Archive → June, 2009
Ford Transit emergency response vehicles join Northern Gas
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 29 June, 2009 – Ford has been selected to provide 134 Transit-based emergency response vehicles for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). Key to NGN’s decision was the Ford Transit’s ability to accommodate on-board power systems.
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Global provider of engineering services Bosch Engineering GmbH celebrates its 10th anniversary
Drawing on the comprehensive expertise of the Bosch Group
· Set up in 1999 with 13 associates – currently a workforce of 1,400 in Germany, the U.S., France, Japan, and Austria
· Engineering from the design phase to series production for passenger cars, construction and agricultural machinery. ships as well as industry
· Work ranges from powertrains to safety and comfort systems and their electrical or electronic integration
· Test bench and testing services
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BMW Manufacturing Announces New Vice President
Spartanburg, S.C. – June 30, 2009…Richard Morris has been named Assembly Vice President at BMW Manufacturing Co., succeeding Barbara Bergmeier, the company announced today.
Morris began his career with BMW Manufacturing in 1993 following almost 10 years in Quality Engineering positions with various automotive manufacturers in the United States.
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New Ford Ranger supports Goodwood Festival of Speed
BRENTWOOD, Essex, June 30, 2009 – Ford will supply the new Ford Ranger pick-up as a support vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
A true off-roader with “tough-truck” capability and seating for up to five make the new Ford Ranger the perfect choice for the team responsible for event support. The rugged tasks set for the team meant that the Ranger’s class-leading 3,000kg braked trailer load capacity was particularly helpful.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni – Driving fun with absolute precision
He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world’s most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.
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General Motors Statement Regarding EPA Granting California Waiver
The EPA’s granting of California’s emissions waiver is not unexpected. The EPA’s decision should not diminish the collective commitment and effort on the part of automakers, California, federal regulators and environmental interests to follow President Obama’s direction toward developing a single, harmonized national standard that improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions. Continue reading →
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Bentley Motors inspires young engineers
30 June, 2009 For the second year running a team of Bentley Motors’ Graduates will attend the Rockingham Festival, an event organised by the Learning Grid that aims to inspire school pupils’ and teachers’ interest in science, maths and engineering.
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smart launches new social community site www.destinationsmart.co.uk
smart is delighted to announce the launch of a new social community website: destinationsmart.co.uk.
This exciting new website gives smart owners, enthusiasts and fans the opportunity to register and interact with each other in a dedicated, smart-branded online space.
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Fiat Group Automobiles triumphs at the 56th Cannes Advertising Festival
Fiat Group Automobiles triumphed at the fifty-sixth edition of the Cannes International Advertising Festival winning, for the first time in its history, four of the sought-after prizes (a Grand Prix, two Gold Lions and a Bronze Lion), which are awarded to the best advertising and communication campaigns put out during the year. Continue reading →
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles builds one millionth T5
* One million T5s built since the start of production in March 2003
* Brand’s bestseller is number one in Europe
Hanover, 30th June 2009 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles produced the one millionth vehicle of the T5 series today at the Hanover plant. The vehicle is a Transporter Van 1.9 l TDI 62 kW in tornado red.
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