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AB Volvo partners centre for research into traffic safety in China

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

AB Volvo is one of five partners behind a new centre for research into traffic safety in China that was inaugurated today, December 18, in Beijing. The China Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety signals closer cooperation between Sweden and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Science, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Road safety: Member States water down proposals for tougher vehicle testing rules to save lives

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Key measures to strengthen road safety and save lives have been put at risk by an agreement by transport ministers meeting today in Brussels. Vehicle checks are fundamental to road safety. More than 5 people die on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Request for conversion of AB Volvo Series A shares

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 13, 2012, AB Volvo received a request for the conversion of 110,048,945 Series A shares to Series B shares. Furthermore, AB Volvo’s largest shareholder, Renault s.a.s., announced that the company has divested all of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Sweden

Full lineup of Volvo Group trucks in the US earns 2014 greenhouse gas certification

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have certified all Volvo Group trucks in the US, both Mack and Volvo branded, in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

Environment Committee backs plan to reduce motor vehicle noise

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Motor vehicle noise limits must be lowered drastically to protect the health of EU citizens, said Environment Committee MEPs who approved an update of the relevant legislation on Tuesday by 30 votes to 27, with two abstentions. They also recommended … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, European Union, Government, Society

EIB supports upgrade of Warsaw Metro with EUR 139 million

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 555 million (some EUR 139 million) to finance the purchase of new rolling stock for Warsaw’s metro. The EIB loan will support the purchase of 35 metro trains and foster … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Poland, Transportation & Logistics

Taxation: Clarifying EU rules on car taxes

Posted on 14, December 2012 by

Brussels, 14-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission presented a Communication clarifying EU rules on car taxation and recommending measures to strengthen the Single Market in this area. The aim is to minimize the problems encountered by citizens and businesses moving cars … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

Europcar reshapes its brand

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

– A new brand positioning “Moving your way” – A new design for the europcar.com website Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers the world-over will now be able to enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car rental, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics

PSA Peugeot Citroën Restructuring Plan: End of the consultation period on the economic chapter and continuation of negotiations on the support measures

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Paris, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A summary review of the SECAFI audit report on the Group’s restructuring plan was presented yesterday to management and the members of the Central Works Council during a special meeting. Following the meeting, the Central Works Council … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France

GORDON ENTERS MATCH MODE

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Fresh from Dakar 2012 where he was ranking 2nd overall, Robby Gordon enters with a Hummer which, following preliminary checks, fulfills all regulatory requirements. The American will be at the starting line on 5 January and adds his name to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Sports

BMW Group sales climb 23.0% in November

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Best ever November with 170,932 BMW Group vehicles delivered BMW brand sales volume up 26.4% Robertson: Record sales year well within reach Munich, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group experienced growth on all continents in November and achieved another record month … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Technology

EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers EU consumers have once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of some key services markets, according to the Commission’s 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union

Van Hool to build 15 hybrid “tram-buses” for Malmö

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

– First order for 15 hybrid Exqui.Citys for Scandinavia. – First “tram-bus” solution in Scandinavia. – Confirmation of the commercial success of the Exqui.City abroad: 92 vehicles sold since launch in 2011. Koningshooikt, Belgium, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —Van Hool, an independent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Sixt: DKMS zeichnet Mitarbeiter für Knochenmarkspende aus

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Regine Sixt: „Eine großartige Aktion, Verantwortung zu zeigen.“ Anlass für Sixt-Mitarbeiter, dem selbstlosen Beispiel zu folgen München, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Sixt-Mitarbeiter Stefan Polte hat heute eine Auszeichnung durch die Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei (DKMS) für seine selbstlose Hilfe zugunsten eines Leukämiepatienten … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Non Profit, Society

MAN young talents among the best in the Volkswagen Group

Posted on 6, December 2012 by
MAN young talents among the best in the Volkswagen Group

MAN Truck & Bus hosts award ceremony 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — They come from Brazil, China, Germany, or Poland. They completed their vocational training at Audi, Škoda, MAN, or Volkswagen. And they are among the best vocational trainees in the Volkswagen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Education, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of German automotive supplier ixetic by rival Magna of Canada

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of ixetic Verwaltungs GmbH of Germany by Magna International Inc of Canada, both suppliers to the automotive industry. The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law

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RICERCA E SVILUPPO: DA BEI € 60 MILIONI AL GRUPPO PIAGGIO PER I PROGETTI REALIZZATI IN ITALIA

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

Milano, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) e Piaggio hanno firmato un contratto di finanziamento di 60 milioni di euro a sostegno dei progetti di ricerca e sviluppo del Gruppo Piaggio. Il finanziamento ha durata di … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. BMW is partner of the international art show for modern and contemporary art.

Posted on 30, November 2012 by
BMW at Art Basel with Annette Schönholzer and Marc Spiegler, Directors of Art Basel. (06/2012)

Miami/Munich, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach takes place in Florida from December 6 to 9, 2012. More than 250 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will present works by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Technology

INFORMATIVA SU ACQUISTO AZIONI PROPRIE

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Milano, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Piaggio & C. S.p.A. comunica di aver acquistato in data 16 novembre 2012 n. 23.000 azioni proprie al prezzo medio di 1,8123 Euro per azione, per un controvalore complessivo pari a 41.682 Euro, nell’ambito dell’autorizzazione all’acquisto … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Transportation & Logistics

Mercedes-Benz Bank bietet dauerhaft beste Autoversicherungen im Premiumsegment

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Zum dritten Mal in Folge auf der Spitzenposition im Premiumsegment beim „Autohaus“ Versicherungsmonitor Günstige Versicherungsprämien und schnelle Zahlung im Schadenfall überzeugen besonders Stuttgart, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Im dritten Jahr in Folge bietet die Mercedes-Benz Bank die besten Autoversicherungen im Premiumsegment. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Financial, Germany, Insurance