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Range Rover Velar named Most Beautiful Car in the World

Bringing glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family, Velar offers a unique combination of design excellence and engineering integrity. Prof. Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO, said: “The Range Rover Velar is an…

ANSYS to Acquire OPTICAL Simulation Leader OPTIS

ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS), the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OPTIS, a premier provider of software for scientific simulation of light,…

Nissan LEAF batteries to light up Japanese town

The project, titled “The Reborn Light,” aims to provide public lighting for Namie’s residents as part of the town’s recovery efforts following the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. The project utilizes the growing number of used…

“From 0 to 100” at Audi museum mobile

The Audi 100 won the "Golden Steering Wheel" award five times, was crowned "Car of the Year" twice and was also voted "World Car of the Year" by a panel of motoring journalists. In all, 3.2 million units were sold which demonstrates the…

GT Sport Motul Team RJN’s Ordóñez excited about new car

Ten years after his GT Academy victory, Ordóñez will race this year for GT Sport Motul Team RJN – driving the newly evolved 2018-spec Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3. Along with teammates Alex Buncombe and Matt Parry, Ordóñez had the chance to get…

Nissan announces senior management appointments

1. Corporate officer appointments and areas of responsibility Name New Title Current Title New responsibilities Current responsibilities Jose Munoz (No change) CPO Seven management committees MC China…

Sale concluded: New owner and new name for BMTS

FountainVest Partners, a private equity investor based in Hong Kong, intends to capitalize on the successes of the past and develop BMTS Technology further. With the company’s technological expertise, its portfolio of well-known customers,…

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…