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New Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting plant opens in Tennessee, United States

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting plant for the production of headlamps and rear lights was inaugurated yesterday in Pulaski, Tenn. This is the first lighting production plant in the United States, further strengthening an already established … Read the full press release

Magneti Marelli’s Suspension Systems won Vehicle Dynamics International’s “Supplier of the Year” award

Award presented for its research in ultra light materials for suspension applications 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Magneti Marelli’s Suspension Systems business line took home the “Supplier of the Year” award given out by the magazine Vehicle Dynamics International during the ceremony held the … Read the full press release

Porsche-Go-Kart: At the wheel of a sporty machine – from the age of five

Porsche Driver‘s Selection – Go-Kart with Pedal Drive Stuttgart, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the wheel of a sporty machine – from the age of five. This challenge is child‘s play with the new Go-Kart from the Porsche Driver’s Selection. The Go-Kart, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG and premium bikes manufacturer ROTWILD cooperate on driving performance on two wheels and four

Affalterbach/Dieburg, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Anyone wanting an AMG-branded model now has a choice of either two wheels or four. AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, is entering into a long-term, strategic partnership with ROTWILD, a world-renowned manufacturer of premium mountain and … Read the full press release

Volvo Group invested over €2 billion in Renault Trucks renewal

New Renault Trucks Range: Centres of profit serving customers’ businesses 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renault Trucks is taking advantage of the switch to the Euro 6 standard to totally renew its entire range. This renewal has been the object of an … Read the full press release

MAHLE GmbH increased its holding in Behr Group to 51 percent

Stuttgart, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Stuttgart-based MAHLE GmbH increases its holding in the Behr Group from 36.85 percent to approximately 51 percent with the acquisition of all shares in the BWK GmbH holding company (BWK). Furthermore, an integration agreement has been … Read the full press release

UK Van Fleet World Honours 2013: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Named Best Large Van, Mercedes-Benz Vans Wins Safety Award

Sprinter wins in tough field testing Judges praise Mercedes-Benz Vans for safety concept Mercedes-Benz cars also put in an impressive performance Stuttgart, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is setting standards worldwide – also as far as fleet specialists … Read the full press release

Henkel Teroson PU 8590 LD – der neue Hochleistungsklebstoff für den Omnibusbau

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aufgrund seiner geringen Dichte ermöglicht der neue elastische Hochleistungsklebstoff Teroson PU 8590 LD für Direktverglasung und Montagearbeiten im Fahrzeugbau eine deutliche Reduzierung des Fahrzeuggewichts. Der Einsatz des neuen PUR-Klebstoffs von Henkel in der Produktion und Reparatur trägt … Read the full press release

Alstom introduced its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom today unveiled its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market during the 2013 American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference in Philadelphia. Company executives emphasized that the Citadis Spirit builds upon the experience of more than … Read the full press release

WirelessCar received 2 awards at Telematics Update Detroit

Gothenburg, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A jury of six telematics experts from across the industry selected WirelessCar as the Best Telematics Product or Service Launch in an Emerging Market (BRIC Region) and recognized Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar, who received … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz posts record sales for May 2013 – 121,360 units, +7.3%

Stuttgart, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz again grew its unit sales in May with vehicle deliveries to customers that are unprecedented for the month of May (121,360 units, +7.3%). The Stuttgart based manufacturer also posted a new sales record for … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks first to introduce dimethyl ether-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America

 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volvo Trucks today became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. As the latest step in its comprehensive “Blue Power” alternative fuel strategy, Volvo revealed ongoing U.S. … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks modernized its entire European truck range

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since September 2012, Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models. It all began last year with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo … Read the full press release

Volvo Group delivered 16,572 trucks in April 2013

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in April 2013 amounted to 16,572 vehicles. This was a decrease of 2% compared with the year-earlier month. Volvo Group – Total deliveries by market for all brands (Volvo, Mack, Renault … Read the full press release

MEPs rejected Commission plan to make roadworthiness tests mandatory for motorcycles and trailers

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plans to introduce EU minimum standards for roadworthiness tests on motorcycles and trailers under 2,000 kg were rejected by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Thursday. These plans are part of the EU “roadworthiness package”, which would … Read the full press release

Daimler FleetBoard to offer new consulting service and industry-specific telematics solutions

FleetBoard Consulting: new consulting service for individual integration into corporate systems Industry-specific control of individual transport processes FleetBoard Performance Analysis remains the benchmark – comparability officially confirmed by Bureau Veritas Munich, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —Daimler FleetBoard is on show at … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks introduced its Euro 6 engines offer

4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volvo Trucks has introduced new trucks with Euro 6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-duty 13-litre variant. Starting in spring 2014, Volvo trucks will also be available with a 16-litre Euro 6 … Read the full press release

Bizkaia-based co-operative BATZ, part of MONDRAGON Corporation, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 10 May 2013

Igorre, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This Friday, 10 May, the Bizkaia-based co-operative BATZ, part of MONDRAGON Corporation, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with an institutional event in which the leading authorities from the Provincial Council of Bizkaia will be taking … Read the full press release

Three Mercedes-Benz drivers finish in Top 10 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg

Points for the two Mercedes Juniors Christian Vietoris (DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) and Pascal Wehrlein (VfB Mercedes AMG C-Coupé). Gary Paffett (EURONICS Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) also in the points Toto Wolff: „Unfortunately, days like today are as much a part … Read the full press release

EIB signs EUR 50M loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways

Vilnius, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, has signed a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways today for the acquisition of modern rolling stock. After the support for the upgrading of … Read the full press release