Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Dr Frank Hiller to lead Leoni AG’s Wiring Systems Division

Decision no longer to have one person in both the CEO and CFO roles Nuremberg, 15-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Leoni AG, the leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, … Read the full press release

SENA UNVEILS LATEST MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM – UPGRADED SLEEK AND SLIM 10S

Sena Releases the new 10S SAN JOSE, Calif., United States, 8-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With the unprecedented success and popularity of Sena’s flagship product, SMH10, Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: Increasing global instability and slowing Chinese economy the biggest threats to Britain’s automotive industry

Global economic instability is biggest threat to Britain’s automotive industry Businesses revise down growth forecasts amid international markets volatility Significant drop in number of manufacturing firms expecting to achieve business growth through exports Despite challenges, businesses planning to create thousands … Read the full press release

Fuel-efficient-driving: Scania Fuel Masters now underway

Södertälje, Sweden, 3-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A competition now underway on the Scania Fuel Masters microsite is giving drivers the chance to boast about their fuel-efficient-driving achievements. The site allows other drivers to show their appreciation by sending ‘honks’, and it’s totally … Read the full press release

Continental unveils special belt drive variant developed for e-cargo bikes

Conti Drive System now has three product lines: premium, eco, and cargo New 12 mm cargo product line for special applications such as e-Cargo bikes New 8 mm carbon belt for the CDS Premium product line Hanover, 2-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Continental: Andreas Gerstenberger to lead ContiTech’s global Industrial Fluid Systems business unit and the Industry Hose segment

Head of ContiTech’s global Industrial Fluid Systems business unit and the Industry Hose segment Gerstenberger has worked for Continental Corporation for 21 years He previously headed up the European trading companies under the ContiTrade umbrella Hanover, Germany/Fairlawn, Ohio, 2-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

SEAT spent a day with elite athlete Emelie Forsberg on her typical training day

Martorell, SPAIN, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “My life would be nothing without running. I love the sense of freedom it gives me”, admits specialist trailrunner Emelie Forsberg after welcoming us in her quaint wooden house located near Chamonix in the … Read the full press release

Urban mobility: SEAT developed parking finder app relying on data gathered via Barcelona’s iCity platform

30% of Europeans driving in cities are looking for a place to park and spend 20 minutes on average before finding one SEAT has developed an app that indicates where the nearest available street parking is located One challenge for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Umwelthilfe: Volkswagen präsentiert Placebo-Lösung für ihre Betrugs-Diesel-Pkw

Deutsche Umwelthilfe hält Plastiksieb-Nachrüstung für nicht ausreichend – Volkswagen und Kraftfahrtbundesamt sollen die angeblich als ausreichend bewertete technische Lösung mit dem ‚Zauberkunststoffsieb‘ im Detail veröffentlichen BERLIN, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen hat am Mittwoch (25.11.2015) eine angeblich bereits vom Kraftfahrtbundesamt … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce opens its £30m Production Facility extension to its Derby Assembly & Test Facility

DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today marked the official opening of its £30m Production Facility extension to its Derby Assembly & Test Facility with a ceremony conducted by Business Secretary Sajid Javid. The 2867m2 extension will increase capacity to assemble Trent … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce’s CEO Warren East’s update on review of operations

DERBY, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is today presenting the initial findings of Chief Executive Warren East’s review of operations including further details on the actions being taken to improve disclosure and transparency. Highlights include: Initial findings of the review of operations … Read the full press release

Team Parker Racing to run two Bentley Continental GT3s in British GT Championship and Blancpain Endurance Series 2016

Bentley announces two-car deal with Team Parker Racing Team Parker Continental GT3s to run in British GT Championship and Blancpain Endurance Series Bentley Team HTP’s season-long contract comes to an end Crewe, UK, 26-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motorsport today announces that … Read the full press release

BMW official partner of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2015, December 3 to 6

MIAMI,  25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From December 3 to 6, Miami Beach will once again take centre stage in the international art world. For the 14th time running, the famous art fair will take place in Florida, supported once again by its official partner … Read the full press release

Recall: Motorcycle helmet model “BMW Sport Helmet”; no safety risk

MUNICH, 25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW Motorrad is recalling the motorcycle helmet model “BMW Sport Helmet”. Owners are asked to hand their helmet in at an authorised BMW Motorrad dealership. Regardless of the age of the helmet, the relevant model can be … Read the full press release

AUTO ZEITUNG: Winner of the Auto Trophy 2015: Audi R8 and Audi Q7

Audi receives most prizes in AUTO ZEITUNG reader poll Awards for Audi A1, A3, Q7 and R8 models Special prize commends premium brand for “Best Design Worldwide” Ingolstadt, 25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi emerged from the “Auto Trophy 2015” reader … Read the full press release

Audi to revise and resubmit for US approval certain parameters of the engine-management software used in the V6 TDI 3 liter diesel engine

Auxiliary emission control devices (AECD) for US version of V6 TDI 3 liter engine to be revised, documented and submitted for approval Technical solution for North America versions from 2009 model year onwards to be worked out in conjunction with … Read the full press release

Most successful year in motorsport history for Mercedes-Benz

Successful title defence: Felix Rosenqvist wins the prestigious Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau for a second time Seventh Macau victory for the Mercedes-Benz Formula 3 engine For the past three years, the race win has gone to a driver … Read the full press release

AXA, IFC and the World Bank to promote road safety especially in low to middle income countries

Road traffic injuries are a global public health and development problem, killing over 1.2 million people per year and injuring 20-50 million more, according to the World Bank and the World Health Organization AXA, IFC and the World Bank are … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller: We will strictly prioritize all investments and expenditures

CEO Matthias Müller: “We will strictly prioritize all investments and expenditures” Even greater focus on alternative drive technologies and digitalization Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is aligning investment activity in its Automotive Division with the current situation. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen to use 3D smart glasses for order picking at Wolfsburg plant

Launch following successful pilot project with Wolfsburg plant logistics Roll-out in the area of order picking Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant, the roll-out of 3D smart glasses as standard equipment has now started following a three-month … Read the full press release