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Volkswagen celebrates a GTI world premiere
The Golf GTI will soon turn 50. Volkswagen wants to celebrate this – together with the many fans of the three red letters. And there is no better way to do this than at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. After all, both the legendary…
Lancia chooses Michelin as official tire supplier for the Trofeo Lancia
The partnership between the two brands goes way back to the glory days of Lancia racing; and today it is back with cutting-edge solutions thanks to the technological experience and non-stop innovation which sets Michelin tires apart in the…
Diversity Counts: How Opel Models Meet Women’s Demands
Women sometimes have different expectations of cars than men. In order to fulfil these expectations, the Women Perspective Panels (WPPs) have been in place for many years. For each vehicle, a dedicated women's team accompanies the vehicle…
Automechanika Riyadh Returns as Saudi Auto Sector Soars
As Saudi Arabia’s automotive aftermarket industry gears up for significant growth, projections indicate that the Kingdom’s automotive aftermarket is projected to reach USD34 billion by 2033. This growth is fuelled by significant population…
Alfa Romeo unveils new INTENSA special series
Following the Italian event to kick off the international roadshow, orders for the Junior INTENSA will open in April, to complete the launch plan for the new special series that began at this year’s Brussels Motor Show when orders opened…
Opel Confirms Presence at IAA Mobility 2025
“The IAA Mobility 2025 provides us with the perfect platform to showcase the new emotional and electrifying Opel models. We already offer a battery-electric version of each model in our line-up. Furthermore, we offer additional exciting…
Stellantis Unveils STLA AutoDrive, Hands-Free and Eyes-Off Autonomous Technology
STLA AutoDrive enables automated driving at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph), reducing driver workload in stop-and-go traffic and giving back valuable time. Ideal for commuters in dense urban areas, STLA AutoDrive will allow drivers to…
DVN Award 2025 for Intelli-Lux HD Light in New Opel Grandland
‘With the adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux HD light, we have developed a pioneering system for the new Opel Grandland. For the first time, the headlights have more than 50,000 individual elements, enabling high-resolution light distribution…
Christine Wolburg appointed as Chief Brand Officer of the Volkswagen brand
Thomas Schäfer, CEO Volkswagen Passenger Cars: “We are pursuing a clear goal for the Volkswagen brand – becoming the world’s leading volume manufacturer in terms of technology by 2030. Now, in the middle of our catch-up phase, we are…
2025 WRC Rally Sweden Embarks on its Icy Challenge with Hankook’s Support
The 300 km-long Rally Sweden consists of 18 special stages featuring a demanding combination of snow-covered roads and icy surfaces. This year’s event is set to be even more unpredictable with technically challenging snow sections, sudden…
DS N°8: A MODEL OF “AERO EFFICIENCY”
Bursting with refinement and technology, DS N°8’s design is a forecast for the future and a manifesto of the French Art of Travel. The quest for efficiency with DS N°8 clearly inspired its design with taut and tapered lines. Each part of…
Fiat Grande Panda begins its global journey by taking on the B-segment in Europe
The Panda from the 80s is living a second life in a modern era thanks to the new model, showcasing a cool personality with iconic features and its Italian signature from the Centro Stile in Turin. This is the first time that “Grande” does…
Peugeot Sport welcomes Point S as a key partner
Under this new partnership, the Point S logo will be displayed on the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hypercar and its environment throughout the 2025 FIA WEC season. This collaboration highlights the mutual commitment of Peugeot Sport and Point S to…
The 20th anniversary of Automechanika Shanghai closes
Ms Fiona Chiew, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “For 20 years, Automechanika Shanghai has continued to create channels for collaboration and communication. This year, the increase of participation, along with high levels…
Schaeffler opens state-of-the-art technology center
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, explains: “The cutting-edge technology center in Herzogenaurach testifies to our company’s commitment to Germany as an industrial base and is a beacon of outstanding innovative strength and development…