Building a car that is powered by formic acid. That is the ambition of Team FAST, a multidisciplinary student team from Eindhoven University of Technology. Since formic acid can store hydrogen, an environmentally-friendly fuel, it has more benefits than existing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Education, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged car powered by formic acid, Eindhoven University of Technology
Second highest sales in the marque’s 112-year history. 3,785 cars delivered to customers in 2015. Rolls-Royce dominates super-luxury segment (+€200,000 net). Strong performances in all global regions, with exception of China. Bespoke personalisation at highest-ever levels. Results reaffirm Rolls-Royce as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, Marketing, United Kingdom
Tagged David Cameron, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten Müller-Ötvös
In the company’s 120th year, ŠKODA AUTO achieved a new sales record for the second year in a row, selling over 1 million vehicles. Mladá Boleslav, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The brand’s global deliveries in their jubilee year increased 1.8% to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic
Tagged Bernhard Maier, sales record, ŠKODA AUTO, Werner Eichhorn
Mladá Boleslav, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA receives ‘Pioneer Award’ for innovative SmartGate system whitch enables access to vehicle data, linking the vehicle to ŠKODA apps. ŠKODA has received the Connected Car Award 2015 in the ‘Pioneer-Award’ category for their innovative connectivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Czech Republic
Tagged Bernhard Maier, Connected Car Award 2015, ŠKODA, ‘Pioneer-Award’
EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary, has acquired 33.27% of SAEMES. France’s number two car park operator has joined forces with the second leading car park company in Ile-de-France. PARIS, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, France, Investment, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged car park operator, car parking, EFFIA, Frédéric Baverez, Keolis
McLaren 570S Coupé and 675LT Coupé to make Belgian show debut The Sports Series is available to order now, priced from €162,750 in Belgium McLaren is represented exclusively by Ginion Group in Belgium and Luxembourg SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged 94th edition of Brussels Motor Show, McLaren, Sports Series, Stéphane Sertang, Super Series
SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The McLaren 650S GT3 returns to the track this weekend as the third round of the Asian Le Mans Series championship takes place at Buriram, Thailand. McLaren GT factory driver Rob Bell rejoins Clearwater Racing, alongside teammates … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Kirkaldy, Asian Le Mans Series, McLaren GT, Rob Bell
The technology company is paving the way for autonomous driving After its acquisition of TRW, ZF now offers a unique technology portfolio for intelligent mechanics First joint appearance at CES Friedrichshafen/Las Vegas, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During its first appearance at … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged autonomous driving, CES 2016, Dr. Stefan Sommer, technologies, ZF
Etos features retractable steering wheel with hands on/off detection Allows customized environment for the driver as well as enhanced styling options Roof airbags presents flexible option for frontal occupant protection FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF TRW, the Active and … Read the full press release
ZF paves the way for automated driving across all vehicle classes Camera family supports multiple advanced functions and features industry leading packaging; next generation radar will offer increased resolution for enhanced detection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users Third … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CES 2016, environmental sensing technology, Stefan Sommer, ZF
Semi-automated assistance functions enhance comfort/convenience, safety, and efficiency Electric vehicle parks fully automatically with minimal moves Study of a cloud-based driver assistance system delivers greater safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience on the road Innovative multifunction steering wheel with hands on/off … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Advanced Urban Vehicle, urban individual transport, ZF
ZF demonstrates different communication options between the driver and vehicle to support automated driving Steering wheel equipped with touch sensors (hands on/off detection) and a touch display with haptic feedback allow for use without looking Advanced functionality ensures reliable driver … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CES 2016, Cockpit Concept, Dr. Harald Naunheimer, HMI, Human Machine Interface, ZF
After its acquisition of TRW, the technology company now offers a comprehensive product portfolio for intelligent mechanics ZF will supply technology for automated driving functions for all vehicle segments Electrical drives and plug-in hybrid systems reduce emissions and increase efficiency … Read the full press release
Ferrari lists with the ticker symbol RACE on the Italian Stock Exchange MILAN, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Ferrari: A new milestone, a new start”, these were the words Sergio Marchionne inscribed in the guest book of the Italian Stock Exchange … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Investment, Italy
Tagged Amedeo Felisa, Borsa Italiana, Ferrari, John Elkann, race, Raffaele Jerusalmi
The V8 wins the Supercars category in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars Maranello, ITALY, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrari is honoured to have won another very prestigious award for the Ferrari 488 GTB from one of the UK’s leading … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Italy, Media, United Kingdom
Tagged Ferrari 488 GTB, Supercars, The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars
MUNICH, 29-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — 2015 was a highly successful year for the BMW Group and this is confirmed by overwhelming worldwide acknowledgement. This year BMW vehicles won numerous national and international distinctions in categories as varied as innovation, design, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, Technology
Tagged BMW 7 Series, BMW Group
Munich/Las Vegas, 29-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, 6 to 9 January 2016) in Las Vegas, the BMW Group is presenting a Vision Car to demonstrate what the interior and the user interface of the future might look … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BMW Group, CES 2016, user interface of the future, Vision Car interior
Capital expenditure of more than € 3 billion in 2016 Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “Continuing with high levels of investment in future technologies to enhance strong position” Axel Strotbek, Board of Management Member for Finance and Organization: “Gaining financial scope … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged approved investment program in 2016, Audi, growth strategy, Rupert Stadler
The start of mass production of the Volkswagen Saloon shortly after Christmas 1945 marked a new era of civilian vehicle manufacturing WOLFSBURG, 29-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — It was shortly after the first post-war Christmas 1945 that the first of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany
Tagged Dr. Manfred Grieger, Major Ivan Hirst, mass production, Volkswagen Beetle
PSA Peugeot Citroën is the only carmaker included in the Euronext Vigeo World 120 index at 1 December 2015. The index comprises the world’s 120 highest-ranking companies in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR). PARIS, 23-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, France, Management
Tagged carmaker, Euronext Vigeo World 120, PSA Peugeot Citroën
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