new JETTA SUV VS5 The vehicle is not sold in Germany. Volkswagen sub-brand JETTA records most successful recent brand launch in China, with almost 30,000 deliveries in first three months. Sales board more >> |
Personnel changes at Volkswagen Design
05.12.2019
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| Klaus Bischoff to take over as Head of Group Design Jozef Kabaň to become Chief Designer at the Volkswagen brand Michael Mauer to concentrate on his responsibilities as Head of Design at Porsche There are to be more >> |
Production of the VW T-Roc Cabriolet begins in Osnabrück
04.12.2019
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| The vehicle is not yet on sale. The Volkswagen brand's only convertible starts coming off the line today Efficient production facility for the T-Roc Cabriolet1 built for a high double-digit million euro amount more >> |
Artisans with millimetric precision
04.12.2019
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| DUAL TRAINING• Highly skilled craftsmen hand-shape the die castings that create the different parts of SEAT models• Die makers perform more than 2,000 verifications to avoid any kind of imperfection• Dual Training is key to preparing new generations and ensuring that this artis more >> |
Hyundai's new Venue is a very good place to be in the small SUV segment
04.12.2019
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| Hyundai's latest addition to its sports utility range has arrived in South Africa, offering the perfect fit for those seeking a seamless combination of style and versatility. The Venue, first introduced at the New York Motor Show earlier this year, joins its larger siblings with its practical and convenient features in a compact package. more >> |
Escape from everyday life the sustainable way in the new MINI Cooper SE
04.12.2019
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| Classic city traffic was yesterday, today we have urban driving fun which is soon to be electric in unmistakable MINI style. The new MINI Cooper SE (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.8 – 14.8 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) will go on the road in spring 2020. more >> |
Opel Corsa-e Can Considerably Reduce Running Costs
04.12.2019
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| Overview: comparison of electricity, petrol and diesel at a glance E-advantage: less service and maintenance, lower energy costs, tax benefit When it comes to low running costs, it is har more >> |
FPT Industrial, IVECO and NIKOLA Motors unveil the NIKOLA TRE Prototype
03.12.2019
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| FPT Industrial, IVECO and NIKOLA unveiled the prototype of their first battery electric vehicle (BEV) for European markets, the NIKOLA Tre – just three months after the announcement of the partnershipThe battery electric NIKOLA Tre will be launched a more >> |
Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology Group inaugurate ‘StarRides’ Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Hangzhou
03.12.2019
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| Premium ride-hailing joint venture launch operations in Chinese metropolis Hangzhou Premium ride-hailing service to be named StarRides Service to be launched with fleet of 100 vehicles including Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class and V-Class vehicles Operations to b more >> |
SKODA utilises LED headlights
03.12.2019
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| Innovative lighting technology for maximum safety: › Interactive LED headlights and tail lights make driving in the darker months safer and more comfortable› Full LED matrix headlights for the flagship SUPERB and the new OC more >> |
SAGMJ appoints new Chairman of the AutoTrader South African Car of the Year Competition
02.12.2019
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| For the past two years the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) has had an ongoing transformation strategy to build and strengthen the SAGMJ in terms of its service delivery to the industry. more >> |
Rugged and Adventure-Ready 2020 Honda Passport Arrives at Dealerships
02.12.2019
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Passport combines exceptional on-road comfort with robust off-road capability Top-class safety performance with standard Honda Sensing® and top collision-safety ratings more >> |
Renault announces appointment of SVP, Global Marketing Director
02.12.2019
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| As of 2 December 2019, Xavier Martinet is appointed SVP, Global Marketing Director Groupe Renault reporting to Olivier Murguet, EVP, Regions and Sales and Acting Deputy CEO, Groupe Renault. more >> |
Renault- Nissan- Mitsubishi accelerate operational efficiency of the Alliance
29.11.2019
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| ... and will appoint Alliance general secretaryRenault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s leading automotive alliance, held its monthly Alliance Operating Board Meeting in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, attended by Jean-Dominique Sena more >> |
All-electric AIWAYS U5 to go on sale in South Korea
29.11.2019
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| • AIWAYS agrees partnership with South Korean distributor, Prime Automobile • U5 available in China in December, in selected European markets next year AIWAY more >> |
Technical update for the Audi e-tron
28.11.2019
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| Better efficiency and longer range: Standard efficiency measures cut consumption Customers enjoy an extra 25 kilometers (15.5 mi) of range in the WLTP cycle more >> |
Point S opens its first point of sale in Singapore
28.11.2019
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| Point S, the global tire and auto maintenance specialist, continues to expand in Asia and announces the opening of its first point of sale in Singapore, Sin Ming Industrial Region. In Singapore, Point S has moved closer to the BCC Automotive group, whi more >> |
The New Opel Corsa, a true individualization artist
28.11.2019
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| Free choice: more personalization options than any other Corsa before Sporty, stylish, fresh: “BiColor” alloys with spoke clips, GS Line body kit, mirror covers In more >> |
LEXUS - The safety revolution
28.11.2019
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| Democratizing safety to achieve Zero Traffic AccidentLexus celebrates 30 years of amazingIt’s not so long ago that the safety provisions in cars – even those at the top end of the market – did little except more >> |
Volkswagen delivers 100,000th e-Golf
28.11.2019
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| Anniversary verhicle: The 100,000 e-Golf was handed over to Maik Jaehde (3rd from right) in the Transparent Factory Dresden at the end of November. e-Golf1 was launched in 2014 and is one of the most successful battery electric vehicles in Europe more >> |
CUPRA opens its first CUPRA Garage worldwide in Mexico
27.11.2019
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| The CUPRA brand makes its debut in Mexico with the launch of the CUPRA Ateca The CUPRA Garage is located in an exclusive part of Mexico City CUPRA also opens six CUPRA Corners in the Mexican market Mexican premiere of the CUPRA Formentor and the CUPRA Ateca Limited Edition more >> |
Audi concludes fundamental agreement with Works Council on economic and forward-looking realignment
26.11.2019
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| Platform-oriented allocation of models to plants and optimized plant capacities to make German sites sustainably fit for the future Job guarantee for AUDI AG employees agreed upon for the next decade Positive impact on earnings totaling around 6 billion euros until 2029 more >> |
SEAT expands Tarraco line-up with 1.5 litre TSI DSG Front-wheel drive option
25.11.2019
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| • Front-wheel drive Tarraco brings together turbocharged 1.5 litre 150PS petrol engine with seven-speed automatic gearbox• New combination makes brand’s largest SUV an even more compelling option in the competitive segment• Introduction expands the SUV’s potential i more >> |
New engine added to the VW T-Cross range: high-performance model now available to order
22.11.2019
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| New top-of-the-range engine for the T-Cross. The 110 kW/150 PS1 TSI engine is sporty and efficient New engine comes with 7-speed dual clutch gearbox as standard Volkswagen’s T-Cross ge more >> |
MY Racing Parts becomes Renault Sport Racing official dealer
21.11.2019
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| With its new partnership with Renault Sport Racing, MY Racing is expanding its spare parts offer through its division now known as MY Racing Parts.A motor racing leader since 2008, MY Racing now takes a new step in partnering with Renault Sport Racing as an offici more >> |
Start of production for the battery-powered Skoda CITIGOe IV
21.11.2019
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| › Trailblazer: the CITIGOe iV is ŠKODA’s first all-electric model› Perfect for urban environments: the five-door city car is agile, zero-emission and spacious› Nimble plug-in: the 32.2-kWh lithium-ion battery feeding the 61-kW engine allows for a realliferange of up to 260 km more >> |
Orders for Audi A4 Avant g-tron and A5 Sportback g-tron with new design can be placed as of November 21
21.11.2019
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| Low emissions and high efficiency: Natural gas as fuel protects the environment and also saves costs 2.0 TFSI engine with 125 kW (170 PS) Audi natural gas models combine more >> |
The Trémery plant in France’s Grand Est region is at the forefront of Groupe PSA’s energy transition
20.11.2019
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| • Inauguration of the electrified powertrain[1] assembly line, which equips Groupe PSA’s all-electric models.• Designed for flexibility, the new line will have a production capacity of 120,000 unit more >> |
FPT Industrial signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mircrovast to develop and offer battery power systems
19.11.2019
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| FPT Industrial, brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications, signed a memorandum of understanding foreseeing an industrial and commercial cooperation with Microvast, which will enable FPT Industrial to design and assemble in-house high-voltage battery packs, to be offered on CNH Indus more >> |
Kia Motors celebrates decade of manufacturing in Georgia
19.11.2019
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| • KMMG, Kia Motors’ first North American manufacturing plant, has created more than 15,000 jobs and produced more than three million vehicles• Governor Brian Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Euisun Chung attend ceremony to mark anniversary• Kia continues efforts to prov more >> |
Catherine Gros, appointment to Renault Groupe communications...
19.11.2019
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| .. public affairs and social and sustainable impact divisionAs of 17 December 2019, Catherine Gros will join Groupe Renault as SVP for Communications, Public Affairs and Social and Sustainable Impact. She will report to Clotilde Delbos, CEO for an interim period, and become a member of the Renault Management Committee. more >> |
