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cenews – May 8, 2024. EBIT fell to 4.05 billion euros. Unit sales increased slightly to 595,000 cars in the first quarter, while turnover remained almost at the same level as in the same period last year.

cenews – May 4, 2024. Six new trucks with electric drive. A battery-powered car transporter also delivers new vehicles from the main plant to Switzerland. Re-fuels being tested.

cenews – May 3, 2024. Volkswagen is launching a new global marketing campaign in the UK tomorrow. The campaign focuses on true stories of people and their VW.

cenews – May 2, 2024. Never before has such a high profit been generated in a first quarter. Cupra sells 10,000 more cars than in the same period last year. The core brand grows by 4.3 percent.

cenews – May 2, 2024. Global vehicle sales rose by 5.2 percent in the first quarter. Profits were slightly down on the previous year. The Octavia remains the bestseller.

cenews – April 30, 2024. The markets developed unevenly in the first quarter. Sales "slightly" below previous year. The operating result fell by 20 percent to 4.6 billion euros.

cenews – April 27, 2024. 70 years ago, a DS24 Spider won what was then the toughest road race in the world; this year's rally will be contested by an Aurelia B20 from 1951, accompanied by the new Ypsilon.

cenews – April 27, 2024. Quarterly balance sheet negative in all areas, new model launches and high development costs dampen Group result, annual forecast for return and turnover remain unchanged.

cenews – April 25, 2024. Asahi Kasei wants to serve the North American market for lithium-ion batteries and help Honda achieve its electromobility goals.

cenews – April 25, 2024. International passenger car markets mostly up after the first quarter of 2024 - Europe and USA still below pre-crisis level -- Japanese market comes under pressure

cenews – April 24, 2024. Next weekend, the 2024 DTM will kick off the season in the Magdeburger Börde, with several thousand people expected and most of the preparations being carried out in-house.

cenews – April 24, 2024. With the ID Code study, the brand is showing at the motor show in Beijing how it intends to win back the world's largest car market, specially developed for Chinese customers.

cenews – April 24, 2024. Chinese car manufacturer wants to become number one in the car world, 150,000 cars from 2025 in the new plant in Hungary, design and development center in Germany possible.

cenews – April 23, 2024. Demand has collapsed, no more new cars and fewer and fewer CNG filling stations, new tanks no longer available in some cases, yet the CO2 balance is similar to that of electric cars.

cenews – April 23, 2024. Automotive supplier presents sustainability report, 43 percent less CO2, greater use of renewable electricity, climate-neutral by 2040, accident frequency in plants reduced.

cenews – April 23, 2024. The Slovakian previously held senior positions at Audi, Skoda, BMW, Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen, while Chinese parent company SAIC is planning 30 new electric models.

cenews – April 22, 2024. Curiosity Fuel" beans are grown especially for the manufacturer in India and Tanzania, and the shells are used to tan leather seats, with a total consumption of 25 tons.

cenews – April 22, 2024. Geofencing technology automatically switches off the combustion engine in the plug-in hybrid drive, for all models with the DS Iris multimedia system and Connect Plus package.

cenews – April 22, 2024. By 2028, the Japanese manufacturer wants to bring electric cars with next-generation high-voltage batteries into series production, with double the energy density, shorter charging times and lower costs.

cenews – April 21, 2024. Special exhibition at the "Mazda Classic - Automobil Museum Frey" in Augsburg, almost all Mazda models with rotary piston engines united, Cosmo Sport 110 S laid the foundation for the collection.

cenews – April 21, 2024. ADAC tests 13 models available on the German market at the Landsberg technical center, crash and swerve tests without defects, operation and assistance systems could be improved.

cenews – April 19, 2024. An increase of ten percent to just under 320,000 vehicles in the first quarter, market share rises to 7.3 percent, electric cars on the upswing, commercial vehicles and Lexus with leaps in sales.

cenews – April 18, 2024. Stuttgart-based automotive supplier remains number one worldwide, 91.6 billion euros turnover, focus on combustion engines, fuel cells and battery-electric drives.

cenews – April 17, 2024. Public premiere of the renamed Milano at the Milan Design Week in the boutique of the Larusmiani fashion brand, name change following criticism from an Italian minister.

cenews – April 17, 2024. The British company has developed a mobile energy storage system that uses discarded plug-in hybrid batteries to charge nine Range Rover PHEVs simultaneously with up to 270 kWh.

cenews – April 17, 2024. The SUV brand plans to offer only fully electric models by 2030, but is reserving the right to pursue different strategies for global e-car sales.

cenews – April 15, 2024. Installations on technologies and designs are intended to provide an insight into the vision of Toyota's luxury brand, inspired by the Lexus LF-ZC, until April 21 at Milan's Superstudio Più.

cenews – April 15, 2024. Several price categories for different needs and interests of visitors, family festival at the weekend with special attractions and activities.

cenews – April 12, 2024. German FC Barcelona goalkeeper has been a "Cupra Tribe Member" since 2020 and will accompany the launch of four new electrified models in the coming months.

cenews – April 12, 2024. Electric crossover with fastback silhouette impresses international jury of 39 experts in the "Product Design" category; its predecessor already won the coveted design prize.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The family-owned company Brose from Coburg has further developed the comfort feature known from passenger car construction for a new vehicle segment. Great market potential, especially in America.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The 51-year-old will succeed Christoph Horn, who is leaving the company at his own request after nine years. Head of the Commercial Vehicles Solutions division.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The global markets developed differently. Upcoming model changes are also influencing sales. The Cayenne remains the most popular model.

cenews – April 10, 2024. The quarterly result is primarily influenced by the decline in sales in Asia. The increase in demand for vans compensated somewhat for the decline in passenger cars.

cenews – April 5, 2024. The mineral oil company will remain the original equipment manufacturer for a further three years and will also supply the dealer network with two special engine oils. The two companies have been working together since 1999.

cenews – April 2, 2024. The Portuguese led PSA out of the crisis and then went on a shopping spree. Under his leadership, the 14-brand Stellantis group was ultimately created.

cenews – March 27, 2024. The sports car manufacturer secures the expertise of Applied Intuition from Silicon Valley. Faster development and implementation.

cenews – March 27, 2024. The Chinese car manufacturer is growing rapidly. Type approvals have been granted for the first two models in Germany. Adaptation to European requirements.

cenews – March 22, 2024. The success is not only due to the Cupra sports brand. The company is returning to profit. A series of new products announced.

cenews – March 21, 2024. Last year, the brand delivered 10,112 sports cars and achieved a record profit of over 720 million euros. The margin was a record-breaking 27.2 percent.

cenews – March 21, 2024. Volkswagen's commercial vehicle division sold around a quarter more cars last year and increased its operating result to 873 million euros.

cenews – March 20, 2024. Dr. Peter Holdmann takes over the management of the Chassis Solutions division and the quality department. Voirgänger will leave the company in the course of the year.

cenews – March 20, 2024. The automotive group has acquired 8.3 million shares in the Californian company and is the exclusive production partner for the electric city airplanes.

cenews – March 20, 2024. Joint development of level 2 to 4 automated driving functions for the Cariad software architectures. Initially for the premium brands and commercial vehicles.

cenews – March 19, 2024. Although sales and turnover fell short of the record year 2022, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer's profit was higher than ever before. Seven new models.

cenews – March 16, 2024. Knaus Tabbert is one of the big three in the caravanning industry. Managing Director Wolfgang Speck may be reviving an old brand.

cenews – March 15, 2024. At its annual press conference, the company presented the study of a 4.10 meter long SUV, which will be available next year from 25,000 euros.

cenews – March 14, 2024. Wolfsburg is pressing ahead with electric cars in particular. However, an entry-level model for around 20,000 euros is not in sight until 2027, while the ID 2 is expected to cost around 25,000 euros.

cenews – March 14, 2024. The Munich-based company Mutares, which already has a stake in Peugeot Motocycles, takes over the manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and fire protection technology. 2023 with losses.

cenews – March 13, 2024. Sales of electric cars rose by 35 percent last year. Nevertheless, the Wolfsburg-based company is also investing in combustion engines.

cenews – March 12, 2024. The increase in sales was also over 7.5 percent. The sports car manufacturer delivered over 320,000 vehicles last year, more than 10,000 more than in 2022.

cenews – March 11, 2024. The Northern Irish company has already signed contracts with four transport companies. Up to 150 Kite Hydroliners. Saarbahn is putting five more into operation this year.

cenews – March 9, 2024. Electric start-ups continue to have a hard time: the Aachen-based manufacturer is insolvent for the second time in four years. Going concern sought.

cenews – March 8, 2024. Next year will see the launch of the Stelvio on a platform with 800-volt architecture, followed by the Giulia in 2026. The vehicles will also be equipped with a new software system.

cenews – March 8, 2024. The automotive group intends to take over the joint venture Primearth EV Energy, which it operates together with Panasonic, in full in the near future and thus enter into high-voltage production.

cenews – March 7, 2024. 5.6 billion euros will flow into hybrid technology with biofuel and electromobility as well as over 40 new products by 2030. Market leader in three countries in the region.

cenews – March 5, 2024. In the US state of Michigan, the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing joint venture operates a production facility measuring around 6500 square meters. Significant cost reduction.

cenews – March 4, 2024. First fully electric sports car will be a four-door GT with 800-volt technology, Range Rover electric in the starting blocks, "Reimagination" strategy bears first fruits.

cenews – March 1, 2024. Expansion of cooperation with the German Tennis Federation, "Cupra German Padel Tour" starts in March, more than 40 events, final in Dortmund in September.

cenews – March 1, 2024. British premium manufacturer plans to cover more than a quarter of its electricity requirements in the UK with renewable energy, with a peak output of 120 megawatts planned.

cenews – February 29, 2024. The 28-year-old succeeds Cristiano Colaiacomo, who has moved to Opel. She has been with the company for ten years and is a qualified car saleswoman.

cenews – February 28, 2024. The Group division Pro One contributed a third of the company's net sales. Market leader in Europe and South America. Campervans for Australia and Japan.

cenews – February 26, 2024. The leading long-term leasing and fleet management provider and the automotive group have reached a framework agreement for the next three years.

cenews – February 25, 2024. In April, however, the Milano will be the first electric car from the Italian premium brand in the Stellantis Group; the Giulia and Stelvio are to be renewed in 2025 and 2026.

cenews – February 24, 2024. Highlights of the 900 square meter stand are the new Duster and Spring as well as the Dakar Rally car Sandrider, Dacia driver Sébastien Loeb visits the stand.

cenews – February 22, 2024. The world's ninth location in the centrally located capital district of Salamanca has 1369 square meters on two floors with an exhibition room, restaurant and auditorium.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Last year, the electric SUV ranked fourth among the best-selling electric vehicles in Europe, while the Elroq compact SUV kicked off six new electric models.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Group reports solid annual results for 2023, turnover up, profit down slightly, sales of battery-electric cars and vans up by more than half

cenews – February 22, 2024. The huge overcapacities in China are to end up on the local continent. The factories' export quota is to be boosted by their own fleet of transport ships.

cenews – February 20, 2024. The Italians increased their sales last year by twelve percent to 1.35 million cars. Market leader in four countries. Ducato most popular van in Europe.

cenews – February 20, 2024. New registrations last month were twelve percent above the previous year's result. Germany was the main growth driver. VW remains the leading automotive group.

cenews – February 16, 2024. The Indian group is also the first external partner to receive the unit cells and is planning five fully electric SUVs for the domestic market over the next few years.

cenews – February 13, 2024. Production capacity for electric drive modules is to be increased at the Szentgotthard plant. Total investment of around 103 million euros.

cenews – February 12, 2024. Special "Edition Dynamic" model offers sports bucket seats with massage function, Pilot M Pack and a saving of 2750 euros. Available for all drive variants.

cenews – February 9, 2024. Almost 70,000 trucks were built in the two plants in the Netherlands and England last year. Strongest importer in Germany.

cenews – February 8, 2024. The Group sold 17.6 percent more passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the first month of the year. New registrations in Germany increased by 61 percent compared to January 2023

cenews – February 7, 2024. In 17 countries, the brand achieved the highest market shares of the past 15 years. European market leader for electric cars in two segments.

cenews – February 6, 2024. For the new model year, the compact off-roader is getting larger displays and more computing power. Hybrid versions will be more economical. From 30,800 euros.

cenews – February 1, 2024. The van is based on the new e-LCV platform. Chassis and cab are adapted to market requirements in Europe. Premiere at the IAA Transportation.

cenews – January 30, 2024. In the new E-3008, the eight years do not just apply to the battery. Chat-GPT is integrated into the i-Cockpit in all models. New partnership to protect the wilderness.

cenews – January 30, 2024. The brand increased its global sales by 15 percent. The Corsa remains the bestseller and was the best-selling car in Greece. A quarter more commercial vehicles.

cenews – January 29, 2024. The graduate engineer was most recently a member of the "New Mobility" board. Merger with the "Technical Development" division under the management of Kai Grünitz.

cenews – January 28, 2024. The Renault subsidiary from Romania also expects to set new records in 2024. The new Duster is coming in the summer, the Spring is being revised. Interview with Thilo Schmidt.

cenews – January 26, 2024. The german start-up Swobbee builds and sells charging and exchange stations for batteries in small electric and light vehicles. Expansion into the US market planned.

cenews – January 24, 2024. The Chinese company is strengthening the gernman site near Frankfurt. The number of employees is to be doubled. The first car arrives in summer.

cenews – January 23, 2024. 1.17 million vehicles were sold last year. The bestsellers are the Yaris, Corolla, C-HR and RAV4. Light commercial vehicles also on course for growth.

cenews – January 22, 2024. The Volkswagen Group's truck division increased its sales by eleven percent last year. Business was worse in South America.

cenews – January 21, 2024. In 1924, the Bochum-based company invented the world's first super fuel - and its brand name, now the largest supplier in Germany with around 2,400 filling stations.

cenews – January 19, 2024. Christian Ach will take over as CEO for the German market, while his predecessor Stefan Teuchert will be responsible for the Northern Europe sales region.

cenews – January 19, 2024. A software company from Silicon Valley has developed a program that helps to reduce waste in battery production to ten percent.

cenews – January 18, 2024. Giovanni Perosino is returning. The Italian began his career at Lancia and moved to the VW Group in 2010. Most recently, the Chief Marketing Officer worked for ITA Airways.

cenews – January 17, 2024. The second most popular brand among buyers in Europe. Sales increased by 17.1 percent. The Renault subsidiary is in the top ten. The Spring will remain the most affordable electric car.

cenews – January 17, 2024. In Europe, the Group recorded growth of 18.6 percent. Dacia moves up to 10th place. Alpine over a third more registrations in Germany.

cenews – January 16, 2024. On January 21, 1899, the former sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer bought the Dessau-based company Lutzmann and began building the first motor car.

cenews – January 16, 2024. Last year, the Audi subsidiary delivered more than 10,000 cars worldwide for the first time. Almost a third of these went to the USA. China in third place.

cenews – January 15, 2024. The overall market grew by seven percent despite declines in three out of four vehicle classes. BMW and Piaggio are the market leaders for scooters. These were the top 3 models.

cenews – January 12, 2024. Germany's most successful import brand delivered over 135,000 more cars worldwide last year than in 2022. The Octavia remains the bestseller ahead of the Kamiq and Kodiaq.

cenews – January 12, 2024. The Group increased its sales by 5.9 percent last year. Every seventh electric car comes from there. Market leader for light commercial vehicles in Germany.

cenews – January 12, 2024. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer increased its vehicle sales by three percent last year. China clouds the balance. Cayenne remains the top seller, just ahead of the Macan.

cenews – January 11, 2024. The Stuttgart-based company sold almost 2.5 million cars worldwide last year. That is 1.5 percent more than in 2022. The growth is primarily due to the van division.