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Bosch to highlight innovative solutions and services for the mobility of the future and for the smart home at CES 2019

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, December 2018

Bosch booth: Central Hall #14020 / Twitter #BoschCES World first: Bosch debuts a driverless electric concept shuttle with integrated services CES 2019 Innovation Awards®: six honorees for Bosch solutions Mobility of the future: less stress, improved safety and efficiency Smart … Read the full press release

AUDI AG Supervisory Board appointed Bram Schot as the Chairman of the Board of Management effective January 1, 2019

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, December 2018

Appointed as of January 1, 2019 Audi Supervisory Board Chairman and Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess: “We have laid important groundwork for Audi’s future orientation.” Peter Mosch, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the General Works Council: “Workforce expects … Read the full press release

Daimler takes the next step towards securing its CASE (connectivity, autonomous, shared & services and electric) corporate strategy

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, December 2018

Consistent implementation of the CASE corporate strategy. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Our electric offensive continues to gain momentum. After investing billions of euros in the development of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz: EQC’s accident safety was validated at the Mercedes-Benz technology centre for vehicle safety (TFS)

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, December 2018

combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures [1] STUTTGART, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Mercedes-Benz EQC (combined power consumption: 22.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, provisional figures)[1] is also a genuine Mercedes when it comes … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group of America welcomes new president and CEO Scott Keogh

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2018

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

Mercedes-Benz Trucks starts practical trials for its all-electric heavy-duty eActros truck with 20 test customers in various industries

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2018

Ten eActros trucks will be tested in day-to-day operation for two years Hermes is the first of 20 test customers in various sectors Locally emission-free and quiet distribution Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “The practical trials with the eActros … Read the full press release

Designer Francesca Sangalli to lead the Color&Trim Concept&Strategy department at SEAT

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, September 2018

She is going to manage the Color&Trim Concept&Strategy department, which is responsible for creating the colours and materials of new vehicles With a background of more than 16 years in Advanced Design at Mercedes-Benz, Sangalli joins SEAT as of this … Read the full press release

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

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, August 2018

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

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

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, August 2018

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)

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, August 2018

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

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

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, August 2018

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

Mercedes-Benz Museum offers day nurseries and kindergartens experience the permanent exhibition of mobility since 1886 in an intuitive way appropriate to their age

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, August 2018

STUTTGART, 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Starting now, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is offering visitor groups from day nurseries and kindergartens cases containing educational material which enable the permanent exhibition to be explored with all the senses. The concept is tailored to two … Read the full press release

UK company Tuffnells receives ten brand-new Mercedes-Benz Atego models; the company’s fleet now includes a total of 32 Mercedes-Benz Atego models

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, August 2018

STUTTGART, 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The UK company Tuffnells delivers parcels and shipments to its business customers in what it dubs its “big green parcel machines”. Ten brand-new Mercedes-Benz Atego models are now sporting the company’s smart new design as they … Read the full press release

Bosch to present innovations for tomorrow’s freight traffic at the 67th IAA Commercial Vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, August 2018

Bosch innovations to look out for at the IAA 2018 Tomorrow’s freight traffic will be accident-free, stress-free, and emissions-free Connected services are making life easier for truck drivers and logistics specialists Driver assistance systems for commercial vehicles are making roads … Read the full press release

Daimler AG joins the Responsible Cobalt Initiative, the Responsible Mineral Initiative, the Responsible Steel Initiative and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, August 2018

Daimler increases transparency in the raw material supply chain by joining the Responsible Cobalt Initiative, the Responsible Mineral Initiative, the Responsible Steel Initiative and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. Renata Jungo Brüngger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG … Read the full press release

Europe’s largest battery and H/EV event moves to manufacturing hub for e-mobility

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, August 2018

3rd annual event to take place in Stuttgart, Germany, home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche 200+ exhibitors already signed up for the event in the region known as ‘birthplace of the car’ More than 8,000 international attendees anticipated in 2019 (7 … Read the full press release

Continental to present concepts for the future viability of the automotive aftermarket at automechanika 2018

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, July 2018

Know-how in exchange for points: Customers benefit from new digital service concepts Everything from one source: Product range expanded to include filters, wipers, batteries, turbochargers and brake discs More efficiency: The product range on offer supports processes in the workshop … Read the full press release

Daimler and Baidu to expand partnership through the Apollo autonomous driving platform and to integrate Baidu’s vehicle connectivity services into Mercedes-Benz infotainment system MBUX

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, July 2018

Daimler and Baidu signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand partner-ship through the Apollo autonomous driving platform and to integrate Baidu’s vehicle connectivity services into Mercedes-Benz infotainment system MBUX. Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Automated driving and connectivity are progressing at an … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) met with representatives from 240 suppliers at their annual Supplier Forum in Birmingham, Alabama

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2018

Production of next generation SUVs – including plug-in-hybrid versions – will start in 2018 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant. Strategic discussions will inform local suppliers of needs. Dr Klaus Zehender, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Procurement and Supplier Quality: … Read the full press release

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center celebrates its 25th anniversary

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2018

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center is celebrating an anniversary: it opened its doors in Fellbach 25 years ago, in May 1993. Since then it has set standards as an unrivalled centre of competence for the utmost originality and authenticity relating to the … Read the full press release