Mercedes-Benz Actros with Highway Pilot - World Premiere on Public Roads
Oct 2, 2015
On the A8 between Denkendorf and Stuttgart airport Daimler Trucks is today having the world's first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis drive on the motorway. Together with the state of Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann, Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Board Member of Daimler AG respon ... Continue reading
Lexus Expands Relationship with INRIX to Include Weather and Fuel Services
Oct 2, 2015
Lexus has extended its relationship with INRIX to equip its luxury cars with INRIX Weather and INRIX Fuel. The move will give Lexus drivers access to up-to-the-minute weather alerts and the ability to search for the lowest fuel prices nearby. These real-time services will be embedded into the navigation head units of n ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Global Sales Up 2.4%, Continued Growth in US and Europe
Oct 1, 2015
Volvo Cars posted a 2.4 per cent increase in retail sales for the month of September, selling 45,539 cars globally. Europe and the US market were the growth drivers, driven by continued high demand for Volvos XC60 and XC90 models. ... Continue reading
Expansion of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China continues under new management
Sep 30, 2015
The Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Beijing is under new leadership as of October 1, 2015. Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Engel follows Klaus Mannsperger as the head of Daimlers Chinese R&D facilities. In his new position, Engel will oversee a growing number of departments and functions with a broad range of res ... Continue reading
Dr. Winfried Vahland Appoint as President and CEO, Volkswagen North American Region
Sep 30, 2015
As part of decentralization of its company activities, Volkswagen Group is strengthening the North American region and is combining its activities in the USA, Mexico and Canada into the newly formed North American Region (NAR). The Supervisory Board has appointed Prof. Dr. Winfried Vahland to take over all responsibili ... Continue reading
Toyota to Show Latest Smart Mobility Initiatives at ITS World Congress in Bordeaux
Sep 30, 2015
From October 5 through 9, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies from around the world will go on display in Bordeaux. Toyota will be one of those hosting an exhibit at the 22nd ITS World Congress (hosted by ERTICO-ITS Europe), and will showcase some of its many ongoing initiatives in this area. "Towards ... Continue reading
Pioneering Innovations / Carl F. W. Borgward Quickly and Automatically Shifted Gear
Sep 30, 2015
After the Second World War, it was the US automobile industry that led the way in comfort-related features. Carl F. W. Borgward kept a keen eye on developments across the Atlantic. In particular, he had a strong hunch that the automatic transmission would prove popular with German customers, just as it already had with ... Continue reading
Porsche Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Oliver Blume as Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG
Sep 30, 2015
Detlev von Platen named Executive Board member for Sales and Marketing The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG appointed Dr. Oliver Blume as new Chairman of the Porsche AG Executive Board in its meeting today in Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce to Open 7th UK Showroom in Bristol
Sep 29, 2015
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to open a new showroom in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol Serving the South West, the state-of-the-art showroom will boost employment when it opens in spring 2016 Operated by Rybrook, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bristol will deliver pinnacle customer care across a12,000 square mile region CHICESTER, UK -- Se ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2015
To celebrate ten years of Hyundai Motor UK, the car manufacturer is embarking on a drive with a difference High Wycombe, 29 September 2015 - A Streetcar Named Hyundai is a world first initiative from Hyundai Motor UK that involves driving, photographing and filming over 2,000 miles of central Londonâs streets as d ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2015
The first Euro VI-compliant Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT (Natural Gas Technology) has been delivered to Vienna International Airport. The natural-gas-powered truck will operate as a catering truck equipped with a lifting mechanism manufactured by Doll. Econics low cab enables a very low delivery height from catering vehi ... Continue reading
Dongfeng and Renault Agree to Manufacture Electric Vehicles in China
Sep 29, 2015
On the occasion of the visit of ZHU Yanfeng, Chairman of Dongfeng Group, at the Renault R&D center, Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC) announces the production of its first electric vehicle in China. As part of the Joint Venture between Dongfeng and Renault, DRAC will produce an electric vehicle that is based o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Nets a 20th Birthday Awards Hat-Trick
Sep 28, 2015
MILTON KEYNES, UK -- Sept. 28, 2015: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter enjoyed a night of stunning success at the prestigious Commercial Fleet Awards 2015, scooping three trophies including the most coveted accolade for manufacturers. Some 550 of the fleet transport industryâs âgreat and goodâ gathered at The I ... Continue reading
FIAT Professional named Van Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Sep 28, 2015
FIAT Professional named âVan Fleet Manufacturer of the Yearâ for second year running Awarded âGreen Fleet Manufacturer of the Yearâ For the fourth year running FIAT Fiorino scoops âCity Van of the Yearâ FIAT Doblò Cargo wins the hotly-contested âSmall Van of the Yearâ award SL ... Continue reading
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