Aug 28, 2012
A few weeks ahead of the 2012 Paris Motor Show, there are plenty of reasons for Chevrolet to be excited besides its world premiere, the Trax small SUV. With a total of 10 new entries launched in just 18 months since early 2011, the iconic American brand has a lot to offer to European customers. ... Continue reading
Daimler Extends Local Production in Emerging Markets
Aug 28, 2012
For the first time, Daimler will start the final assembly of the SUV model series for the new Mercedes-Benz M- and GL-Class outside the SUV parent plant in Tuscaloosa/Alabama, USA. The necessary preparations at the selected three production sites in India, Thailand and Indonesia are proceeding full steam ahead: Later o ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces Collaboration with Lana Del Rey
Aug 27, 2012
Jaguar confirms that it is has agreed a collaboration with singer songwriter Lana Del Rey as part of launch plans for the Jaguar F-TYPE. The all-new two-seater sports car will be revealed in Paris in September 2012. ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation's determination to build the safest cars in the world has been acknowledged by several independent crash tests during the past year. These results come as no surprise to the company's safety experts. ... Continue reading
Automate Mii: SEAT Introduces the Mii Auto
Aug 27, 2012
The SEAT Mii already boasts class leading space and versatility, but now it's become an even more attractive proposition in the city thanks to the addition of Auto specification, which adds an automated manual gearbox. ... Continue reading
Lighter, Faster, More Agile: The New Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Aug 27, 2012
The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 unites the excellent performance and efficiency of the new generation of the 911 Carrera with the dynamic benefits of the latest version of the active all-wheel drive system PTM (Porsche Traction Management). The typical Porsche all-wheel drive with rear-focused layout in this latest 911 v ... Continue reading
Raw-Edged V-belts from ContiTech Transmit More Power
Aug 27, 2012
The raw-edged V-belts from the ContiTech Power Transmission Group now transmit even more power. Thanks to a new production process, the company has increased the performance of the CONTI-V FO-ADVANCE heavy-duty V-belts by up to 15 percent. The belts realize drive solutions in many industrial applications: In machine an ... Continue reading
koda Auto at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012
Aug 27, 2012
A strong showing at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (August 29th to September 09th, 2012) underscores Czech carmaker koda's growth ambitions in Russia. On display for the first time in Moscow is the koda Yeti Sochi. This special model provides a preview of koda's sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG at the 5th St. Moritz Art Masters
Aug 27, 2012
For the fifth consecutive time Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG will support the St. Moritz Art Masters (SAM) with a wide range of activities. The St. Moritz Art Masters will take place from 24 August until 2 September 2012 in St. Moritz and the surrounding Oberengadin region. This year Mercedes-Benz builds on the succes ... Continue reading
Quality of Service at Bosch Car Service Workshops Tested and Improved on an Ongoing Basis
Aug 27, 2012
Over the past few weeks, the ADAC (German Automobile Association) has carried out an anonymous workshop test on 75 workshops across Germany, including some 25 Bosch Car Service partners. As part of the test, the test workshops were tasked with carrying out a major inspection. A total of five faults were introduced on t ... Continue reading
Outstanding Performance for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles in German Environmental Car List
Aug 27, 2012
Toyota and Lexus vehicles took six out of the top 10 spots overall as the most environmentally friendly vehicles in the recently published Environmental Car List. The Lexus CT 200h came in second overall joined by five Toyota models, including the iQ, Yaris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid, Prius and Prius+ in the 2012/2013 report ... Continue reading
Bentley Announces Headline Sponsorship of the Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance
Aug 27, 2012
Bentley Motors is delighted to confirm its role as the main sponsor of the inaugural Windsor Castle Concours of Elegance - a unique gathering of 60 of the worldâs rarest and most desirable cars - taking place in the beautiful grounds of the Castle between 7-9 September 2012. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Starts Second Half of Year With Rise in Deliveries
Aug 24, 2012
The Volkswagen Group recorded a 9.1 percent rise in deliveries for the period to July, taking the number of vehicles handed over to customers worldwide in the first seven months of this year to 5.19 (January-July 2011: 4.75) million, surpassing the five million mark for this period for the first time. Group brands deli ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Appoints Alain Visser as Vice President Sales Operations
Aug 24, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation appoints Alain Visser to the new position of Vice President Sales Operations within Marketing, Sales and Customer Service. ... Continue reading
BMW at Automechanika 2012: Show Stand Focuses on Sustainability at Dealers and Workshops
Aug 24, 2012
The BMW Group is shining the spotlight on the issue of sustainability at this yearâ's Automechanika fair, which takes place in Frankfurt from 11 - 16 September 2012. The company's Building and Equipment Consulting department is using the BMW stand to showcase the potential and benefits of a sustainable approach within ... Continue reading
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