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IAA 2017: Continental holds four competitions on Trend Topics in Mobility
Under the slogan “Turn Fiction into Science”, the technology company will hold four competitions on the trend topics in mobility from September 14 to 24, 2017. Together with Continental experts, small teams will compete and develop ideas…
MEYLE is adding new applications to its range of MEYLE HD axial joints
High tensile and compression forces acting on the steering system, experienced for example when hitting a pothole, crossing kerb stones or steering while car is stationary, are a frequent cause of early joint wear and excessive axial joint…
2017 Kia Forte earns Top Safety Pick Plus rating
This top safety award came right on the heels of the Forte being named highest-rated compact car in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), which measures consumer satisfaction and the least number of issues in the first 90…
Audi starts free retrofit program for up to 850,000 cars
The action will take place in close consultation with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). In this way, Audi intends to reduce overall emissions, especially in urban areas. The service also applies to the Porsche and…
Schaeffler publishes preliminary key figures for the first half of 2017
The global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler today published preliminary data for the first half of 2017 as announced in the ad-hoc notice from June 26, 2017. The company increased its revenue by 3.8 percent to approximately EUR…
Audi is researching the use of time in the robot car
"When cars no longer have a steering wheel, premium mobility can be newly defined. In future, people traveling from A to B will be able to surf the Internet at leisure, play with their children – or do concentrated work,” says Melanie…
Datsun introduces more powerful redi-GO in India
The model offers more stylish styling, including a new black interior and silver finishes on the air conditioning vents and on the horn pad. A newly added keyless entry system with central locking offers enhanced convenience — a feature…
Nissan’s redesigned NV350 Caravan goes on sale in Japan
Intelligent Emergency Braking, Vehicle Dynamics Control with traction control system functions and Hill Start Assist, previously available only on some two-wheel-drive van grades, are now standard on all NV350 Caravan van models. In…
New dynamics for Audi R8 and Audi TT
“With the Audi Sport Performance Parts we are tapping into a new business segment,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “Our wealth of experience garnered over many years of building sports cars is incorporated…
Sogefi, 2016 Sustainability Report published
The main purpose of the Sogefi Sustainability Report is to further consolidate the dialogue between the group and all its stakeholders with the disclosure of information of a non-financial nature about the environment, ethics and rights,…
Schaeffler’s press and marketing activities win multiple recognition
The sixth edition of the Deauville Green Awards reported record participation. 370 films had competed for one of the coveted main awards in the environmentally oriented film festival in France. The “Trailblazers” entry produced for…
New appearance package for 2018 Mustang
As it was more than 50 years ago, the iconic Mustang logo will be surrounded in a chrome corral for the 2018 Ford Mustang-equipped Pony Package. The badge design first appeared on Mustang in the mid-1960s when the car was still in concept…
AUDI AG: June sales up in China, USA and Western Europe
“June has confirmed that the trend for Audi in all regions around the world is developing positively,” says Dietmar Voggenreiter, Board member for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. “Following a difficult first six months of the year, we…
Audi to be first German manufacturer in Formula E
The Allgäu-based team has been successfully present in Formula E since the electric racing series’ inception and in the future will be taking care of the Audi race cars as the fielding team. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will start to the…
Renault-Nissan Alliance annual synergies rise 16% to €5 billion
The Alliance members secured savings, generated incremental revenues and implemented cost-avoidance measures through the world's leading automotive partnership.
The value of annualized synergies realized by the Alliance rose to €5…