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Porsche “Behind the Scenes”: further enhancements to customer portal
19.05.2020
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| Individual car pictures from Porsche production enhance customer anticipation The online “My Porsche” platform is now becoming even more attractive: the new “Behind the Scenes” function gives customers an exclusive insight into pro more >> |
SEAT reinvents drive-in cinemas in Germany
18.05.2020
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| SEAT and the German television channel SAT.1 presented an exclusive concert with the German pop star Tim Bendzko The live concert took place on 15th May at Düsseldorf's drive-in cinema and was available in live streaming This activity has been rolled out in complete safety, respecting social distancing r more >> |
Isuzu Voted As The Brand With The Best Sales People
18.05.2020
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| Isuzu has been voted as "The brand which has the best sales people" in a consumer survey conducted by cars.co.za as part of it annual Ownership Satisfaction Survey conducted in 2019.The survey measures and tracks a wide range of issues of importance t more >> |
Honda Dealerships South Africa are open for business
18.05.2020
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| Honda Motor Southern has confirmed that all nationwide dealerships have resumed operations.This is after the The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr. Ebrahim Patel announced that certain trading activities on vehicles will be permitted during Aler more >> |
Contact-free, vandal-proof and eco-friendly - the hydro-alcoholic gel bollard arrives on the streets of France
16.05.2020
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| Designed to help in the fight against COVID-19 - AMCO/LBA Group unveils Miss CleanWhile the COVID-19 crisis is hitting France hard, AMCO/LBA Group has been busy dreaming up ideas and practical solutions to fight the coronavirus virus or to simplify the life more >> |
Golf GTI with new Vehicle Dynamics Manager
15.05.2020
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| Unmistakable GTI: now in the eighth generation. Golf GTI - The vehicle is a near-production concept car. Networked Vehicle Dynamics Manager guarantees a new level of added performance Design of new Golf GTI1 is charac more >> |
BMW Welt is opening up again for all visitors and is showing its confidence with a lighting display.
15.05.2020
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| • BMW Welt will be open daily from 8 am to 8 pm from May 15. • There will be a lighting display at the Double Cone from May 14 to 24. • A pulsating heartbeat as a symbol of confidence. &bul more >> |
Lorinser presents 21-inch rims with retro features for S-Class and Co.
15.05.2020
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| Luxury with timeless eleganceThe Mercedes vehicle range is dynamic as never before, and the expressive body designs also have great appeal. And yet, the era of the W140, W126, W124, Mercedes 190 and Co. was regarded as a golden age by man more >> |
Morgan raises £1.39M for BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief's Coronavirus relief effort
15.05.2020
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| A significant £1.39m has been raised through the giveaway of an all-new Morgan Plus Four as part of BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief’s ‘The Big Night In’ appeal, an amount which will be matched by the UK government to support the coronavirus relief effort All proceeds will go more >> |
How Artificial Bird Poop Keeps Your Paintwork Safe in the Real World
14.05.2020
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| • Bird poop can seriously damage your vehicle's paintwork.• Laboratory-developed bird poop is tested on Ford vehicles' paintwork, to ensure that the paintwork protects your car and stays shiny.• Regularly wash your vehicle and gently remove harmful looking substances from the paintwork imm more >> |
Rolls-Royce Young Designer competition extended to June 1st
14.05.2020
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| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars extends deadline for entries to its Young Designer Competition due to exceptional response Competition has already attracted submissions from over 2,000 aspiring designers in over 70 co more >> |
The inside story on the McLaren GT's unique and high-tech interior materials
13.05.2020
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| McLaren design philosophy of ‘everything for a reason’ accelerates innovation in interior design, with introduction of cashmere, SuperFabric® and different types of leather
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Ford to restart UK operations
13.05.2020
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| All European production facilities running under new health and safety protocols Production planned to restart at Ford’s Dagenham and Bridgend engine plants on May 18 Ford global standards on social d more >> |
Auto Retail Sector ready to get Britain moving again as NFDA and SMMT publish safe restart guidance
13.05.2020
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| New automotive sector-specific guidance for vehicle retailers published by NFDA and SMMT today.
Dealerships ready to welcome back staff and customers, with comprehensive safety measures covering showroom interact more >> |
Testing - New Opel Mokka on the road to production readiness
13.05.2020
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| Opel engineers put the finishing touches to next-generation Mokka New Opel Mokka up to 120 kilogrammes lighter than previous model Chassis and assistance systems set up during winter tests in the Arctic All-electric Opel Mokka-e offers engaging drive more >> |
Lexus LC Convertible catches the wind for complete comfort
13.05.2020
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| LC Convertible provides perfect cabin comfort, top up or top down Open-air control and Lexus Climate Concierge maintain an ideal cabin temperature Aerodynamic features include a kick in the beltline and a wind deflector Optional mesh windscreen reduces airflow at higher speeds more >> |
New Audi Plug-In Hybrid models built on three decades of expertise
13.05.2020
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| Technology InsightAs Audi prepares to launch a range of new plug-in hybrid electric models in the UK, we take a look back at the company’s first hybrid model, the 100 Avant quattro Duo of 1989 Audi Duo pave more >> |
The Lotus Evija aero story: “A fighter jet in a world of kites” - Richard Hill Q&A
12.05.2020
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| Exclusive Q&A with Lotus’ chief aerodynamicist Richard Hill New airflow animation explains the Evija all-electric hypercar’s unique porosity and phenomenal do more >> |
A Rolls-Royce Rose - Rolls Royce explores a very unique muse
12.05.2020
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| • A Rose, bred exclusively for the marque by award winning British breeder Philip Harkness, grows only at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex• The Rose debuted in a one-off design for Phantom’s Gall more >> |
SEAT: In tune with the future
11.05.2020
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| Antennas play a key role in a car's communication with the outside world, but go unnoticed by most drivers The new SEAT Leon has 16 antennas that enable the functions of the brand's first fully connected car more >> |
Markus Söder Visits Audi: Bavaria’s Minister President Impressed with Protective Measures
11.05.2020
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| The Minister President of Bavaria, Dr. Markus Söder, toured the Audi plant in Ingolstadt this Monday to witness the restart of production as well as the extensive measures being taken to protect the health of workers there. In addition, he took advan more >> |
Want2race, the UK’s leading track day and driving experience company, expands into a new home
11.05.2020
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| State-of-the-art new facilities also offer customers innovative new services - Brand new facilities for the UK’s leading track day company to enable growth & expansion- Dedicated track facilities at the fast-flowing Blyton Park circuit more >> |
FPT Industrial records positive results in China at SFH
08.05.2020
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| The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect societies and operations around the globe. FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of CNH Industrial, has endeavored to mitigate these effects throughout its manufacturing and commercial network by abiding by the health and safety regulations set forth in the different international markets in which it operates. more >> |
Toyota to restart two more European manufacturing plants on May 11
08.05.2020
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| Following the restart of Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP), two more Toyota manufacturing facilities are set to restart production gradually next week Toyota Motor Manuf more >> |
BASF launches e-commerce portal with Agilis for its OPPANOL product family
07.05.2020
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| U.S. customers can place orders, track status and make secure payments online E-commerce distribution portal designed to gain efficiency and transparencyBASF has introduced a digital sales platform fo more >> |
Car Designer Frank Stephenson reacts to Concept Cars - with videos
07.05.2020
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The latest in a series of new and engaging videos to launch on the Frank Stephenson Official YouTube Channel is now LIVE, seeing Frank give his reactions to some of the most talked about concept cars seen in recent times. more >> |
SEAT anechoic chamber -The sound of silence
07.05.2020
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| Anechoic chambers are rooms that are sealed from the outside world and designed to prevent any echo from reverberating inside The automotive industry uses it to define the sounds made by a car and minimise noise&n more >> |
Aston Martin Lagonda puts safety first as staff begin phased return to work at UK manufacturing site
07.05.2020
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| • Extensive and wide-reaching new safety measures are designed to reduce COVID-19 risk for Aston Martin Lagonda employees returning to work• Staff at St Athan factory lead the way on 5 May; Gaydon to follow in due course • The range of actions being taken exceeds latest Government advice more >> |
Porsche Track Precision App now with more functions
07.05.2020
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| Available free for Porsche 911 and 718 sports carsPorsche is extending the functionality of its virtual coach for the race track: the free Porsche Track Precision App can now be displayed directl more >> |
Iconic Lotus race car liveries inspire all-new classic heritage editions of the Elise
06.05.2020
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| Four new Lotus Elise Classic Heritage Editions pay tribute to the company’s pioneering racing history
All feature instantly recognisable Lotus motorsport colour schemes &nbs more >> |
Tour the design laboratory of Audi online with “Insight Audi Design”
06.05.2020
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| Experience design development at Audi conveniently from home Interactive live stream with experienced tour guides at www.audi.stream Use y more >> |
#MitsubishiSArugby supports Community Feeding Projects
06.05.2020
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| JHB - MITSUBISHI MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA in Partnership with SANZAAR Rugby Referees Jaco Peyper, Rasta Rashivenga and Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko embarked on community feeding projects over the last week. Our aim was to reach community members in need with a small food parcel during this time. more >> |
The Porsche Museum is opening again
06.05.2020
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| After an eight-week interruption due to the corona crisisNext Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Porsche Museum will open its doors again. In order to stem the spread of the corona virus, it has been closed to the public since March 14, and thus for a whole eight more >> |
Ferrari restarts its production
05.05.2020
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| After the longest closing in its history due to the Covid-19 pandemic, production will build up gradually to resume fully on Friday, May 8, in alignment with Government regulations. more >> |
Interview with Jaroslav Krejca, Series Manager of Overall Vehicle Small at SKODA AUTO
05.05.2020
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| The ŠKODA compact models SCALA and KAMIQ come with lane departure warning and front radar assistant with city emergency brake function as standard. How do these two systems work?Jaroslav Krejča more >> |
Modern safety and comfort assistants extremely popular in SKODA SCALA and KAMIQ
05.05.2020
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| › Side Assist featured in more than one in five vehicles; Adaptive Distance Assist even more indemand› Lane Assist and front radar assistant with city emergency braking included as standard› KAMIQ customers frequently request additional knee and side airbags and rearview camera more >> |
Paul Heard appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum
05.05.2020
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| The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Heard as the new Chief Executive of SMMT Industry Forum, the automotive industry’s productivity improvement and training busine more >> |
Audi Freeway Plan further extends relief to Audi drivers
05.05.2020
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| • The standard Audi Freeway Plan is a comprehensive maintenance and service plan that covers all Audi vehicles for the first five years and/or 100 000 kilometres• The Audi Freeway Plan will offer a further 3 month extension period for valid contracts due to expire soon• The ext more >> |
Michael Steiner on the future of Porsche sportscars
05.05.2020
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| “Inside E” podcast with Porsche Member of the Executive Board, Research and DevelopmentAs Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, Michael Steiner is responsible for series production and Porsche Motorsport’s racing p more >> |
