ABT Sportsline Now an Exclusive Partner of Dunlop Sport Maxx Race
Aug 24, 2012
From now on, ABT Sportsline is one of four exclusive partners in Germany that sell the new Dunlop Sport Maxx Race to customers and tire dealers. Designed as the crown jewel of the ultra high-performance sports segment, the tire offers the best grip and braking ability for super sports cars and can be used on both a rac ... Continue reading
Continental is Planning a New Development Site for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Ulm
Aug 24, 2012
International automotive supplier Continental is planning to open a new research and development site for advanced driver assistance systems early next year in Ulm. "his new site will reinforce our development capacities in Germany while simultaneously expanding our worldwide network," said Friedrich Angerbauer, Head o ... Continue reading
Series Production of the koda Rapid Started
Aug 24, 2012
koda Auto has launched production of the new compact sedan koda Rapid in Mladá Boleslav. At the end of September, the koda Rapid will celebrate its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. The newest model series is of central importance for the koda Growth Strategy and will be introduced in European markets be ... Continue reading
Opel Makes Use of Short Work Until the End of the Year
Aug 24, 2012
In an agreement with the Works Council and IG Metall, today Opel announced short work for its Rüsselsheim facilities and Kaiserslautern component plant, starting September 2012. The agreement includes 20 short work days for each of the facilities until the end of 2012. ... Continue reading
Hella Opens Further Electronics Factory in China
Aug 24, 2012
The Hella Group is reinforcing its local presence in China. With Hella Electronic Device Co., Ltd. (HED), the world-leading lighting and electronics supplier is opening a further production facility in Xiamen. The new location is intended to become established as a leading Asian production center for automotive relays ... Continue reading
Aug 24, 2012
To mark the launch of the new A-Class on 15 September 2012, Mercedes-Benz is embarking on a comprehensive advertising campaign using all available communication channels and based around the claim "The new A-Class. The pulse of a new generation". The pre-launch communication activities for the new compact Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
Getting Better All the Time: 50 Years of Opel Compact Sedans
Aug 24, 2012
In 1962 the Opel Kadett A is launched. It lays the foundations for the modern compact segment of Germany during its economic boom years. It also makes mobility affordable to a growing middle class. There are three variants: one of them is the two-door sedan which marks the beginning of the Opel's success story of compa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Rus Plant Starts Production after an Annual Factory Leave
Aug 24, 2012
Every year, the employees of Volkswagen Group Rus plant in Kaluga have their annual leave in the end of July, to start producing cars under Volkswagen, koda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands later in August. In the forthcoming year, the factory plans include increasing production volumes according to the term ... Continue reading
koda Auto Continues Growth in July
Aug 24, 2012
koda Auto continued to grow in July 2012. Despite an increasingly challenging economic environment, the brand increased its deliveries to customers by six per cent year on year to 72,600 (July 2011: 68,500). This is the best July sales result in the company's 117-year history. From January through July 2012, sales ro ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Adds New Sportiva Trim To MiTo And Giulietta Range
Aug 23, 2012
Alfa Romeo UK has just added a sporty new trim level to both the Alfa MiTo and Giulietta ranges. ... Continue reading
Audi Poll Shows Two Thirds Of UK Convertibles Stay Closed
Aug 23, 2012
Survey throws up surprising results as German premium brand predicts a late surge in soft-top demand following a patchy summer ... Continue reading
Pedal To The Metal Racing Promised At The 2012 Goodwood Revival
Aug 23, 2012
This year's Revival (14-16 September) will feature the youngest grid ever assembled at Goodwood. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Delivers A Premium New Look And Feel To The Freelander 2
Aug 23, 2012
Land Rover has given the Freelander 2 a premium overhaul, delivering even better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment. New derivatives, colours, exterior design features, upgraded equipment levels and continued choice of refined and economical diesel engines, all contribute to make this SUV even better. ... Continue reading
All-New Ground Breaking British Sports Car - The Trident Iceni - Confirmed For Salon Prive
Aug 23, 2012
Iconic British sports car maker, Trident, will display its all-new Iceni Grand Tourer at Salon Prive 2012, held at West London's Syon Park from the 5th to 7th September. ... Continue reading
Production Of All-New Kia Cee'd Sportswagon Begins
Aug 23, 2012
Production of the all-new cee'd Sportswagon has begun at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Slovakia plant in Zilina, becoming the second new model to be built at the facility this year. ... Continue reading
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