Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Audi Customer Racing Triumphs: Multiple Wins in Australia and Indonesia Racing Events

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport customer racing teams achieved multiple victories in racing events held in Australia and Asia. In the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, Audi R8 LMS cars won both races, with drivers Liam Talbot and Max … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Renews Commitment as Official Partner of Prague Pride Festival, Championing Diversity and Equality

(IN BRIEF) Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto continues its partnership as the official sponsor of Prague Pride Festival for the second year, reaffirming its commitment to diversity and equal rights for the LGBT+ community. The festival showcased over 100 events … Read the full press release

Exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust’ Extended in Berlin with Volkswagen Group’s Continued Educational Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust,’ originally scheduled to run from March 24 to August 20, 2023, at the ‘Museum für Fotografie’ in Berlin, will be extended to January 28, 2024, due to overwhelming visitor … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tires Secures Third Consecutive ‘Vendor of the Year’ Award from Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas

(IN BRIEF) Continental Specialty Tires has been awarded the “Vendor of the Year” accolade by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MLA) for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes Continental’s exceptional commitment and operational support through MLA’s aftermarket program, Rapidparts, in the … Read the full press release

MAHLE Secures Future Viability with Labor Agreement for German Locations

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, a German automotive parts manufacturer, has reached a labor agreement with management and employee representatives to enhance the future sustainability of its German facilities. The agreement emphasizes the development of future concepts for individual locations through a … Read the full press release

Team Sonnenwagen Presents Efficient Solar Car ‘Adelie’ with Covestro’s Support Ahead of Australian Solar Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Team Sonnenwagen, a group of students from RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences, has developed a highly efficient solar car named “Adelie” to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a challenging solar race across … Read the full press release

Towards-Zero Stainless Steel: Outokumpu, thyssenkrupp, and Purem Drive Green Transformation in Auto Sector

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leader in sustainable stainless steel, is partnering with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Purem by Eberspaecher to drive emissions reduction in the automotive sector. Together, they are developing towards-zero stainless steel under the Circle Green initiative, … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches Advanced MOTIX™ MCU Power ICs with CAN FD Interface for Automotive Motor Control Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG introduces the TLE988x and TLE989x families of MOTIX™ MCU embedded power ICs for automotive motor control applications. These ICs integrate a gate driver, microcontroller, communication interface, and power supply on a single chip, resulting in … Read the full press release

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Team Lynx Win $700 Million Contract for Advanced Infantry Combat Vehicle Development

(IN BRIEF) The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Team Lynx for Phase 3 and 4 of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program. The contract is worth over $700 million and involves the development … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces ContiConnect Live for Real-Time Remote Tire Monitoring of Trailers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital solution that offers real-time remote tire monitoring for trailers. The system uses tire sensor data sent to a telematics unit and can provide continuous information about tire inflation status and temperature. … Read the full press release

Continental Automotive Recognizes Top Suppliers with ‘Supplier of the Year’ Awards in Onsite Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) Continental Automotive held an onsite ceremony to honor its best suppliers for 2022 with the “Supplier of the Year” awards. The event marked a return to in-person gatherings after three years of virtual presentations due to the pandemic. … Read the full press release

ZF Reports Strong H1 2023 Results and Confirms Full-Year Outlook Amid Global Market Challenges

(IN BRIEF) During the first half of 2023, ZF reported sales of €23.3 billion, a 10 percent increase from the previous year. The company’s adjusted EBIT reached €941 million, maintaining an EBIT margin of 4.0 percent. Despite challenges from inflation … Read the full press release

Voith Turbo Introduces Mechatronic Retarder Control Unit for Safer and More Efficient Braking in Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Voith Turbo has been continuously developing its hydrodynamic retarder system for more than 50 years, providing wear-free braking for commercial vehicles. The company has now introduced the Mechatronic Retarder Control Unit (MRCU) as a new standard feature for … Read the full press release

Savills Completes Sale of In ‘N’ Out Centres in Cardiff for £1.35 Million

(IN BRIEF) Savills, acting on behalf of MVJ Capital, has successfully sold the In ‘N’ Out Centres, Drive Thru MOT, and Servicing Centre in Cardiff to a private property company for £1.35 million. The property, spanning 3,682 sq ft, features … Read the full press release

Continental’s UltraContact NXT: Leading the Way in Sustainable Tire Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Continental has commenced production of its most sustainable series tire, the UltraContact NXT, in Portugal. The summer tire incorporates up to 65 percent renewable, recycled, and certified materials, while maintaining excellent safety and performance. It contains bio-based silica … Read the full press release

Dutch Racer Demi Vollering Triumphs as Škoda Sponsors Second Edition of Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT

(IN BRIEF) The second edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT concluded with Dutch racer Demi Vollering emerging as the overall winner. The points classification was won by Belgian Lotte Kopecky, who received a green trophy made of … Read the full press release

Global Factory Service Specialist Leadec Expands in Western France with New Packaging Handling Center

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factories, has established a new company in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, Western France. The company has rented a factory building of over 12,000 m2 to create a packaging handling center for a commercial vehicle manufacturer. … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Supply Advanced Electric Propulsion Systems for Toronto Transit Commission’s Zero-Emission Bus Fleet

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, a leader in heavy-duty electric propulsion, will provide up to 541 Gen3 electric power and propulsion systems for the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new battery-electric bus fleet. The Gen3 technology builds on BAE Systems’ proven components … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Audi Forge Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Automakers to Accelerate E-Mobility Expansion in China

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is expanding its presence in the fast-growing e-mobility market in China through strategic cooperations with local automakers. The VW brand has signed a technological framework agreement with XPENG for joint development of two electric models in … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Reports Robust Growth in Unit Sales and Revenue, Achieves Return Targets in H1 2023

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, a commercial vehicles manufacturer, reported strong performance in the first half of the year. Unit sales increased by 61% to 56,173 new vehicles, with sales revenue reaching €7.0 billion, a 41% year-on-year increase. The … Read the full press release