(IN BRIEF) At the Hannover Messe, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli, in collaboration with airborne wind turbine manufacturer EnerKíte and the Technical University of Braunschweig, unveils a pioneering research project with potential to revolutionize electric vehicle charging. The project harnesses high-altitude … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Elli, Energy-Autonomous EV Charging Solution, EnerKíte, Florian Breipohl, Hannover Messe, Mark Möller, partnership, sustainability, Technical University of Braunschweig, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey commissioned by Continental highlights German drivers’ perspectives on health checks and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Almost two-thirds of respondents consider regular health checks a sensible means to assess fitness for driving, with significant generational … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA introduces the RokLUME 280N SMART, a groundbreaking work lamp designed for vehicles in mining, construction, and forestry sectors. Controlled via a gateway using Powerline Communication (PLC), this versatile lighting system allows operators to customize lighting according … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive supplier, FORVIA HELLA, lighting system, RokLUME 280N SMART, Stefan Maierhofer, work lamp, work lighting
(IN BRIEF) General Motors (GM) has named BASF as its 2023 Supplier of the Year, marking the 17th time BASF has received this prestigious award in GM’s 32-year history of recognition programs. The award highlights BASF’s commitment to providing high-quality … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 2023 Supplier of the Year, Awards, BASF, General Motors, Jeff Morrison, partnership, sustainability, Uta Holzenkamp
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is set to debut its latest innovation, the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo concept car, in a digital world premiere on April 24th at 18:00 CEST. Broadcasting live from Prague’s PLAYzone Arena, the event will showcase Škoda’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Modernity, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Vision Gran Turismo concept car
(IN BRIEF) Feka Automotive, a prominent Serbian automotive lighting producer with ties to major global car manufacturers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, is set to undergo a significant expansion with the support of a €15 million loan from the European Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Serbia, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged automotive, EBRD, ENERGY, expansion, Feka Automotive, partnership, SERBIA, Stellantis, sustainability, Toyota, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in materials and chemicals, presents a co-creation partnership for automotive industry players at Chinaplas 2024, Shanghai. The initiative offers an extensive portfolio of engineering plastics combined with design, simulation, application development, and parts testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, electric motors, Material Portfolio, partnership, Shanghai
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches the customer testing phase for its battery-electric eActros 600, with Contargo and Remondis as the pioneering partners. The e-trucks, set to revolutionize long-distance haulage, will be utilized by Contargo for container transport between Wörth am Rhein … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Roer, Christian Renners, Contargo, Daimler truck, e-trucks, eActros 600, Kögel Trailer GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Michael Starke, partnership, REMONDIS, Sascha Hähnke, Stina Fagerman, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) PUMA collaborates with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to introduce the Crews Go Summer Collection, seamlessly blending the team’s iconic identity with casual streetwear silhouettes. Each piece in the collection, from hoodies to shorts and shirts, exudes track … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sports
Tagged Crews Go Summer Collection, Mercedes-AMG, partnership, PETRONAS F1 Team, PUMA, sports, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, a leading automotive supplier, marks a significant turnaround in its business trajectory with record sales of €12.8 billion in 2023, despite global challenges and rising costs. The company reports a positive group result and a notable increase … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arnd Franz, Financial, investment, MAHLE, Markus Kapaun, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VARTA AG, amidst economic challenges exacerbated by a cyberattack on its IT systems, is reassessing its restructuring program agreed upon in July 2023. The current economic situation, marked by volatile customer purchase volumes, decreased demand for energy storage … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AuxilPartner, cyberattack, VARTA AG
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €108.3 million loan to Avis Greece to aid in the electrification of its car fleet. This investment is part of Avis Greece’s initiative to replace internal-combustion-engine vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andreas Taprantzis, Andreea Moraru, Avis, Charlotte Ruhe, EBRD, Greece, Orestis Kavalakis, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies announces a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain as its Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) in Europe, aiming to enhance sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in its logistics operations. Starting March 2024, DHL will centrally manage logistics flows … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DHL, Hendrik Venter, Logistics Transformation, partnership, Poland, sustainability, Thomas Kirchermeier, Vitesco Technologies
(IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged ACEA, CEO, Charles Michel, Christian Levin, Didier Leroy, Domenico Nucera, Dr. Holger Klein, Dr. Markus Heyn, EU Commissioner, European Auto Industry, Green Transition Talks, Harald Seidel, Luca de Meo, Marco Stella, Martin Sander, Matthias Zink, Ola Källenius, partnership, Patrick Koller, sustainability, Thomas Schäfer, Wopke Hoekstra
(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies announces a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain as a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP), aiming to enhance sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in logistics. Under this partnership, DHL will centrally manage logistics flows for Vitesco Technologies’ twelve … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen announces the upcoming GTI Fanfest, scheduled from July 26-28 at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, with the theme “Icons Coming Home.” Tickets are available for purchase, offering access to a range of activities including car displays, stage … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged GTI Fanfest 2024, Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli has unveiled Charging Site Management, a comprehensive B2B solution designed to facilitate the electrification of fleets. This innovative product offers a modular portfolio including AC and DC charging hardware, integrated software solutions, and consulting … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged B2B Charging Solutions, Charging Site Management, electrification, Elli, Michael Gotthelf, partnership, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG maintained its position as the global leader in automotive semiconductors in 2023, as per TechInsights’ latest research. With the global automotive semiconductor market reaching a record size of US$69.2 billion, Infineon’s market share increased to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Asif Anwar, Automotive Semiconductors, Awards, Infineon, leadership, Peter Schiefer
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a significant multimillion-dollar contract from the Japanese Ministry of Defence, paving the way for the introduction of autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in Japan. The contract entails the delivery of Rheinmetall Mission Master SP UGVs … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), Japan, partnership, Pietro Mazzei, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Mission Master SP
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Aftermarket is set to launch the second generation of its workshop diagnostic tools, MAHLE TechPRO® 2 and BRAIN BEE Connex 2, in April 2024. Featuring a redesigned user interface for improved usability, the tools offer intuitive guidance … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Diagnostic Tools, Digital Future, MAHLE, Philipp Grosse Kleimann
(IN BRIEF) The Municipality of The Hague in the Netherlands has selected Vattenfall InCharge to manage and maintain its 5,400 public charging points, with plans to add 3,200 more over the next four years. This expansion aims to support sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Arjen Kapteijns, partnership, Pieter van Ommeren, Public Charging Infrastructure, sustainability, The Hague, Vattenfall InCharge
(IN BRIEF) ARBURGadditive will participate in the 20th anniversary of Rapid.Tech in Erfurt from May 14 to 16, 2024, showcasing two innovative exhibits: a large freeformer 750-3X operating on plastic granules and an LiQ 5 for 3D printing liquid silicone … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced the release of the new Actros L, slated to redefine the premium segment of heavy diesel-powered trucks. Set to be available for order from April 2024 and commencing production in December 2024, the Actros … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Actros L, Daimler truck, Diesel-Powered, Heavy Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, partnership, Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Golf, Europe’s most successful car, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. Since its debut in 1974, the Golf has set industry standards, introducing innovations in technology, safety, and design across its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 50th anniversary, Andreas Mindt, automotive, Giorgio Giugiaro, golf, Herbert Schäfer, Hybrid, INNOVATION, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG has finalized a new revolving credit line worth €5 billion, capitalizing on favorable market conditions to replace its existing syndicated credit line set to mature. Coordinated by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and LBBW, with participation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG launches the SSO10T TSC package, integrating OptiMOS™ MOSFET technology with a direct top-side cooling concept, ensuring superior thermal performance in automotive electronic control units. This innovative package facilitates a compact double-sided PCB design, significantly reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Automotive Power Designs, Infineon, SSO10T TSC Package
(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has introduced “ZF LIFETEC” as the new brand identity for its Passive Safety Systems division, reflecting its independent positioning within the ZF Group. With sales of €4.7 billion in 2023, ZF LIFETEC aims to enhance sales … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, in adherence to its social responsibility policy, has contributed five vehicles to esteemed organizations within the social sector, aimed at bolstering service provision. The selected institutions include Associação Salvador, Centro Social Recreativo e … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Portugal
Tagged Associação Para a Recuperação de Cidadãos Inadaptados de Oliveira do Hospital, Associação Salvador, Centro Paroquial de Cachopo, Centro Social e Cultural de Fermedo, Centro Social Recreativo e Cultural de Pedralva, Escariz e Mato, Margarida Ferreirinha, Philanthropic, REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, Salvador Mendes de Almeida, Vehicle Donations
(IN BRIEF) After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, Volvo Group and Renault Group have officially launched Flexis SAS, a new company based in France dedicated to developing the next generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles for urban logistics. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric vehicles, Flexis SAS, France, partnership, Renault Group, sustainability, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, is leaving the company by mutual consent to pursue new ventures outside the Volkswagen Group. During his six-year tenure, Hallmark spearheaded Bentley’s transformation, launching new luxury models and setting a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hallmark, appointment, Bentley Motors, Gernot Döllner, leadership, Luxury, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has achieved a significant milestone by connecting over 1 million trucks and buses worldwide to its digital platform, marking a pivotal moment in its commitment to vehicle connectivity and digital innovation. Marcus Claesson, Daimler Truck’s CIO, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, Marcus Claesson, Sanjiv Khurana, sustainability, transportation, vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s PremiumContact 7 has clinched the top spot in the latest summer tire test conducted by Norwegian magazine Vi Bilägare, with results republished by Motor (Norway) and Tuulilasi (Finland). The test, comparing ten summer tires in the 215/55 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Government, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Awards, Continental, Philipp Mendelski, PremiumContact 7, safety, Scandinavia, Summer Tire Test, sustainability, Vi Bilägare
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s show truck, traversing over 50,000 kilometers throughout Europe, continues its mission to showcase innovative solutions for sustainable transportation. With stops in various countries, the roadshow offers interactive exhibitions covering key industry themes, including cost reduction strategies, digital … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahead of the Grande Prémio de Portugal at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Pirelli has announced that Moto2™ and Moto3™ riders will rely on the standard tyre allocation for the 2024 season. The challenging layout of the Portimão … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Portugal, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Moto2, Moto3, Pirelli, Portuguese Grand Prix, safety
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Ekkono Solutions have joined forces to address the unique challenges faced by automotive component suppliers and OEMs in ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety. Leveraging Infineon’s AURIX™ microcontroller family, Ekkono offers a sophisticated software … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI Development, AURIX™ microcontrollers, automotive, Ekkono, Infineon, partnership, Rikard König, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Boehm
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis N.V., announces its investment in SteerLight, a pioneer in high-performance LiDAR sensing technology. SteerLight’s innovative LiDAR, powered by silicon photonics technology, promises enhanced resolution, precision, and cost-effectiveness compared to existing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has revealed its ambitious goals for the future, aiming to solidify its position as a global leader in the bus industry by 2030. With a focus on expanding its electric vehicle portfolio and enhancing digitalization, the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading technology group, has bolstered its vehicle portfolio by acquiring the Dutch startup REEQ, marking a strategic move towards innovative light hybrid vehicles. The acquisition, completed by Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V., a subsidiary of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Netherlands, partnership, REEQ, Rheinmetall, sustainability, vehicle
(IN BRIEF) Continental, in collaboration with Innofact AG, conducted a study titled “Agriculture in transition,” surveying 503 farmers across five countries, shedding light on the digitalization levels in agriculture worldwide. The findings indicate varying degrees of digital adoption, with some … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged agricultural, artificial intelligence, Continental, digitalization, Innofact AG, Ismail Dagli, Mario Branco, partnership, robotics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) With over 200,000 registered users, the Mercedes me Eco Coach app has become a popular tool for promoting environmentally conscious driving behavior among electric car and plug-in hybrid owners. The app serves as a digital personal trainer, offering … Read the full press release
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