Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser intends to make an offer of € 12.50 per ordinary share of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Transaction highlights  Investor group led by JAB and DEMB have reached conditional agreement on a recommended full public offer for D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 of € 12.50 (cum dividend) in cash per ordinary share  The Offer price represents a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Investment, Netherlands

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Audi is the first car manufacturer to have its LED technology certified by the European Commission

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

LED headlights from Audi verifiably improve fuel economy. That is why the European Commission is now certifying this technology 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lighting systems have a tremendous effect on an automobile’s fuel economy. Conventional halogen units, for example, consume over … Read the full press release →

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BMW i & Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to present the installation QUIET MOTION during the Salone del Mobile

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

A contemporary interpretation of a new mobility concept Munich/Milan, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In partnership with the internationally renowned designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, BMW i presents an installation entitled QUIET MOTION on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2013. Against … Read the full press release →

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EADS Successfully Places $ 1 Billion Inaugural U.S. Bond in the U.S. institutional market for first time in its history

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Amsterdam,  12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS has successfully placed bonds in the U.S. institutional market for the first time in its history by pricing an inaugural USD 1 billion bond with a 10-year maturity on April 9, 2013. The proceeds of … Read the full press release →

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Nine Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI solo buses delivered to BLT Baselland Transport AG in Switzerland

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

BLT Baselland Transport AG operating the first nine Citaro Euro VI solo buses in Switzerland Citaro Euro VI: a milestone in bus development Clean, powerful and economical engines A wealth of innovations both inside and outside Stuttgart/Kloten, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  … Read the full press release →

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BMW Motorrad signs agreement with TVS Motor Company to help its plans enter into the segment below 500cc

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Munich / Chennai, India,  11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its strategic reorientation, BMW Motorrad will be entering the segment below 500 cubic centimetres. BMW Motorrad and the TVS Motor Company have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for this purpose. … Read the full press release →

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Audi starts into 2013 DTM season with strong global partners

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Ingolstadt, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the 2013 DTM season, Audi Sport can rely on strong partners. Numerous renowned companies with worldwide operations have commitments alongside the brand with the four rings, including global players such as Red Bull, Schaeffler or … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz’s latest about the C-Class: Special “Edition C” model

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Stuttgart, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Limited edition in tip-top form: the Edition C sees Mercedes‑Benz unveiling a particularly sporty and stylish take on its C‑Class Saloon, Estate and Coupé models. They stand out by virtue of their extensive equipment, an interior … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology

Roadster driving pleasure at its best with the latest SLK and SL models of Mercedes-Benz

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Stuttgart, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The SLK and SL sports cars from Mercedes-Benz are characterised by fun at the wheel and open-air enjoyment. Now the two Roadster models also boast an extended range of appointments and will be available to order … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology

The MINI Design Team led by Anders Warming to present the MINI Paceman as a dynamic sculpture during the Salone del Mobile 2013

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Munich/Milan, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The MINI Design Team led by Anders Warming, Head of MINI Design, presents the MINI Paceman as a dynamic sculpture during the Salone del Mobile 2013. In the two-part MINI KAPOOOW! installation the MINI Paceman – detached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Italy, Marketing, Technology

Audi Tradition celebrates two anniversaries at the Techno Classica in Essen

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi Tradition is celebrating not one but two anniversaries at the Techno Classica in Essen (April 10 to 14). In Hall 7 of the world’s largest classic car fair, the brand with the four-ring emblem is displaying … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing

Special exhibition “I like it” to be held in the Audi museum mobile as 11 cars were chosen by Facebook fans

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

“I like it” – and the winner is: Audi quattro 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The fans have delivered their verdict, and the winner is – the Audi quattro. With more than fifteen thousand “Likes”, Facebook users chose eleven cars for display … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing

Mercedes-Benz world premieres for Arocs and Atego at Bauma 2013

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Arocs – heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the construction sector, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 41 t New Euro VI-compliant Atego for light- and medium-duty operations Arocs Loader transports 8 cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete Arocs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Germany, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Antonio TAJANI at the Opening of European Space Expo Dome

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Antonio TAJANI- European Commission Vice President responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Hannover Messe / Hannover, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentleman, It’s a pleasure for me to be here with you today at this at the Hannover Messe, and it’s great to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Marketing, Politics, Technology

BMW Group delivered 191,269 vehicles in March reaching all-time high month sales

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

191,269 vehicles delivered, an increase of 3.0% Year-to-date sales climb 5.3% to 448,200 vehicles Solid gains in Asia and the Americas Munich, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Technology

AUDI AG enjoyes best-ever opening quarter in its history – 369,500 deliveries

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With worldwide deliveries reaching around 369,500 units for January through March, the company improved on the prior-year quarter by 6.8 percent. In this period, the automotive manufacturer achieved growth in all of its three main sales regions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

The European Commission blocks the proposal by German Telecoms Regulator to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission halts German plans to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average The European Commission has blocked a proposal by the German Telecoms Regulator (BNetzA) to set fixed termination rates three times (300%) higher than the average … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Technology, Telecom

The EU Commission extended its review period of the remedy proposal until June 7, 2013 for the combination of Ahlstrom’s Label and Processing business and Munksjö

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Not for distribution in or into Australia, Canada, the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States. 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As previously announced, Ahlstrom and Munksjö submitted a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law

Mercedes-Benz posts its best sales month ever by selling 139,920 vehicles in March 2013

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Stuttgart, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz delivered 139,920 vehicles to customers in the month of March, more than in any previous month (+6.5%). Thus, first-quarter sales were 3.5% higher than in the same period of the previous year (324,898 units).Despite the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

S-Class as the star of the Mercedes-Benz Classic exhibition at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

The Benz “Prince-Heinrich-Wagen” stands for the long motorsport history of the brand Stuttgart, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 10 to 14 April 2013, Mercedes-Benz Classic is making the exclusive history of the S-Class and its pioneering innovations the main focus of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics