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For Intralogistics of the Future: Mounting Components Protect Self-Driving Transport Systems

Selbstfahrende Transportplattformen erhöhen die Flexibilität im Waren- und Materialfluss Elastomerbasierte Lagerungselemente schützen empfindliche Schalteinheit Auch individuell ausgelegte Lösungen möglich Hanover, February 2018. Digitalization, automation and robot technology are gaining ground in intralogistics as well. In the factories and logistics centers of the future, intelligent, autonomous systems will take on the task of transporting products between… Continue reading For Intralogistics of the Future: Mounting Components Protect Self-Driving Transport Systems

Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV

Volvo Cars today launched its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40, the company’s first entry into the compact SUV segment. The new powertrain is the first three-cylinder engine in the company’s 91-year history. The all-new 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo’s four-cylinder Drive-E engines. The… Continue reading Volvo Cars debuts three-cylinder engine in new XC40 compact SUV

VW Commercial Vehicles boss Andreas Renschler: “A change in culture takes even VW up to ten years”

Andreas Renschler – to the person DavosThe World Economic Forum in Davos was only a few weeks ago. And actually was the interview, the VW Commercial Vehicles Board Andreas Renschler there in the bustle of world politics gave the Handelsblatt long ago authorized. But then, at Renschler’s employer’s home in Wolfsburg, time went by more… Continue reading VW Commercial Vehicles boss Andreas Renschler: “A change in culture takes even VW up to ten years”

Statistics – New registrations of motor vehicles and Motor vehicle trailers – Monthly results, January 2018 (FZ 8)

date 02/15/2018 The following statistic is available now PDF File format on the website of the Federal Motor Transport Authority ( KBA ) ready for downloading: Vehicle registrations – registrations of motor vehicles and their trailers – Monthly results, January 2018 ( FZ 8 )

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week February 12, 2018 – February 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017

Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy

In Brief Hyundai recently showcased that their latest autonomous SUV, Nexo, can deliver Level 4 autonomy. The South Korean carmaker believes this breakthrough in self-driving vehicles was possible because Nexo’s electric motor runs on hydrogen fuel. When it comes to the future of clean and safe transportation, all bets seem to be on electric autonomous… Continue reading Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy

Daimler may have used software to cheat on US emissions tests

Getty Images Daimler has been under suspicion of cheating on US emissions tests for quite a while now — in 2016, a number of customers even sued the automaker, claiming their cars had sneaky software made to trick testers similar to Volkswagen’s. Now, according to German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, US authorities investigating the Mercedes… Continue reading Daimler may have used software to cheat on US emissions tests

“Kangei Marco Polo HORIZON”: Mercedes-Benz recreational vehicle coming to Japan in a right-hand-drive variant

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February 2018

Stuttgart/Tokio

Press Contact for this Press Release (2)

Diana Boch

Product Communications Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Travel Vans

diana.boch@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-52406

Fax: +49 711 17-52030

Ingeborg Gärtner

Product Communications Mercedes-Benz V-Class, X-Class and Travel Vans

ingeborg.gaertner@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-49784

Fax: +49 711 17-79049509

Stuttgart/Tokyo: “Kangei Marco Polo HORIZON” – At the Japan Camping Car Show 2018 the compact recreational vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrated its premiere as a right-hand-drive variant. As of now, the Marco Polo HORIZON is available to customers in the land of smiles. In the second quarter of 2018, Great Britain will follow as the second right-hand-drive market.
“We want to make our compact travel vans and recreational vehicles available to even more customers – that's why we're now launching the Marco Polo HORIZON in a right-hand-drive variant”, says Klaus Maier, Head of Marketing and Sales Mercedes-Benz Vans. “The first market is Japan, one of the world's key right-hand-drive markets”, continues Klaus Maier.
With the launch of the Marco Polo HORIZON as a right-hand-drive variant in Japan and Great Britain, Mercedes-Benz Vans is continuing to press ahead with its “Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global” growth strategy in the camper van market in 2018.
About the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo HORIZON:
The Marco Polo HORIZON is based on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The multiple seating configurations of the Marco Polo HORIZON for up to seven passengers are an expression of its maximum versatility. It also offers five sleeping berths thanks to a reclining triple bench in the rear and a roof bed for two people. Two drawers underneath the reclining bench provide extra stowage space. The Marco Polo HORIZON can be stylishly individualised with an array of high-quality materials. Thanks to compact exterior dimensions and a vehicle height below two metres, the Marco Polo HORIZON is not just ideal for leisure activities, it is also a perfect everyday companion. For instance, it can get into any standard multi-storey car park without problems.

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Careem acquires Middle East online restaurant listing platform, to trial food delivery

DUBAI (Reuters) – Careem, a Middle East competitor to Uber Technologies [UBER.UL], said on Sunday it had acquired RoundMenu and would start trialing food delivery services through the restaurant listing and reservation online platform this month. The Dubai-based ride hailing firm acquired the website and app for an undisclosed sum. “Careem will begin testing a… Continue reading Careem acquires Middle East online restaurant listing platform, to trial food delivery

Carlos Ghosn: ‘We’re probably the only carmaker who’s starting to make money selling electric cars’

The auto alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi is probably the most advanced and profitable carmaker when it comes to producing electric cars, the company’s CEO told CNBC Friday. The alliance, which started work on electrification back in 2008, announced September that it is going to produce 12 new electric cars within the next five… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: ‘We’re probably the only carmaker who’s starting to make money selling electric cars’