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Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept study showcased in Geneva

Posted on 6, March 2018 by

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 →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 2.3 million cars worldwide in 2017; China the largest individual market for Mercedes-Benz

Posted on 10, January 2018 by

In 2017, Mercedes-Benz sold approximately 2.3 million cars worldwide, increasing its unit sales by 9.9%. The car division delivered a total of more than 2.4 million Mercedes-Benz and smart to customers last year. 2017 was the seventh consecutive record year … Read the full press release →

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Continental opens its first non-European turbocharger plant in Jiading, China

Posted on 21, November 2017 by

From November the cutting-edge RAAX™ turbocharger, in production in Europe since 2016 for the 2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine in the Audi A3, will also be built in Shanghai  Chinese debut in VW’s Teramont and Tiguan SUVs Turbocharger production in all three … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen to produce new SUV in Pacheco, Argentina: to create 2,500 jobs

Posted on 13, November 2017 by

New SUV model for South America to roll off assembly line at Pacheco plant from 2020 Volkswagen brings further momentum to global SUV offensive President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, is guest at Volkswagen plant CEO Diess: “South America and Argentina … Read the full press release →

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German magazine ‘auto motor und sport’ voted ŠKODA KAROQ as the best new design in the compact SUV’s

Posted on 4, October 2017 by

ŠKODA KAROQ wins prestigious ‘Autonis’ award in ‘auto motor und sport’ readers’ poll in Germany Traditional Czech brand’s SUV secures 28.7% of votes, prevailing against 17 contenders KAROQ features distinctive emotive design and numerous crystalline elements Mladá Boleslav, 04-Oct-2017 — … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz expands operations in the US with a $1.2-B investment

Posted on 22, September 2017 by

Investment announcement made during the Tuscaloosa based plant’s 20th anniversary celebration. Strategic move of Mercedes-Benz to start production of electric passenger cars in the U.S. as part of its worldwide electric initiative. Tuscaloosa plant will manufacture SUV models for the company’s … Read the full press release →

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Groupe PSA sold 1,580,000 units in the first half of 2017

Posted on 13, July 2017 by

1,580,000 units sold in the first half of 2017 Sales increase in Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Eurasia and India-Pacific regions In China, specific action plans implemented for each JV by Groupe PSA and its partners Market share gains … Read the full press release →

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The ŠKODA Motorsport enters the FIA World Rally Championship in 2018 with ŠKODA KODIAQ WRC

Posted on 3, April 2017 by

ŠKODA Motorsport is entering a new category in the FIA World Rally Championship The successful FABIA R5 will be joined by the KODIAQ WRC destined for the new WRC SUV class The KODIAQ WRC will premiere at the 2018 Rally … Read the full press release →

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ZF strengthens leadership in steerable rear axles with production milestone of 100,000 Active Kinematics Control systems

Posted on 15, February 2017 by

The 100,000th AKC system (Active Kinematics Control) rolls off the line just four years after starting production of active rear axle steering. Production milestone strengthens ZF’s leadership in steerable rear axles, an increasingly common feature in passenger cars worldwide. AKC … Read the full press release →

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Over 50 quality, innovation, design, connectivity and sustainability awards for BMW in 2016

Posted on 29, December 2016 by

MUNICH, 29-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As 2016 comes to a close, BMW is able to look back on a highly successful year with well over 50 national and international awards and distinctions. As in the past, vehicles of the brand were … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG 3Q2016: 754,100 cars and commercial vehicles sold worldwide

Posted on 21, October 2016 by

Unit sales 5% above prior-year level at 754,100 vehicles Revenue up by 4% to €38.6 billion Significant increase in Group EBIT to €4,037 million (Q3 2015: €3,661 million) Group EBIT adjusted for special items at highest level to date of … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen AG and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile sign MoU for joint development of all-electric vehicles in China

Posted on 8, September 2016 by

Memorandum of understanding on long-term partnership for joint development of innovative battery-powered electric vehicles in China Discussions on the establishment of a new joint venture company have started Zero-emission mobility solutions crucial for the sustainable development of China’s environment and … Read the full press release →

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Production jubilee for Audi Q5: The millionth SUV drove off the assembly line at Audi’s main plant in Ingolstadt

Posted on 8, August 2016 by

Production jubilee for mid-range SUV Plant Director Albert Mayer: “The international success of the Audi Q5 is due to the outstanding performance of our team” Best-selling premium SUV in its segment: nearly 1.6 million deliveries worldwide INGOLSTADT, 08-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This Thursday (08/06/16), the one-millionth Audi Q5 drove … Read the full press release →

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SEAT unveils its first SUV – The new SEAT Ateca

Posted on 8, June 2016 by

The perfect car for everyday urban life Spacious, practical and versatile, but with its own unique style Unique character, emotional stylish design, high quality down to the last detail Agile, dynamic, refined driving fun in every situation Innovative assistance systems … Read the full press release →

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Auto Bild magazine’s reader survey: Audi is the most successful brand

Posted on 28, March 2016 by

Auto Bild reader survey: Audi is the most successful brand; no carmaker wins more classes Eight first-place wins in the “Quality” category First place in the “Design” category Ingolstadt, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi has taken first place in the … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group celebrates highly successful 2015

Posted on 29, December 2015 by

MUNICH, 29-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — 2015 was a highly successful year for the BMW Group and this is confirmed by overwhelming worldwide acknowledgement. This year BMW vehicles won numerous national and international distinctions in categories as varied as innovation, design, … Read the full press release →

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European premium SUV segment: The new Mercedes-Benz GLS sets new standards in the world of the SUV

Posted on 4, November 2015 by

Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample … Read the full press release →

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Firestone reaffirms its core philosophy – to allow the young-at-heart the “freedom to drive” and discover

Posted on 21, September 2015 by

Zaventem, Belgium, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Firestone came to Europe from the USA in the 1930’s. Ever since, it has maintained a place in the old continent’s tyre market thanks to its strong American heritage and reputation for reliable, competitive quality tyres. … Read the full press release →

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Celebrity-studded storytelling campaign to accompany the market launch of Mercedes-Benz’s new GLE, GLE Coupé and GLC vehicles

Posted on 21, August 2015 by

STUTTGART, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is launching a visually stunning, celebrity-studded storytelling campaign to spotlight its SUV family, which is being completely revamped this year and expanded to include six models. The campaign is to accompany the market launch of the … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sets new sales record both in July and in the first seven months of the year: 1,048,178 units, +14.7%

Posted on 7, August 2015 by

Mercedes-Benz hands over 149,753 vehicles to customers in July (+15.2%). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We passed the one-million mark already in July. Never before have we … Read the full press release →

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Bridgestone tyres selected by Daimler for the 2015 worldwide launch of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV

Posted on 5, August 2015 by

Dueler H/P Sport tyre for new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV BRUSSELS, 5-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone tyres were selected by Daimler for the 2015 worldwide launch of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV. The luxury mid-sized SUV leaves the factory fitted with Dueler … Read the full press release →

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March 2015: Mercedes-Benz delivered 183,467 vehicles to customers, the strongest in its history; record-high sales of C-Class Sedan and Estate +57.8%

Posted on 9, April 2015 by

Mercedes-Benz delivers 183,467 vehicles to customers in March (+15.7%) – more than ever before. Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “Mercedes-Benz recorded the strongest sales month and the … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 120,270 cars in February 2015; 14.6% more vs previous year’s month

Posted on 9, March 2015 by

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have never before sold so many … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 125,865 vehicles in January; the best start of the year in the company’s history

Posted on 9, February 2015 by

Best start of the year in the company’s history for Mercedes-Benz with 125,865 vehicles sold in January (+13.6%) Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have started the … Read the full press release →

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AUDI AG reports 10.5 percent increase of its worldwide sales in 2014

Posted on 12, January 2015 by

Worldwide sales increase by 10.5 percent Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “Successful year 2014 is evidence of our brand strength” Sales chief Luca de Meo: “In the United States, Audi is growing at almost three times the rate of the market” … Read the full press release →

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Audi’s sales in Chinese market increased by 16 percent to 415,704 cars in the first nine months of this year

Posted on 9, October 2014 by

Unit sales of 415,704 cars from January through September More than 51,000 automobiles sold in September Audi Head of Sales Luca de Meo: “This confirms our position as the market leader in the premium segment in China” Ingolstadt/Changchun, 9-10-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Audi reports its U.S. July 2014 sales increased 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles

Posted on 4, August 2014 by

Sales for the most recent month rose 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles Demand for the all-new Audi A3 Sedan remained strong deep into its launch year Due to lean inventories, Audi pulled its 2015 model launch ahead Herndon, Va, 4-8-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in February, growth of 16.5%

Posted on 6, March 2014 by

Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 vehicles in February. Ola Källenius: “We are keeping up the high momentum of the previous months.” Sales increases in all regions E-Class and S-Class show particularly high growth. Stuttgart, Germany, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen T-ROC concept car with two removable roof halves debuts at Geneva International Motor Show

Posted on 5, March 2014 by

Volkswagen concept car provides preview of new SUV range Wolfsburg, Germany / Geneva, Switzerland, 5-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the evening before the Geneva International Motor Show the Volkswagen Group traditionally presents its highlights. With the world première of the T-ROC concept … Read the full press release →

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Audi of America: All-time best February marked 38th consecutive month of record sales for the brand in U.S.

Posted on 4, March 2014 by

• All-time best February marks 38th consecutive month of record sales for the brand • Audi Certified pre-owned sales set 7th straight monthly record • February was a strong month for Audi A6, Q7, and R8 sales HERNDON, VA, 4-3-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Porsche Cars North America Inc. announced best February on record for Porsche in the U.S

Posted on 4, March 2014 by

Porsche dealers sell 3,232 vehicles ATLANTA, GA, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche Boxster, Cayman and 911 sports cars, Panamera four-door sports sedans, and Cayenne SUVs, today announced February … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz announced it expects to significantly outperform the production records from the previous 3 years

Posted on 17, December 2013 by

Production program of more than 1.49 million vehicles Plants running at high capacity utilization also in 2013, special shifts year-round Andreas Renschler: “With this production record, Mercedes-Benz is setting yet another benchmark. This attests to the good customer response to … Read the full press release →

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AUDI AG announced it sold 150,300 units in September 2013, up 10% YoY

Posted on 16, October 2013 by

Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New sales record for Audi in September: Around 150,300 customers chose a model with the four rings last month, a year-on-year increase of 10 percent. The company continued to benefit from growing sales in the United … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz delivered 811,227 vehicles in H1 2013, 8.1% sales growth, starts H2-2013 with best-ever July

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Stuttgart, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz reported its best-ever July results and started the second half of the year successfully by selling 116,790 units and generating growth of 20.0%. It has delivered 811,227 vehicles to customers since the beginning of the … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 694,433 vehicles in first half of 2013, more than ever before

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Stuttgart, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the first half of 2013, Mercedes-Benz posted yet another record with sales of 694,433 vehicles (+6.4%). With 131,609 units sold, sales in June also reached record level (+8.3%), not least through strong growth in China … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz posts record sales for May 2013 – 121,360 units, +7.3%

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Stuttgart, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz again grew its unit sales in May with vehicle deliveries to customers that are unprecedented for the month of May (121,360 units, +7.3%). The Stuttgart based manufacturer also posted a new sales record for … Read the full press release →

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Sixt startet mit starkem Partner in Nigeria

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Erfahrener Franchisepartner mit hochwertiger Fahrzeug-Flotte Umfassendes Mobilitätsangebot für Geschäftsreisende  Pullach, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sixt geht in Nigeria mit einem starken Partner an den Start: Seit dem 1. Mai 2013 bietet das Unternehmen in dem westafrikanischen Staat flexible und bequeme Mobilitätsdienstleistungen … Read the full press release →

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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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Audi won numerous Awards in March 2013

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Wins for Audi in five “Fleet Award” categories The readers of the magazine “Autoflotte” have voted the brand with the four rings winner of the 2013 “Fleet Award” in five categories. This result means Audi has earned a podium place … Read the full press release →

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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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