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Volvo: Seinabo Sey performed onboard one of Gothenburg’s new electric buses to promote ElectriCity

GOTHENBURG, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the initiative of Volvo, the City of Gothenburg and others, Seinabo Sey – one of Sweden’’s most popular artists – recently performed onboard one Gothenburg’s new electric buses. Two music videos are being released today. They … Read the full press release

Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com doubles the number of its employees in France

17 new domestic journey options, including first services from Marseille and Toulon €2.7m fleet of 10 new coaches to run new services from 30 September More than 75 employees now located at megabus.com base near Lyon Tickets from €1 now … Read the full press release

Firestone reaffirms its core philosophy – to allow the young-at-heart the “freedom to drive” and discover

Zaventem, Belgium, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Firestone came to Europe from the USA in the 1930’s. Ever since, it has maintained a place in the old continent’s tyre market thanks to its strong American heritage and reputation for reliable, competitive quality tyres. … Read the full press release

Sixt ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, 17. bis 27. September 2015

Mobilitätsdienstleister ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Premium-Carsharing DriveNow mit Elektrofahrzeug BMW i3 auf dem Sixt-Stand Frankfurt am Main, 18-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt hält die IAA mobil: Der weltweit tätige Mobilitätsdienstleister ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung in Frankfurt am Main … Read the full press release

Sixt ist auf der dmexco 2015 in Köln

Sixt Social Media-Team macht Messe auf besondere Weise erlebbar Einrichtung einer virtuellen Sixt-Station via Facebook und Twitter Köln / München, 18-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovatives Marketing live erleben: Sixt ist auf der dmexco 2015 in Köln präsent und begleitet die weltweit … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter celebrates its 20-year anniversary at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf plant

Big celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf plant Over 250 guests including politicians, economists and the media plus employees from the Sprinter plants around the world Mercedes-Benz Sprinter established the large vans segment in 1995 Over 2.9 million Sprinter delivered to … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s new A-Class to roll into showrooms on 26 September 2015

Stuttgart, 11-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The new A-Class rolls into showrooms on 26 September 2015. To mark the launch, Mercedes-Benz is starting an extensive marketing and advertising campaign on all communication channels under the title “The A-Class. Ready for a new … Read the full press release

ŠKODA’s passion for expressive design and their new model versions will be at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)

Giant: New ŠKODA Superb Combi. Sporty appearance: New ŠKODA Superb SportLine. Over 1,780 km on a single tank: New ŠKODA Superb GreenLine. Racy look: New ŠKODA Rapid Monte Carlo. Bold: New ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback ScoutLine. Horsepower: ŠKODA Octavia RS 230 … Read the full press release

The new Toyota Avensis awarded the Euro NCAP five-star rating

Maximum 5-star rating, with 93% score for adult occupant protection Enhanced performance thanks to the standard application of Toyota Safety Sense BRUSSELS, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Toyota Avensis has been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP five-star rating. The … Read the full press release

Lexus: new accessible Sport edition now available on CT and IS in Europe

A new accessible Sport edition will be available on CT and IS in Europe as from September Bespoke, stylish design features underline the sporty character of CT and IS CT with further personalisation through optional, two-tone roof finish BRUSSELS, 7-9-2015 … Read the full press release

Mario Spiß gewinnt Bewerb von HDI und ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik und erhält eine Honda VFR800X Crossrunner

Wien, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tiroler gewinnt Bewerb von HDI und ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik und erhält eine Honda VFR800X Crossrunner Am Samstag, den 29. August 2015, wurde im ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum Saalfelden/Brandlhof “Österreichs sicherster Motorradfahrer” gekürt. Beim spannenden Finale des Fahrtechnikbewerbs … Read the full press release

Dr. Franz Kleiner takes over as Head of the ZF Active and Passive Safety Technology division on September 01

Top management change in the division as of September 01, 2015 ZF Board member Dr. Franz Kleiner takes over responsibility for the acquired company TRW John C. Plant will remain with the company as an advisor until the end of … Read the full press release

Audi number one again following the DTM’s round in Russia

Commanding victory for Mike Rockenfeller at Moscow Raceway Mattias Ekström back at the top of the standings following recovery Audi recaptures lead of manufacturers’ classification as well MOSCOW, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A great day for Audi at Moscow Raceway: … Read the full press release

Ferrari: F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen to visit new Ferrari store in Milan on September 3rd

The F1 driver is expected at the store in central Milan on the morning of September 3rd. Maranello, ITALY, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday, September 3rd Ferrari fans will have the opportunity to meet Kimi Räikkönen at the Ferrari Store in … Read the full press release

Italian Grand Prix: Pirelli comes home to Monza this weekend, Sep 3-6, 2015

P ZERO WHITE MEDIUM AND P ZERO YELLOW SOFT FOR TOP SPEEDS IN THE REGION OF 360KPH AND FORCES OF 4.5g AT PIRELLI’S HOME RACE THE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION INTO VETTEL’S TYRE AT SPA IS NOW FINISHED. THE RESULTS WILL BE PRESENTED … Read the full press release

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen compare relevant automotive nations’ competitive positions in automated driving

New index compares relevant automotive nations’ competitive positions in automated driving (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Sweden, USA, Japan, China, South Korea) Comparison is based on two key indicators: the industry and the market Germany and the US lead in the … Read the full press release

Hydro Karmøy strengthens its position as supplier of advanced aluminium alloys to the automotive industry

OSLO, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With recent investments exceeding NOK 20 million, Hydro Karmøy is positioning itself to be a major supplier of aluminium to the European automotive industry. A decision was made this week to install new equipment for … Read the full press release

Continental starts new career training program from September 2015 for automotive software developers

New career for the creators of the vehicles and mobility of tomorrow 28 training slots planned for 2015 Hanover, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology company Continental will be offering a new career training program from September 2015, which will enable … Read the full press release

Electric driving: Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt

The latest battery technology and top aerodynamics ensure a range of more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) Sporty SUV with all-electric drive in series production from 2018 Ingolstadt/Frankfurt am Main, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Electric driving at Audi is a … Read the full press release

Car insurer Aviva: 23% of people in UK heading off on a driving holiday do not research the rules of the road for the country they’re visiting

LONDON, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost a quarter of people heading off on a driving holiday (23%) do not research the rules of the road for the country they’re visiting, before their trip – according to car insurer Aviva. More … Read the full press release