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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

TomTom extends its reach in Latin America with the launch of its world-class traffic service in Chile and Mexico

Amsterdam, 08-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today launches its world-class traffic service in Chile and Mexico, extending its reach in Latin America, one of the most congested regions of the world. “Three out of the top five most congested … Read the full press release

Bosch presents automated driving solutions at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace during the CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2015

K.I.T.T. replica co-stars at the CES in Las Vegas Test cars fitted with Bosch technology can already drive themselves Bosch is developing automated driving in California and Germany Bosch sensors are the eyes and ears of modern vehicles Bosch iBooster … Read the full press release

BMW presents further laser functions for vehicles of the future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES ) 2015 in Las Vegas

Munich/Las Vegas, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES ) 2015 in Las Vegas, BMW is providing further evidence that it is a world leader in the development of Laserlight. Having already supplied its first models with Laserlight to … Read the full press release

EBRD continues to develop local currency financing in Mongolia by providing a loan in tugrik to a Toyota car dealer, Tavan Bogd LLC

Local currency loan to Tavan Bogd Group for repair centre LONDON, 06-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to develop local currency financing in Mongolia by providing a loan in tugrik to a … Read the full press release

BMW to present concept vehicle with lighting innovations we can expect in the future at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January 2015

Intelligent laser lighting and OLED technology point the way to the future. Munich/Las Vegas, 05-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January 2015, BMW presents a concept vehicle that showcases the kind … Read the full press release

BMW with more than 50 national and international awards in 2014

Prizes and awards attest the quality and sustainability of BMW products as well as the company’s innovation leadership. Munich, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW has concluded the year 2014, in every respect a successful one, with more than 50 national and international … Read the full press release

Destatis: total of 36,900 accidents occurred under the influence of alcohol during 2013 in Germany

WIESBADEN, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following Ascension Day (Father’s Day), New Year’s Day 2013 was the day of the year when most alcohol-related road traffic accidents occurred. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that, on the first day of the new year, … Read the full press release

BMW ConnectedDrive Store will also be available in the USA from spring 2015

München/Las Vegas, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At BMW, connectivity between driver, vehicle and environment is about to get even simpler, even more personalised and even more flexible. The extensive range of digital services and features available under the umbrella of BMW … Read the full press release

Audi to invest €24 billion between 2015 and 2019, 70 percent of which to go into new models and technologies

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “We are strengthening our innovative areas and expanding the global production network” Axel Strotbek, CFO: “70 percent of all investments flow into new models and innovative technologies” Audi Chief Technical Officer Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Focus on … Read the full press release

TomTom signs new facility agreement for a €250 million revolving credit facility

Amsterdam, 23-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced it has signed a new facility agreement for a €250 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”). The Facility has a maturity date of 31 March 2018 and includes two additional one year … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Power Systems apprentices won award in the Federal Foreign Languages Competition with their short film “Apprenticeship pays – and why don’t we use it”

Film “Apprenticeship pays – and why don’t we use it” receives award Involvement promoted social and inter-cultural skills FRIEDRICHSHAFEN/AIKEN(USA),  22-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time ever, four apprentices from Rolls-RoycePower Systems have won an award in the Federal Foreign … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it increased its sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion

Technology company increases sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion Planned acquisition of TRW Automotive and upcoming integration of the company are key topics ZF will celebrate its centennial in 2015 Stuttgart/Friedrichshafen, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s economic … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG Supervisory Board announced new appointments to the Board of Management

ZF’s Supervisory Board appointed Dr. Franz Kleiner and Peter Lake members of the Board of Management Head of the Industrial Technology division, Dr. Kleiner, will be member of the Board of Management responsible for the Region of North America Head … Read the full press release

ŠKODA produced 1.5 million components (engines and gearboxes) at their Czech plants this year – more than ever before

​› ŠKODA manufactures eight engines and three types of gearbox for ŠKODA cars and other brands in the Volkswagen Group › Modern ŠKODA component manufacturing in Mladá Boleslav and Vrchlabí › 115 years of ŠKODA expertise in development and manufacturing … Read the full press release

Scania and the Stockholm based Royal Institute of Technology to test wirelessly charged city bus for the first time in Sweden

The bus will start operating on the streets of Södertälje, Sweden, in June 2016 Södertälje, Sweden, 18-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania is undertaking intensive research into various types of electrification technologies that could replace or complement combustion engines. Induction is … Read the full press release

Audi to present at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6 to 9, 2015

Cutting-edge innovations by Audi at the world’s largest electronics trade show Press conference on the Audi stand on January 6 with Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development First public Tech Talk with Audi technology experts Ingolstadt, 3-12-2014 — … Read the full press release

Audi presents the revolutionary Audi prologue concept car at Design Miami

Premium brand presenting the essence of quattro as “The force within” Audi prologue represents new design direction Ingolstadt/Miami, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is continuing with its new design strategy: At Design Miami, the brand with the four rings is presenting … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover announces the resignation of its Group Marketing Director Phil Popham to take up the position of CEO at Sunseeker

COVENTRY, UK, 2-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Group Marketing Director of Jaguar Land Rover, Phil Popham, has today (28 November 2014) announced his resignation from the company to take up the position of CEO Sunseeker. Popham, joined Land Rover in … Read the full press release

SA Peugeot Citroën to significantly intensify the use of Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA digital manufacturing applications to help simplify the innovation process of its body-in-white division

Body-in-White Division to Boost Efficiencies by Leveraging DELMIA Applications VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY‎, France, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, 3D design software and 3D Digital Mock Up, announced … Read the full press release

The Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1 DHL recognized Lewis Hamilton as the winner of this year’s DHL Fastest Lap Award

DHL honors consistent high performance and speed with prestigious award A season to celebrate for the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team: FIA Formula One™ Drivers’ World Championship, FIA Formula One™ Constructors’ World Championship, DHL Fastest Lap Award BONN, 25-11-2014 … Read the full press release