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Mercedes-Benz sold 116,566 vehicles in April, 11.7% more than in any previous April

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz delivered 116,566 vehicles to customers in April (+11.7%), more than in any previous April. Unit sales since the beginning of the year totaled 441,464 vehicles (+5.6%). The brand with the star was able to … Read the full press release →

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Alstom to deliver new X’Trapolis train to Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Catalonian Regional Railways takes the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains from Alstom 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has delivered to FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains that will help the regional operator to modernize its fleet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Audi is turning the Wörthersee 2013 into the “Home of quattro”

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Audi at Wörthersee Tour 2013 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the large gathering from May 8 to 11 in Reifnitz (Kärnten), the premium brand will unveil the Audi TT ultra quattro concept – which combines minimal weight and maximum sportiness. A … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group board members speeches at Auto Shanghai 2013

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  BMW Group Press Conference at Auto Shanghai 2013, speeches of board members Dr. Herbert Diess and Dr. Ian Robertson and Karsten Engel, CEO of China Mr. Karsten Engel: Good morning! 2012 was a great year for … Read the full press release →

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EU27 Hourly labour costs ranged from €3.7 to €39.0 in 2012

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, average hourly labour costs1 in the whole economy2 (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €23.4 in theEU273 and €28.0 in the euro area3 (EA17). However, this average masks significant differences between EU Member States, with hourly labour … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Society

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 →

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Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

Atos Worldline launches its product range for connected vehicles

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in high tech transactional services, launches its product range for connected vehicles. Using its cloud and pay-per-use expertise, vehicle drivers will be offered new services combining mobility and telematics. The automobile industry … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Leo Varadkar chaired the EU Transport Council in Brussels which discussed new European Commission proposals for a clean power transport revolution across Europe

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport Ministers from across the EU supported in principle the Commission’s very ambitious proposals to break the transport sector’s dependency on oil and promote market take-up of clean power fuelling points across the EU. There was a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Ireland, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

EIB loan: Leoni develops new cable systems for future car generations

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The global company Leoni AG has received a EUR 100m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its research work in the area of automotive electrical and electronic distribution systems. By using new materials and production … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Small Business, Society, Technology

Parliament backs law to tone down harmful traffic noise

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Noise limits for cars would be tightened to protect public health, under a draft law voted in Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs also recommended introducing labels to inform consumers about new cars’ noise levels and adding sound to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

TÜV Rheinland: Course of Expansion Continued in 2012

Posted on 2, February 2013 by

2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland again posted good results in 2012, owing to the very dynamic growth recorded in previous years. Revenues generated by the global test service provider climbed well above EUR 1.5 billion for the first time with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

EU launches clean fuel strategy

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use. Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Society, Technology

BMW Group posts highest sales ever in 2012

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

1,845,186 BMW Group vehicles sold, an increase of 10.6% Record year for all three brands BMW Group aims for further growth in sales in 2013 Munich, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group achieved its highest ever sales result in 2012, with … Read the full press release →

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Environment Committee backs plan to reduce motor vehicle noise

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Motor vehicle noise limits must be lowered drastically to protect the health of EU citizens, said Environment Committee MEPs who approved an update of the relevant legislation on Tuesday by 30 votes to 27, with two abstentions. They also recommended … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, European Union, Government, Society

The new ŠKODA MUZEUM: the brand’s multimedial world of experience

Posted on 26, November 2012 by
The new ŠKODA MUZEUM: the brand’s multimedial world of experience

26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fascinating journey through 117 years of company history. Individuals and their stories bring brand’s history alive. 46 cars, hundreds of exhibits, films and documents on over 1,800 sqm of floor space. The stage is set for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Czech Republic, Society

Night of the White Gloves at the BMW Museum. BMW history – a hands-on experience.

Posted on 26, November 2012 by
The night of the white gloves in the BMW Museum 2008 (11/2008)

Munich, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thouching the exhibits in a museum? Normally that’s a big no-no which you ignore at your peril. But as we all know, forbidden fruit is the sweetest – and that’s why the BMW Museum is opening its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Technology

Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech Republic deploys ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech Republic deploys ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ministry to use Octavia Green E Line in actual daily driving. Number of test at Czech ministries rises to two. ŠKODA Octavia Green E Line test fleet mileage tops more than 140,000 kms. The Ministry of industry and trade of the Czech … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Environment, Government, Technology

November infringements package: main decisions

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — November infringements package: main decisions In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply properly with their obligations under EU law. These decisions covering many sectors … Read the full press release →

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Der neue Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series: GT3-Performance für die Straße

Posted on 14, November 2012 by
SLS AMG Coupé Black Series, AMG Solarbeam Fotonummer: 12B1236 Dateigröße: 2,188 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,023 MB Datum: 09.11.2012

Affalterbach, 14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-AMG präsentiert die supersportliche Highend-Version des Flügeltürers, den neuen SLS AMG Coupé Black Series. Inspiriert von der Rennversion SLS AMG GT3 fasziniert das fünfte Black Series-Modell von Mercedes-AMG durch atemberaubendes Design, überragende Fahrdynamik und konsequenten Leichtbau nach der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology

Action plan for the EU automotive industry in 2020

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The action plan presented by the European Commission today (see IP/12/1187) aims to help strengthening the EU’s automotive industry between now and 2020. It builds on the vision for industry competitiveness and sustainability in 2020 and recommendations how … Read the full press release →

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Fiat at 81st Interpol General Assembly

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Turin, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fiat Group, with companies in 44 countries and 155 factories worldwide, has a longstanding relationship with international law enforcement. Continuing in that tradition, Fiat will be an Official Sponsor of Interpol’s 81st General Assembly to be held … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Government, Italy, Law, Marketing, Society

Start free trade talks with Japan but make room for EU car sales, say MEPs

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

The EU should start talks on a free trade deal with Japan, said MEPs on Thursday, pointing to the huge gains for jobs and growth that deeper trade ties could bring. But talks should be suspended if Japan fails to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

BMW Urban Mobility. The BMW Group presents the opportunities for intelligent networking in urban situations at the ITS World Congress in Vienna.

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Traffic management project Mobility assistant (10/2010)

Vienna, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The ITS World Congress is the premier international exhibition for devices, technologies and services associated with intelligent traffic systems. This year’s exhibition hosts a total of 300 exhibitors. The exhibition at the ITS World Congress in 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Germany, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics