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Volkswagen Group extends environmental incentive in Germany
“The extension of the environmental incentive program shows that the brands of the Volkswagen Group are determined to play their part in improving air quality in city centers. As an automaker, we are living up to our promise to provide…
Audi integrates infotainment services with Amazon Music
Owners of 2017 or 2018 models of the Audi A3, A4, A4 allroad, Audi Q7, R8, TT and 2018 models of the Audi Q5 and A5 can listen to millions of songs available through Amazon Music right from the road, from streaming services Amazon Music…
Audi extends trade-in bonus for switching to latest efficiency technologies
The bonuses offered by Audi are aimed at all drivers of diesel cars that comply with the Euro 1 through Euro 4 emissions standards – regardless of the model or brand. The end-of-life vehicle is taken off the road and scrapped. It does not…
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Dagmar Steinert Joins ZF Friedrichshafen AG Supervisory Board
"Dagmar Steinert is a proven expert for Finance and Investor Relations. Furthermore, she has profound knowledge of the automotive industry and will be a true asset for ZF's Supervisory Board", said Andreas Brand, first mayor of the…
Volvo Cars announces changes to its executive management team
Mr Levenstam’s appointment coincides with the merging of the product strategy team and the vehicle line management team. He will in his new role join the executive management team and oversee the product creation operations.
“Mårten brings…
Chevrolet Bolt EV named to WardsaAuto 10 best engines list
“The Chevrolet Bolt EV is an affordable, world-changing vehicle that delivers on the promise of an electric car for the masses,” said Drew Winter, WardsAuto senior content director. “It is quick and smartly designed and its official range…
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Audi analyzes the desires of young IT experts
“The transformation of Audi into a premium digital car company is also changing the way we work,” stated Joachim Kraege, Head of Organization and Consulting at AUDI AG. “In addition to graduates in engineering and business management, IT …
All-new Nissan LEAF named Best Small Family Car at Next Green Car Awards 2017 in the UK
The New Nissan LEAF picks up right where the previous model left off. The Nissan LEAF 30kWh, launched in January 2016, received the same accolade at the 2015 awards.
The New LEAF impressed the Next Green Car judging panel with its…
Step-by-step instructions for VW T5 shock absorber replacement with the “MEYLE…
Throughout their lifespan, shock absorbers are subject to continually increasing levels of wear – with exceptional sources of strain, such as potholes, bumpy roads, heavy payload or towing, or environmental factors including dirt, moisture…
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Automechanika Riyadh turns focus on exciting growth potential of Saudi automotive aftermarket
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, co-organiser of Automechanika Riyadh 2018, said Saudi’s decision to allow women to drive from June 2018, along with other recent economic initiatives, bodes well for many industries,…
Automechanika Frankfurt and RETRO Messen announce collaboration
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Automechanika 2018 is expanding its programme to include the business of classic and collectible cars of all ages. Whereas RETRO Messen’s events are a popular destination for the general public,…
Nissan to launch car-sharing service in Japan
The service, named e-share mobi, will begin Jan. 15, 2018, and will initially feature the new, all-electric Nissan LEAF and the Nissan Note e-POWER. Member enrollment will start today.
The innovative…
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Franz-Josef Paefgen appointed new chairman of ZF’s supervisory board
The renowned automotive expert Paefgen has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2008. “ZF has successfully embarked on a long-term strategy to address the challenges of the automotive industry, showing excellent developments…
BMW Group: FastCharge” research project evaluates fast-charging technologies at the boundaries of…
How fast will we be able to charge at the charging station of the future? FastCharge will provide the answer to one of the most urgent questions about electro-mobility. Back in July 2016, the industrial companies involved in the research…
Bosch opens first smart factory in Thailand
Prior to the opening ceremony, Peter Tyroller, the member of the Bosch board of management responsible for Asia Pacific, said: “Localization is a top priority at Bosch. The new plant will enable us to respond to growing automobile…