DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Simon will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, reporting to Chief Executive Warren East. We previously announced that we would be appointing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Rolls-Royce, Simon Kirby, Warren East
Increased power, torque and responsiveness First four-door Bentley with top speed above 200 mph (325 km/h) Outputs increase to 635 PS (626 bhp) and 820 Nm (605 lb. ft.); 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds) … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, United Kingdom
Tagged Bentley Motors, Flying Spur, Flying Spur W12 S, Wolfgang Dürheimer
MUNICH, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW is one of the leading automotive manufacturers involved in the link-up of people, vehicles and services. For some years now, the development of connected cars has focused on innovative technologies and technological expertise. Dr Christoph … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Management, Media, Technology
Tagged Automotive News Europe, BMW, connected car, Dr Christoph Grote, “Eurostar 2016”
83% want Government to honour its commitment to slash motor insurance costs Proposed reforms could reduce motor premiums by £43 Aviva pledges to pass 100% of the savings to its customers Since 2000, accidents have fallen by 40%, but injury … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Financial, Government, Insurance, Law, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Maurice Tulloch, slash motor premiums, whiplash compensation laws
The Generali-Progressive collaboration will foster their respective leading positions in Europe and the USA to develop a new generation of customized car telematics solutions Trieste, Italy/Mayfield Village, Ohio, 09-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Generali Group and The Progressive Group of Insurance … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Insurance, Italy, Management, Technology
Tagged car telematics solutions, Generali, Pat Callahan, Progressive, Valter Trevisani
Agreement to produce Polo Vivo with local partner signed Beginning of engagement in further emerging market in Sub-Saharan region Production scheduled to commence at end of 2016 Training center to be established with support of German government Nairobi / Wolfsburg, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya, Polo Vivo, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
Memorandum of understanding on long-term partnership for joint development of innovative battery-powered electric vehicles in China Discussions on the establishment of a new joint venture company have started Zero-emission mobility solutions crucial for the sustainable development of China’s environment and … Read the full press release
• Volkswagen Truck & Bus has agreed to subscribe to a capital increase of US-based commercial vehicles manufacturer Navistar International Corporation, resulting in a 16.6% stake of the outstanding shares • The two companies will pursue a strategic technology and supply cooperation and establish a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Renschler, Matthias Gründler, Navistar, Troy Clarke, Volkswagen Truck & Bus
BRUSSELS, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Committee of Inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS) met on Monday to hear former EU commissioners (from 2010 to 2014) for the environment Janez Potočnik, and for industry and entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani. … Read the full press release
Nebbenes, Norway, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum Charge & Drive and Tesla’s charging station was opened on 1 September in Norway and is the world’s largest charging station with 28 charging points where all types of modern electric vehicles can be … Read the full press release
Greensboro, NC, USA, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Under a SuperTruck II award announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Volvo Group North America is scheduled to receive $20 million in federal funding that it will use to improve the freight-moving … Read the full press release
Hamburg/Stuttgart, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Roadster, coupé or cabriolet? Petrol engine, diesel engine or electric drive? Two- or four-seater? Special or standard model? The variety of smart vehicles is endless – as impressively demonstrated by the 3.167 smart enthusiasts from around … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Germany
Tagged 16th smart times, Germany, Hamburg, smart enthusiasts
SPA-RANCORCHAMPS, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Double podium for the Silver Arrows in chaotic Belgian Grand Prix Nico today took his 20th career victory – his first at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and sixth of the 2016 season so far Lewis produced … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Germany, Sports
Tagged Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 2016, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Paddy Lowe, Toto Wolff
FCA, FCA Bank and Leasys give concrete expression of their solidarity and their closeness to the communities affected by the earthquakes which have hit Central Italy. TURIN, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In order to provide support for people who have … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Italy, Non Profit, Society
Tagged earthquakes in Central Italy, FCA, FCA Bank, Leasys
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces further details of renowned Emirati artist Mohammed Kazem’s new commission for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme in 2016 and presents a series of images and video content documenting his experience. Kazem will create a commissioned sculpture for … Read the full press release
This weekend, classic and luxury automobile enthusiasts and collectors will be treated to the unveiling of three of the most highly customised Bespoke Rolls-Royce Dawn motor cars crafted to date. Commissioned by some of the most prolific Rolls-Royce motor car … Read the full press release
On August 22nd the first Toyota RAV4 rolled off the production line at Toyota’s plant in Saint-Petersburg. Investment into production capacity increase and Toyota RAV4 launch totaled 9,7 billion RUR. Hiring of new employees is ongoing. With gradual production volume … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Russia
Tagged Hidenori Ozaki, RUSSIA, Saint Petersburg, sustainable, Toyota, Toyota RAV4
TwinSave reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent thanks to an additional control valve Integrated Coupling allows energy savings of up to 45 percent in applications without a through shaft Gear-integrated coupling requires no additional installation space Zschopau, Germany, … Read the full press release
MADRID, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, the transportation organization of the Federal District Government, has awarded CAF México with a contract for the supply of 10 pneumatic tyred-trains for Line 1 in the Mexico City Metro. The contract … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CAF México, pneumatic tyred-trains, the Mexico City Metro
HELSINKI, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Ship Design has introduced a new optimised stern trawler design that will reduce fuel consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency compared to currently available designs. The propulsion system is based upon the Wärtsilä 31 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Finland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Pekka Hägg, reduce fuel consumption, stern trawler, vessel efficiency, Wärtsilä Ship
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