Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Volvo Group Venture Capital to invest in Foretellix, maker of a verification platform for autonomous vehicles

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 1-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volvo Group (STO: VOLV-B), a Swedish multinational manufacturing company, has announced its venture capital arm the Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has decided to invest in Foretellix Ltd, a leading company in … Read the full press release

Leadec announces trainee positions available across Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 1-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leadec, a Stuttgart based leader in technical services for the automotive and manufacturing industries, has announced it is increasing the number of trainee positions available in the new training year. Approximately 40 young … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility’s advanced hybrid streetcars operated by Charlotte Area Transit system enter revenue service

Innovative battery technology allows for hybrid operation on or off-wire Sustainable technology preserves city’s historic district S700s were manufactured in Sacramento, CA (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and … Read the full press release

Sports car manufacturer Porsche expands capacity across Southeast Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 30-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche AG, a German high-performance sports cars manufacturer, has announced it is expanding its engineering and assembly capacity across Southeast Asia.  The development work of the sports car manufacturer has a long tradition … Read the full press release

e-CUPRA ABT XE electric SUV to race at the Arctic X Prix in Greenland

The ABT CUPRA XE team is ready to fight for victory in the Arctic X Prix and climb up the championship standings Mattias Ekström and Jutta Kleinschmidt will race with the e-CUPRA ABT XE1 for the remainder of the season … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz chooses Caravan Salon Düsseldorf for the first trade fair appearance of its new Citan, an ideal basic vehicle for micro camper van conversions

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/DÜSSELDORF, 27-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced the new Mercedes-Benz Citan, as a prototype, will celebrate its exhibition premiere at … Read the full press release

Norway’s largest bus company to operate 13 new Setra S 531 DT double-decker buses on its express routes

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/OSLO, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EvoBus GmbH, the owner of the German bus brand Setra and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced “Vy Buss AS”, Norway’s largest bus company, will be operating 13 new … Read the full press release

Fully automated tram depot with a self-driving tram demonstrated by Siemens Mobility and ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 23-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability, has announced, together with its partner ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH a successful demonstration of a test of the mFUND’s AStriD (“Autonomous … Read the full press release

Austrian Action Composites GmbH takes over thyssenkrupp Carbon Components GmbH

thyssenkrupp group posts further success in focusing portfolio Change of ownership gives thyssenkrupp Carbon Components GmbH positive prospects for continuation Closing expected within the coming weeks Michael Höllermann, CHRO Multi Tracks: “Carbon Components stands for highly innovative products. Under the … Read the full press release

Chinese and South American customers order back pressure valves from Rheinmetall worth €37 million

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it has secured two important orders for back pressure valves for commercial vehicles. A well-known engine manufacturer from China has … Read the full press release

Leverage the benefits of digital manufacturing with Haizol

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Traditionally, when a procurement team is sourcing parts or products to be manufactured, the process is a long and complex one. After initial research, they then develop a short list of potential manufacturers … Read the full press release

IAA MOBILITY 2021: 29 new 5G sites set up by Deutsche Telekom to ensure comprehensive 5G coverage of the outdoor areas of the trade fair

Telekom and Messe München intensify partnership for IAA MOBILITY 2021 Use of a wide range of mobile and fixed network solutions for a mobility platform of the future 29 new 5G sites put into operation (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 5-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche … Read the full press release

Henkel’s next generation metal pretreatment takes the second-place award in the sustainability category of the 2021 Altair Enlighten Awards

(PRESS RELEASE) MADISON HEAIGHTS, MI, Unites States, 4-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced its next generation metal pretreatment process for automotive production has been recognized for sustainability contributions winning the … Read the full press release

Siemens’ digital transformation unit and Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 to innovate the automotive sales and after-sales space

Siemens Advanta and the Institute for Automotive Research (IfA) to explore innovative technologies in automotive sales and after-sales as part of Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 (“Workshop for the Future 4.0”) Focus on practical research into new digital services and business models related … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility and Continental Engineering Services to accelerate production of truck pantographs

Siemens Mobility and Continental cooperate in manufacturing pantographs for trucks Initiative of the Ministry of Transport recommends eHighway on 4,000 kilometers of autobahn (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 29-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility announces partnership with Continental Engineering Services (CES) to … Read the full press release

Hydro further invests at its Cressona facility in Pennsylvania

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 29-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro announces its EUR 41 million ($48.3 million) investment for asset modernization in Cressona, Pennsylvania, to support the growing transportation, distribution, and industrial market segments in North America. The company will continue its … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies acquires Bluecharge, the largest electric vehicle charging network in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ SINGAPORE, 28-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of ‘Blue Charge’ from Bolloré Group. Upon the approval of the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will manage and operate Singapore’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with more than … Read the full press release

T-Systems extends collaboration with Google Cloud to help key industries in their journeys to cloud and digital transformations

T-Systems to become a strategic industry solutions integrator and innovation partner for Google Cloud in key industries Deutsche Telekom subsidiary is now also a managed services provider for Google Cloud (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 27-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — T-Systems and Google … Read the full press release

BMW transfers know-how from the automotive sector to concepts for micromobility vehicles with the introduction of innovative cargo bike and e-scooter

Innovative design concepts for city-centre travel Electrified bicycle Concept DYNAMIC CARGO promises high variability, everyday usability and sheer cycling pleasure e-scooter Concept CLEVER COMMUTE with remarkably compact de-sign thanks to folding mechanism (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 26-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to deliver galvanizing furnace for new coating line for the production of 3rd-generation Advanced High Strength Steel in China

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 26-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ, Graz, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, equipment, systems and services across multiple industries, has announced it has received an order from Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel Co., Ltd., … Read the full press release