Five Stars for the Audi A3 from Euro NCAP
Aug 29, 2012
The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi A3 the maximum five-star rating for passive crash safety. The results for adult occupant protection in a frontal, rear, and side impact as well as child safety and pedestrian protection make the new Audi A3 one of the safest cars in its class. ... Continue reading
Unimog on Rails: Shunting and Clearing Snow
Aug 29, 2012
At the 9th InnoTrans in Berlin, the leading global trade show for the railway industry (18 through 21 September), Mercedes-Benz will exhibit new implement configurations for the Unimog on rails. The particular interest of the professional circles will be on the Unimog U 400 as a shunting vehicle that is also suitable f ... Continue reading
Nissan at the Moscow International Motor Show
Aug 29, 2012
With a significant new model - engineered and built in Russia for Russia - and ambitious plans for the future, Nissan's presence at the 16th Moscow International Auto Salon underlines the company's major commitment to this important region. ... Continue reading
New-generation Kia cee'd awarded top safety score by EuroNCAP
Aug 29, 2012
The all-new Kia cee'd has been awarded a maximum 5-Star accident safety rating by Europe's leading road safety organisation, EuroNCAP. The five-door hatchback achieved high scores for Adult Occupant Protection (89%), Child Occupant Protection (88%) and Safety Assist equipment (86%), recording the maximum possible score ... Continue reading
Smart Times 2012 Drew 1,594 Smart Fans from 27 Countries to Belgium
Aug 29, 2012
From 23 - 26 August 2012 1,594 smart fans from 27 countries came to Antwerp for the world's largest gathering of the smart community â and set a new world record with the longest ever smart parade. On Saturday 1,114 vehicles drove through the streets of the Belgian city and the third largest European seaport watch ... Continue reading
All-New Ford B-MAX Achieves Maximum 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Aug 29, 2012
All-new Ford B-MAX has been awarded the highest possible five-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
Ricardo to Demonstrate the Latest in Low Carbon Vehicle Technology at LCV2012
Aug 29, 2012
A range of demonstrator vehicles and exhibits will provide insights into some of the advanced research projects in which Ricardo is involved, as the company helps to develop technologies that will enable the next generation of low carbon vehicles. ... Continue reading
Honda CR-V Heritage and Pedigree
Aug 28, 2012
Originally launched at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CR-V was one of the first of the modern generation of 'soft roaders'. It became a benchmark for this fast growing segment with its practical size and excellent utility. The CR-V was designed primarily for on-road use, but with SUV styling and the quality custo ... Continue reading
Bridge of Weir Leather Awarded Energy Efficiency Accreditation
Aug 28, 2012
Bridge of Weir Leather Company, a subsidiary of the Scottish Leather Group, has been certified by ECO2L (Energy Controlled Leather) for its outstanding credentials in energy efficiency and reducing corporate CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE Charges into UK Showrooms
Aug 28, 2012
The Veloster Turbo SE is the first vehicle to feature Hyundai's 1.6-litre T-GDI engine with a high-compression, twin-scroll turbocharger. To best suit European driving tastes and enhance driver enjoyment, power output has been boosted and low end torque increased. ... Continue reading
Continental Goes Live with New Technical Center in Brazil
Aug 28, 2012
Only around ten months after construction work began, the international automotive supplier Continental was yesterday, in the presence of local government officials, cutting the ribbon on its new tech center in the Salto Industrial Park, 120 km west of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This move sees Continental's Powertrain division ... Continue reading
Audi Driving Experience Center: Groundbreaking Ceremony in Neuburg
Aug 28, 2012
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Audi driving experience center in Neuburg: Existing and prospective customers will in future be able to experience Audi models up close on an area covering 47 hectares. Today, Michael Dick, AUDI AG Board Member for Technical Development and Dr. Frank Dreves, AUDI AG Board Member for Prod ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Opens Up New Perspectives for Specialists from Southern Europe
Aug 28, 2012
The Volkswagen Group is now offering a new program for young people from Southern Europe, offering them an opportunity to kick-start a career with Europe's largest automaker. The "StartUp Europe" trainee program is tailor-made for engineers wanting to gain international experience after obtaining their degree. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is Awarded Environmental Certificate
Aug 28, 2012
At the same time as it celebrates its market launch, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has now also obtained its Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard 14062. This award is based on a Life Cycle Assessment, in which the independent inspectors of TÜV Süd subject the vehicle to comprehensive tests covering th ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
"We are pleased to equip the second generation of the Kia cee'd with important interior components and to contribute to the success of this model," said Joris Janssen, general manager Europe for Johnson Controls Automotive Experience's Kia customer business unit. "The interior of the first generation Kia cee'd was of v ... Continue reading
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