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German artist Nora Schultz to present new performance work for BMW Tate Live on December 11, 2014

LONDON, 25-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — German artist Nora Schultz will present a new performance work for BMW Tate Live that explores the hyper real and detached nature of cyberspace. Her live performance will be broadcast on 11 December 20:00GMT via the Tate’s … Read the full press release

BMW will once again support the Art Basel in Miami Beach, December 4 to 7

Miami, 25-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From December 4 to 7, the Art Basel in Miami Beach will open its doors for the 13th time. This year, BMW will once again be supporting the show as official partner. More than 250 leading galleries … Read the full press release

Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 85.6 billion in new models, innovative technologies and its global presence in its Automotive Division over the coming five years

• EUR 85.6 billion for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities in the coming five years • Capex ratio to remain at a competitive level of between six and seven percent • Over half of investments in property, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Cars expands the international presence of its procurement organization

Footprint in China, NAFTA and South Africa deepened New C-Class localized on four continents for the first time Procurement and supplier quality functions integrated Dr. Klaus Zehender, Divisional Board Member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We need the most … Read the full press release

LeasePlan Corporation to have full ownership of LeasePlan Turkey

Almere, Netherlands, 10-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan Corporation, the world’s leading fleet management and driver mobility company, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire the 49% stake Doğuş Group holds in LPD Holding A.Ș, the holding company of LeasePlan … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce announces that BG Group selected the Trent 60 DLE industrial gas turbine for its Lake Charles LNG Export project in Louisiana, USA

LONDON,  5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is proud to announce that BG Group has selected the Trent 60 DLE industrial gas turbine as the driver for the main refrigeration compressors in the proposed Lake Charles LNG Export project in Louisiana, … Read the full press release

Bosch to present Connectivity Control Unit (CCU) for two-wheelers for the first time at the EICMA 2014 in Milan

Mit Bosch sicherer und effizienter unterwegs:Connectivity Control Units für MotorräderVernetzung für mehr Sicherheit und Wirtschaftlichkeit Bosch auf der EICMA 2014 in Mailand Verbindungsfähigkeit ist die Basis für vielfältige Dienste Rettungsleitstelle sendet Motorradfahrern Hilfe an den Unfallort Betriebsdaten für die Wartung … Read the full press release

Scania to deliver about 1,500 Euro 6 trucks built for biodiesel operation in Europe

Södertälje, Sweden, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The company’s broad commitment to alternative fuels and sustainable development is now also becoming visible in the form of strong truck sales. In 2014 alone, Scania expects to deliver about 1,500 Euro 6 trucks … Read the full press release

Bentley launches newly designed website bentleymotors.com

New www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience Engaging, informative and flexible design Responsive format to optimise performance across all devices Crewe, 3-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Engaging, informative and flexible, the new www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience that … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Continental GT3-R to debut on the frozen lakes in Finland piloted by four-time World Rally Champion and Bentley Boy, Juha Kankkunen

Power on Ice – the ultimate winter ice-driving event returns for 2015 The Continental GT3-R makes its dynamic debut on the ice Programme designed by four-time World Rally Champion and two-time ice speed record breaker Juha Kankkunen Crewe, 3-11-2014 — … Read the full press release

ŠKODA launches ŠKODA Octavia 4×4 hatchback

An all-rounder with plenty of space, high functionality and a dynamic design State-of-the-art 4×4 technology based on the Haldex 5 clutch Four engines: 1.6 TDI/77 kW, 2.0 TDI/110 kW, 2.0 TDI/135 kW and 1.8 TSI/132 kW ŠKODA Octavia is a … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains Brixworth awarded the Dewar Trophy for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit

Brixworth, 31-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce that Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), Brixworth, has been awarded the coveted Dewar Trophy – renowned as the most prestigious award in British engineering – for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz and FUSO presented the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to Japanese politicians, administrative officials, and media representatives in Japan

Customers, government agencies, and media representatives receive information about sustainable transportation concept for mass transit Daimler Buses has global expertise with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) An example of successful global cooperation at Daimler Trucks and Buses 2020 Olympics in Tokyo … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group reports a robust performance in the first nine months of 2014, despite ongoing uncertain market environment

Sales revenue rises to EUR 147.7 billion (EUR 145.7 billion) Operating profit improves to EUR 9.4 billion (EUR 8.6 billion) in ongoing difficult market environment Profit before tax up EUR 2.1 billion year-on-year at EUR 11.5 billion High net liquidity … Read the full press release

More than 600 experts attended the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Day in Wolfsburg

600 experts visit the PhD Day at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg WOLFSBURG, 30-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This year, more than 600 experts attended the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Day, when 95 young scientists presented their research findings at the MobileLifeCampus in Wolfsburg. Their … Read the full press release

The Volvo Group reports increased profitability compared to last year in its third quarter 2014 results

Gothenburg, Sweden,  24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The market development in the third quarter followed the overall direction from the second quarter with good momentum in North America and Japan and continued slow development in the emerging markets in South America … Read the full press release

Volvo’s Group Executive Team reduced from 16 to 10 in management structure change

As a result of the merger of the current three sales and market regions in the truck operation into a single global sales organization, as well as creating a smaller and more efficient management, the number of members of Volvo’s … Read the full press release

Transport group Stagecoach invests more than £600,000 in five state-of-the-art electric vehicles for its bus operations in Inverness, Scotland

Bus operator to invest more than £600,000 infive state-of-the-art electric vehicles Further funding of £477,000 to come from Scottish Government Green Bus Fund Vehicles to go into service in Inverness PERTH, SCOTLAND, 24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport group Stagecoach is … Read the full press release

Arriva Nederland and VDL Bus & Coach sign EUR 67 million delivery and maintenance contract for 164 new buses

Sunderland, England, 21-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arriva Nederland and VDL Bus & Coach have signed a delivery and maintenance contract for 164 new buses worth a total value of more than 67 million Euros. The new environmentally friendly buses will form … Read the full press release