The Line of Beauty: The Big BMW Coupés and Convertibles - New Temporary Exhibition at the BMW Museum
Oct 25, 2011
From 28 October 2011 until the end of September 2012, the BMW Museum is devoting a special exhibition to the development of the big BMW Coupés and Convertibles. Entitled "The Line of Beauty", it features 14 outstanding exhibits that span the years 1937 to 2011 and take visitors on a historical journey through the worl ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2011
The third quarter of 2011 shows an operating loss (EBIT) of 763 MSEK for Volvo Car Corporation. This quarter is known to be challenging in particular due to seasonality. Therefore the reported loss, although disappointing, is in line with expectations. The sales situation continues to be strong in all of the markets an ... Continue reading
New Lancia Voyager: Emotions to Share
Oct 25, 2011
A true icon of the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) category with 27 years on the road and more than thirteen million units sold in 120 countries around the world, today the American icon "marries" Italian style, metamorphosing into an exclusive top-range MPV in which Chrysler's journey expertise joins forces with that of L ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Cygnet: The Tailor-Fit Luxury City Car +VIDEO
Oct 25, 2011
Aston Martin is pleased to announce the launch of its luxurious city car; Cygnet, in Hong Kong and Japan. Initially available in European markets from its launch in mid-2011, Cygnet is the bespoke luxury city car, designed with ultra-compact packaging and low-emission engine technology. Craftsmanship and meticulous att ... Continue reading
Citroën Adds Airdream to Berlingo Range, for Even Greener Models
Oct 25, 2011
A key feature of Citroën's '5 Star' Euro 5 LCV Programme is its unique new e-HDi Airdream micro-hybrid drivetrain. This is fitted to the six most fuel-efficient and lowest emissions Berlingo Euro 5 models, which have exceptional combined cycle fuel consumption figures of up to 60.1mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 123g/ ... Continue reading
The Campaign for the New BMW 3 Series - Sporting Passion is the Central Theme
Oct 25, 2011
The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series celebrated its debut in Munich last Friday. The whole world was able to attend the presentation in the BMW plant and BMW Welt live, via Facebook. The BMW Group's most important volume model will be taking off at the beginning of February 2012. The launch campaign for the new BMW ... Continue reading
Three Fords Named Best Used Buys by UK's What Car?
Oct 25, 2011
Ford has collected three Used Car Awards from What Car? in recognition of the market-leading range's popularity in the UK's pre-owned car market. ... Continue reading
Continental Celebrates 140-Year Anniversary
Oct 24, 2011
Today, the leading international tyre and rubber specialist employs approximately 160,000 people at more than 190 locations worldwide but the company came from humble beginnings. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Up!load: the Small Car is Very Large Indeed!
Oct 24, 2011
The up!, the smallest new Volkswagen, is a very spacious car. To prove this thesis, employees at Volkswagen Communications made an attempt at an unofficial world record. The results: not only is it possible for four people to sit comfortably in the new up! in normal use - if one really tries hard, many more people can ... Continue reading
Introducing the New Lancia Thema and Voyager
Oct 24, 2011
The new Thema and the best Voyager ever the first two models emerging from the alliance between Lancia and Chrysler, which by now have become a single identity founded on the same will to excel in the future and on the values engraved in their respective century-old histories: design and innovation. ... Continue reading
E.ON Builds Electric Charging Station Network in Hungary
Oct 24, 2011
E.ON is planning to begin the installation of electric charging stations along the road between Budapest and Vienna this year. The company is taking tourism into consideration as one of the factors involved in building the network. Since the several hours it takes to charge e-cars can provide an ideal opportunity for t ... Continue reading
Webasto and Konarka Technologies start Cooperation
Oct 24, 2011
On the occasion of the eCarTech, the international trade fair for electric mobility, Konarka Technologies, the US manufacturer of organic solar cells, and the top 100 automobile supplier Webasto, officially announce their cooperation on integrating organic solar cells in automobile roof systems. The trade fair takes pl ... Continue reading
Volvo Supplies 2,100 Cars for Tristar Worldwide Virgin Contract
Oct 24, 2011
Tristar Worldwide has renewed a solus three-year car supply deal with Volvo for 2,100 cars to service its Virgin Atlantic Airways' Upper Class chauffeur contract. ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2011
The key to intelligent driving, which is synonymous with energy-efficient and safe driving, is forward thinking. To help drivers plan ahead, vehicles from the BMW Group are already fitted with a large number of sensors designed to improve safety, comfort and efficiency. Often, however, these sensors have only a limited ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2011
Robert Llewellyn, TV personality and presenter of CH5's popular How do they do it? series, was at Ferrari North Europe's new Apprentices facilities in London today, where he met the 11 new Ferrari Apprentices who have just been enrolled in a new 3-year Ferrari Apprenticeship programme. Robert Llewellyn commented: "Meet ... Continue reading
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