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Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd will acquire TitanX Engine Cooling – a leading company in the global truck cooling market

EQT Opportunity sells TitanX, a leading company in the global truck cooling market During EQT Opportunity´s ownership, TitanX has been developed from a carve-out of three factories to a global technology leader in the engine and oil cooling space STOCKHOLM, … Read the full press release

TomTom to support the electric powered motorcycle challenge STORM World Tour

World’s first electric touring motorcycle to complete challenge in 80 days AMSTERDAM, 16-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced that it is supporting the STORM World Tour, a university challenge to travel around the world in 80 days on an … Read the full press release

The new generation Scania truck will launch on 23 August

Södertälje, Sweden, 12-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The launch of the new generation Scania truck on 23 August will be streamed live on nextgenscania.com and on Scania Group’s Facebook page as well as on national Scania websites. Users can keep posted by … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Automotive: Pierburg GmbH wins major order from German auto manufacturer for its newly developed vacuum pumps

Electric vacuum pumps curb consumption and emissions DÜSSELDORF, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pierburg GmbH, Neuss, which belongs to the Rheinmetall Automotive sector, has recently booked a major order for its newly developed vacuum pumps. The contract shows that the significance of … Read the full press release

ENGIE / Powerdale consortium to install and operate 800 public charging stations in Luxembourg

LUXEMBURG, 09-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — the consortium between ENGIE Cofely Luxemburg (subsidiary of ENGIE) and Powerdale announced it has been selected to provide 800 public charging stations in Luxemburg and to operate them during a 12-year service contract. The consortium between … Read the full press release

German Association of the Automotive Industry: German commercial vehicle business proved to be stable in July despite having fewer working days

Record demand for vans continues BERLIN, 09-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Although July this year had two working days less than July 2015, Germany’s new registrations of commercial vehicles almost equaled the volume recorded in the same month last year. A total … Read the full press release

Stuttgart Music Festival of the renowned International Bach Academy with two concerts in Mercedes-Benz Museum during September 2016

STUTTGART, 08-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Premiere with drums and four grand pianos: in September 2016, for the first time, the Stuttgart Music Festival of the renowned International Bach Academy will see two concerts taking place in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. On 3 … Read the full press release

Production jubilee for Audi Q5: The millionth SUV drove off the assembly line at Audi’s main plant in Ingolstadt

Production jubilee for mid-range SUV Plant Director Albert Mayer: “The international success of the Audi Q5 is due to the outstanding performance of our team” Best-selling premium SUV in its segment: nearly 1.6 million deliveries worldwide INGOLSTADT, 08-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This Thursday (08/06/16), the one-millionth Audi Q5 drove … Read the full press release

Audi 1H2016: 950,000 automobiles delivered and revenue increase to €30.1 billion

Growth in cars delivered and revenue Operating return on sales before special items of 8.8 percent Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “We are applying the earnings from our core business operations and develop strategic areas for the future” CFO Axel Strotbek: … Read the full press release

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: FCA US sold 180,727 units in July 2016, up 0.3 percent YoY

Jeep® and Ram Truck brands both up 5 percent year-over-year Sales of Jeep Renegade up 57 percent in July versus same month in 2015 Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans drive brand increase in July All-new 2017 Fiat 124 … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce MTU engines powered high-speed lifeboat prototype set new sea speed record from Monte Carlo to Venice

Westhampnett, UK, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The SAR 60, a new high-speed lifeboat prototype, has been hailed as ‘the fastest lifeboat in the world’ after completing the Round Italy record. The SAR 60 is powered by two MTU diesel engines, … Read the full press release

DDB Worldwide’s C14TORCE will develop creativity and support the digital strategy of SEAT

The agency will develop creativity and support the brand’s digital strategy MARTOREL, 02-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT has awarded C14TORCE, a creative agency of the DDB Worldwide network, the tender to develop the advertising creativity and support the digital strategy of … Read the full press release

Société Générale Group’s ALD Automotive now with a fleet of more than 1.3 million vehicles around the world

PARIS, 01-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ALD Automotive has reached a new milestone and manages a fleet of more than 1.3 million ¹ vehicles around the world. This achievement is the result of the recent acquisition of Parcours last spring, together … Read the full press release

Carsharing: Deutsche Post launches innovative solution to verify drivers’ identity and licenses

Deutsche Post and DriveNow launch pilot enabling new customers to register completely online Customer identity and driving license verification in minutes with ID and driver’s license photos and short video clip POSTIDENT by Photo takes away the search for a … Read the full press release

BMW Connected launches in August in selected European markets to seamlessly integrate the vehicle into the user’s digital life

BMW has been connecting driver and vehicle for years now with ConnectedDrive. With the launch of BMW Connected in August in selected European markets, BMW is bringing out an all-encompassing digital concept that provides a seamless services experience covering all … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group 1H2016: figures show that our operating business is sound

Operating profit before special items for the first six months up on the prior-year figure Volkswagen Passenger Car brand turns in a robust performance in the second quarter CFO Witter: “Group can build on its high earnings power“ Wolfsburg, 28-Jul-2016 … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group’s June 2016 deliveries up by 5.1 percent compared with the prior year; 1.5 percent increase in the 1H

883,400 vehicles delivered in month of June – a rise of 5.1 percent Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales: “Solid growth overall during the first half year is partly attributable to the strong performance in June.” Wolfsburg, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

ŠKODA reports its best first half-year ever: deliveries up 4.6% to 569,400 vehicles

Best first half-year ever: 569,400 deliveries (up 4.6%) Best June of all time: 98,800 deliveries (up 4.4%) International success: ŠKODA grows in China, Europe and Russia Success models: FABIA, SUPERB and YETI double-digit sales increase Mladá Boleslav, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Five recent ŠKODA wins in a row in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC 2)

Last year’s winners Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm and Pontus Tidemand/Jonas Andersson in action for the ŠKODA Motorsport works team A total of seven ŠKODA FABIA R5 will compete in the eighth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC 2) season … Read the full press release

voestalpine Rotec GmbH acquired Burlington, Canada based manufacturer of high-quality tube components for the automotive industry

LINZ, 25-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The voestalpine Group continues to drive its activities in the NAFTA region. As part of these efforts, just last week the Metal Forming Division’s voestalpine Rotec GmbH acquired Summo Corp., headquartered in Burlington, Canada. Summo … Read the full press release