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Class-action suit: Volkswagen offers settlement solution
14.02.2020
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| Settlement negotiations with consumer protection representatives collapsed over unjustified demands for €50 million made by the plaintiff’s attorneys The Group Board of Management approves a settlement package of up to €830 million during an extraordinary meeting The Group Board of Management at Volkswa more >> |
Cooperation with APRA Europe: Remanufacturing – the highest form of recycling – to be featured at Automechanika
13.02.2020
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| In collaboration with the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), Automechanika Frankfurt will be presenting this diverse theme as part of a special ‘Automechanika Remanufacturing Day’.Automechanika has entered into a partnership with the more >> |
Six 2020 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings
13.02.2020
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| 2020 Accord, CR-V and three Civic models each earn TSP and Insight earns the pinnacle TSP+ award Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gets SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention and is standard equipment on all six models All fully tested Honda vehicles also ea more >> |
AudiStream: Virtual journey through the world of production at Audi in Ingolstadt
12.02.2020
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| Interactive online offer provides insights into production and technology Tour guides accompany virtual tour and answer questions in real time more >> |
Confirmed UK-EU trade barriers 'worrying for UK auto industry', says GlobalData
12.02.2020
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| Government cabinet minister Michael Gove has confirmed that trade barriers will be imposed between the UK and the EU post-Brexit, warning businesses to prepare for “significant change”.“The UK will be outside the single market and outside the cus more >> |
A well-directed scrappage policy will help Indian automotive market recover from slowdown, says GlobalData
12.02.2020
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| Following the news that the vehicle scrappage policy for India will be implemented soon;Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view:“A ‘well-directed’ scrappage polic more >> |
New BMW X5 xDrive40d and new BMW X6 xDrive40d with straight six-cylinder diesel engine and mil
11.02.2020
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| New drive variant with 250 kW/340 hp and a maximum torque of 700 Nm for the new models BMW X5 xDrive40d and BMW X6 xDrive40d +++ 48-volt starter generator delivers additional electric power output of 8 kW/11 hp.The BMW X5 and the BMW X6 now also fe more >> |
New Opel Corsa-e: Interior Heating and Cooling via Remote Control
11.02.2020
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| Warm up or cool down: remote control of interior temperature via “myOpel” app Democratization of technology: unique comfort-feature is standard equipment Plugged-in benefit: state-of-charge retained during preconditioning more >> |
Sales release for the Mercedes-Benz GLA -available to order now
11.02.2020
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| - More character, more space, more safetyThe new GLA, the eighth model to join the line-up, rounds off the current compact car generation from Mercedes-Benz. At the time of its launch, starting in spring 2020, three petrol and four diesel models will be avail more >> |
Daimler rewards employees for financial year 2019
11.02.2020
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| Employees receive profit-sharing bonus of up to 597 euros and a one-time appreciation bonus of up to 500 euros Wilfried Porth, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Human Resources and Director of Labor Relations & Mercedes-Benz Vans: “2019 has been challenging and required particular efforts from more >> |
Opel Extends South America Business: Brand launch in Colombia and Ecuador
10.02.2020
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| Renowned import partners secured Export to Colombia and Ecuador from summer of 2020 Market entry with four models: Crossland X, Grandland X, Combo and Vivaro More more >> |
BMW ready to support corporate customers with 6 April BIK switch to WLTP data.
10.02.2020
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| • WLTP CO2 data available for the entire BMW range• Transparent data includes BIK rates for every model• Information enables corporate customers to calculate their tax liability on any new BMW• Award-winning BMW 3 Series 330e plug-in hybrid confirmed at 10 per cent BIK more >> |
Coronavirus automotive supply-chain concerns will rapidly spread across the world, says GlobalData
07.02.2020
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| Following the news that Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is warning that it could halt production at a European plant in a matter of weeks;David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view:“We have been waiting for this and it is an more >> |
BMW SA embraces a vision of life-long learning, will build all-new school in Ga-Rankuwa.
06.02.2020
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| R113m investment into Plant Rosslyn’s community will accommodate 1600 pupils and will allow for life-long learning with BMW. photo caption: Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Ramaphosa, The Minister of Women in the Presidency Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Ilka H more >> |
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Mong-Koo Chung Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
06.02.2020
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| Chung to be the first Korean inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, industry’s top honor Automotive Hall of Fame inducts business leaders who have contributed to advancement of auto industry each year Chung recognized for being a steadfast champion for automobile industry and Korean economy more >> |
Innodisk Delivers the Future of Automation with CANopen Support
06.02.2020
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| Innodisk’s CAN bus expansion cards now support CANopen, opening the door for even more sophisticated applications in automation.Enhanced automation is key to unlocking the fourth industrial revolution and a sure way to improve profitability for corporation more >> |
Global Brand Finance 500" Ranking 2020: Mercedes-Benz is the most valuable car brand in the world
05.02.2020
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| Mercedes-Benz has been able to further increase its brand value in the current "Global 500 2020" ranking of the American brand valuation company Brand Finance and once again is the most valuable car brand in the world. The brand with the star is a more >> |
New “OpelConnect” Services Now Available
05.02.2020
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| Orderable now: “OpelConnect” from €300 in Germany, standard with navigation systems as well as on Opel Corsa-e and Grandland X plug-in hybrid All aboard: eCall, breakdown call and vehicle status High comfort: “myOpel” app with remote controls especially for electrified more >> |
Mitsubishi Motors concludes disaster cooperation agreements with Ofunato City and Rikuzentakata City
05.02.2020
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| Accelerating cooperation with local governments in Iwate Prefecture that have experienced the earthquake disasterMitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has concluded disaster cooperation agreements with Ofun more >> |
Novel “Aerodynamic Wheels” for the purely electric BMW iX3.
05.02.2020
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| All-round efficiency – More design freedom – Featuring also on the BMW iNext and BMW i4.In today's automobiles, the wheels and their aerodynamic flow influence the overall vehicle efficiency by up to 30%. That is why a further developed tech more >> |
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars seeks future talent with annoucement of 2020 apprenticeship programme
04.02.2020
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| Opportunity to join Britain’s most prestigious apprenticeship scheme Number of places available on Sir Ralph Robins Degree Apprenticeships doubles for 2020 Successful applicants develop practical skills alongside world-class craftspeople at the Home of Rolls-Royce and gain nationally-r more >> |
Kia Increases Contribution to the Fight Against Youth Homelessness to $1 Million Following the Super Bowl
04.02.2020
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| “Yards Against Homelessness” Initiative Initially Pledged $1,000 Per Yard Gained in the Big Game to be Divided Among Three Charity Partners $1 million to be shared among Covenant House, Positive Tomorrows and StandUp for Kids more >> |
Bentley all-new Flying Spur : Deliveries of World's Best Luxury Sedan underway
04.02.2020
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| First customer deliveries of Bentley’s All-New Flying Spur begin
Multi-award winning All-New Flying Spur delivers sporting agility with peerless luxury Bentley&rsquo more >> |
EUROREPAR Car Service pursues and amplifies its international development
04.02.2020
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| • Eurorepar Car Service now counts over 5,000 garages worldwide • The all-makes garage repair network pursues its international development and opened in Slovakia, Croatia, in the French Islands and in Panama during the last quarter of 2019. more >> |
Acura to Highlight Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ Technology Throughout Chicago Auto Show
03.02.2020
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| Acura SH-AWD® marks four generations and sales of one million Acura vehicles in North America equipped with this industry-first technology Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) performance technology was created to enhance handling performance in all driving environments more >> |
“Opel 2020” Bonus Packs for Opel Combo, Vivaro and Movano
03.02.2020
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| Best connections: top-of-the-line infotainment and OpelConnect service Assistance systems: park pilot, blind zone alert and many more Practical money-savers: equipment packs cost less than individual options more >> |
Toyota develops specially designed Fuel Cell System for Energy Observer’s 2020 Tour
03.02.2020
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| Toyota develops and delivers specially designed Fuel Cell System to Energy Observer, the first hydrogen vessel to sail around the world Adding to the successful partnership since 2017, Toyota further s more >> |
SEAT - The art of seduction
30.01.2020
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| SEAT Design director Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos reveals the seductive strengths of the new Leon on an unprecedented journey through the brand's most confidential facility, the SEAT Design Center In an innovative video, Mesonero-Romanos shows the various areas where the compact was given shape A ne more >> |
Every Taycan becomes a unique vehicle in the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
30.01.2020
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| Around 90 finishing options for the exterior and interiorThe first all-electric sports car from Porsche can be painstakingly hand-finished with high-quality components and special equipment packages for the exterior and interior to achieve an even higher deg more >> |
Mitsubishi : Concerning the on-site investigation of diesel-engine vehicles in Germany
30.01.2020
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| On January 21, the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor authorities visited our European R&D facility* based in Germany and German distributor** for an investigation.* Mitsubishi Motor R & D Europe GmbH (MRDE)** MMD Automobile GmbH (MMDA) According to the Prosecutor's announcement, the subject of the on-site investigations are more >> |
Kia calls for Nationwide Blitz against Youth Homelessness in Super Bowl Campaign for the All-New 2021 Seltos SUV
29.01.2020
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| Kia Teams with Standout Rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs in 60-Second Spot Focused on Overcoming Adversity and Achieving the Impossible Dream Jacobs – who experienced homelessness growing up – gives his “young more >> |
The Magic Behind Acura’s NSX Engine - with video
29.01.2020
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| Acura shares what makes the beating heart of the NSX so special in a new video released today. The video takes an up-close look at the development, construction, racing prowess and human connection that underpins the bespoke twin-turbocharged V6 engine that powers Acura’s one-of-a-kind hybrid supercar. more >> |
Groupe PSA and its employee representatives commit to improving employee well-being and engagement
29.01.2020
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| • A jointly drafted agreement signed with four trade unions, representing more than 80% of employees • An agreement focusing on well-being and personal fulfillment in the workplace, incorporating societal concerns more >> |
Audi and Maisie Williams invite the world to “Let It Go” and embrace electric future in Game Day spot
29.01.2020
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| Audi returns to the Big Game by encouraging audiences to let go of the past and drive into an era of radical reinvention Cinematic spot features all-new Audi e-tron Sportback and sets scene for sharing brand’s path towards sustainable premium mobility Spot represe more >> |
The new music streaming offering from BMW - Connected Music
29.01.2020
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| The BMW Group has created the perfect platform for seamlessly integrating customers’ music streaming services into their car: Connected Music. This new digital offering allows unrestricted in-car access to customers’ Spotify, Napster or Deezer streaming accounts, co more >> |
Denis Le Vot appointed EVP, Regions, Sales and Marketing
28.01.2020
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| As of January 28th, 2020, Denis Le Vot is appointed Executive Vice-President Regions, Sales and Marketing and a member of the Group Executive Committee (CEG). He will report to Clotilde Delbos, Chief Executive Officer for an interim per more >> |
R Experience Ice: Perfect drift near the Arctic Circle
28.01.2020
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| Having a ball in the snow with the T-Roc R1 – during the R Experience Ice in Sweden, drivers drift across snow and ice on frozen Lake Arvidsjaursjön. Their challenge: to pilot the powerful Volkswagen T-Roc R on glaze in the bitter cold of a region located just south of the Arctic Circle. more >> |
Refresh: smart in Valencia -The new generation smart: ground-breaking, digital, urban
28.01.2020
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| The new generation smart: ground-breaking, digital, urbanThe new generation smart is one thing above all: authentically electric. The brand returns to its origins with the systematic switch to emission-free, battery-electric powertrains. In combinati more >> |
Automobili Lamborghini and The LEGO Group announce new partnership
28.01.2020
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| First ever LEGO® Technic™ Lamborghini set will launch globally in summer 2020.Automobili Lamborghini and The LEGO Group announce the new partnership introducing the first ever Lamborghini super more >> |
