Audi the first automobile brand to connect the car to the city infrastructure

Traffic Light Information is the first true Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) service by an automobile brand The service starts up with variations on the Audi A4 and Q7 in Las Vegas Networking is essential for autonomous driving in cities INGOLSTADT / LAS … Read the full press release

Berlin Calling: The new wall calendar from Audi Tradition for 2017

On a journey of discovery in Berlin with twelve classic cars from Audi and NSU Available now for 29.90 Euros at www.audi.de/tradition-parts INGOLSTADT, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new wall calendar from Audi Tradition for 2017 is titled “Berlin Calling”. … Read the full press release

Audi to extend its employment guarantee for its 61,000 employees in Germany

Extension until 2020 as starter for negotiations on “Audi.Future” pact Board of Management Chairman Rupert Stadler: “This agreement is an important basis for the company’s future success” Board of Management Member HR Thomas Sigi: “It secures jobs over the long … Read the full press release

Audi showcases intelligent parking strategies at Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) conference in Barcelona

A model version of the Audi Q2 autonomously masters complex parking situations Machine learning as a key technology for piloted driving Personal interaction with specialist and HR experts from Audi BARCELONA, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s one of the world’s … Read the full press release

Aviva’s Health Check UK report: 48% of UK adults are overweight or very overweight

Millennials (18-34 year olds) eat 10 takeaways per month – five times as many as the over 55s Fish and chips tops the nation’s takeaway list – but millennials prefer pizza Almost half (48%) of UK adults are overweight or … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group helped more than 6,000 UK businesses to start trading overseas in 2016

LONDON, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group has announced that it has helped more than 6,000 UK businesses to start trading overseas so far this year – firmly beating its 2016 target and providing a boost to the Government’s drive … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group will launch new range of products for borrowers with 5% deposits through the its Halifax, Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland brands

LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group today announced plans to continue supporting mortgage borrowers beyond the end date of the government’s Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee scheme on 31st December 2016. A new range of products for borrowers … Read the full press release

Siemens, Stiftung Jugend forscht to host Germany’s best-known youth competition

Siemens partner company for Jugend forscht for third time Germany-wide competition to be held in Erlangen in May 2017 Siemens to honor ten researchers for 558 inventions MUNICH, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is teaming up for the third time … Read the full press release

ENGIE and Statoil to renegotiate their long-term gas supply contracts

PARIS, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On November 30, ENGIE and Statoil have reached an agreement on the renegotiation of their long-term gas supply contracts. This agreement consists in a modernization of historical contracts to adapt them to a profound evolution of … Read the full press release

ADAC hat seinen EcoTest zur Messung von Verbrauch und Schadstoffen erneut verschärft

Abgasmessungen auf der Straße jetzt in Testreihe integriert / Autos mit Elektro-, Hybrid-, und Erdgasantrieb führend / Diesel-Pkw schneiden wegen hoher Stickoxid-Emissionen schlecht ab STUTTGART, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der ADAC hat seinen EcoTest zur Messung von Verbrauch und Schadstoffen erneut … Read the full press release

Gaurav Gill wins his home race to complete a flawless season for ŠKODA in FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

Six rounds, six wins: Gaurav Gill wins his home race to complete a flawless season for ŠKODA in the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) Glenn Macneall takes the Co-Driver title – fifth win in a row for ŠKODA in the … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG Chairman Tobias Moers gave first preview of the new Mercedes-AMG GT4

AFFALTERBACH, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The AMG Customer Sports involvement keeps growing continuously: the latest element is the development of a race car to GT4 regulations. At the occasion of the end-of-season celebration 2016 (Saturday, 3 December), Tobias Moers, Chairman of … Read the full press release

Logistics specialist New Horizon Logistics opted for Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid for its new 7.5 tonne truck

New Horizon Logistics in the UK deploys first Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid with positive overall results Fuel savings of up to 50 percent per 100 kilometres Increased transport capacity with reduced operating costs Stuttgart / Warwick, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Logistics specialist … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz experts discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility at 4th Future Talk in Berlin

Stuttgart/Berlin, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — How is artificial intelligence (AI) influencing tomorrow’s mobility? How can we use its ideas today? How intelligent will the car of the future be? And above all: what role will people play in this? These were … Read the full press release

EBRD to announce new €400m financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey

LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new €400 million financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey in a Sustainable Energy Excellence Awards Ceremony on 7 … Read the full press release

EBRD to publish its latest Life in Transition Survey on 13 December

Report is a unique barometer of people’s hopes, fears and aspirations in over 30 countries LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 13 December, the EBRD will publish its latest Life in Transition Survey (LiTS), a unique series of reports that lay … Read the full press release

Cambridge University opens new Boathouse; welcomes its three boat clubs under the same roof

CAMBRIDGE, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Cambridge University Boathouse was officially opened this weekend – giving the three University boat clubs a new home, the first time that the clubs have all been under the same roof. Lance Tredell, Cambridge … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group launches new mobility services company, MOIA

Stand-alone company headquartered in Berlin MOIA connects the car with the new mobility world Tailor-made transport solutions worldwide Leading position as mobility services provider by 2025 Wolfsburg/London, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group today officially launched its new mobility … Read the full press release

AllianzGI announces that Sound Harbor Partners will join its Private Debt Platform

Agreement reinforces AllianzGI’s capability in Alternatives and will accelerate the global build-out of its Private Debt Platform MUNICH, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), one of the world’s leading active investment managers, announced today that Sound Harbor Partners, a … Read the full press release

Daimler appoints Arno van der Merwe as new president and CEO of BBAC from April 2017

Arno van der Merwe new President and CEO of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC) from April 2017 Peter Schabert retires after 31 years at Daimler AG Hubertus Troska: “Peter Schabert successfully and continuously increased the capacity, productivity and flexibility of … Read the full press release