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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

MAN Truck & Bus AG invests $8.5 million in Silicon Valley based FR8 Revolution Inc.

• Connecting the world of transportation MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus AG invests up to $8.5 million in the U.S. company FR8 Revolution Inc. (“Fr-eight”). The startup based in Silicon Valley in the U.S. has developed … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz includes highly purist variant in its G‑Class line-up – the new G 350 d Professional

Stuttgart, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz augments the legendary G‑Class line-up to include a highly purist variant. With a striking exterior and optionally available Professional Off-Road package, the new G 350 d Professional is ideally suited to gruelling off-road use and professional applications. … Read the full press release

Daimler-Standort in Mannheim lädt interessierte Jugendliche und deren Eltern ein echte Werkstattluft zu schnuppern am Freitag, 03. Juni 2016

Nacht der Ausbildung: Berufe direkt an der Werkbank kennenlernen und mit Ausbildern und Azubis in den Dialog kommen Informationen rund um acht angebotene Ausbildungsberufe und drei Studiengänge an der Dualen Hochschule Rund 350 Auszubildende und mehr als 30 Studenten der … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission at the Lausitzring

Klettwitz, Germany, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DTM and ADAC GT Masters together at the Lausitzring: Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission Paul Di Resta travels to the third race weekend of the season at the Lausitzring … Read the full press release

Spanish transport operator EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid) orders 82 Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT (Natural Gas Technology) buses

EMT Madrid opts for environment-friendly technology New M 936 G gas engine: textbook example of downsizing Quiet, economical and compact: natural-gas drive with a future Stuttgart / Madrid, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport operator EMT in the Spanish capital Madrid with its around … Read the full press release

Daimler AG presents Euro VI commercial vehicles at this year’s IFAT show

All model series represented – from the lightweight Sprinter and the versatile Unimog to the heavy-duty Arocs and the compact Canter Tailor-made bodies, conversions and fittings for municipal services in hall C4, stand 341 and in the open area Expert advice on … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics 2015 Sustainability Report: Sequestered almost 228 megatons of CO2 through our reforestation programs

GENEVA, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) , a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the publication of the Company’s 2015 Sustainability Report. The Company’s nineteenth annual report contains details of ST’s sustainability strategy and … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics unveils entry-level, mid-range, and high-end development boards for the latest members of its STM32F7 microcontroller series

GENEVA, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics has released entry-level, mid-range, and high-end development boards for the latest members of its STM32F7 microcontroller series , which are now entering volume production with up to 2Mbyte of on-chip Flash memory and peripherals that … Read the full press release

China: STMicroelectronics to participate in Weifu’s Researching and Testing Institute of Engineering and Technology

Collaboration to focus on diesel-engine fuel injection, automotive-exhaust post-processing, and intake systems to better anticipate more stringent emission regulation ST to contribute expertise with control and protection components and 32-bit automotive microcontrollers, as well as related technical support, development tools, … Read the full press release

VDL Bus & Coach introduces new length variants of the VDL Citea LLE

Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, 25-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — VDL Bus & Coach introduces no fewer than three new length variants of the VDL Citea LLE. They are the Citea LLE-99 with a length of 9.9 metres, the Citea LLE-107 with a length … Read the full press release

Daimler AG held the second DigitalLife Day in Fellbach near Stuttgart

Information, Innovation, Inspiration: 500 Daimler employees experience the possibilities of digitalization first hand Ideas contest between ten employee teams Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Our common goal must … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s “2016 Latin American Bus and Coach Chassis Price/Performance Value Leadership” award

Daimler Buses Latin America received the coveted “2016 Latin American Bus and Coach Chassis Price/Performance Value Leadership” award from the global research and consulting organization Frost & Sullivan The award criteria recognizes outstanding business performance, growth strategies, as well as … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring Justin O’Shea and Jayne Min

Stuttgart/Sydney, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In support of its commitment to the Global Fashion Engagement and emerging talent worldwide, Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring the newly appointed creative director of Brioni, Justin O’Shea and L.A. based … Read the full press release

Daimler AG presents broad product portfolio at IFAT 2016

Economically efficient and environmentally compatible: broad spectrum of Euro VI commercial vehicles Vast product range: from lightweight Sprinter to Econic and Unimog to heavy-duty Arocs and agile Fuso Canter Stuttgart / Munich, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 50th IFAT, … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 available at authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers and partners

STUTTGART, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sporty and dynamic motorsport textiles, cool shirts for kids, fine leather goods and premium personal accessories: the Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 features a wealth of new, high-quality products. New additions to the range also include further personal … Read the full press release

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reports 13.6% YoY increase of its European sales in April 2016

For the month of April, FCA posted a 13.6% year-over-year increase in European sales, outperforming the industry average of 9.0%. As a result, FCA improved its position to fourth overall by total sales, with European market share increasing 30 basis … Read the full press release

The New Abarth 595: more powerful engines, even richer standard equipment and plenty of product innovations

Following the launch of Abarth 124 spider, it is the evolution of the Abarth icon that since 2008 has gained enthusiasts at global level. Available as hatchback or convertible, the line-up features three trim levels – 595, 595 Turismo and … Read the full press release

PSA Group and Dongfeng Motors (DFM) to design an electric version of the Common Modular Platform (CMP) jointly developed since April 2015

PARIS, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new milestone in the strategic partnership between PSA Group and DFM was reached at the presentation of the new “5A+” medium-term plan for Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) At the presentation of the DPCA strategic … Read the full press release

Spectacular delivery of 291 Citroën C3, Berlingo, Jumpy and Jumper vehicles to the major energy and environmental performance player ENGIE Cofely

PARIS, 11-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Under the terms of a sale agreement with ENGIE Cofely, PSA Retail Business Paris made a spectacular delivery of 291 Citroën vehicles on 10 May 2016. The fleet includes C3, Berlingo, Jumpy and Jumper vehicles. A … Read the full press release

Toyota to provide funding to broaden the scope of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species ™

Toyota to support deeper understanding of threats to biodiversity and global food supplies through a 5-year partnership Significant step to achieve IUCN’s goal of doubling the number of species assessed by 2020 painting a more comprehensive picture of the state … Read the full press release