Ready for Logistics 4.0: Smart tachograph from Continental is more than a monitoring device

” The new DTCO 4.0 digital tachograph brings reliable data into seamless supply and information chains Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) interface assists in transport planning and enables cooperating services Presentation at IAA Commercial Vehicles addresses current fleet management challenges Villingen-Schwenningen, September 10, 2018. The new Tachograph Regulation (EU) 165/2014 takes effect in mid-2019. All newly… Continue reading Ready for Logistics 4.0: Smart tachograph from Continental is more than a monitoring device

“Ahoi Česko” – on the trail of the Leipzig Opera Ball

This year the 24th Leipzig Opera Ball is being held under the banner of partner city Brno in the Czech Republic. The motto for the fairy tale ball night is “Ahoi Česko” (Hello, Czech Republic) and the Opera Ball raffle is as always a must, with the proceeds going to social projects in the city… Continue reading “Ahoi Česko” – on the trail of the Leipzig Opera Ball

Audi continues to grow in August

The Audi brand beat its 2017 results by 10.9 percent in August with around 153,900 premium automobiles sold. Among the core regions the number of deliveries grew most strongly in Europe (+21.5%). Here the deliveries of models in stock as part of the switch to WLTP and model changeovers continued to have a positive effect… Continue reading Audi continues to grow in August

Birth of a legend: Mercedes-AMG Project One.

The preliminary result was presented at the 2017 IAA for the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG. “It was probably the craziest idea I’d ever had,” laughs Tobias Moers in the company’s design studio. In front of him stands the experimental vehicle that emerged from this initial idea: the high flyer. AMG calls it Project One. Walking… Continue reading Birth of a legend: Mercedes-AMG Project One.

Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson extends contract to 2022

Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson extends contract to 2022   Volvo Cars has extended the contract of chief executive and president Håkan Samuelsson by another two years to 2022. The extension provides the company with management continuity as it continues to transform itself into a global and diversified mobility service provider.   “I have enjoyed… Continue reading Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson extends contract to 2022

Homecoming for The “Tree Frog”

*/ ]]> —– The Opel 4 PS What the first car from a German automotive company has been mass produced on an assembly line. —– Under the partly glazed roof of the old factory, the oldtimers stood in the dappled light and cooled down from the morning’s exertions. They are all at least 90 years… Continue reading Homecoming for The “Tree Frog”

The return of the “tree frog”

*/ ]]> —– The Opel 4 PS was the first car of a German manufacturer, which was produced in large quantities on the assembly line. —– Under the partially glazed roof of the old factory building, the vintage cars are lined up in the dim light. They cool off from the morning efforts. Each car… Continue reading The return of the “tree frog”