Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Technical University of Munich: Electric car designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team listed as the “Most efficient electric vehicle” by Guinness World Records

MUNICH, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful world record attempt: Last Saturday, the electric car designated the “eLi14”, designed and built by the TUfast Eco Team, proved that it is the most economical electric car on the planet. And as a result … Read the full press release

MAN granted immunity as key witness in EU Commission’s cartel case against five major European truck manufacturers

Fines for European truck manufacturers — MAN granted immunity as key witness MUNICH, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2016-07-19), the European Commission imposed fines of several billion euros against five major European truck manufacturers for their participation in a cartel, … Read the full press release

PSA Group unveils details of its new multi-brand aftermarket roadmap

On Monday 4 July, the PSA Group unveiled the details of its new multi-brand aftermarket roadmap – one of the pillars of its Push to Pass strategic plan. The presentation was given to investors and directors of the 50 Group … Read the full press release

Gemalto to provide its LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) subscription management solution and embedded SIMs for KDDI in Japan

Solution includes remote subscription management and embedded SIM Amsterdam, 04-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO),the world leader in digital security, has been selected to provide its LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) subscription management solutionand embedded SIMs (eSIMs) for KDDI, a … Read the full press release

World’s largest leasing company LeasePlan asked its customers how they envision mobility in the future

LeasePlan is focused on collecting critical feedback from its global customer base. Drivers were asked why they choose to move around the way they do, and how they envision mobility in the future. Almere, Netherlands, 22-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan, the … Read the full press release

STAWAG und Stadt Aachen nehmen die 28. Ladesäule in Aachen in Betrieb

STAWAG und Stadt Aachen nehmen die 28. Ladesäule in Aachen in Betrieb. Sie ist zentral gelegen am Klosterplatz und soll unter anderem den Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern der Stadtverwaltung ein unkompliziertes Laden von elektrisch betriebenen Dienstfahrzeugen ermöglichen. St. Gallen, Switzerland, 22-Jun-2016 … Read the full press release

TomTom Telematics launched WEBFLEET for Sales Cloud on the Salesforce AppExchange

Announces Availability of WEBFLEET for Sales Cloud on the Salesforce AppExchange, the World’s Leading Enterprise Apps Marketplace AMSTERDAM, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics today announced it has launched WEBFLEET for Sales Cloud on the Salesforce AppExchange. The app integrates TomTom’s … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe: Drivers who consent to share their in-vehicle data with insurers will be able to enjoy a number of benefits

Drivers must be able to decide who can access their in-vehicle data and for what purposes BRUSSELS, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The right conditions must be created to allow drivers to share their in-vehicle data with any service provider they chose … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Financial Services fully placed its RMB bond with Chinese investors

Bonds follow Auto ABS as a refinancing instrument in China Contract portfolio in China at a record level Braunschweig/Peking, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Financial Services have issued a bond in renminbi (RMB) for the first time and fully placed it … Read the full press release

Continental: The Conti Drive System will be delivered with a carbon belt as standard from now on

30% more traction than aramid belts Simple replacement creates higher Performance Hanover, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Conti Drive System (CDS), the belt drive from Continental for bicycles and pedelecs, will be delivered with a carbon belt as standard from now … Read the full press release

SEAT unveils its first SUV – The new SEAT Ateca

The perfect car for everyday urban life Spacious, practical and versatile, but with its own unique style Unique character, emotional stylish design, high quality down to the last detail Agile, dynamic, refined driving fun in every situation Innovative assistance systems … Read the full press release

Nouvelle enrobeuse à chaud SimpliMet™ 4000: des temps de cycle plus courts et une fiabilité améliorée pour la préparation des échantillons métallographiques

Spécialement conçue pour assurer rapidité et fiabilité lors de l’enrobage des échantillons métallographiques avant le prépolissage et le polissage, l’enrobeuse SimpliMet™ 4000 récemment mise au point par Buehler est destinée à une utilisation dans des environnements industriels ESSLINGEN, 06-Jun-2016 — … Read the full press release

Scania customers can now have vehicles serviced based on flexible maintenance plans

Södertälje, Sweden, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania is now introducing the option for customers to have vehicles serviced based on flexible maintenance plans. Instead of service based on set mileage, vehicles are called in for service when the operating data indicate … Read the full press release

Dutch driver Niels Langeveld the new ‘king’ of the SEAT Leon Eurocup

Baporo Motorsport’s Dutch driver combines pole position with two victories after the brace of outings at Paul Ricard Followed by Julien Briché (JSB Competition) and Lucile Cypriano (JSB Competition) the Dutchman completed an epic comeback in the second race today … Read the full press release

The plug-in hybrid drive system powering the BMW i8 triumphs in its class at the International Engine of the Year Awards

Munich / Stuttgart, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following its overall victory and two class wins in last year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the drive system powering the BMW i8 has once again triumphed in its class – the 1.4-litre … Read the full press release

BMW Group to present its comprehensive range of emergency and special security vehicles at GPEC 2016 in Leipzig from 7 to 9 June 2016

MUNICH, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the international trade fair GPEC being held in Leipzig from 7 to 9 June 2016, the BMW Group will be presenting a current overview of its comprehensive range of emergency and special security vehicles for … Read the full press release

amplus AG a leading broadband company in eastern Bavaria becomes the new Official Partner of BMW Motorsport in the DTM

MUNICH, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — amplus AG is the new Official Partner of BMW Motorsport in the DTM. The company based in Teisnach (DE) is the leading broadband company in eastern Bavaria, and provides more than 100 municipalities in 13 districts … Read the full press release

Robb Report names Bentley Bentayga SUV of the Year at its annual Best of the Best Awards

Bentayga receives top honours from leading luxury title Crewe-built SUV combines speed, performance and craftsmanship Creation of new ultra-luxury segment recognized by Robb Report CREWE, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors is today announcing that the new Bentayga has been named … Read the full press release

Human-machine interaction put into practice in Golf production at Wolfsburg plant

Robots relieve the burden on employees in the case of unergonomic work Human-machine interaction in production WOLFSBURG, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, people and robots are to work hand-in-hand in the future. With immediate effect, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Q1-2016: we have achieved respectable results under difficult conditions

• Group sales revenue for the first three months down slightly, operating profit at EUR 3.4 billion, due to positive special items • Net liquidity in the Automotive Division up further to EUR 26.0 billion at the end of March … Read the full press release