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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

ŠKODA to showcase its SUV vision at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show

Outlook: ŠKODA VisionS shows the future of ŠKODA’s SUV portfolio Presence: Modern, powerful, expressive design language Extremely spacious: Now with three rows of seats and a total length of 4.70 m Mladá Boleslav, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA communicates their … Read the full press release

Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE, Stadtwerke Hannover AG to build new battery storage facility this year

Cooperation between Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE and enercity extends value chain for electromotive batteries Efficient dual use improves life cycle assessment and life cycle costs of e-mobility Development of 15 MW battery storage facility by the end of 2016 Interaction of e-mobility … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 25-year post-reunification success story at its Ludwigsfelde production plant in Brandenburg

Event to celebrate the anniversary of its foundation Plant, situated in the state of Brandenburg, leads the way when it comes to innovative production systems Over 660,000 vans successfully produced since 1991 750 million euros invested by Daimler since plant’s … Read the full press release

Volkswagen moves ahead towards resolving the NOx emissions issue in Europe

• In Berlin German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, and Chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Dr Herbert Diess, heard more about the practical implementation of the measures • An important step towards resolving the NOx … Read the full press release

Christoph Adomat appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at Volkswagen

New function for Christoph Adomat WOLFSBURG, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Adomat (49) has been appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at the Volkswagen brand with immediate effect. Christoph Adomat was previously the Group and brand press spokesperson … Read the full press release

Volvo Group unveils brand-based organization with clearer commercial accountability for its various truck brands

The Volvo Group is introducing a brand-based organization with clearer commercial accountability for the Group’s various truck brands. Four separate units will be created: Volvo Trucks, UD Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks, each with profit and loss responsibility for … Read the full press release

Bridgestone to launch new game-changing touring tyre with additional benefits and safety for all consumers

Stay safe and in control with virtually any tyre damage you encounter, whatever car you drive! BRUSSELS, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone, the world’s number one rubber and tyre manufacturer, announces the launch of Bridgestone DriveGuard, a new game-changing touring tyre … Read the full press release

YCMP signs new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo for MAN B&W-branded, two-stroke diesel engines production

YCMP becomes latest Chinese licensee COPENHAGEN, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province on 16 January 2016, local engine builder – Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YCMP) – signed a new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & … Read the full press release

Eyewear: Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock presented the Design Studies “Aesthetics Eyewear” at Opti 2016

MUNICH, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Flowing, almost floating-like transitional lines, typical of Mercedes-Benz Style, play between form and material to perfection: Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock presented the Design Studies “Aesthetics Eyewear” – visionary perspectives of upcoming Eyewear Collections – at … Read the full press release

The Mercedes-Benz F 100 research vehicle turns 25

STUTTGART, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The F 100 research vehicle celebrated its world premiere 25 years ago. Never before had the designers and engineers realised so many new ideas and innovative solutions in a single vehicle. At the same time, with … Read the full press release