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Mercedes-Benz: Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle for the New Unimog and new Econic

Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle Many innovative concepts for even better driving and operating characteristics Important aim of the tests in Finland: economical consumption rates Rovaniemi/Finland, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 1 January 2014 the new … Read the full press release

Europe’s roads considerably safer during the last decade: between 2001 and 2011, road deaths fell by 43% says Siim Kallas, Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport

Reducing serious injuries: the way forward to make Europe’s roads safer Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries/Dublin Dublin, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me to Dublin to speak at today’s conference. I would like … Read the full press release

Endesa has doubled its electric vehicle recharging network by rolling out 600 charging points throughout Spain

• In 2012 alone, the company installed 300 charging points for individuals and corporates, doubling the size of its charging network in two years. • The company is implementing the Enel Group’s programme to foster electric mobility. • To date, … Read the full press release

Four Mercedes-Benz Vans Teams on their way to the desert to Roll in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles

Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, who personally said goodbye to the rallye team: “Daimler is giving its women employees the opportunity to gain rallye experience for the fourth time.” Representing Mercedes-Benz Vans: Daimler women employees, TV moderator Lina Van … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Classic will present legendary racing cars At the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jochen Mass pilots 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupé” Goodwood Festival of Speed: the unique motor sport festival will celebrate its twentieth anniversary 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Goodwood Festival of Speed (11 to 14 July 2013), Mercedes-Benz Classic will draw a … Read the full press release

With three premieres at Bauma 2013 Mercedes-Benz celebrates the completion of its custom-designed trucks and vans for the construction industry

Tailor-made solutions ex factory: custom-designed trucks and vans cover all applications on the construction site Construction vehicles presented on an area of some 2000 square metres at Bauma exhibition site (Hall B4 and exterior grounds) Premiere 1: Mercedes-Benz Arocs stands … Read the full press release

Cooperation contract between Daimler AG and the University of Stuttgart

Cooperation contract between Institute for Aircraft Design and Daimler AG Joint research into new design, simulation and process techniques in FRP/CRP lightweight construction The cooperation underpins the research activities of the two partners in the ARENA2036 Research Campus Stuttgart, 25-3-2013 — … Read the full press release

Prof. Rodolfo Schöneburg, Head of Passive Safety and Vehicle Functions at Mercedes-Benz Cars, awarded the “Pathfinder Award”

Stuttgart/Reunion, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Prof. Rodolfo Schöneburg, Head of Passive Safety and Vehicle Functions at Mercedes‑Benz Cars, was presented with the renowned “Pathfinder Award” by the “Automotive Safety Council”, the American safety association. Every year this independent organisation presents … Read the full press release

Operazione ‘Follow Me’: gli universitari diventano promoter di Fiat Group Automobiles

Gli studenti iscritti negli atenei italiani potrannopartecipare al progetto Follow Me, segnalando nuovi potenziali clienti di vetture Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep e Abarth. Ogni vendita effettuata grazie alla segnalazione dello studente sarà premiata con un bonus ‘Ti compro quello … Read the full press release

National Automobile Museum commemorates Giovanni Agnelli’s memory with the exhibition entitled “Le Auto dell’Avvocato”

Turin, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ten years after Giovanni Agnelli’s passing, the National Automobile Museum (MAUTO), named after him in March 2011, commemorates his memory with the exhibition entitled “Le Auto dell’Avvocato” (The Avvocato’s cars). A display of car models aesthetically and … Read the full press release

Fiat S.p.A. announces the closing of its notes offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013

Turin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013 has been settled today and consists of notes with the following characteristics: – € 1.25 billion in principal amount of guaranteed 6.625% notes due March 2018, with an … Read the full press release

Atos Worldline launches its product range for connected vehicles

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in high tech transactional services, launches its product range for connected vehicles. Using its cloud and pay-per-use expertise, vehicle drivers will be offered new services combining mobility and telematics. The automobile industry … Read the full press release

Shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car – 15 teams from universities across the world will be judged by panel with Renault and Atos

The continued hunt for the IT stars of the future – Atos announces shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company and Worldwide IT Partner for the International … Read the full press release

abertis launches an initiative to provide disabled drivers with free VIA-T devices to make motorway use as easy as possible

Disabled drivers with a valid driving licence and disability card issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Family Affairs of the Generalitat of Catalonia are entitled to a free VIA-T device and other special benefits. This pioneering joint initiative … Read the full press release

Finnvera to participate in pre-delivery financing for Valmet Automotive

Finnvera contributes to the financial arrangements needed by Valmet Automotive relating to production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles in Finland. 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In July 2012, Daimler AG of Germany and Valmet Automotive broke the news that they had … Read the full press release

New Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive Business

Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian®, the global information services company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Round as Head of Sales for Experian’s Automotive business in UK and Ireland. With over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, Andrew … Read the full press release

PSA Peugeot Citroën – 1 billion euros bond issue

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PSA Peugeot Citroën today (28/02/2013) issued a 1 billion euros bond with a 5 years maturity (March 2018) and an annual coupon of 7.375%. This confirms the Group’s ability to seize opportunities in the bond market. Despite … Read the full press release

EU Passenger rights: better protection for bus and coach travellers

Brussels, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 on bus and coach passenger rights becomes applicable, providing bus and coach travellers throughout the EU with new rights. The regulation lays down travellers’ basic rights, and imposes a number of obligations on bus … Read the full press release

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release

Frédéric Fabre Appointed Managing Director of Peugeot Scooters (Peugeot Motocycles)

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 March, Frédéric Fabre has been appointed Managing Director of Peugeot Scooters (Peugeot Motocycles), replacing Pierre-Louis Colin. Mr Fabre, 48, is a graduate of the École des Mines de Paris and has a business degree from … Read the full press release