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“Bobby” Kohlrausch and his victories in the BMW 3/15 PS DA 3 “Type Wartburg” 90 years ago
03.01.2020
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| Motorcycle races were quite simply too dangerous. For this reason alone, the young engineer Robert Kohlrausch was given a sports car by his father in 1930. From that point onwards, his son enjoyed a sensational career of speed on four wheels. In his first race on 15 June 1930, Kohlrausch took victory in the Kesselberg Race competing in the sports-car class up to 750 cubic centimetres. more >> |
BMW - The Boxer engine – unsurpassed for 100 years
03.01.2020
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| How the young engineer Martin Stolle brought BMW to the motorcycle.Martin Stolle was a talented young engineer in the development department of BMW and he was having great fun riding his motorcycle from the British marque Douglas. After the First World War, his em more >> |
Volkswagen passes the mark of 250,000 electric vehicles
27.12.2019
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| The 250,000th electrified vehicle - an e-Golf - was delivered at the Autostadt in mid-Decembere-Golf is the most successful model, with 104,000 units, followed by Golf GTE (51,000), Passat Variant GTE (42,000) and e-up!(21.000); battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles each account for about half of the total figure more >> |
McLaren Speedtail's dynamic development programme conclude at Kennedy Space Center
23.12.2019
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| McLaren Hyper-GT prototype ‘XP2’ concludes Speedtail high-speed validation programme, achieving 403km/h (250mph) more than 30 times during tests at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Kennedy Space Cent more >> |
28th Mitsubishi Las Vegas Bowl
22.12.2019
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| The 28th Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl was played on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Sam Boyd Stadium. The game, televised during primetime on ABC, featured the Washington Huskies vs. the Boise State Broncos. It also marked the last L more >> |
Fremont Street Experience Unveils New Viva Vision Screens in Las Vegas
20.12.2019
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| Prior to the official unveiling on New Year’s Eve, Fremont Street Experience held a special preview of the dazzling, all-new visuals created exclusively for its newly-upgraded Viva Vision screen on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, featuring a sneak peek of the all-new signature light show, “MIXology.” more >> |
Lamborghini Christmas Drive: a holiday journey with Aventador SVJ, Huracán EVO and Urus celebrates a successful 2019
19.12.2019
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| Starting from Automobili Lamborghini’s historic headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Lamborghini Christmas Drive 2019 headed towards the destination of Brunico and the Plan de Corones, with the full range of Lamborghini models in convoy: Aventador SVJ, Huracán Evo, and Urus. more >> |
Groupe Renault at CES Las Vegas
19.12.2019
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| Groupe Renault to expose innovations with partners at CES LAS VEGAS Preview of a "Car to Home" connectivity solution with Otodo Renault Master Z.E. Hydrogen exhibition and test drive with Faurecia more >> |
Participants’ feedback on Automechanika Shanghai 2019
17.12.2019
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| Parts & Components exhibitor: Mr Kato Toshihiro, Connected Business Development, Aftermarket Sales & Marketing, Customer Service Department Senior Director, Denso (China) Investment Co. Ltd Shanghai Branch (Japan)We trust Automechanika Shanghai as it plays a very important role in Asia, and is one of the largest automotive platforms in the world. With more >> |
With record-breaking figures Automechanika Shanghai celebrates more than just its 15th edition milestone
17.12.2019
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| Automechanika Shanghai 2019 ended its 15th edition on a high note by experiencing even more industry participation, with a wider scope of players, than ever before. The record-breaking show leveraged its own unique concept of an automotive ecosystem. I more >> |
The Competence Center for Emission-free Mobility (KEM) in Mannheim is celebrating its 25th anniversary
17.12.2019
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| – preparations for the series production of battery packs are gaining speed A quarter of a century of prototypes, small-series production runs and series start-ups of low-emission and emission-free vehicles in Mannheim more >> |
Mercedes-Benz presents an exceptional glimpse into the future at CES Las Vegas
16.12.2019
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| Consumer Electronics Show 2020, LAS VEGASIn his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas (CES) from 7 to 10 January 2020, Ola Käll more >> |
Lexus - Brussels Motor Show
13.12.2019
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| Lexus célèbre un nouvel anniversaire de 30 ans au Brussels Motor Show • En 2020, cela fera exactement 30 ans que Lexus a introduit la LS400 en Europe• La nouvelle UX, superbe crosso more >> |
To mark COP25, Fondation PSA and Duramen have signed a partnership agreement
11.12.2019
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| ...to promote workforce inclusion in the forestry industry • The project, aimed at achieving inclusion through forestry work, covers a group of 25 hectares of tree plantings in France’s Centre-Val de Loire region. more >> |
Toyota will unveil “GR Yaris” at Tokyo Auto Salon
11.12.2019
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| Toyota proudly presents the world premiere of the new “GR Yaris” at Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 to be held from January 10 to 12 in Makuhari Messe, near Tokyo Japan. “GR Yaris” is the second model launched globally from &ldqu more >> |
Working towards a cooperative future at the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo 2020
11.12.2019
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| Underlined by the theme “Towards a cooperative future with industry collaboration and evolution”, the 2020 Automotive Aftermarket Outlook cum Auto Maintenance & Repair Expo (AMR) 2020 Press Conference took place on 2 December 2019. Approximately 200 repre more >> |
A new Lamborghini Huracán RWD Follow-Me at Bologna Airport
11.12.2019
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| Automobili Lamborghini extends its collaboration with Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna for the sixth time. A new Follow-Me Lamborghini Huracán RWD will be leading aircraft, towards the parking stand or taxiing out to the runway.
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Participation skyrockets as the 15th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2019 draws to a close
10.12.2019
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| The 15th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from 3 to 6 December 2019, has recorded even more industry participation than ever before. 159,728 visitors connected with 6,590 exhibitors across the show floor. The show illustr more >> |
‘Night of Trophies’ in Munich: Davey Todd is the winner of the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy
07.12.2019
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| The winner of the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is Davey Todd (GBR). The 24-year-old was crowned champion in his first season in the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) and was also unbeatable in this year’s BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. Second and third place went to Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Mathieu Gines (FRA). On Friday, BMW Motorrad Motorsport recognised last season’s mos more >> |
BMW Sports Trophy presentation in Munich: Gabriele Piana and Hofor Racing win the Drivers’ and Team Competitions.
07.12.2019
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| Gabriele Piana (ITA) and Hofor Racing are the winners of the Drivers’ and Team competitions in this year’s BMW Sports Trophy. BMW Motorsport traditionally honours the most successful privateers from the previous season at the end of the year. more >> |
BMW Motorrad at the CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW 2019
04.12.2019
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| Stylish and exciting BMW Custom Bikes close-up at one of the biggest custom bike shows.Elaborate unique creations and craftsmanship at the highest level – at the CUSTOMBIKE-SHOW, one of the largest shows for customised motorcycles, the hippest more >> |
MD Events "WINTER" Stage de conduite spécial "Hiver" avec Marc Duez
04.12.2019
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| Le fun et la sécurité pour vos collaborateurs !Avec « MD Events Winter », Marc Duez et son équipe vous convient, vous et vos collaborateurs, à un stage d'une journée intensive dans le fun et la bonne humeur tout en apprenant les petits réflexes au volant qui peuvent sauver une vie... more >> |
Rolls-Royce reveals Red Phantom commission with artist Mickalene Thomas
03.12.2019
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| The House of Rolls-Royce revealed images of a Bespoke Red Phantom, commissioned to benefit (RED), the global charity and its fight to end AIDS. First sketches of the red-themed creation were revealed by the world’s leading luxury manufacturer seven months ago at the Sotheby’s Galleries in New York City.Charity Auction to Benefit (RED)’s Fight to more >> |
Extraordinary Automobile Mascots Boosts $1.22 Million Auction
03.12.2019
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| Group of nearly 50 included rare Gaston Rischmann Cobra, Partial Gilt and Silver-Plated Bronze Automobile Mascot and Thermometer, circa 1930 An impressive amount of pre-bidding activ more >> |
Honda Quest: Welcome to a True Adventure with the new 2020 Africa Twin!
02.12.2019
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| Honda Quest True Adventure is an adventure challenge designed to give adventure motorcycle enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the ultimate adventure motorcycle.It's not often that the chance to ride a brand new 2020 Honda Africa Twin more >> |
Marco Wittmann on the move in the BMW M8 Competition Coupé
02.12.2019
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| Just a few days after his 30th birthday and his second-place finish at the ‘Dream Race’ at Fuji (JPN), BMW DTM driver Marco Wittmann (GER) had another highlight to look forward to. On Thursday, the two-time DTM champion was present to receive more >> |
Night of Trophies: BMW Motorsport and BMW Motorrad honour their champions
01.12.2019
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| On Friday, BMW Motorsport and BMW Motorrad will be honouring the most successful private teams - on two and four wheels - at the ‘Night of Trophies’. Under the motto ‘ONE PASSION. ONE FAMILY’, drivers, teams and representatives of BMW M Motorsport and BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be visiting the BMW Group Classic in Munich (GER). more >> |
Neuer Markenauftritt für ADAC Motorsport
30.11.2019
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| ADAC Motorsport mit neuen Logos und einheitlicher Designsprache Der ADAC Motorsport geht ab der Saison 2020 mit einem neuen Markenauftritt an den Start. Nach Einführung eines neuen ADAC Motorsport Design im vergangenen Jahr komple more >> |
Race car meets production model: Volkswagen ID.R and ID.3 at the Essen Motor Show
28.11.2019
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ID.3: The vehicle is not yet available for sale in Europe. ID.R electric race car and the ID.31 large-scale production model are exhibited together Record-breaking appearances of the ID.R e-race c more >> |
DSK präsentiert sich auf der Essen Motor Show
28.11.2019
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| • Vom 29. November bis 8. Dezember ist Essen die Heimat des DSK• DSK ehrt am ersten Messe-Samstag erfolgreiche Mitglieder• Rabatt fü more >> |
eMove360° Europe with a brilliant start into the 2020 trade fair campaign
27.11.2019
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| • New record for “Early Bird” bookings: Number of bookings and net exhibition space sales increase • Bookings for 2020 with early bird discount still available until November 30The eMove360° Europ more >> |
ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup - Essen Motor Show
26.11.2019
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| Weitere Details zur neuen Rallye-Einstiegplattform Die Vorbereitungen für den ersten elektrischen Rallye-Markenpokal der Welt laufen auf Hochtouren. Der ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup präsentiert sich vom 30. November bis 8. Dezember (Previewtag 29 more >> |
MINI EXTRAODDINARY returns in Singapore
26.11.2019
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| Creative urban sustainable solutions through the lens of culture in Chinatown.MINI Singapore presented the second iteration of MINI EXTRAODDINARY in Chinatown from 22 to 24 November 2019. The exploratory trail featured 16 different statio more >> |
Petersen Automotive Museum L.A.- Volkswagen ID.R meets the ID. family
24.11.2019
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| The ID.R electric race car is back in the USA, where it is being exhibited to a large audience at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles (USA). The Volkswagen exhibition with the title “Building an electric future – the technology o more >> |
Lotus Evija, all-electric hypercar makes its China debut at Guangzhou Auto Show
22.11.2019
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| New film shows Lotus Evija engineering prototype in action during rigorous global development programme Comprehensive validation and initial build process well underway ahead of start of production in 2020 more >> |
The new KAMIQ GT: The fifth SKODA SUV for the Chinese market premieres at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition
22.11.2019
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| › The next step in the ŠKODA’s SUV campaign, in the brand’s biggest single market in the world› Following on from the KODIAQ GT, this is the second ŠKODA Coupé SUV especially for the Chinese market› Compact proportions, plenty of space in the interior and a sportily-elegant coupé design more >> |
World Premiere of Lexus first EV, the UX 300e
22.11.2019
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| First product under the banner of the Lexus electrification strategy The first EV from Lexus embodies the refined driving performance and NVH of the brand’s DNA Legendary Lexus reliability i more >> |
Kia Motors reveals all-new KX3 at the Guangzhou Motor Show
22.11.2019
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| • All-new KX3 compact SUV offers advanced driving capabilities, slick design and new technology • The Futuron concept SUV coupe, all-new K3 midsize electric sedan and other future-oriented models and concept more >> |
Fringe programme at Automechanika Shanghai 2019 brings global automotive community closer together
22.11.2019
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| Automechanika Shanghai embraces its future roadmap as it sets to become an automotive industry gathering for the wider community during the 15th edition. The fair will incorporate more research institutes, start-up companies, finance and investment firms, and training and development opportunities through its fringe programme and across the show floor. Over 6,500 exhibitors will be housed more >> |
