Bosch Starts Construction of New Center for Research and Advance Engineering in Renningen, Germany
Jun 18, 2012
With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony, representatives of the Bosch Group, the municipality of Renningen, and the district of Böblingen officially marked the start of construction for the Robert Bosch GmbH research and advance engineering center. The new research campus in Renningen is to become the new hub of the B ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Appoints New Director for China
Jun 15, 2012
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer has been appointed Director for Mainland China with effect from 1 July 2012. The new role reflects the growing importance of the region to the super luxury automotive manufacturer. ... Continue reading
New-Look Astra and Hot GTC Diesel Join Vauxhall's Ranks
Jun 15, 2012
Available to order now, with first deliveries in September, the refreshed design of the Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer - both of which are built at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire - gives the cars a more bold and aggressive appearance. Both body styles get a new front grille, with repositioned logo-bar in th ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën Wins 2012 International Engine of the Year Award for...
Jun 15, 2012
Presented by Engine Technology International publication, the prestigious 2012 International Engine of the Year Award in the 1.4 to 1.8-litre category was once again won by the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, direct-injection turbo petrol engine developed in cooperation by PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW Group. ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz A-Class Lands in Dealerships in September 2012
Jun 15, 2012
With the new A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is opening up a new chapter in the compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 80 kW (109 hp) to 155 kW (211 hp), extremely efficient with emissions from just 98 g of CO2/km and a best-in-class drag coefficient of 0.27. At the same time the new mod ... Continue reading
koda Continues on Growth Course in May
Jun 15, 2012
May 2012 saw koda Auto achieve new highs in vehicle deliveries to customers. Worldwide, the brand's sales rose 4.3 per cent as against May 2011 to almost 81,500. This is a new May high. Over the first five months of 2012, koda Auto delivered over 405,500 cars to customers, up 8.6 per cent. This is a record in itsel ... Continue reading
1,618 KM in 24 Hours: A New World Record for Renault ZOE
Jun 15, 2012
The Renault ZOE has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a production electric car. ZOE completed 363 laps of the Aubevoye speed ring in Normandy, a distance of 1,618 km. It thereby betters the former record of 1,280 km by 25%. ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2012
As part of the anniversary marking "45 years of AMG", Mercedes-AMG is providing an exclusive glimpse of the highlights of the A 45 AMG. With the powerful new top-of-the-range A-Class model, the performance brand from Mercedes-Benz is marking the start of a new era. For the first time in the 45-year history of the compa ... Continue reading
Audi Wins "International Engine of the Year" Award 2012 for 2.5-Liter TFSI
Jun 15, 2012
A jury of 76 motoring journalists from around the world has voted the Audi 2.5-liter TFSI as the "International Engine of the Year 2012" in the 2-liter to 2.5-liter category. This engine therefore retains the award that it won the previous two years. ... Continue reading
Opel Management Board Propose Germany-wide Plan to Strengthen Operations
Jun 15, 2012
The Management of the Adam Opel AG, IG Metall and the relevant works councils are in active negotiations on an extension of the exclusion of compulsory separations until the end of 2016 and a delay in the implementation of the 2012 tariff agreement (wage increase) for the German metal industry. The talks also include a ... Continue reading
Electric Ampera/Volt Range Extender Wins Green Engine Award
Jun 15, 2012
The revolutionary Opel/Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles have been given yet more global recognition by the automotive media. Their range extending 1.4-liter engine has won the "International Engine of the Year Award" for the best green engine in a tough field of 45 other "green" contenders. The Am ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2012
Fordâ's May vehicle sales in the UK - Ford's largest European market - increased by 11.7 per cent to 30,300 vehicles and its market share rose 0.5 percentage points to 16.1 per cent. In Russia, Ford sales grew by 11.1 per cent in May and 24.5 per cent year-to-date, with the company's share rising by 0.3 percentage poi ... Continue reading
Audi A1 Amplified - Exclusive Edition Models for the Compact Audi
Jun 15, 2012
Audi has released two new exclusive editions for the A1 and the A1 Sportback. Their names are the A1 amplified red and the A1 amplified white, and they are being launched on the market now. ... Continue reading
New Generation Hyundai i30 Is Britain's Best Value Hatchback
Jun 14, 2012
The New Generation i30, launched in March, has been awarded âBest Value Hatchback' in the annual Practical Caravan, The Camping & Caravanning Club & What Car? Towcar Awards 2012. ... Continue reading
Let Peugeot Entertain You With The New 208 At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Jun 14, 2012
Visitors to the Peugeot stand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year will be in for a spectacle. A world-class outdoor stand awaits and invites everyone to see a number of exclusive displays. ... Continue reading
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