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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Audi presents the enhanced Audi 4.0 TFSI engine RS 7 Sportback

New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) of power and efficient COD technology Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Audi RS 7 Sportback is an outstanding piece of … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. plan to build automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia

PARIS, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. have announced plans to build an automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to come on stream in the course of 2016. This investment will enable both groups to take … Read the full press release

TomTom and its partner AutoNavi to integrate its real-time traffic information in vehicles of Audi in China

Shanghai, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) and its partner AutoNavi today announced a partnership with Audi in China, integrating its award winning real-time traffic information in vehicles of the German premium manufacturer. TomTom Traffic provides precise and up-to-date traffic information … Read the full press release

M-Sport Bentley scores maiden victory at the second round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Silverstone

M-Sport Bentley scores maiden victory at home race Historic win for British brand in first UK race for 84 years Continental GT3 proves outright pace in only second competition race Silverstone, UK, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — M-Sport Bentley writes a new piece … Read the full press release

Porsche Financial Services, Inc. issues new ABS bond in the USA worth approximately 490 million US dollars

Once again, high investor demand in refinancing Stuttgart, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche Financial Services, Inc. headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has issued a new ABS bond in the USA worth approximately 490 million US dollars. Porsche Financial Services is an indirect, wholly … Read the full press release

Volkswagen launches exclusive World Cup edition football app “Onefootball”

Exclusive app for 2014 football mega-event now available to download Wolfsburg, Germany, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is presenting the World Cup edition of the world’s most successful football app “Onefootball”. The Onefootball Brasil app is now available for free download. The … Read the full press release

Volkswagen do Brasil names Ralf Berckhan VP for Sales and Marketing

Wolfsburg, Germany, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ralf Berckhan, currently Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Polska, has been named the new Vice President for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen do Brasil. In a move that has been planned for some time, he … Read the full press release

ŠKODA apprentices’ dream car the sporty city cabriolet ŠKODA CitiJet to be presented for the first time at this year’s GTI event at Wörthersee

– ŠKODA CitiJet design concept is presented to the public at the GTI event  for the first time – ŠKODA ‘Apprentice Car’: two-seater sports convertible based on the ŠKODA Citigo – Vehicle project of 16 ŠKODA Vocational School apprentices working closely … Read the full press release

VB-Leasing International (VBLI) verkauft Landesgesellschaften in Polen und Rumänien an die polnische Getin Holding

Eschborn, Deutschland, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Das Joint Venture der Österreichischen Volksbanken-AG (ÖVAG) und der deutschen VR-LEASING Aktiengesellschaft verkauft die VB Leasing Polen sowie die VB Leasing Rumänien an die polnische Getin Holding S.A. Der entsprechende Vertrag wurde heute unterzeichnet. Mit dem … Read the full press release

The Volvo Group to study potential for building electric roads

The Volvo Group is now taking the next step in the development of sustainable transport solutions. In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged … Read the full press release

Nokia launches Connected Car fund to invest in promising auto tech and local services companies

The fund will invest in promising auto tech and local services companies in collaboration with HERE, a Nokia company, to grow the ecosystem around HERE’s mapping and location products and services. Espoo, Finland, 8-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today announced the launch … Read the full press release

German university graduates named Audi preferred employer for students in Germany

Top-ranked once again by German university graduates Audi Board of Management Member for Human Resources Thomas Sigi: “We offer innovative concepts and development opportunities at sites worldwide” Approximately 2,000 persons recruited for competence areas of electric mobility, lightweight construction and … Read the full press release

Michelin becomes first official sponsor and official tire of the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park

Michelin announced that it has become the first official sponsor and the official tire of the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. Clermont-Ferrand, France, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Located on Interstate 65 across from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park will … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover achieves 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Jaguar Land Rover awarded 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, for “outstanding overseas sales growth over the last three years” In 2013, Jaguar Land Rover sold 425,006 vehicles, in more than 170 countries; 80% of all vehicles produced … Read the full press release

TomTom Telematics now has 28,000 customers and 350,000 vehicles subscribed to its SaaS Fleet Management Solution

Amsterdam, 24-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics (formerly known as TomTom Business Solutions) now has 28,000 customers and 350,000 vehicles subscribed to its Software as a Service (SaaS) Fleet Management Solution. This represents a 38% year-on-year growth and reaffirms its position … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Bank successfully placed its EUR 1.29 billion worth Auto ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) transaction Driver 12

Securitised receivables volume amounts to around EUR 1.29 billion Braunschweig, Germany, 17-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Bank GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, has today successfully placed its Auto ABS (Asset-Backed Securities) transaction, Driver 12, on the market … Read the full press release

British premium brand MINI presents at the New York International Auto Show, April 18-27, 2014

Oxford, UK, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The British premium brand MINI clearly signals the continuation of its success story at the New York International Auto Show in 2014. The main focus here is the world premiere of the new MINI Countryman. The … Read the full press release

Bentley to present at the New York International Auto Show

Styling and performance enhancements for Continental GT Speed, the fastest production Bentley ever Flying Spur luxury sedan adds V8 power Strong sales and record financial performance maintain brand’s momentum New York, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the New York International Auto … Read the full press release

Wolfgang Dürheimer appointed Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors Ltd

Crewe, UK, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wolfgang Dürheimer, General Representative of the Volkswagen Group responsible for motorsport, is to become Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors Ltd with effect from June 1, 2014. He is to succeed Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, … Read the full press release

The Audi Group becomes the first premium automobile manufacturer certified according to the international standard ISO 14064

First premium automobile manufacturer with corporate carbon footprint calculated in detail and certified Board of Management Member for Production Dr. Hubert Waltl: “An important element of climate-neutral mobility” Transparency on company-wide greenhouse-gas emissions Ingolstadt, Germany, 15-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Audi … Read the full press release