Industry leader posts record incoming orders in first quarter 2018 Efficiency programs lead to € 1.4 billion improvement in results by 2019 Investments of more than € 2.5 billion in research and development in 2018 and 2019, more than € 500 million of which set for electrification, connectivity and automation Launched global E-Mobility Group (EMG)… Continue reading Daimler Trucks confirms significant increase in unit sales and EBIT for 2018 and bolsters its position as a technology leader
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Honda Urban EV Concept named ‘Best Concept Car’ by global judging panel
Electric concept car wins global award for outstanding automotive design International judging panel comprised of 12 journalists from renowned publications Honda R&D team recognised for making a significant contribution to the evolution of car design with Urban EV Concept Urban EV Concept will be first production model in Honda’s ‘Electric Vision’ strategy Order books for… Continue reading Honda Urban EV Concept named ‘Best Concept Car’ by global judging panel
Seven-Eleven Japan and Toyota to Launch Joint Next-Generation Convenience Store Project, Aiming for Greater Reductions in CO2 Emissions
Toyota and Seven-Eleven launch project to use fuel cell technology to reduce business carbon emissions.
Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Special investigation into EUGT studies concluded The comprehensive special investigation conducted by Volkswagen Group Audit concludes there was no non-compliant conduct nor were any infringements of relevance to labor law committed by Volkswagen …more
Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge
News Press Release News Group Wolfsburg, 06 June 2018 Works meeting in Wolfsburg: Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge At today’s works meeting held at the main plant in Wolfsburg, Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen brand, and General and Group Works … Continue reading Works meeting in Wolfsburg:
Successful start to the year, WLTP a challenge
New Dacia Sandero Urban Stepway: the crossover spirit now even more affordable
In response to massive popularity of the Stepway models, Dacia is offering an even more affordable Sandero model equipped with the SCe75 engine, with prices starting at €10,500. On the programme: a highly popular crossover look that is fully equipped at an unprecedented price.
BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
Munich / Mountain View, CA – June 6, 2018. The BMW Group continues to build on its leading international role in the field of sustainable mobility, announcing today a new partnership with the non-profit Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) to develop clean solutions for future urban transportation. As part of the cooperation, BMW Group kicks… Continue reading BMW Group Announces Cooperation with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
Opel Beats Euro 6d-TEMP Deadline with 79 New Powertrains
Opel Beats Euro 6d-TEMP Deadline with 79 New Powertrains 2018-06-06 From ADAM to Zafira: Euro 6d-TEMP across the model range Optimum emissions controls: SCR diesels and gasoline particulate filter for 1.6 direct-injection petrol engine Next steps in Opel’s low emissions rollout: Corsa BEV, Grandland X plug-in hybrid Rüsselsheim. Today, around 14 months before Euro 6d-TEMP… Continue reading Opel Beats Euro 6d-TEMP Deadline with 79 New Powertrains
SEAT closes the best month of May in its history
The carmaker sold close to 50,000 cars, amounting to a 15.5% increase
Continental Opens its Third Research and Development Building in Singapore
New office building is designed around people to enhance creativity and innovation One of the three largest Continental R&D centers in Asia, and one of the largest private R&D facilities in Singapore, expands its capacity More than 500 new employees planned Singapore, 6 June 2018. The technology company and automotive supplier Continental has opened its… Continue reading Continental Opens its Third Research and Development Building in Singapore