PEUGEOT and ATP Announce Global Partnership
Nov 4, 2015
PEUGEOT and the ATP announced today a new global partnership, beginning in 2016. The partnership will see PEUGEOT become the Official Car of the ATP World Tour, with a fleet of 500 vehicles worldwide. PEUGEOT will become a Platinum partner of the ATP World Tour as well as the Official Car at more than 20 ATP World Tour ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Global Sales Up 12.6%, Strong Growth in US
Nov 3, 2015
Global retail sales of 45,801 cars in October Significant growth in the US market Continued positive development in Europe GOTENBURG, SWEDEN -- November 3, 2015: Volvo Cars posted a 12.6 per cent increase in retail sales for the month of October, selling 45,801 cars globally. Sales of the new Volvo XC90 in the US marke ... Continue reading
An Extraordinary Evening for Bentley in Monaco +VIDEO
Nov 3, 2015
To celebrate the European launch of the new Bentley Bentayga, Mr Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, and Robert Engstler, Regional Director Europe of Bentley Motors, hosted an extraordinary dinner in the heart of Monte Carlo. The guests at the Grimaldi Forum event were a collection of ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2015
Luxury Italian car manufacturer, Maserati, and the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) have launched the second annual âMaserati 100â index; a search to find 100 of Britainâs most successful philanthropists, investors, mentors and advisors, and, ascending entrepreneurs who are supporting the next generation o ... Continue reading
Nov 2, 2015
The goal is to achieve sustainable profitability Models with a high profit margin, customer satisfaction and most attractive employer are the three pillars of the strategy The brand will launch four new models in the next two years as scheduled Investments commence on adapting Line 1 at Martorell factory to a new platf ... Continue reading
TomTom to Power Routing for Mercedes Me App
Nov 2, 2015
TomTom (TOM2) today announced that its navigation services are now available in the new Mercedes me app, recently launched by Daimler. The Mercedes me app offers a range of âMercedes connect meâ services including remote status and maintenance management as well as the latest information about traffic delays ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2015
* Center stage at the Tokyo Motor Show press previews are cars that don't pollute, drive themselves and entertain passengers with on-line social media and movies. Why? Not unlike the U.S., Japan's younger generation is not interested in owning or driving cars and car companies are trying to woo them back. * One of the ... Continue reading
Audi TT Drives Into Viewers' Imaginations In New Stunt-Driving Television Commercial +VIDEO
Oct 31, 2015
Just as the original Audi TT captured the minds and imaginations of consumers with innovative styling and timeless design, the all-new 2016 Audi TT continues to fascinate with driver-focused performance and groundbreaking technology. ... Continue reading
First Regional Center for Daimler Commercial Vehicles Opens in Dubai
Oct 30, 2015
First of six new regional centers around the world 19 commercial vehicles markets to be managed in the important growth region of the Middle East and North Africa Regional Center is responsible for sales and after-sales of Mercedes-Benz trucks, Mercedes-Benz vans, FUSO vehicles and Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Dr. Wol ... Continue reading
All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz
Oct 30, 2015
GLC is already the second all-new SUV model to kick-off local production at Beijing Benz in 2015 Hubertus Troska: âThe GLC is the latest proof for the tremendous development of our local production footprint. In 2015 BBAC will see for the first time ever an annual output of over 200,000 units.â Start of produ ... Continue reading
FUSO Canter E-Cell is Silent with Zero Emissions +VIDEO
Oct 30, 2015
FUSO Canter E-Cell impresses with more than 50,000 kilometres driven 64 percent lower costs compared with conventional diesel engines in customer field trials in Portugal Powerful, high-torque electric motor Targeted operating range of at least 100 kilometres achieved STUTTGART/PORTO --October 30, 2015: 64 percent savi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Bank is named 'European Culture Investor 2015'
Oct 30, 2015
Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Mercedes-Benz Bank are award-winning dance partners Theaterhaus Stuttgart and Mercedes-Benz Bank can join in a dance of joy: Mercedes-Benz Bank has been named âEuropean Culture Investor of 2015â for the two institutionsâ cooperation on the first âCOLOURS â Internationa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reaffirms Commitment to Chattanooga
Oct 30, 2015
The Volkswagen Group has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its Chattanooga facility, where it plans on producing a newly developed midsize SUV for the U.S. market. As previously announced, the Group plans on a total investment of approximately $900 million in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SU ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Koch Testifies Before Tennessee Senate Sub-Committee
Oct 30, 2015
Senator Watson, Senator McNally, Senator Tate, and members of the community, thank you for inviting me to be here today. I know that some of you have travelled across the state, and I certainly appreciate you being here. Id like to especially thank Commissioner Boyd for being here today. My name is Christian Koch, an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Third Quarter Financials--Sharp Rise in Sales Revenues
Oct 29, 2015
The Volkswagen Group generated an operating profit before special items of EUR 10.2 billion (EUR 9.4 billion) in the first nine months of the year. Sales revenue grew by 8.5 percent to EUR 160.3 billion. The operating return on sales before special items amounted to 6.4 percent. Earnings were impacted by charges of EUR ... Continue reading
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