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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

BMW Group marks its centenary year with increasing the capital of its foundation, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

The BMW Group’s foundations are to consolidate as the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt Foundation will develop Eberhard von Kuenheim Fund for impact investing Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten: €30 million to support BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt MUNICH, 08-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — To … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors’ 2016 apprentice recruitment campaign to accept applications from 12th March

42 apprenticeship opportunities for 2016 intake 100 apprentice positions created in past two years Applications open on 12th March at www.bentleycareers.com Apprentice open day on 12th March at Bentley Motors CREWE, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors today launches its 2016 … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors announces the appointment of Mark Barnes as COO, Americas region

Current COO Kim Airey to lead Bentley China Appointment effective immediately Herndon, VA, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors today announced that Mark Barnes will become chief operations officer of Bentley Motors, Inc., the regional office for Bentley Motors in the … Read the full press release

Bentley launches new fragrance—Infinite Rush

Infinite Rush follows on from the launch of the Bentley Infinite line An exhilarating fragrance option for those who push themselves to the limit Spicy and fresh with a warm woody base CREWE, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Capturing the legendary luxury … Read the full press release

Volkswagen sets Annual Press Conference on April 28, 2016 and Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2016

WOLFSBURG, 04-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Annual Press Conference on April 28, 2016, Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2016 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has set the new dates for the Annual Press Conference and the Annual General Meeting of shareholders. These events were … Read the full press release

The Mercedes-Benz SL latest generation launches in April 2016

STUTTGART, 04-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mercedes-Benz SL has enjoyed iconic sports car status for more than six decades now.The latest generation is to be launched in April 2016. It is all set to transport the unique tradition of elegant sportiness … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s cabriolets and roadsters to be presented at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart

STUTTGART, 04-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The dream of open-top driving is closely linked with the 130-year history of the motor car. Sporty roadsters and luxurious cabriolets from Mercedes-Benz play a pivotal role in this respect. At the Retro Classics the brand … Read the full press release

Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd regional center opens in Singapore

Sales and service of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz Vans and FUSO trucks and buses in 18 countries from Singapore Handover of the 1000th Mercedes-Benz Citaro city bus for public transport in Singapore on the occasion of the opening ceremony … Read the full press release

Die Volvo Group hat MAHLE den Supplier Award 2016 in der Kategorie „Innovation und Kraftstoffeffizienz“ verliehen

STUTTGART, 01-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Volvo Group hat MAHLE den Supplier Award 2016 in der Kategorie „Innovation und Kraftstoffeffizienz“ verliehen. Der Hersteller honoriert damit die Innovationskraft und das ganzheitliche System-Know-how von MAHLE im Segment Nutzfahrzeuge. Als nachhaltigen Beitrag zur Kraftstoffeffizienz … Read the full press release

Volvo 2015 Annual and Sustainability Report

GOTHENBURG, 29-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Monday, February 29, 2016, AB Volvo publishes its 2015 Annual and Sustainability Report on www.volvogroup.com. This year the sustainability reporting is an integrated part of the Annual Report, which is focusing on the Volvo … Read the full press release

Volvo: Professors Astrid Linder and Mats Svensson awarded The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for Transportation Research 2015 scholarship

The development of crash test dummies has played a vital role in terms of car safety. Two researchers into traffic safety are now being rewarded for their crucial work in the field of biomechanical research. The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank to use Formula One sponsorship in 2016 to showcase the value of financial technology and innovation to the future of finance

COPENHAGEN, 25-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank announced today that it will use its sponsorship of Formula One racing driver Romain Grosjean in 2016 to showcase the strength and value of financial technology and innovation to the future of finance. The … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo gas turbines power new gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Shanghai

CO2 emissions reduced by 59,000 tons per year AUGSBURG, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An opening ceremony on January 19, 2016, saw a new gas-fired combined heat and power plant being put into operation at SAIC VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LIMITED – … Read the full press release

Alstom unveils design of Citadis trams for the East-West line of Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole

Christian Estrosi, President of the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region, Mayor of Nice, President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole, the designer Ora Ïto, and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, have unveiled the design of the Alstom Citadis trams that will circulate … Read the full press release

Ericsson autonomous car connectivity capabilities to be integrated in Volvo cars

Ericsson software enhances driver entertainment and productivity while in self-drive mode, offering seamless highway media viewing supported by network awareness data and analytics Volvo Cars is a partner of the initiative investigating different new technologies  for future, fully autonomous cars … Read the full press release

ŠKODA designers explain what moves, drives and inspires them in four YouTube videos

Mladá Boleslav, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ​Available online: First of four design films on ŠKODA’s YouTube channel. ŠKODA designers explain what moves, drives and inspires them ​ŠKODA is carrying over their new emotive design language into the SUV segment. The SUV … Read the full press release

TomTom announces significant enhancements to its TomTom Traffic service; now available in 50 countries globally

AMSTERDAM, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced significant enhancements to its TomTom Traffic service – benefiting drivers using TomTom personal navigation devices (PNDs) and navigation apps, as well as customers who have licensing agreements with TomTom. The improvements are being … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Mulliner reveals its latest range of bespoke creations for the Flying Spur

New range of Mulliner bespoke features available in Flying Spur Refrigerated bottle cooler, sterling silver atomisers and painted veneers now offered Mulliner specialist coach-building division brings Bentley customers’ visions to life Bentley Flying Spur combines class-leading refinement with effortless performance … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce completes successful factory acceptance test for first MT30 Gas Turbine for Type 26 Global Combat Ship

DERBY, 04-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce achieved a significant milestone for the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme today. At a ceremony in Bristol the company marked the completion of a successful factory acceptance test for the first … Read the full press release

MINI unveils its star-studded 30-second Super Bowl ad

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As more than 100 million viewers around the world prepare to tune into the Super Bowl on February 7, MINI is unveiling its star-studded 30-second spot, set to air in the third quarter of … Read the full press release