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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) delivered 27,112 units in February 2014

• February sales total 27,112 units • Jetta Sedan delivered 10,597 units for the month • Passat delivered 6,997 units for the month • Tiguan delivered 2,019 units for the month • High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 16.8 … Read the full press release

EIB to provide EUR 220m loan to Johnson Controls for eco-friendly automotive equipment

Luxembourg, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with established core businesses in the automotive, building and energy storage industries, is strengthening its research and development in the field of eco-friendly automotive equipment. The European Investment Bank … Read the full press release

SAP AG and BMW Group Research and Technology developed innovative technology infrastructure for in-vehicle mobility services

BARCELONA, Spain, 27-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of a co-innovation project, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and BMW Group Research and Technology have developed an innovative technology infrastructure for in-vehicle mobility services. The research prototype is based on the SAP HANA® Cloud Platform and will provide … Read the full press release

SAP AG announced the 2013 winners of the Global Connected Car Contest and the Utility of Tomorrow Innovation Contest

Walldorf, Germany, 24-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the 2013 winners of the Global Connected Car Contest and the Utility of Tomorrow Innovation Contest. Attracting innovative idea submissions from university students worldwide, SAP narrowed down the list of finalists and selected … Read the full press release

Finland’s largest passenger transport company Koiviston Auto ordered 64 Citeas LLE from VDL Bus & Coach

Valkenswaard, Netherlands, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Koiviston Auto, the largest passenger transport company in Finland, has ordered no fewer than 64 Citeas LLE from VDL Bus & Coach. “The design and production method of this lightweight bus perfectly match the requirements we … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab introduces its new HIAB S-HiPro 130 crane

Helsinki, Finland, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, introduces the new HIAB S-HiPro 130 crane. Designed for mounting on top of the vehicle, it frees up maximum space for stowing refuse. This makes collecting household waste in congested cities faster, … Read the full press release

Porsche expands its Driver’s Selection range to include new bikes, available from March 2014

Porsche Driver’s Selection – new bikes available from March 2014 Stuttgart, Germany, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche is synonymous with sportiness, performance and driving pleasure – attributes that apply on two wheels as well as four: Porsche is expanding its Driver’s Selection … Read the full press release

Ryder Cup Europe selected transport operator Stagecoach as the provider of buses to The 2014 Ryder Cup

Perthshire, Scotland, 17-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ryder Cup Europe has appointed transport operator Stagecoach as the provider of buses to The 2014 Ryder Cup, being held at Gleneagles. The company, Britain’s biggest bus operator, will provide a fleet of 150 double decker … Read the full press release

Die Sixt Mobility Consulting: Thomas A. Emmert ist zum neuen Geschäftsführer des Spezialisten für Fuhrparkmanagement und Mobilitätsberatung berufen worden

Thomas A. Emmert wird dritter Geschäftsführer im Zuge der internationalen Expansion der Gesellschaft München, Deutschland, 11-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Sixt Mobility Consulting verstärkt das Führungsteam: Herr Thomas A. Emmert (45) ist zum neuen Geschäftsführer des Spezialisten für Fuhrparkmanagement und Mobilitätsberatung berufen … Read the full press release

Car rental company Sixt received the renowned German Service Prize for tourism

First time the company has received the German Service Prize from the German Institute for Service Quality Sixt beat 58 rivals to claim the title Named Germany’s best car rental company for the third time back in August Munich, Germany, 11-2-2014 … Read the full press release

MAN delivered nine TGS 8×4 chassis for heavy recovery vehicles to service Sochi, Russia

The Russian city is well-equipped for the traffic onrush Augsburg, Germany, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has delivered nine TGS 8×4 chassis for heavy recovery vehicles, which have been put into service in the Russian city of Sochi. With the expansion … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo: Waste Heat Recovery Advances on Land and at Sea

4 × Turbo Compound Systems with Power Turbine and Generator (TCS-PTG) for marine and stationary applications secure important milestones Augsburg, Germany, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the recent commissioning of 2 x TCS-PTG22 units at the Miraflores Power Plant in Panama … Read the full press release

Spanish oil products market: Deliveries from CLH Group facilities in January 2014 increased by 1%

Automotive fuels as a whole increased by 3.3% Madrid, Spain, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deliveries of oil products from CLH Group facilities to the Spanish market during January totalled more 2.9 million cubic metres, 1.0% more than in the same period of the previous … Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: EP20 locomotives made by Alstom and Transmashholding (TMH) operate 6 daily services between Moscow and Sochi

Sochi, Russia, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EP20 locomotives, developed by Alstom and Transmashholding (TMH) now make 6 services a day between Moscow and Sochi. The number of services was increased from 4 to 6 for the Winter Olympic Games. The journey takes … Read the full press release

10-Punkte-Plan zur Erneuerung des ADAC konkretisiert

Verwaltungsrat und Präsidium konkretisieren tiefgreifenden Reformprozess  Funktion des Chief Compliance Officers wird eingerichtet  Internationale Kanzlei Freshfields überarbeitet Compliance-Strukturen der ADAC-Zentrale und der 18 Regionalclubs Weitere Sofortmaßnahmen: Keine Prämie auf Batterieverkauf und keine Zweckentfremdung von ADAC-Hubschraubern München, Deutschland, 7-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Der … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz introduces seven new versions of the A, B and CLA-Class now with 7 percent lower fuel consumption

Stuttgart, Germany, 7-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is pressing ahead with its efficiency drive: seven new versions of the A, B and CLA-Class now offer fuel savings of up to 7 percent compared with their respective predecessors. The A 200 CDI … Read the full press release

CEPSA signed distribution agreement for its lubricants in China with SAIC Group company APSIS

CEPSA has entered into an agreement to distribute its products in China through APSIS, a SAIC Group company The agreement is part of CEPSA Group business area’s internationalisation expansion plan The pact will enable Bergé Automación to strengthen its relationship … Read the full press release

Daimler AG to share profit with more than 130,000 eligible wage-tariff employees

In addition to the profit sharing payment of 2,541 euros, employees will receive a one-time special bonus of 500 euros Special bonus rewards efforts and outstanding performance Payment will take place with the April salaries for more than 130,000 eligible … Read the full press release

berlinlinienbus.de started long-distance regular service with five new Setra touring coaches

“berlinlinienbus.de” takes delivery of five coaches Setra touring coaches are the first long-distance regular service buses with two wheelchair spaces each Major step forward for the independent mobility of the handicapped Stuttgart/Berlin, Germany, 6-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The company “berlinlinienbus.de” (blb) … Read the full press release

Chrysler Group LLC announced pricing of its $5 Billion Debt Offering

Turin, Italy, 5-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chrysler Group LLC (“Chrysler Group”) announced yesterday the pricing of its previously announced offering of secured senior debt securities to yield approximately $3.0 billion in net proceeds. Chrysler Group also priced senior secured term loan facilities under which … Read the full press release