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Monthly Archives: May 2011

GTI Meet at Worthersee: Volkswagen celebrates 35 years of the GTI!

Volkswagen reveals the new Golf GTI Edition 35 at Worthersee Motorsport shows superlative Golf for 24-hour race Wolfsburg / Reifnitz, 31 May 2011 – They are on the road again: at Worthersee, fans of sporty Volkswagens are assembling for the biggest Golf GTI Meet in the world (1 to 4 June). Yet, this time everything [...]

More than 500,000 E-Class models on the road

* “The E-Class is and will remain a key pillar of growth for Mercedes-Benz. We offer our customers an unparalleled range of products in this segment, encompassing a sedan, an estate, a coupe, and a convertible.” * “At the same time, the E-Class is setting benchmarks not only for market success but also with regard [...]

Renault launches the world’s biggest automotive industry solar roof project

In partnership with Gestamp Solar, Renault is launching the world’s biggest solar energy project in the automotive industry by installing solar roof panels at its French plants. * The project concerns the sites of Douai, Maubeuge, Flins, Batilly, Sandouville and Cl?on (ISO 14001-certified since 2000). * The panels will eventually cover a total area of [...]

Audi at “Worthersee Tour 2011”

* Audi presents the A1 clubsport quattro showcar at the W?rthersee * New adhesive film decals in accessories program for the A1 family * Experience the Audi A1 clubsport quattro at world.needforspeed.com It gives the impression of having just emerged from the shop, freshly painted, on its way to the first rollout on the race [...]

Carlos TAVARES appointed Chief Operating Officer at Renault

Following a proposal by the Appointments and Governance Committee, Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has appointed Carlos Tavares as Chief Operating Officer for Renault. Under the leadership of Carlos Ghosn and working with the Group Executive Committee which is evolving, Carlos Tavares will oversee the implementation of the Renault 2016 – Drive the [...]

Fiat is the Italian National Football Team’s Top Sponsor

Today, at the FIGC’s Centro Tecnico Federale in Coverciano, Florence, a press conference was held as part of the build up to the match between Italy and Estonia, set to take place in Modena on 3 June as part of the Euro 2012 qualifiers. During the conference, it was announced that for the next four [...]

Fiat to participate at June 2nd parade in Rome with 70 Freemonts

On June 2nd, Republic Day, Fiat, in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry, will participate in the organization of the Armed Forces parade in Rome providing 70 Fiat Freemonts. These vehicles (the first product of Fiat’s partnership with Chrysler Group) will be used to transport the delegations of foreign Heads of State attending the event. All [...]

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – Open sensuality: roadster performance in its perfect form

Affalterbach Affalterbach – The performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting a new dream-car: the SLS AMG Roadster. This super sports car thrills with a perfect synthesis of open-top driving pleasure, outstanding driving dynamics and systematic lightweight construction. The overall visual appearance of the new two-seater is marked by its purist design. The technological highlights [...]

More than half a million SKODAs produced in China

›  The partner plant Shanghai Volkswagen has cracked the production threshold of 500,000 SKODA cars ›  Skoda production for the Chinese market since mid-2007 ›  China the largest sales market of the manufacturer by now ›  Activities within the framework of the Skoda growth strategy to be increased Mlada Boleslav/Shanghai, May 27th, 2011 – The [...]

NISSAN 370Z GT EDITION: SHARPER AND SMOOTHER

With suspension settings retuned to tackle the best – and the worst – roads in Europe, the Nissan 370Z GT Edition combines enhanced handling with improved ride comfort. This special version celebrates Nissan’s commitment to International GT motor sport.