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Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

CESVIMAP presta un coche eléctrico al IES Adaja (Ávila) para que sus alumnos estudien este tipo de vehículos

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial de MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) ha puesto a disposición del Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria (IES) Adaja, en Arévalo (Ávila), el vehículo eléctrico Mitsubishi i-MiEV, para que sus alumnos de Formación Profesional (FP) … Read the full press release

Voith secures contracts in the small hydro segment in South America

HEIDENHEIM, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Just at the end of the year, Voith has again been successful in securing contracts in its small hydro business in South America: There, the company has been awarded to contracts for the erection of hydro … Read the full press release

TUR ASSIST pone en marcha en Turquía la primera flota de Asistencia en carretera del país

35 vehículos prestarán servicios de reparación in situ como el cambio de batería o de neumáticos 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TUR ASSIST, la filial de MAPFRE ASISTENCIA en Turquía, ha puesto en marcha la primera flota de Asistencia en carretera en el país, … Read the full press release

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Valeo’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business by Japanese auto parts manufacturer U-Shin

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the French company Valeo SA’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business (“CAM”) by U-Shin Ltd. of Japan. CAM manufactures and distributes products that facilitate vehicle access … Read the full press release

Best-of-CES Award for Chevrolet MyLink System

Award for Bosch Infotainment Unit Best innovation in the “Car Tech” category Driver information system from Bosch with an open-source operating system Chevrolet MyLink combines entertainment, navigation, communication and operating functions in a single electronic unit 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The … Read the full press release

Cooling global economy slows pace of Bosch Group growth

Preliminary figures for 2012  Focus for 2013 on earnings strength, growth, and agility Sales grow by 1.6 percent to 52.3 billion euros Earnings before interest and taxes at roughly 2 percent of sales, also as a result of impairments Measures … Read the full press release

Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release

Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien gestartet

Lithium-Ionen-Technologie efördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie Partner sind BASF, WACKER, SGL Group, Bosch, Daimler und BMW Stuttgart, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem Auftaktmeeting ist das Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien für Elektrofahrzeuge gestartet. Die Projektleitung liegt bei der … Read the full press release

Autoclenz shines with £4m MBO support from RBS

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swadlincote-based outsourced car valeting provider Autoclenz Holdings Plc has undergone a successful £4m Management Buy-Out (MBO) with funding support from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Through the MBO, Autoclenz Ltd, and its subsidiary Autoclenz Services … Read the full press release

Less stress during traffic jams – Bosch works on autonomous driving

Assistance systems autonomously guide vehicles traffic jams Bosch offers all the required components and sensors from a single source First steps on the way to fully autonomous driving 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High-performance assistance systems already help drivers reach their destinations … Read the full press release

EU launches clean fuel strategy

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use. Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual … Read the full press release

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation Deepen Collaboration by Signing Binding Agreements

Fuel Cell System, Sports Vehicle, Lightweight Technology and Lithium-air Battery Collaboration to Commence Munich, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing … Read the full press release

Mobilité et solidarité: la Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën publie son premier…

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën “Un Monde en Mouvement” publie son premier rapport d’activité. 1 an et demi après le démarrage de la Fondation, ce document présente un premier bilan de son activité. Il illustre la richesse … Read the full press release

MINI Roadster named ‘best open-top’ at What Car? Awards.

Munich/Oxford, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The MINI Cooper S Roadster has scooped the title of best open-top at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2013. Chas Hallett, editor of What Car? said: “MINIs are all about fun and … Read the full press release

Aviva and Tesco Bank agree three-year deal on private motor insurance

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva,  the UK’s largest insurer, has agreed a three-year deal with Tesco Bank, the insurance distribution arm of the global supermarket chain, Tesco, to provide private motor insurance to Tesco customers. The deal will see Aviva … Read the full press release

Banque PSA Finance annonce le renouvellement de ses lignes de financement…

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banque PSA Finance a signé le 11 janvier 2013 un nouveau crédit syndiqué pour un montant de 4,1 milliards d’euros, avec une maturité de cinq ans. Cette facilité a été sursouscrite, notamment grâce à la participation de … Read the full press release

Campaign launch for new MINI Paceman

Munich, 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cross-media “Design with Bite” launch campaign for the new MINI Paceman is now underway with three online videos that provide an initial foretaste of the print, TV and web elements to follow. MINI embodies the … Read the full press release

BARI SMART CITY. ARRIVA LA PRIMA COLONNINA DI RICARICA ENEL, LE AUTO DICONO ADDIO ALLO SMOG

Complessivamente saranno cinquanta i punti di ricarica installati nel centro murattiano, nei pressi dell’aeroporto, del porto e in altre zone strategiche del capoluogo di regione. Roma/Bari, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — È stata inaugurata oggi la prima colonnina di ricarica pubblica per … Read the full press release

Road Transport: New European Driving Licence

Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From January 19th 2013, all new driving licences issued across the EU will be in the form of a plastic “credit card,” with a standard European format and tougher security protection. The new European licence will progressively … Read the full press release