Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Volkswagen unveils comprehensive diesel swapping program throughout Germany valid for Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles

Environmental incentive for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles applicable throughout Germany Exchange premium in addition to residual value of old vehicle for Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 cities particularly affected Offers available now from dealers WOLFSBURG, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to improve air quality in German cities through fleet renewal

Successful environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles again being offered throughout Germany Keepers of Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 most heavily polluted cities to receive exchange premiums in additional to residual value of old … Read the full press release

Europe Bicycle Parking Racks Market Driven by Consumer Focus on Sustainability and Carbon Consciousness

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 17-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Investment in bicycle parking racks in Europe is surging at a brisk pace, with a new Fact.MR study valuing the Europe bicycle parking rack market at around US$ 850 million in 2018. According to … Read the full press release

Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) Takes Centerstage in US$ 6.5 Million Europe Automotive Headliners Market

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The broader disruption in the automotive sector is rubbing off on the Europe automotive headliners market, as vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ) adds to the litany of factors that influence buyer behavior. The growing … Read the full press release

Continental celebrates a milestone birthday: the launch of Europe’s first pneumatic agricultural tire ninety years ago

Continental launched Europe’s first pneumatic tractor tire onto the market in 1928 From 1928 to 2018: Continuous innovation makes Continental’s agricultural tires an international success Expansion of the range planned for the coming years HANOVER, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental … Read the full press release

Porsche to work with The Mobility House, an expert in the field of intelligent charging solutions and services

MUNICH, 15-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — If you visit a dealership looking for a Porsche plug-in hybrid, you will be referred to the technology company The Mobility House for all aspects of installing Porsche charging solutions. Like many other car manufacturers, Porsche collaborates with … Read the full press release

Volkswagen presents the first trailer showcasing its new unveiled SUV T-Cross

Volkswagen presents the first trailer showing the unveiled T-Cross New SUV will be launched with numerous assist systems WOLFSBURG, 12-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is set to unveil the new T-Cross12 for the first time in a trailer entitled “I am safe”, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group of America welcomes new president and CEO Scott Keogh

Hinrich J. Woebcken remains available to the company as an adviser Mark Del Rosso, head of Bentley Motors Inc., Americas, named president of Audi of America WOLFSBURG, 12-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scott Keogh, head of Audi of America, was named president … Read the full press release

5GAA announces an exclusive webinar on Talking Cars: Field Test Results Comparing DSRC & C-V2X Technology on 17 October

MUNICH, 11-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — According to World Health Organization figures, more than 1.2 million casualties occur globally as a result of traffic incidents. As vehicles add more sensors to improve safety and advance the readiness of automated driving, vehicle-to-everything communications … Read the full press release

Audi A1 now exclusively made at SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain

The Audi A1 becomes the second premium car made in Spain after the Audi Q3 The new Audi A1 will enhance synergies and efficiencies with SEAT Ibiza and Arona MARTORELL, 10-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Production of the Audi A1 is already … Read the full press release

BP and RocketSpace announce start-ups selected to test and explore advanced mobility technologies with industry leaders

LONDON, UK/ SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, 10-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP and RocketSpace, founders of the Mobility Tech Innovation Collaborative, are shaping the future movement of people, goods, and services in collaboration with global mobility and smart transportation industry leaders.  Today … Read the full press release

Bosch launches a new sharing service for electric vans

Alliance with toom hardware stores Sharing is a hot trend: Bosch mobility services continue on their growth course. Launch in December 2018: customers of toom hardware stores will test the new service. Last-minute availability: use an app to book a … Read the full press release

‘Sustainability’, ‘Functionality’ and ‘Cost-Effectiveness’ Among Key Expectations of European Consumers from Automotive Tow Bars Industry

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Increasing consumer pressure and broader sustainability trends are influencing automotive tow bars market players to adopt environment-friendly products, according to a new study by Fact.MR. The trend is especially pronounced in Europe, which … Read the full press release

Bentley and Royal College of Art present the future of British luxury

British institution explores how automotive luxury will look in 2050 Student projects imagine luxury soundscapes, stratospheric Grand Touring and sophisticated driverless elegance Collaboration included curriculum tutelage from Bentley Design team CREWE, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley has collaborated with design students from … Read the full press release

BMW Group and CRITICAL Software launch Critical TechWorks software company in Portugal

Merger secures access to talents at up-and-coming technology and software development location. MUNICH, 09-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With signature of the final contracts and approval of the competition authorities, the BMW Group and the company CRITICAL Software have concluded the formation … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Siemens to further improve road safety especially at crossroads

From classic vehicle safety to cooperative road safety Thanks to WLANp, Car2X vehicles will be able to communicate with traffic lights in future Precise environmental information at crossroads improves safety for all road users WOLFSBURG, 05-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen and … Read the full press release

TomTom awarded an extension to provide navigation components to PSA

Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall Drivers to Continue to Enjoy Driving with TomTom Navigation and Live Services PARIS, 03-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced that it has been awarded an extension to an existing deal to provide navigation … Read the full press release

TomTom to provide Live Traffic information, Online Routing and Electric Vehicle Services for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles

PARIS, 03-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced that it has been chosen by the BMW Group to provide drivers with Live TomTom Traffic information, Online Routing and Electric Vehicle (EV) Services for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles. The deal … Read the full press release

Bentley welcomed 83 new trainees to its strong workforce as it prepares to celebrate its centenary year

Bentley welcomes 83 new trainees to its headquarters in Crewe Apprentices, undergraduates and graduates working across the business Award-winning trainee programme continues Bentley’s 100 year apprenticeship association  CREWE, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors has welcomed its new intake of apprentices, … Read the full press release

ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier received the ‘Eurostar’ award for ‘CEO of the Year’

Industry Magazine Automotive News Europe awards ‘Eurostar’ award for ŠKODA CEO’s outstanding achievements Award recognizes dynamic sales growth, excellent business results and attractive new models from ŠKODA under Maier’s leadership Bernhard Maier: “This prize belongs to all ŠKODA employees” MLADA … Read the full press release