Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 4.84 Million Vehicles in 2015 to October
Nov 16, 2015
Brand Board of Management Member Jürgen Stackmann: "We are working intensively to regain customers' trust." WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- November 13, 2015: The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.84 million vehicles to customers from January to October this year. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is experiencing c ... Continue reading
Kia to Introduce First Autonomous Driving Technologies by 2020
Nov 16, 2015
By 2020, Kia plans to introduce a range of partially-autonomous driving technologies to its model line-up, and is aiming to bring its first fully-autonomous car to market by 2030.The initial stage of investment by Kia – totalling US$2 billion by 2018 – will enable the company to develop the first of its new ... Continue reading
Kia to Launch All New Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV)
Nov 16, 2015
Kia has today announced its plans to introduce an all-new low emissions vehicle to its growing model line-up. The Niro – labelled a Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) – represents a new concept from the Korean car brand, and marks the development of Kia’s first dedicated eco-car platform. ... Continue reading
Kia Maps out 5 Year Ambition for Green Car Leadership
Nov 16, 2015
Kia Motors today announced its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles. The brand’s ‘green car roadmap’ sets out Kia’s ambition to become a leader in the low emissions car market by 2020. ... Continue reading
Beagle on Board: Snoopy Now Drives V-Class +VIDEO
Nov 16, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Vans accompanies the premiere of the first 3D film of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang with a 360-degree marketing campaign The Peanuts gang is going on tour in the spacious V-Class even before the official release of the film "The Peanuts Movie" premieres in Germany on 23 December S ... Continue reading
Hexion Helps Lotus Make Its Fastest Production Road Car Ever
Nov 16, 2015
Body Shell of All-New 3-Eleven Supercar Features Innovative Glass/Carbon Epoxy Composite System to Reduce Weight and Increase Speed --A specially formulated glass- and carbon-fiber epoxy resin system from Hexion Inc. (âHexionâ or âthe Company), processed at Hexionâs Combined Composite Technologies ( ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2015
The mobility ecosystem will draw inspiration from the user-interface oriented and service-driven, smartphone business model, to render car ownership an option for consumers. The subscription and user model of accessing vehicles will coexist alongside the traditional sales and ownership model, thereby enabling mobility- ... Continue reading
Bell Launches New Ultra Light Carbon Fiber Helmet +VIDEO
Nov 15, 2015
Bell Helmets have launched its new Pro Star helmet reinforced by TeXtreme®. Utilizing the novel TeXtreme® carbon fiber Bell Helmets managed to build the lightest and strongest shells ever. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkEqt3k2tSI BORAS, SWEDEN -- November 12, 2015: Since 1954, Bell Helmets has been at the f ... Continue reading
Alcantara Continues Its Focus on Sustainability as Key Brand Value
Nov 13, 2015
Alcantara, the Italian producer of the trademarked luxury material for vehicle interiors, continued its commitment to the environment in 2015 by organizing and participating in its second annual symposium on automotive sustainability. Car makers, academics and non-governmental organizations recently gathered at the Int ... Continue reading
New Ford Technology Can Make Your Car Work Like Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Nov 13, 2015
Whether used for minimising background noise on a business flight, or silencing the babble of commuters on a train, noise-cancelling headphones have made journeys more serene and enjoyable for millions. Now, Ford has applied the same thinking to its cars. Fordâs Active Noise Control uses three microphones, strateg ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers 8.26 Million Vehicles Worldwide in the First 10 Months of 2015
Nov 13, 2015
From January to October, the Volkswagen Group handed over 8.26 million vehicles to customers. Worldwide deliveries did not present a uniform picture. Deliveries by the Volkswagen brand in certain markets reflected especially the current diesel issue as a result of sales stoppages for the vehicles affected. Deliveries t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz V-Class is Now in Japan and the Middle East
Nov 12, 2015
Presentation of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class during Tokyo Motor Show and Dubai International Motor Show Sales of the comfortable MPV from Mercedes-Benz Vans maintain rapid growth Stuttgart/Tokyo/Dubai - The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class was presented to the Japanese public at this year's Tokyo Motor Show and will become a ... Continue reading
EuroCarBody Award 2015 Goes to the Carbon Core Body of the New BMW 7 Series
Nov 12, 2015
Unique composite material made of CFRP, aluminium and steel developed as part of BMW EfficientLightweight for the new generation of the luxury sedan receives the world's leading award for innovations in body construction with a new record score. MUNICH --November 11, 2015: Automobile experts from all over the world are ... Continue reading
Land Rover UK Broadens Appeal of Discovery with the Launch of Landmark and Graphite Derivatives
Nov 11, 2015
Greater on-road presence with the introduction of the Discovery Landmark and Graphite Distinctive exterior design features enhance fourth generation Land Rover Discovery World-renowned all-terrain capability and versatility retained WHITLEY, UK -- November 11 2015: Land Rover continues to broaden the appeal of the Disc ... Continue reading
'La Furiosa' from Garage Italia Customs Debuts at Dubai Motor Show
Nov 11, 2015
La Furiosa â a concept vehicle from Milan-based Garage Italia Customs based on the Alfa Romeo 4C â is making its debut at this weekâs Dubai International Motor Show (Nov. 10-14). The vehicle features an interior dressed entirely in Alcantara, the Italian-made luxury material. Founded in 1972, Alcantara r ... Continue reading
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