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Daimler Buses: undoubtedly the number one for safety in Europe

Daimler Buses: undoubtedly the number one for safety in Europe

The undisputed number one among bus manufacturers in Europe is also the undisputed number one in safety technology – anybody wanting to lead the field in passenger transport must also deliver a first-class performance when it comes to safety. With Mercedes-Benz and Setra, Daimler Buses has both two leading br ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz OM 471: The Latest Generation of Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Mercedes-Benz OM 471: The Latest Generation of Lower Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

1100 litres of fuel savings a year and about three tonnes of CO2 less – two of the key benchmark figures for a long-distance transport semitrailer tractor unit fitted with the latest-generation OM 471 heavy-duty engine from Mercedes-Benz, assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km. Four years on from the debut of this r ... Continue reading

ZF TRW to Supply Next Generation Cameras to Major European Vehicle Manufacturer in 2018

ZF TRW to Supply Next Generation Cameras to Major European Vehicle Manufacturer in 2018

S-Cam4 advanced camera systems chosen by major European manufacturer - Scalable family includes single and multiple lens configurations - Features greatly enhanced processing power and algorithm development for high level safety and automated systems LIVONIA, MI -- July 1, 2015: ZF TRW today announced the initial contr ... Continue reading

Leading in Safety: with Trucks and Buses from Mercedes-Benz and Setra

Leading in Safety: with Trucks and Buses from Mercedes-Benz and Setra

Safety is one of the fundamental brand values of Daimler. For decades the company has been a pioneer in safety and assistance systems. Whether the trucks and vans from Mercedes-Benz or the buses and coaches from Daimler Buses – all vehicle categories can be equipped with all the currently available safety and assi ... Continue reading

Beware the Teeth: Volkswagen and Discovery Channel Launch Shark Week

Beware the Teeth: Volkswagen and Discovery Channel Launch Shark Week

Microsite, mini documentary and original music composition will highlight how music can be used to change perceptions of sharks Herndon, VA (July 2, 2015) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. in its fourth year as a sponsor of Discovery’s Channel’s SHARK WEEK, is collaborating with the network to debut Sharks R ... Continue reading

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric

London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric

London, England selects BYD as builder of next generation double-decker bus LONDON -- July 2, 2015: One of the world's most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement ... Continue reading

Brit Built Vivaro Wins Fleet Van of the Year at Motor Transport Awards

Brit Built Vivaro Wins Fleet Van of the Year at Motor Transport Awards

Vauxhall’s Vivaro has beaten stiff competition to win Fleet Van of the Year at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. Held at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel last night, the Awards recognised the Luton-built medium-sized van as having “a long future ahead as a fleet vehicle favourite”. The judgin ... Continue reading

ŠKODA AUTO: Official Sponsor and Official Vehicle Partner to the Tour de France for the Twelfth Year Running

ŠKODA AUTO: Official Sponsor and Official Vehicle Partner to the Tour de France for the Twelfth Year Running

<ul> <li><strong>&Scaron;KODA: official Tour de France sponsor since 2004</strong></li> <li><strong>New era: new &Scaron;KODA Superb is the &lsquo;Red Car&rsquo; leading the rider field</strong></li> <li><strong>Impressive fleet: 250 &Scaron;KODA shuttle vehicles to support Tour</strong></li> <li><strong>Premiere: &Sca ... Continue reading

Across the Alps with Concentrated Efficiency: Mercedes-Benz and smart on e-Mission in Montafon

Across the Alps with Concentrated Efficiency: Mercedes-Benz and smart on e-Mission in Montafon

Stuttgart/Partenen. Daimler AG already has the world's most varied fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles. In parallel with the Mercedes-Benz plug-In hybrid initiative which envisages a total of ten models by 2017, plus the launch of further, all-electric vehicles, the company is investing massively in the further devel ... Continue reading

ReifenDirekt.de: Drive a Mini One Edition Speed for One Year

ReifenDirekt.de: Drive a Mini One Edition Speed for One Year

Quirky: Competition in July to celebrate 15 years of ReifenDirekt.de: Iconic driving fun with ReifenDirekt.de and Vredestein HANOVER, GERMANY -- June 2, 2015: Iconic design, enormous fun to drive - that’s the best description of the Mini One. Win that fantastic “go kart feeling” in July as part of the 15 ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Adds a Little Luxury With Excellence Child Safety Seat Concept

Volvo Cars Adds a Little Luxury With Excellence Child Safety Seat Concept

Volvo Cars' design team have completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward for the Swedish car brand. http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7559451 ... Continue reading

Volvo XC90 named Auto Express Car of the Year 2015 +VIDEO

Volvo XC90 named Auto Express Car of the Year 2015 +VIDEO

ROCKLEIGH, NJ -- July 1, 2015: The Volvo XC90 has been named Car of the Year 2015 and Large SUV of the Year at this year’s Auto Express New Car Awards. Volvo Cars’ award-winning XC90 is already close to selling out its entire first year’s planned production run of 50,000 cars. To date over 44,000 cars ha ... Continue reading

Bentley Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series Limited Edition

Bentley Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series Limited Edition

Bentley is taking its fusion of luxury and performance to new extremes with the launch of the Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series. This exclusive series is limited to just seven cars, each inspired by one of the seven Breitling Jets. ... Continue reading

New Record for Series-Production Diesel Car in US Hill-Climb Race: Mercedes-Benz C 300 d 4MATIC Sets New Record at Pikes Peak

New Record for Series-Production Diesel Car in US Hill-Climb Race: Mercedes-Benz C 300 d 4MATIC Sets New Record at Pikes Peak

"With extensive simulation measures, gruelling durability road tests and exhaustive trial driving at test sites all over the world, Mercedes-Benz's testing programme is undoubtedly one of the most rigorous in the automotive branch," says Prof. Dr Thomas Weber, member of the board of management of Daimler AG, responsibl ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Rastatt Plant to Invest 1 Billion Euros for Production of Next Generation Compact Cars

Mercedes-Benz Rastatt Plant to Invest 1 Billion Euros for Production of Next Generation Compact Cars

Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management: "With our transformation plan for the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant we have laid the foundation for the successful production of the next generation of our compact cars. We will achieve significant gains in fl ... Continue reading

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