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Renault Group Appoints Christian Stein as New Chief Communications Officer Amid Strategic Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as its new Chief Communications Officer, effective 16 September 2024. Stein will replace Stéphanie Cau and will report directly to CEO Luca de Meo. Stein brings extensive experience from his previous roles … Read the full press release

European Auto Industry CEOs Gather for Green Transition Talks with EU Commissioner

(IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President … Read the full press release

ACEA reiterates call to accelerate action to secure EU’s industrial base

(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging EU leaders to prioritize the green transition and protect the EU’s industrial base. Ahead of the European Council Summit, ACEA President Luca de Meo expressed the challenges faced by the … Read the full press release

SEAT appoints new executive Vice-president for Purchasing

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 22-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT announces the appointment of Alfonso Sancha as new executive Vice-president for Purchasing. He will assume his position on September 1st and will be a part of the SEAT Executive Committee. He will … Read the full press release

Sustainability award for SEAT in recognition of its commitment to natural gas as an alternative fuel for sustainable mobility

Sustainability award for SEAT in recognition of its commitment to natural gas as an alternative fuel for sustainable mobility

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 27-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT has been recognised for its commitment to natural gas as an alternative fuel by the Sedigas, the Spanish Gas Association. The recognition is in the form of the “Energy and Sustainability” award, … Read the full press release

SEAT’s first electric car called Mii to debut in Oslo, Europe’s EVs capital

SEAT's first electric car called Mii to debut in Oslo, Europe's EVs capital

The SEAT on Tour roadshow will visit Oslo, Liverpool, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 4-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT will debut its first ever electric car, Mii electric, in Oslo as part of its inaugural ‘SEAT on Tour’ … Read the full press release

SEAT and Snam partner to support the implementation of natural gas and renewable gas infrastructure, research and development projects

The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and … Read the full press release

SEAT named leader in digital transformation by Financial Times study

The report by the Financial Times singles out 100 leading European companies in the field of digitalisation The selected companies stand out for their ability to adapt to new technologies in an innovative way SEAT, recognised for tackling digital challenges … Read the full press release

SEAT marks its entry into the large SUV market with the launch of Tarraco

Tarraco is SEAT’s third SUV and represents the company’s entry into the large SUV market, completing the family line-up, joining the Arona and Ateca The large SUV offers greater flexibility for customers with both 5 and 7-seater options The Tarraco … Read the full press release

SEAT President Luca de Meo on Europe’s economic future at the prestigious Scuola di Politiche

The President of SEAT argues that innovation and training are the two main instruments of change De Meo: “We need a stable institutional and regulatory framework and State agreements to encourage the competitiveness and internationalisation of businesses” “When the Administration … Read the full press release

SEAT becomes the first car manufacturer to integrate Shazam music-discovery app into its cars worldwide

SEAT becomes the world’s first brand to integrate Shazam into its cars The partnership allows SEAT customers to easily and safely identify their favourite songs at the touch of a button The music-discovery app seamlessly integrates into the SEAT DriveApp, … Read the full press release

SEAT unveils nine shortlisted names for its third SUV

MARTORELL, 01-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The initiative #SEATseekingName generated nine proposals that have been selected to name the brand’s future third SUV, which will be going on sale in 2018. The nine place names from all over the Spanish geography, selected … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group opens new multi-brand joint venture in Algeria

Daily production capacity of up to 200 vehicles Assembly to start with the Volkswagen Golf, SEAT Ibiza, ŠKODA Octavia and the Caddy from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Training of employees at production plants of the various Group brands Volkswagen Polo and … Read the full press release

SEAT unveils its first SUV – The new SEAT Ateca

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

Automobili Lamborghini announces luxury SUV as a third model to join its product range

Automobili Lamborghini announces a luxury SUV as a third model to join its product range. The market introduction of the series model is planned for 2018. A concept of the car was first presented as the Lamborghini Urus in 2012 … Read the full press release

Audi partners with DHL Parcel and Amazon Prime to develop an innovative logistics service: shipping parcels directly to your car’s trunk

Development partnership for innovative logistics service “Audi connect easy delivery” Parcel deliveries to the trunk using keyless access technologies Pilot project to start in May Ingolstadt, 24-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “Our final attempt failed, your package can be picked up … Read the full press release

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

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

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

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

AUDI AG delivered 117,500 cars in February

Around 117,500 deliveries worldwide, up 6.8 percent Audi growth surges in Brazil, Turkey and South Korea Sales chief Luca de Meo: “A3 Sedan* will launch in its core sales markets of China and the United States in spring” Ingolstadt, 8-3-2014 — … Read the full press release

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

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

AUDI AG announced best H1 2013 sales in company history

Around 780,500 deliveries worldwide from January through June – up 6.4 percent Sales chief Luca de Meo: “New A3 and SUV models strongest growth drivers  for Audi at present” Launch of the A3 Sedan in September set to further strengthen business … Read the full press release