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Piaggio Group will start production of Vespa Elettrica scooter in September at the Pontedera plant

The first vehicles can be booked only online starting from the beginning of October  Electric innovation according to Piaggio takes solid form in the most iconic of its brands, which once again sets new parameters for urban mobility  Vespa Elettrica … Read the full press release

Bosch to present electrified axle that can be integrated into semitrailers at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover

Also as a retrofit solution Smart, electrified axle recuperates energy during braking Electric refrigerated trailer: significantly quieter, saving up to 9,000 liters of fuel, and thus also CO2 Electricity makes semitrailers independent: important step toward automated semitrailer parking STUTTGART, 29-Aug-2018 … Read the full press release

All six Audi drivers in the top ten at the DTM in Italy

Audi scores the most points at the night races in Misano All six Audi drivers in the top ten at Sunday’s race First pole position for Loïc Duval, another podium for René Rast MISANO, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a turbulent … Read the full press release

Continental delivers and supplies products and solutions that meet particularly high standards of EU fire protection standard EN 45545 at different levels of safety

Fire protection: Continental fulfills stringent provisions of EU fire protection standard EN 45545 at different levels of safety Sensors with haptic feedback conceivable for various applications Robust, durable products make rail travel safer and more comfortable than ever HANOVER/BERLIN, 27-Aug-2018 — … Read the full press release

Garmin announces new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized recreational vehicles

OLATHE, Kansas, USA, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Garmin International today announced the new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized recreational vehicles (RVs). The system packs an edge-to-edge 15-inch integrated touchscreen display that merges world-class RV specific Garmin navigation, and exceptional high-quality … Read the full press release

Legion Finance Trade Limited (LFTL) Loan for Hydraulic Fittings for Construction Machinery and Automobiles Manufacturing in Malta Island

Malta Island, 26-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Legion Finance Trade Limited (LFTL) Investors Group signed today a loan agreement amounting up to €210 Million Euro with OSKAL IMPERIOLIZMA LTD, a Malta Island based Hydraulic Fittings for Construction Machinery a fully … Read the full press release

Volkswagen allocates EUR 3.5 billion for digitalization initiative through 2025

Creation of Group-wide platform and digital services for “Volkswagen We” ecosystem picking up pace €3.5 billion for digitalization initiative through 2025 planned Cooperation projects and acquisitions to build up software competence planned for near future Mission: transformation from automaker to … Read the full press release

Volkswagen to launch all-electric car sharing offering in selected major cities under its “We Share” sub-brand

The Volkswagen brand enters car sharing with 2,000 all-electric vehicles in Berlin “We Share” service scheduled to begin in second quarter of 2019 Launch in further cities in Germany, Europe and North America from 2020 BERLIN, 24-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel partners with Chinese automotive logistics group Sincero over contract logistics for the automotive sector

Kuehne + Nagel to hold the majority share of the joint venture Enlargement of the contract logistics footprint for the automotive industry in China by almost 70 per cent Important step to further accelerate the growth in China’s automotive logistics … Read the full press release

German première of the 290 PS Golf GTI TCR Concept at the GTI Coming Home Wolfsburg 2018

Volkswagen is hosting the second GTI Coming Home event in the home town of the Golf on 1st September 2018 From Wörthersee to Wolfsburg: German première of the 290 PS Golf GTI TCR Concept1 Diverse supporting programme at the Volkswagen … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG: the total annual compensation to be paid to the outside shareholders is now no longer proportionate to the profit transfer of MAN SE and other benefits from the domination and profit transfer agreement

MUNICH, 24-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In today’s (08/21/18) meeting, the management of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG (soon transforming into TRATON AG) has resolved the extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE, dated April 26, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen showcases the Atlas Tanoak Concept pick-up and the dynamic SUV Atlas Cross Sport at Monterey Car Week

Atlas Cross Sport: series production version of the five-seater Atlas Hybrid concept vehicle intended for launch in the US as early as 2019 Atlas Tanoak Concept: the concept vehicle showcased in Monterey is the first pick-up on the basis of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Museum milestone: People from each of the 193 member states of the UN have now visited the museum in Stuttgart

Today, on Wednesday, 22 August 2018, the Mercedes-Benz Museum team was finally able to say: “we have welcomed the whole world at our museum”, when they greeted visitors from Guyana and from the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. People from each … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch celebrate 40th anniversary of the anti-lock braking system (ABS)

From 22 to 25 August 1978, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch presented the anti-lock braking system in Untertürkheim. A world first, this digital driver assistance system redefined the partnership between driver and car. ABS was available in the S-Class (model series 116) … Read the full press release

Co-op Insurance research reveals that young drivers often worry about dealing with mechanics

Two fifths of young drivers worry about the cost of repairs A fifth find it hard to talk to mechanics Co-op urging young drivers to not let nerves risk safety MANCHESTER, 23-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Co-op Insurance is encouraging young drivers to let … Read the full press release

Continental to present its modular driver workplace (mDWP) for the bus cockpit at IAA Commercial Vehicles

The driver’s workplace in the bus becomes clearer, more individual and more attractive The modular concept uses digital displays and electronic switch panels Presentation at IAA Commercial Vehicles, Booth B11/A06, Hall 17 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, 22-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Electronic switch … Read the full press release

Ambev Brewery to use 1,600 electric trucks made by Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus to transport beverages by 2023

Partnership with Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus involves 1,600 clean energy-powered vehicles; this is the biggest announcement of this kind ever made in the world MUNICH, 21-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ambev, owner of brands such as Skol, Brahma, Antarctica and Guaraná, announced … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s first fully electrically-driven race car to appear at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

I.D. R Pikes Peak returns to the USA for the first time since record-breaking appearance at Pikes Peak Electric race car to be showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Impressive mix of historic classics and innovative concept cars WOLFSBURG, … Read the full press release

The new four-door coupé Audi Q8 SUV now available in Audi dealerships

Four-door SUV coupé enriches the premium brand’s full-size class Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q8 – a family with different characters Full-size model lines adopt host of technologies from the flagship Audi A8 INGOLSTADT, 21-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Audi … Read the full press release

Flight around the world with Mercedes-Benz 20-hp aircraft engine in August 1928: Authentically reconstructed L 20 light aircraft on display in the Mercedes-Benz Museum

In August 1928, Friedrich Karl von Koenig-Warthausen embarks on a great adventure: He intends to fly to Moscow with his Klemm-Daimler L 20 light aircraft in record time. Once there, he spontaneously decides to fly all the way around the whole … Read the full press release