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Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Board member Dr. Horst Neumann retires with effect from November 30, 2015

CEO Matthias Müller temporarily assumes responsibility for Human Resources Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft with responsibility for Human Resources, Dr. Horst Neumann (66), retires with effect from November 30, 2015. … Read the full press release

Der Personalvorstand der Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Horst Neumann, wechselt mit Ablauf des 30. November 2015 in den Ruhestand

Vorstandsvorsitzender Matthias Müller übernimmt vorübergehend Verantwortung für das Personalressort Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Der Personalvorstand der Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Horst Neumann (66), wechselt mit Ablauf des 30. November 2015 in den Ruhestand. Der Aufsichtsrat geht davon aus, dass er … Read the full press release

Council of the EU: Second negotiating meeting on reduction of emissions from road vehicles

BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 19 November 2015, the presidency of the Council and the European Parliament held a second negotiating meeting on a review of current legislation for the reduction of emissions from road vehicles. One of the … Read the full press release

Sunseeker’s 131 Yacht will première at London Boat Show , 8-17 Jan 2016

LONDON, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sunseeker International will launch the eagerly anticipated 131 Yacht at the London Boat Show 2016. At 131 feet (40 metres) it will be the largest model ever to make its debut in London, and will … Read the full press release

SENA PRESENTA INNOVADORES DISPOSITIVOS BLUETOOTH PARA LA GAMA DE PRODUCTOS DE 2016

Milán, Italia, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., líder en innovación en el campo de la tecnología Bluetooth del mercado del motociclismo y las actividades al aire libre, presentará sus novedosos dispositivos de comunicación Bluetooth en el evento Esposizione … Read the full press release

SENA LANCIA DISPOSITIVI BLUETOOTH INNOVATIVI PER LA LINEA DI PRODOTTI 2016

MILANO, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., azienda di innovazione Bluetooth nel mercato delle attività motociclistiche e all’aria aperta, presenterà i suoi nuovissimi dispositivi di comunicazione Bluetooth all ‘Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (Esposizione Motociclistica EICMA) a … Read the full press release

SENA LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE BLUETOOTH DEVICES FOR 2016 PRODUCT LINE

Sena Technologies at EICMA 2016 MILAN, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor actives market, will showcase their all-new Bluetooth communication devices at Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA motorcycle … Read the full press release

SENA BRINGT FÜR DIE PRODUKTPALETTE 2016 NEUE UND INNOVATIVE BLUETOOTH-GERÄTE AUF DEN MARKT

SENA at EICMA MAILAND, Italien, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., ein auf den Motorrad- und Outdoor-Sportmarkt spezialisierter Innovationsführer im Bereich der Bluetooth-Technologie, wird auf der internationalen Motorradmesse (EICMA) in Mailand, Italien, seine komplett neuen Bluetooth-Kommunikationsgeräte vorstellen. Die Produktpalette … Read the full press release

SENA LANCE DES APPAREILS BLUETOOTH INNOVANTS POUR SA GAMME DE PRODUITS 2016

SENA EICMA MILAN, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., précurseur de la technologie Bluetooth pour le marché de la moto et des sports motorisés, présente ses nouveaux appareils de communication Bluetooth au Salon EICMA moto, qui se déroule … Read the full press release

Volvo Group won Arbitration Tribunal case with positive impact of SEK 800m in Q4

GOTHENBURG, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volvo Group has won a case in the Arbitration Tribunal relating to defective components delivered by an international supplier. The deliveries were made several years ago and the problem was corrected in the production process … Read the full press release

ŠKODA: 88,500 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide in October 2015; down 2.7% YoY

ŠKODA records growth in Central Europe, India and China European sales of ŠKODA Fabia and ŠKODA Superb increase in double figures Tense market situation in Russia and Eastern Europe persists Mladá Boleslav, 13-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA delivers 88,500 vehicles … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group appoints Johann Jungwirth as Head of Digitalization Strategy Department

Wolfsburg, Germany, 13-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Johann Jungwirth (42) has been appointed as Head of the Volkswagen Group’s newly-established Digitalization Strategy Department effective November 1, 2015. Jungwirth moved to the Volkswagen Group from the American IT corporation Apple and reports … Read the full press release

Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform: Sixt ist nach wie vor der Auffassung, dass die Reform mit schweren Strukturfehlern behaftet und deshalb verfassungswidrig ist

Erich Sixt: „Entscheidung des Bayerischen Verwaltungsgerichtshofs ist alles andere als überraschend.“ Pullach, Germany, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt wird den Rechtsstreit gegen die seit Anfang 2013 geltende Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform vor dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht fortsetzen. Der Bayerische Verwaltungsgerichtshof hatte gestern die Berufung von Sixt gegen … Read the full press release

Wessels Reederei, MAN Diesel & Turbo sign contract at Europort exhibition

Four-stroke MAN engine to be converted to dual-fuel operation COPENHAGEN, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wessels Reederei, the German shipping company, has signed a contract with MAN Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology to retrofit the 8L48/60B … Read the full press release

The largest and most powerful engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo portfolio ever designed and built approaches market début

COPENHAGEN, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Doosan Engine has reported that the initial start of an MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 two-stroke engine took place during October 2015 at its works in Korea –a successful shop-test subsequently followed. Rated at 103,000 horsepower, the … Read the full press release

MAN Engines to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines for yachts at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, USA

Modern common rail injection system with up to 1,800 bar. Proven and modified engine components. Elegant design cover. MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Engines is set to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines at the Fort Lauderdale Boat … Read the full press release

MAN holds top position in key global climate protection index compiled by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Company reaches maximum score in Climate Disclosure Leadership Index MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has received top scores for transparency and measures in fighting climate change and once more holds a top position in the key global climate protection … Read the full press release

Sikkens-coated solar car won in this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia

Students from Delft University of Technology scorched to victory in this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in a vehicle which once again featured a coatings system developed by AkzoNobel. AMSTERDAM, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nuon Solar Team has been sponsored … Read the full press release

European premium SUV segment: The new Mercedes-Benz GLS sets new standards in the world of the SUV

Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample … Read the full press release

Daimler: World’s largest 2nd-use battery storage unit will soon go into operation in the Westphalian town of Lüne

Cooperation between Daimler, The Mobility House, GETEC and REMONDIS completes the battery value creation cycle Re-use of electric vehicle batteries improves environmental performance and the lifecycle costs of e-mobility 13-megawatt battery storage unit to connect to the grid in early … Read the full press release