Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Telekom launches Germany’s first mobile phone tariff for business customers with unlimited data volume

Deutsche Telekom expands its mobile portfolio with a new tariff Genuine unlimited flat rate in the new Business Mobil XL Plus tariff for EUR 87.95 per month Provides and even better customer experience thanks to unlimited data volume and complete cost control … Read the full press release

World premiers for BMW at Geneva International Motor Show 2018: BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe, BMW X4, BMW X2, BMW M3 CS, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW i8 Roadster

World premiere for the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe: Study car offers a look ahead to the most alluring and exotic variant of the new BMW 8 Series. GENEVA, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Presskit updated with BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe. … Read the full press release

Pure&Crafted Festival takes a creative break in 2018 with the support of BMW Motorrad

After three successful and sold-out Berlin summer weekends, the Pure&Crafted Festival is taking a creative break in 2018. With the support of BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted family is pursuing new international paths instead to seek out fresh inspiration, track down … Read the full press release

Siemens filed patent applications in Europe for 2,220 inventions in fiscal 2017; more than any other German company

Second place in the European Patent Office’s application rankings for 2017 About 19 percent more applications filed in Europe than in the prior year 7,450 inventions worldwide in fiscal 2017 – 34 inventions per day MUNICH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Longitudinal and lateral dynamics at the highest level

Fuel consumption combined: 11.2-9.1l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 256-209 g/km* (provisional data) AFFALTERBACH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More space, more power, more goose pimples – the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door model delivers driving experiences in new dimensions and extends the … Read the full press release

Hungarian state railway (MÀV) to purchase nine Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 423 road-railers to maintain its rail network

BUDAPEST/ STUTTGART, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hungarian state railway (MÀV) has decided to purchase nine Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 423 road-railers to maintain its rail network. Powered by the environmentally friendly Euro VI four-cylinder in-line engine OM 934 LA with an output of 170 kW (231 hp), … Read the full press release

50 Years of AMG exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museums on the Long Night of the Museums on 17 March 2018

Performers, poetry slam and the special exhibition “50 Years of AMG”: These are some of the highlights at the Mercedes-Benz Museums on the Long Night of the Museums on 17 March 2018. Plus there is the popular stargazing with Stuttgart’s Astronomical Association, … Read the full press release

Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, control via augmented reality, artificial intelligence

Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release

Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept study showcased in Geneva

Study is a realistic vision for a Volkswagen of the future Range of up to 650 kilometers allows long trips Production model to follow by 2022 at the latest Brand CEO Diess: “The I.D. VIZZION shows that we will not … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 34 billion in e-mobility, autonomous driving and digital networking of all road users by 2022

200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release

Solmaz Altin to succeed George Sartorel as Regional CEO at Allianz Asia

George Sartorel has decided to retire in 2019; effective April 2018, he will become Chairman of the Allianz Asia Advisory Council MUNICH/ SINGAPORE, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Solmaz Altin (44), currently the Chief Digital Officer of Allianz, will join the Allianz Asia … Read the full press release

MAHLE Group to exit from the joint venture Hella Behr Plastic Omnium (HBPO)

STUTTGART, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The MAHLE Group intends to sell its shares in the joint venture Hella Behr Plastic Omnium (HBPO) to fellow shareholder Plastic Omnium. The two parties signed an agreement effective today, Thursday, March 1, 2018. MAHLE is … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Helmholtz Zentrum München: anxiety disorders can be advantageous when it comes to reacting to a heart attack

Female patients with anxiety disorder react more quickly to a heart attack MUNICH, 01-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fear protects people from danger. A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Helmholtz Zentrum München has discovered that this applies even … Read the full press release

Arla Foods: Markus Mühleisen appointed Managing Director and Group Vice-President Germany effective March 1st 2018

Viby J, Denmark, 01-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Markus Mühleisen will become Arla Foods’ new Head of Germany as of March 1st 2018. As Managing Director and Group Vice-President Germany, he will be responsible for Arla Foods’ business in Germany and Austria. … Read the full press release

ZEISS, Christoffel-Blindenmission, Fundación Visión set up a new training center dedicated to cataract surgery in Asunción, Paraguay

CBM and ZEISS expand successful collaboration in Paraguay JENA/Germany, BENSHEIM/Germany, ASUNCIÒN/Paraguay, 01-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Training and continuing education of ophthalmologists are a key factor in the fight against preventable blindness – particularly in remote regions. ZEISS and the Christoffel-Blindenmission … Read the full press release

Sixt: car rental, RideHailing, leasing, fleet management and innovative mobility products to be bundled and distributed under unified management

Vinzenz Pflanz takes over direction of the newly created Group Sales division Oliver Popkowitz takes over direction of the SME & Digital Sales division Both divisions report directly to Chief Sales Officer Konstantin Sixt PULLACH, 01-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt is … Read the full press release

DSM: Next-generation armor technology will be on display at this year’s Enforce Tac exhibition

GELEEN, Netherlands, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Next-generation armor technology will be on display at this year’s Enforce Tac exhibition on March 7-8 in Nuremberg, Germany, where DSM Dyneema will showcase its innovative materials used by armor manufacturers to create the latest … Read the full press release

New brand presence: Mercedes-Benz to modernise its appearance in the exterior and interior area of its retail operations

STUTTGART, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is showcasing its new brand presence in the first showrooms. As the first international showroom, Hong Kong gives a thorough insight into the future world of experience. In Germany, customers can experience the new concept … Read the full press release

Daimler: Record number of startups and pilot projects at STARTUP AUTOBAHN

Record number of startups and pilot projects at STARTUP AUTOBAHN – the biggest innovation platform in Europe powered by Plug and Play Tech Center: over 130 pilots with 74 startups, 10 meetups with more than 3000 visitors; 30+ mentoring sessions; 700+ … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz is presents systems with artificial intelligence (AI) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

STUTTGART/BARCELONA, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC; 26 February to 1 March) Mercedes-Benz is presenting innovations and initiatives from a variety of fields as part of its overarching digitisation strategy. The focus at the 280 square metre … Read the full press release