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cenews – July 25, 2024. Spaniard to develop long-term strategy for the brand in newly created position, more than 20 years of marketing and management experience in the automotive industry.

cenews – July 25, 2024. A central meeting point for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, dealers and employees, Mobility Park showcases mobility solutions for people with physical disabilities.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Increased Group sales and record profitability, operating margin at 8.1%, currently number 3 in Europe and number 1 in France in terms of sales, strong order backlog.

cenews – July 24, 2024. Business figures for the first six months fell short of those for the first half of 2023 Five model changes. Second quarter stronger again.

cenews – July 22, 2024. First public appearance of the brand's new battery-electric SUV model, official world premiere in the fall, winning trophies made of crystal glass by Skoda Design.

cenews – July 22, 2024. Since 2022, more than 22,000 people from all over Europe have applied via a specially programmed app in 34 languages.

cenews – July 19, 2024. With 626,572 vehicles, a record result was achieved in the first half of the year. Second strongest brand on the continent. Lexus increased by 21 percent.

cenews – July 18, 2024. The Romanian brand recorded moderate growth in the first half of the year and is optimistic about the future. The Bigster premieres in the fall. Two other larger models planned

cenews – July 16, 2024. The automotive supplier's aftermarket division helps independent workshops with maintenance work on electric vehicles with Battery Pro diagnostic and service solutions.

cenews – July 16, 2024. ADAC analysis shows price increase of around 73 percent, on average 7000 euros more for electric models, almost impossible for many consumers to buy a new car.

cenews – July 15, 2024. Soccer sponsorship has greatly increased brand awareness and tripled sales in some countries. We spoke to Stella Li, Head of Europe.

cenews – July 10, 2024. Around 200,000 fewer vehicles than in 2023 were delivered in the first half of the year 3.6 percent more new registrations in Germany. Weak second quarter in China.

cenews – July 9, 2024. Porsche renews five of its six model series and sells seven percent fewer cars. Domestic market with significant growth, tense situation in China.

cenews – July 8, 2024. For five generations up to 2001, the Coupé was the Japanese company's technology leader, a concept car with hybrid drive at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and a pioneer for future models.

cenews – July 2, 2024. Following successful test flights, the automotive group increases its stake in Archer Aviation by a further 50 percent. The factory should be ready by the end of the year.

cenews – July 2, 2024. The energy supplier has built up a supply network of over 500,000 charging points in 14 European countries. Only green electricity is supplied.

cenews – July 2, 2024. Renault plans to launch the first models with lithium iron phosphate batteries in 2026. The technology is intended to make European cars cheaper and more competitive.

cenews – June 26, 2024. Due to construction work in Germany and France, three connections will be canceled for the period from August 12 to October 25. The Vienna - Brussels route is not affected.

cenews – June 23, 2024. The 4x4 and 8x8 vehicles are intended for the renewal of the logistics fleet. The armored driver's cab is now also available ex works in Wörth.

cenews – June 13, 2024. Global marketing cooperation for the launch of the new Illumination movie "Ich - Einfach Unverbesserlich 4", in Germany the "GOAL" special models take center stage.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Showcase of historic racing cars at the "Solitude Revival", Porsche with seven sports cars from six decades, Walter Röhrl drives his 911 GT3 Rallye - with E-Fuel.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Imports benefited from "unfair subsidies", BYD, Geely and SAIC affected by different percentages, maximum rate 38.1 percent, final decision by July 4.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Official automobile partner of Fashion Week for the first time, 30 shuttle vehicles for invited guests, collaboration with designer Emeric Tchatchoua continues.

cenews – June 11, 2024. The brand from Milwaukee wants to bring itself closer to motorsport fans. Own racing tradition. On the road in Germany with four motorcycles on the long distance.

cenews – June 11, 2024. The Wolfsburg-based company is not the first to admit that it has kept the combustion engine on the back burner.

cenews – June 11, 2024. By 2028, 60 billion euros will be invested in new combustion engines and 120 billion euros in electromobility - is Wolfsburg starting to rethink?

cenews – June 10, 2024. New Group headquarters to help achieve net-zero CO2 emissions target by 2038. Attractive working environment with landscaped park and open office space planned.

cenews – June 5, 2024. The focus of the potential collaboration is an electric panel van for Europe and South America below the Daily. Supply contract with Hyundai for a chassis.

cenews – June 4, 2024. According to the scooter company, a Milan court has now confirmed the patent infringement after years of dispute. A fine of over one million euros.

cenews – June 4, 2024. Sixt has secured the option for up to 250,000 of the Group's vehicles for its rental fleet as part of a billion-euro deal. Over 50 different models.

cenews – June 1, 2024. Up to 850 tests on drive and thermal management systems per year are possible. Up to 95 percent humidity and 5500 meters of altitude can be displayed.

cenews – May 30, 2024. At yesterday's Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a dividend of nine euros for the past financial year. That is 30 cents more than in 2022.

cenews – May 28, 2024. Mazda, Toyota and Subaru want to focus their drive systems on electrification and climate-neutral fuels. Compact design with specific refinements for each brand.

cenews – May 28, 2024. The financial year ended at the end of March. The Austrian battery manufacturer continues to see small, sustained growth in the 12-volt vehicle electrical system and lead-acid technology.

cenews – May 28, 2024. Light commercial vehicles are on the rise at the multinational multi-brand group and already account for more than a third of net sales, making them number one by 2027.

cenews – May 27, 2024. Italians open the configurator for the entry-level versions, fully electric version costs 10,000 euros more, standard sprint in just under nine seconds, good standard equipment.

cenews – May 27, 2024. Five variants of the new edition are planned worldwide, the Fiat 500 is discontinued, only a few new cars are still on sale, but sales of the electric version are picking up again.

cenews – May 25, 2024. The Toyota Collection celebrates 40 years of the MR2, which became Japan's best-selling mid-engined sports car in three generations, with a public opening and free admission.

cenews – May 25, 2024. Centro Stile Ducati presents two remarkable concept bikes at the "Bike Shed MotoShow" in London; the project is intended to demonstrate the versatility of the technical basis.

cenews – May 24, 2024. The brand sets up an online store for merchandising articles. Three different collections. From key rings to T-shirts and trench coats.

cenews – May 24, 2024. Start of production of the next generation of the crossover in Sunderland, UK. The plant is also part of the global "EV36 Zero" project for completely emission-free vehicles.

cenews – May 24, 2024. Gianni Colonello was previously responsible for the interior of the new Lancia Ypsilon, among other things, as Head of Interior Design, having previously held the same position at Maserati for nine years.

cenews – May 22, 2024. Luca Parasacco has been with the Group since 1997 and is regarded as a dealer and sales expert. He will succeed Luca Delfino, who has been COO since January.

cenews – May 20, 2024. carbon dioxide emissions in production can be significantly reduced. The proportion is to be increased to 20 percent in this financial year. Complete conversion planned by 2030.

cenews – May 15, 2024. The Vietnamese car manufacturer has already been cooperating with the Stuttgart-based group in North America for two years. Now the cooperation is being extended to Europe.

cenews – May 15, 2024. The original equipment business with thermostats is taken over by the industrial and investment holding company Admetos. The corporate strategy sets new priorities.

cenews – May 14, 2024. The Chinese manufacturer has founded its international company in Amsterdam, in which Stellantis holds a 51 percent stake. Two models announced initially.

cenews – May 14, 2024. Mahle Aftermarket is now launching its E-Health Charge testing system for high-voltage batteries in electric cars across Europe. It is the fastest device on the market and easy to use.

cenews – May 13, 2024. Stefan Richmann succeeds Stefanie Wurst. With the company since 1997. Management positions also in Spain and the USA. Currently responsible for corporate strategy.

cenews – May 13, 2024. The Group increased its market share in Europe by 0.5 percentage points in the first four months. New registrations in Germany increased by over a fifth.

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.