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Mazda Vision Coupe wins Concept Car of the Year in Europe

Car Design Night Geneva is held each year to coincide with the Geneva Motor Show and attracts car designers from all over the world. The annual event is hosted by Car Design News, an online and print publication established in 1999 to serve…

Continental paves the way for technological change

At Thursday’s presentation of the preliminary business figures in Hanover, Dr. Elmar Degenhart, chairman of the Executive Board, thanked the company’s more than 235,000 employees worldwide for this outstanding achievement: “You have all…

Stylish classics: Super spacious Opel Sports Tourers

A road trip that calls for travel companions with plenty of space and comfort – and Opel’s top estates are the classic first choice. With practical equipment options, an extra-roomy luggage compartment and state-of-the-art infotainment, the…

Honda Builds its 25 Millionth Automobile in the U.S.

Twelve different Honda and Acura cars and light trucks are now produced at the company's five auto plants in Ohio, Alabama and Indiana, along with the engines and transmissions that power them, which are produced in Ohio, Alabama and…

Audi top brand in DEKRA Used Car Report 2018

For the DEKRA Used Car Report, the expert organization evaluated the faults found in roughly 15 million main inspections within a period of two years. The statistics cover a total of 522 models in nine classes. The Audi A1 outscored 64…

Upgrade in the business class: the new Audi A6 Sedan

The all-digital MMI touch response system provides intuitive operation. The extensive connectivity and assistance solutions demonstrate networked intelligence. The interior systematically adopts digitalization and is groundbreaking in its…

A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric

It’s a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility. It represents Hyundai’s progressive character. With Hyundai Motor, the future is now!” Established SUV brand with a progressive mind set The All-New Kona…

Schaeffler: Prepared for change

"Change is coming”, is the motto of Prof. Peter Gutzmer, Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer at Schaeffler. “And we are well prepared, regardless of what form the change will take.” Gutzmer is speaking for both the German automotive…

Mercedes-Benz with new brand presence in retail

Within the context of the “Best Customer Experience” marketing and sales strategy, the premium brand is modernising its appearance in the exterior and interior area of its retail operations. In so doing, Mercedes-Benz is more strongly…

New Nissan LEAF gets 5-star safety rating

In earning the top grade, the zero-emission LEAF with ProPILOT autonomous technology scored 94.8 points out of a possible 100 for occupant safety in a collision. The program is organized by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,…