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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…
Audi achieves robust performance in a challenging financial year 2017 and accelerates business…
“In 2017, we demonstrated entrepreneurial strength and above all formulated a determined master plan for the coming years,” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “We intend to play a leading role in the…
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…
Award-winning coating technology from BASF improves energy efficiency of vehicles
The functionality of paints is playing an increasing role in the field of automotive OEM coatings. Due to a special formulation, the new temperature management system from BASF not only provides protection and creates a high-level finish…
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,…
Tata Motors inaugurates its 14th commercial vehicle dealership in Gujarat State
Located at GIDC Ranoli, the new 3S facility’s after-sales service arrangement has a capacity to cater to 36 vehicles a day. Equipped with 15 bays staffed by professionally trained technicians, it also offers amenities such as an advanced…
Audi Brussels receives certificate for CO2-neutral automobile production
Audi Brussels will start production of the first all-electric series-produced model from the Four Rings before the end of this year. It makes a statement with a range suitable for everyday use and with innovative, digital…
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…