David Lyon New Vice President Design for Opel/Vauxhall
Jun 19, 2012
Effective August 1, 2012, David Lyon will become the new Vice President, Design, for GM Europe, effectively becoming the new design chief for Opel/Vauxhall. Lyon (43) succeeds Mark Adams who has been named Executive Director, Global Cadillac and Buick Design. David Lyon will be based in Rüsselsheim while Mark Adams wi ... Continue reading
Twizy Way by Renault: An Innovative Shared Electric Mobility Service
Jun 19, 2012
A complementary solution to public transport, Twizy Way by Renault is a simple, eco-friendly, practical and completely novel car-sharing service that provides a new way to get around town. ... Continue reading
Bosch Group in Hungary Celebrates First Milestone in Construction of New Headquarters
Jun 19, 2012
The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technologies and services, marked an important milestone in the construction of its new headquarters in Budapest with a topping-out ceremony on June 14, 2012. The total size of the new headquarters with two main buildings will be almost 32,000 square meters. "Bosch is const ... Continue reading
WEC - Toyota's Anthony Davidson Recovering From Le Mans Crash +VIDEO
Jun 18, 2012
Q+A WITH TOYOTA RACING DRIVER ANTHONY DAVIDSON COLOGNE - June 17, 2012: During the Le Mans 24 Hours, TOYOTA Racing's Anthony Davidson suffered a heavy accident at the wheel of the #8 TS030 HYBRID when he was hit by a lapped car. He will remain in hospital until Wednesday to begin the recovery process after suffering tw ... Continue reading
Luca di Montezemolo Named European Manager of 2012
Jun 18, 2012
The European Business Press Federation (EBP), an association of Europe's leading economic and finance publications, has named Luca di Montezemolo "European Manager of the Year" for 2012 during its annual meeting at Como. The EBP, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is made up of 48 of Europe's leading bu ... Continue reading
The New Audi SQ5 TDI: Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel with 313 hp
Jun 18, 2012
In conjunction with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi is presenting the new top model of its recently revised Q5 model series - the Audi SQ5 TDI. Boosted by two turbochargers, its 3.0 TDI produces a brawny 230 kW (313 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm. The Audi SQ5 TDI will roll into deale ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Grows Worldwide Vehicle Deliveries by 8.4 Percent from January to May
Jun 18, 2012
The Volkswagen Group handed over 3.65 (January-May 2011: 3.37; +8.4 percent) million vehicles to customers from January to May this year. Europe's largest automaker delivered 763,800 (May 2011: 708,800; +7.8 percent) vehicles worldwide in the month of May. "Our worldwide deliveries have risen further, particularly in C ... Continue reading
@Mii - The First Web-Exclusive Car by SEAT
Jun 18, 2012
SEAT has developed a unique version of its new city car, the @Mii which is only available to order online via a dedicated SEAT website. To demonstrate the unique nature of the @Mii, it is available in an exclusive Night Blue colour which is stylishly complemented by white alloy wheels and mirrors. Inside, there are ded ... Continue reading
Complete Range of Accessories for Citroën C4 Aircross
Jun 18, 2012
The Citroën C4 Aircross is a thoroughly modern take on the compact SUV with instantly recognisable styling, the driving pleasure of a saloon, top-level travelling comfort and the latest technological innovations. Boasting a panoply of equipment and an à la carte transmission, the C4 Aircross can also be fitted with a ... Continue reading
A Tribute to the Capital of Britain: The New-Look MINI Rocketman Concept.
Jun 18, 2012
This summer the best athletes from some 200 countries will gather in London, England for the London 2012 Games - the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. A total of 302 medals for the Olympic Games and 503 for the Paralympic Games will be up for grabs between July and early September, but the Games are about more ... Continue reading
The New Opel Astra Line-Up: More Variety, Engines and High-Tech Features
Jun 18, 2012
With its new sedan variant, new state-of-the-art powerhouse engines and assistance systems plus fresh design, Opel is enhancing its successful, award-winning compact bestseller and is making the new Astra line-up even more sporty and and diverse. A sharper exterior and interior appearance underscores the sportiness and ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2012
In the space of just a short period of time, the Dacia brand has developed a thriving community of owners who never miss an opportunity to be together or communicate. Its web forums are twice as busy as those of other brands, while 'word of mouth' sharing of news is a characteristic of the 'Dacia spirit' and, again, tw ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2012
12 June 2012 - this date marks the starting signal for the first real alternative to the usual refuelling stops. With the launch of the new smart fortwo electric drive, in future smart customers can enjoy even more fun at the wheel of an attractively priced vehicle that has the familiar compact dimensions - as a coupé ... Continue reading
ContiTech Acquires Molded Brake Components Business from Freudenberg
Jun 18, 2012
ContiTech Vibration Control GmbH, Hanover, is acquiring the molded brake components business from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim. Operations in Andrézieux, France, and the molded brake parts business in Oberwihl, Germany, and Querétaro, Mexico, are to be transferred to ContiTech Vibration Control, subject ... Continue reading
Production of New Generation i30 Wagon Starts at Hyundai's Czech Factory
Jun 18, 2012
Sales of Hyundai's award-winning New Generation i30 are set to grow further as production of the wagon bodystyle started on June 15th at the company's plant in Nosovice, Czech Republic. ... Continue reading
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