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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Bridgestone demonstrated the advantage of premium tyres at a special press event at the Bridgestone European Proving Ground in Aprilia, Italy

BRUSSELS, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone, the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, demonstrated the advantage of premium tyres at a special press event at the Bridgestone European Proving Ground in Aprilia, near Rome, from 27th to 30th April. … Read the full press release

Ericsson demonstrates connected bus stop concept that incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology at the world’s biggest public transport event UITP Milan

Connected bus stop incorporates 3G, LTE or Wi-Fi small cell technology that provides public transport operators with an additional source of revenue Also supports commuter-specific functionality such as real-time information about bus movements, interactive maps, local news and tourist information … Read the full press release

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing prepared for the highlight of the World Endurance Championship season, the Le Mans 24 Hours race

Cologne, Germany, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Over 250,000 spectators will witness the 83rd running of the famous race around the 13.629km Circuit de la Sarthe, which is part public roads and part race track, with four LMP1 manufacturers doing battle to … Read the full press release

Toyota introduces the new Auris in Europe with a choice of hybrid, diesel, and petrol powertrains

Combining Hatchback and Touring Sports body styles with a choice of hybrid, diesel, and petrol powertrains, and an updated specification including new safety equipment, the new Auris model range has been designed to meet the needs of every C-segment customer. … Read the full press release

Audi AG places an order with Voith for high-volume production of CFRP component for future Audi model

Major order for high-volume production of CFRP components State-of-the-art technology developed in collaboration with Audi Milestone in the development of Voith’s composite business Heidenheim/Garching, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi AG has placed an order with Voith for the high-volume production of … Read the full press release

Automobili Lamborghini announces luxury SUV as a third model to join its product range

Automobili Lamborghini announces a luxury SUV as a third model to join its product range. The market introduction of the series model is planned for 2018. A concept of the car was first presented as the Lamborghini Urus in 2012 … Read the full press release

Scania increased its exports to Europe by 600 percent following major upgrade in its plant in Tucumán, Argentina in 2013

Tucumán, Argentina, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a major upgrade in 2013, Scania’s transmission components plant in Tucumán, Argentina, has increased its exports to Europe by 600 percent. The achievement comes as the plant prepares to celebrate 40 years of … Read the full press release

South Korea’s Byeong-Hun An wins record breaking “Players’ Flagship” at BMW PGA Championship

Wentworth, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — South Korea’s Byeong-Hun An produced one of the finest performances in the history of the European Tour’s flagship event as he cruised to victory today at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, just outside London. An, a … Read the full press release

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este presented Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 with the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes’

EXP 10 Speed 6 receives Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa D’Este is world’s foremost classic and vintage show Prestigious award presented to Bentley’s Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke CREWE, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A panel … Read the full press release

DHL delivers 40 electric racing cars, spare parts and lithium-ion batteries to the iconic Tempelhof complex in Berlin for the eighth stop of the FIA Formula E Championship

Cars delivered using DHL’s green logistics solutions with innovative lithium-ion batteries management ŸStrategic partnership to promote state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly solutions for the future of e-mobility and sustainable green logistics Bonn / Berlin, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL today announced … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’) to set up automotive steel manufacturing facility under Joint Venture arrangement in India

Luxembourg, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’), India’s leading steel company, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) to set up an automotive steel manufacturing facility under … Read the full press release

Daimler: Тhe extreme off-road Unimog for special requirements is now available for public services and disaster relief work

Predestined for use in areas at risk of flooding Demopark trade fair organiser recognises innovation Fording capability of up to 1.2 m and best driving characteristics off-road Mid-engine concept and low-emission Euro VI engines Stuttgart/Wörth, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Unimog … Read the full press release

Iconic Aston Martin Sports Cars Get Special Swiss Treatment

ZURICH, Switzerland, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Aston Martin St. Gallen builds a new dealership that combines features of the iconic sports car brand with typically Swiss characteristics to create a unique and luxurious ambience. What makes this dealership even more … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz in Turkey: Rainer Genes to be succeeded as CEO by Britta Seeger

After 18 years with the Group, Rainer Genes embarks on a new career Britta Seeger to become new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Türk Stuttgart, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Change of leadership at Mercedes-Benz in Turkey: after 18 highly successful years at Daimler AG, … Read the full press release

Fuso Canter commercial vehicles awarded “Light Truck of the Year 2015” by VansA2Z

Voted top truck once again by VansA2Z, a leading British online portal Plus points included range of hybrid vehicles and “Duonic” dual clutch transmission Stuttgart/London, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The light-duty Fuso Canter commercial vehicles have once again received an award from … Read the full press release

Daimler AG continues the dialogue with its employees on the company’s digital transformation with series of events

Employee dialogue on company’s digital orientation DigitalLife Day with 500 employees on future topics of digitalisation and networking on May 13, 2015 in Fellbach by Stuttgart Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head … Read the full press release

EurotaxGlass, CAP, DAT and IBS Automotive confirm the new ŠKODA Superb’s excellent residual value

Four service providers (EurotaxGlass, CAP*, DAT and IBS Automotive) confirm the new ŠKODA Superb’s excellent residual value. Mladá Boleslav, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Seven markets, four residual-value studies, one winner: Just two months before its market launch, the new ŠKODA Superb … Read the full press release

Five emotive ŠKODA racers to join the action at the GTI Meeting at Wörthersee

The new ŠKODA Fabia R5. Show car ŠKODA Fabia R5 Combi. The ‘Trainee Car’ ŠKODA FUNstar. ŠKODA Fabia with Design package Red & Grey Plus. ŠKODA Octavia Combi RS 230; 247 km/h top speed. Mladá Boleslav, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The GTI … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced a global debut of ‘Wraith – Inspired by Fashion’

Goodwood, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the world of Haute Couture have long been bound by a common philosophy – to take the very finest materials and craft them into the most exquisite and desirable luxury goods, appointed … Read the full press release