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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…
Audi, Italdesign and Airbus combine self-driving car and passenger drone
In the distant future this vehicle could transport people in cities quickly and conveniently on the road and in the air, at the same time solving traffic problems. The dominant interior feature is a 49-inch screen, while interaction between…
Nissan dominates the podium at the Hail Nissan International Rally 2018 in Saudi Arabia
The Hail Nissan International Rally 2018 concluded its 13th round last week under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saad Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Governor of Hail. The rally has shown magnificent results, with Nissan dominating 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…
Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan
The initiative comes four years after Renault and Nissan – the founding members of the Alliance – converged their activities in areas such as Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management (SCM). It follows the announcement, in…
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…
Audi tests “virtual reality holodeck” for faster product development
Audi will increasingly apply virtual-reality (VR) technologies in the future. Since 2003, it has been using virtually created 3D models as a firm element of its development process. The company is now also testing a so-called virtual…
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,…
Fiat 500X keeps drivers connected with Model Year updates
Fiat 500X Model Year 2018 offers next-generation Uconnect™ with 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen, from the Pop Star trim level up, and offers Apple CarPlay and Android AutoTM as standard for a smarter, safer way to use your phone in the…