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50 Years Ago: Walter Rï¿½hrl Wins European Rally Championship in Opel Ascona

- - • October 13, 1974: Rï¿½hrl/Berger take title with a maximum of 120 points - • Top class: Rï¿½hrl also wins 1982 World Rally Championship in the Ascona - • ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup 2024: Electrifying rally sport - - - ï¿½ Fast, exciting and electrifying – three words that perfectly describe the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe”. With the world's first fully electric one-make rally cup, Opel, ADAC and everyone involved are showing how modern, sustainable rallying work...

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PUMA Welcomes Formula 1 Driver Charles Leclerc as New Brand Ambassador

Charles Leclerc has continued to showcase his exceptional talent and skill, solidifying his position as one of the top drivers in Formula 1. Leclerc has demonstrated his exceptional qualifying prowess and raw speed, with three pole positions this season. His most memorable achievements came with two prestigious victories—first at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, his home race, where he thrilled local fans with a dominant win, and later at Monza, where he conquered the famed “Temple of Speed”...

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Stellantis to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Shipments and Revenues on October 31

Stellantis N.V. announced today that its Third Quarter 2024 Shipments and Revenues will be released on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A live webcast and conference call for the Third Quarter 2024 Shipments and Revenues will begin at 1:00 p.m. CET / 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The related press release and presentation materials will be posted under the Investors section of the Company's corporate website (www.stellantis.com) at approximately 8:00 a.m. CET / 3:00 a.m....

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Porsche China celebrates 50 years of Porsche Turbo at the Outdoor Car Retro Festival

An exhibition dedicated to 50 years of Turbo at Zhejiang International Circuit, in Shaoxing, China, has brought together remarkable cars, notable engines and iconic Turbo themes in one thrilling display. Porsche China organised for a Porsche 911 Turbo (930), Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar and a limited-edition 911 Turbo S anniversary model to be displayed alongside a trio of historic Turbo engines that have played a significant role in Porsche history. The Turbo principle marks the boundary of w...

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Four drivers on track at Mugello for Pirelli testing

Finally, the rain eased off at Mugello and the second day of this test was able to run according to plan. Four drivers were in action at the Tuscan track: as he did yesterday, reserve driver Liam Lawson got behind the wheel for Oracle Red Bull Racing, with the McLaren F1 Team fielding one of its race drivers, namely Lando Norris. Scuderia Ferrari HP was only scheduled to run today and Carlos Sainz drove the SF-24 in the morning, before handing over to Charles Leclerc for the afternoon. On...

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Leapmotor debuts at the Paris Motor Show

- - • Leapmotor will take part in the 90th edition of one of the most prestigious and historic international motor shows. - • The Chinese brand's participation in the event comes just a few weeks after the successful debut of the Leapmotor International joint venture in Milan. - • The Stellantis-led 51:49 strategic partnership is focused on increasing the global sales of high-tech, cost-efficient Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs), while leveraging Stellantis' global resources and...

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Rolls-Royce Presents Black Badge Ghost Series II: A Daring Expression of Luxury and Power

- - • Rolls-Royce presents a daring and powerful new expression of Black Badge Ghost - • The most agile, driver-focused and technical Black Badge Rolls-Royce ever - • Uncompromising 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 presented in high-power configuration - • All-wheel-drive, all-wheel-steering chassis with Black Badge Planar Suspension System - • Bespoke coachwork and 22-inch wheels reserved for Black Badge Ghost Series II - • Integrates new digital interface, SPIRIT, and private members app, Whi...

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Top marks for the Audi Q6 e-tron in terms of safety

- - • The Audi Q6 e-tron shines with the top rating of “five stars” and “Best in Class” for child safety in the Euro NCAP test - • Audi will present the Sportback version of the Q6 e-tron model series at the Paris Motor Show 2024 - - - The renowned European consumer protection organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) has awarded the Audi Q6 e-tron the top rating of “five stars”. The vehicle was assessed in the categories “protection of adult occupants”, “child safety”...

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Available Soon: Prices For New Opel Grandland Start at €36,400

- - • Order books open on October 10: Grandland Hybrid available for €36,400, plug-in hybrid for €40,150 and Grandland Electric from €46,750 (all prices RRP incl. VAT in Germany) - • Ultra-modern highlight: New Intell-Lux HD light with over 50,000 individual elements - • Versatile, clever, spacious: Up to 1,645 litres of boot space, additional cabin storage compartments such as new semi-transparent Pixel Box carry 36 litres - • STLA Medium platform: New architecture enables electric ra...

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BMW Group and Tata Technologies establish BMW TechWorks India – a joint venture to drive automotive software and business IT innovations

The BMW Group and Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, are proud to announce the official launch of their joint venture BMW TechWorks India with offices in strategic talent hubs Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. With the final signing of the contracts and the approval of the authorities, the joint venture will initially start with 100 employees at these three locations and rapidly scale to four-digit number of employees by the end of 2025, with a strong...

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Pirelli: Shareholders' Agreements

In compliance with art. 131 of the Regolamento Emittenti (Issuest Regulation) approved by Consob with resolution 11971/99 (“RE”), are attached the extracts ex art. 130 RE regarding the following agreements containing shareholders' agreements pertaining Pirelli as updated following the acquisition of shares of Pirelli by Camfin Alternative Assets S.r.l., a company controlled by Camfin S.p.A. (“Camfin”), in turn controlled by Marco Tronchetti Provera & C. S.p.A. (“MTP S.p.A”), and the sale o...

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PUMA x BMW M MOTORSPORT Unveil “Neon Energy” Collection Inspired by Las Vegas Street Art

This collection features a range of items, including crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts, and sneakers, all adorned with graffiti-inspired patterns and bright neon accents. Each piece reflects the dynamic and eclectic spirit of Las Vegas, merging the high-performance ethos of BMW M Motorsport with PUMA's renowned sportswear. - The footwear in this collection combines comfort and style, featuring neon details and graffiti motifs. The apparel selection includes crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts, and...

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Fiat Grande Panda electric is now available for ordering in France and in the Netherlands

- - • Designed in Italy at the FIAT Centro Stile in Turin, inspired by the iconic Panda of the 80s. - • Equipped with a 44kWh battery, 320km WLTP combined range and an 83-kW e-motor (113 HP). - • Recharging a BEV has never been easier: the Grande Panda is the first car on the market to include an integrated, retractable charging cable. - • The Grande Panda debuts in two versions: the top-of-the-range Grande Panda “La Prima” and the (Grande Panda) RED starting from less than €25...

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Luftgekï¿½hlt 10 puts Turbo anniversary in the spotlight

In the 50thï¿½anniversary year of the 911 Turbo, Luftgekï¿½hlt returned to Los Angeles at the weekend to host a special event themed around Porsche's ground-breaking air-cooled flagship sports car. Held once again on the Universal Studios Backlot, 'Luft 10: The Sequel', grew its presence at the unique LA venue with a bold new exhibition designed to celebrate the very best of Porsche's early turbocharged era alongside another remarkable selection of air-cooled cars from across the decades. Focus...

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Mitsubishi Electric and VTT of Finland to Develop Technology for Direct Capturing of CO2 from Oceans

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) yesterday with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., headquartered in Espoo, Finland and headed by CEO Antti Vasara, to collaborate on the development of key nature-positive* technologies, which are initially expected to include direct ocean capture (DOC) technology for the direct removal of CO2 from seawater. Together with VTT, the largest comprehensive research institu...

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Voilï¿½ — MINI presents two world premieres at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2024 in Paris.

Munich/Paris. At the Mondial de l'Automobile 2024, MINI is presenting efficient and powerful electric mobility. From 14th to 20th of October, 2024, visitors can experience the entire range of the electric-powered model family. Starting with the world premieres of two all-electric MINI John Cooper Works models, MINI is showing with the innovative MINI Cooper SE, MINI Aceman SE and MINI Countryman SE ALL 4 the extensive product portfolio for all-electric mobility in Paris. Like no other...

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Pirelli announce two supersoft rears at Estoril

Pirelli and the FIM Superbike World Championship make a stop at Estoril for the penultimate round of the season, the second visit to Portugal after Portimï¿½o in August. A track that Pirelli knows well and that offers little grip, making it rather demanding for the tyres, which must still be able to guarantee good grip. For this reason, the allocation for the WorldSBK class riders includes two supersoft compound tyres for the rear, the standard SCX and its development version in D0820...

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Free2move Launches the New Mobility App, a Key Milestone in the Company's Strategy

- - • High expertise allows the best technology to be fully integrated into a seamless experience to 6 million customers worldwide, with access to the most modern innovation in car ownership - • The transition to a single app marks a key milestone in Free2move's growth and celebrates the successful completion of the co-branding phase, following the acquisition of Share Nowï¿½ - • Free2move is committed to offering sustainable mobility options, reflected in its growing fleet of electric ve...

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Kia America Announces Customer Assistance Program and Donates $ 250,000 to the American Red Cross for Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Kia America announced immediate assistance programs to help in recovery efforts following the destruction caused last week by Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern U.S.ï¿½ The first is a customer assistance program for Kia customers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina who need to replace a vehicle damaged beyond repair because of Hurricane Helene. Customers with an insurance claim for loss of a vehicle because of the storm will be eligible to receive $ 500 in support for the...

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Dunk festival at EuroLeague start: FCBB and Real Madrid increase BMW donation sum for "Dunks for Tomorrow".

FC Bayern Munich Basketball and Real Madrid have provided a real dunk spectacle at the start of the EuroLeague. Six hits for the "Dunks for Tomorrow" initiative were scored by the two BMW partners during the 97:89 on Thursday evening. Thus, the German and Spanish champions increased the BMW donation amount in favour of DEIN Mï¿½NCHEN to €12,000 – and that in just the third home game of the Reds this season. Last January, FC Bayern and Real Madrid had met in Munich - always a special highlig...

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BMW M Mixed Reality: New features to enhance the digital driving experience.

The BMW Group is expanding its revolutionary driving experience with BMW M Mixed Reality, which breaks down the boundaries between the physical and virtual worlds through state-of-the-art VR/MR technologies. The vehicle itself becomes the controller - a unique 3D interaction between driver, vehicle and environment. "Mixed reality" refers to the fusion of of physical and digital worlds into a seamless experience. BMW M first presented mixed reality technology at the Web Summit in Lisbon in...

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Porsche e-Performance Days Showcase Electromobility Excellence at Silesia Ring

The e-Performance Days showcased the capabilities of Porsche electric vehicles in various conditions. Journalists had the opportunity to test the latest generation Porsche Taycan and, for the first time in Poland, the all-electric Porsche Macan. Journalists took part in track drives that allowed them to check the performance of the Taycan. The programme also included a slalom drive with the Macan, demonstrating the driving characteristics of the electric SUV. Additionally, a Taycan drift...

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Mahindra Thar ROXX opens with 176218 bookings within 60 minutes

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's leading SUV manufacturer, today announced that the newly launched Thar ROXX has registered 176218 bookings within 60 minutes of booking commencement at 11.00 am. The unprecedented response reflects the broad appeal of Thar ROXX, captivating customers nationwide. With its head-turning design, refined driving experience, powerful performance, unmatched off-roading capability, top-tier safety features, spacious interiors, and advanced technology, Thar ROXX c...

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Tickets for EWC season-opening 24 Heures Motos on sale in 15 days

Sales of tickets for round one of the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 24 Heures Motos, will begin at 14h00 CET on Thursday October 17.ï¿½ Four-day tickets for the EWC's traditional season opener, which is scheduled to take place on the Circuit Bugatti at Le Mans in France from 17-20 April next year, are available at the 'early' rate of €71 until 31 January, rising to €89 thereafter.ï¿½ Children under the age of 16 (born after 20 April 2009) go free providing they are accompanied...

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Subaru Helps Thousands of Shelter Pets Nationwide Through $ 3 Million Subaru Loves Pets® Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced updates to the Subaru Loves Pets® initiative, an effort dedicated to improving the lives of as many shelter pets as possible. This October, Subaru and its participating retailers will provide over $ 3 million in direct financial assistance to local animal shelters nationwide through grants* administered by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to help cover costs associated with preparing animals for adoption, vet...

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KIA America's “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match Program Raises More than $ 4.5 Million for Non-Profits Nationwide

- - • Third year of Kia's “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program increased overall donations by 20 percent over last year - • Program supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, No Kid Hungry, Covenant House and The American Red Cross, Among Others - - - Kia America today announced the third year of the automaker's “Accelerate the Good” Dealer Match program which raised more than $ 4.5 million for non-profits nationwide in 2023, 20 percent more than the program raised last ye...

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Bringing the Speed! KTM Revs up for Seismic Eicma Show Return With a Stellar Portfolio for the Future

KTM is solidifying the brand and its long-term vision by focusing on growing its portfolio and expanding its market presence. KTM will bring its READY TO RACE spirit to the biggest two-wheel salon in Europe and one of the largest annual motorcycle exhibitions in the world. The 2024 EICMA show, the 110th edition of the event, will be held at the Fiera Milano from 5 – 10 November. KTM is already priming the throttles of a raft of new machinery and dazzling innovations to wow the expected 50...

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Prado Wins 2024 MXGP World Championship

SCOTT athlete Jorge Prado claimed the 2024 FIM Motocross World Motocross Championship at the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha over the weekend. For the twenty-three-year-old Spaniard, from Lugo, it is the second world title in a row in the top category, and he is now four-time world champion, with the titles won in MX2 in 2018 and 2019. Prado secured victories in over half of the season's Grand Prix. In total Jorge Prado has a total of 49 GP wins and 95 podiums in his career between MXGP and MX...

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Opel Kadett E: The Aerodynamics Champion Turns 40

- - • Autumn 1984: Fifth generation of compact Kadett is launched - • Choice aplenty: Kadett E as saloon, estate, notchback, transporter and convertible - • Wind tunnel tested: Kadett GSi was the most aerodynamic saloon in the world at the time - • Emotional and electrified: Current Opel Astra generation combines modern driving pleasure with maximum efficiency - - - ï¿½ Combined values for Opel Astra Electric according to WLTP1 : energy consumption 15.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g...

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Fewer drivers are opting out of lane departure prevention

Almost 9 out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Seven out of 10 drivers of vehicles that give visual alerts when they exceed the speed limit also keep that feature running. “These results hint at a growing awareness that crash avoidance systems and other technologies can improve safety,” said IIHS President David Harkey. “They also indicate tha...

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Ram Trucks introduces the new Ram 1500 in Europe

- - • New Ram 1500 is the no-compromise benchmark in durability, advanced technology, safety and efficiency. - • The updated model offers all-new, more powerful and more efficient 3.0-liter Hurricane and 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engines. - • Towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, class-exclusive Multifunction Tailgate, 2-kW on-board power inverter with two outlets in the truck's bed, new contemporary design and premium materials are some of its highlights. - • Th...

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Luca Prï¿½glhï¿½f Wins ADAC Opel Rally Electric Cup 2024 Title

- - • Rallye Coeur de France: Seventh race of the 2024 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe“season - • Uncatchable: Austrian Luca Prï¿½glhof seals title with one race left - • First win of the season: Spaniard Alex Espaï¿½ol leads the way over the weekend - - - ï¿½ ï¿½Luca Prï¿½glhï¿½f left nothing to be desired at the Rallye Coeur de France and secured the title in the world's first electric rally one-make cup in the penultimate race of the season. Second place was enough at the asphalt...

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Standard tyres for Pirelli's debut at Motegi

A few days after the Indonesian GP, Pirelli and the Motorcycle World Championship paddock move even further east, to the land of the Rising Sun, for the Japanese Grand Prix which will be held from 4 to 6 October at the Motegi Mobility Resort, formerly known as Twin Ring Motegi. The Japanese track represents a new challenge for Pirelli, which, although having competed on some races in the domestic All Japan Road Race Championship, but has never raced with either the Moto2™ and Moto...

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Leapmotor International Opens Orders in Europe for Affordable, High-Tech T03 City Car and C10 SUV Electric Vehicles

- - • Leapmotor International is harnessing Chinese engineering, innovation and vertical integration to offer affordable electric vehicle mobility worldwide - • Consumers can now order Leapmotor T03 and C10 vehicles in Europe via designated Stellantis brand dealers - • Leapmotor International joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor is focused on growing global sales of high-tech, cost-efficient Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) - • Leapmotor vehicles are engineered to offer pe...

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PPG's SEM Products business launches performance abrasives product line

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that its SEM Products business has launched a complete product line of performance abrasives, designed to simplify complex automotive collision repairs while prioritizing the needs of technicians. SEM Performance Abrasives are designed for every stage of the repair process. The product line incorporates precision grain technology, which is designed to deliver fast cutting, longevity, and consistency for a wide range of repairs and substrates. SEM abrasives provid...

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Inside TomTom's Traffic products: Traffic Stats

Since 2008, TomTom has been collecting anonymous, GPS-based measurements from its global community of drivers and connected devices. Using these trillions of measurements, the company has built a unique database of historical traffic — the largest of its kind in the industry. With TomTom Traffic Stats, customers gain direct access to this wealth of traffic data which they can use to identify mobility pain points, assess the impact of road network changes, improve traffic management and muc...

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KIA Announces Pricing for 2025 Telluride

Kia America has announced pricing for the 2025 Telluride, its popular SUV known for its bold design, advanced features, and spacious interior. For 2025, the Telluride offers updated trims, new color options, and enhanced towing capabilities. The 2025 model year Telluride brings a variety of updates across its lineup, further enhancing its appeal in the crowded SUV segment. Pricing for the 2025 Telluride is as follows: Pricing – MSRP1 (excludes $ 1,395 destination) Telluride LX FWDï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½...

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Stellantis Recognizes 68 Global and Regional Suppliers at Supplier of the Year Event

- - • 21 global suppliers presented “Supplier of the Year” award for their commitment, extraordinary quality and operational excellence in 2023 - • Fourth annual Stellantis Supplier of the Year event in Lingotto, Italy, attended by over 200 global Stellantis suppliers and partners - - - ï¿½ Stellantis recognized 68 global and regional suppliers for their extraordinary commitment, quality and operational excellence in 2023. 21 suppliers were recognized as the top performers in their resp...

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HUGO Continues to Take Racing Off-Track and into Culture for the Singapore Grand Prix™

In celebration of the FORMULA 1™ SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX™ 2024 weekend, HUGO continued to cement its global presence in the world of F1™ with a unique, multi-layered “denim takeover” of the city. From September 17-22, HUGO introduced a striking denim Visa Cash App RB Formula 1™ Team car livery through a series of physical and digital activations that tapped perfectly into the brand's connection to the world of racing as the team's Official Apparel and Eyewear Partner. These...

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Subaru and Arbor Day Foundation Partner to Launch Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program

Subaru of America, Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up for the largest single corporate investment in community tree distribution in the non-profit's history. The partnership, announced during Climate Week NYC, is aligned with the automotive company's long-standing Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative, and will result in hundreds of thousands of mature and native trees being distributed in local communities nationwide thanks to Subaru's strong network of retailers. - ï¿½ - American...

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KIA America to Offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) Adapters in Early 2025

- - • Current and recent EV6 and EV9 customers will receive free NACS adapter in coming months - • Kia EV6 and EV9 customers will have access to more than 16,5001 NACS DC fast chargers across the United States in January 2025 - - - ï¿½ Kia America will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its award-winning EV6 and EV9 vehicles. Customers who take delivery of a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4, 2024, and later, will receive an adapter fr...

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Polestar introduces Plug & Charge for Polestar 3 customers

Polestar has introduced the convenience of Plug & Charge to its new flagship SUV, the Polestar 3, and its Polestar Charge App, making public charging for its customers even easier than before. Acting like a digital wallet, the car authenticates the user and communicates directly with compatible public chargers, allowing for automatic processing and removing the typical steps of setting up a charging session. After arriving at the desired location customers can simply plug in their Polesta...

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Stellantis Charges Into Paris Motor Show 2024 Showcasing Five World Premieres, Innovative Tech Features and Chinese Brand Leapmotor

- - • Iconic brands Citroï¿½n, Peugeot and Alfa Romeo will showcase the next generation of affordable electric mobility, including three world premieres from Citroï¿½n and one world premiere from Peugeot - • Innovative partnership with Leapmotor to be on full display for the first time ever, with four tech-centric, affordable electric vehicles and the world premiere of the all-new B10, a C segment SUV - • Charging solutions, modern powertrains, interior comfort, and enhanced entertainment...

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Alastair Westgarth Joins Xeal as COO to Drive Strategic Growth and Expand Commercial Partnerships

Xeal, the only smart EV charging solution with a 100% uptime guarantee powered by its patented self-reliant computing technology via distributed ledger technology, today announced the appointment of Alastair Westgarth as Chief Operating Officer. With extensive experience in leading innovative projects and scaling companies from emerging startups to market-leading entities, Westgarth brings expertise in tech deployment, market expansion, and strategic partnerships. - - Westgarth's backgro...

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Who is closer to reality: Vehicle developers or gamers?

Many are sure to remember the early days of racing games, when the graphics of 'Gran Turismo' or 'World Racing', revolutionary by standards of the time, caused a sensation. From today's perspective, the enthusiasm at the time is somewhat baffling. The reaction today is more likely along the lines of: “That's what it looked like? That's not how I remember it!” Instead of pixelated roads we find razor-sharp landscapes that are so lifelike that they are even used for automotive development....

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MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2024 - 10 restaurants newly awarded One MICHELIN Star

- - • MINIMAL in Taichung is the first ice cream establishment awarded with One MICHELIN Star globally - • 49 restaurants shine with One, Two and Three MICHELIN Stars - • A total of 343 establishments makes this year's selection - - - Michelin is pleased to present the full restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2024. Inclusive of the Starred, Bib Gourmand and Selected restaurants, the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan features 343 establishments, a steady increase...

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Rolls-Royce Funds Upgraded Accessible Footpath for Local Community

- - • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars confirms the opening of the newly surfaced Footpath 416, linking neighbouring villages of Westerton and Westhampnett - • New, all-weather surface means the route will be fully accessible to all users, all year round, for the first time - • Opening coincided with the start of the new school year, providing a traffic-free walking route for pupils from Westerton to The March CE Primary School in Westhampnett - • Forthcoming link to Footpath 417 will create a new, 'cl...

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Polestar unveils limited edition electric mountain bike to match its SUV range

Polestar and Allebike unveil a limited-edition electric mountain bike to match Polestar's range of electric performance SUVs, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. Allebike Elize Polestar Engineered is the second mountain bike co-engineered and co-designed by Polestar and the Swedish high-end bicycle company, Allebike. The full suspension electric mountain bike features the Polestar exterior colour Space with dampers and details painted in the Polestar signature colour Swedish gold. The ï¿½hlins RXF38...

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New 2025 Ram Heavy Duty and Ram Chassis Cab

Exciting times are ahead as we put the finishing touches on the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty! Ram engineering teams are hard at work finalizing crucial performance testing—especially on cooling—ensuring our heavy haulers can handle any challenge. As these trucks venture into the wild, we're thrilled to give you a sneak peek with some stunning exterior images, capturing their rugged design in all its glory.ï¿½ - The formal reveal of the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty will take place at a later date. At that tim...

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“Driving My Dream” by Pennie Whitt – A High-Speed Journey of Family and Racing

Lion Leaf Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of “Driving My Dream” by Pennie Whitt, a compelling story that blends the thrill of racing with the heartwarming tale of a father's dedication to his children and their shared dreams. - - In “Driving My Dream,” readers meet Jeff, a devoted father determined to build a race car from scratch, turn an old trailer into something new, and teach his two sons the skills of mechanics. His ultimate goal? To help his youngest, JJ, become a...

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Samsung Electronics Develops Industry's First Automotive SSD Based on 8th-Generation V-NAND

256GB AM9C1 boasts industry's fastest speeds, integrating advanced V-NAND technology, a 5nm controller and SLC mode option - - Enhanced performance and reliability make the SSD an optimal solution for next-generation vehicles with on-device AI capabilities Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, ï¿½today announced it has successfully developed the industry's first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD based on eighth-generation vertical NAND (V-NAND). With industry-leading spe...

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Now also available on the Audi Tradition app: A city tour to discover Auto Union's historical facilities in Ingolstadt

- - • To celebrate 75 years of Auto Union GmbH in Ingolstadt, a digital city tour has been added to the Audi Tradition app - • Users can visit 18 locations in four areas, from the grain depot and barracks to the central depot - - - To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of Auto Union GmbH in Ingolstadt, a new feature is being added to the Audi Tradition app: Anyone interested in learning more about Audi's beginnings in Ingolstadt can now take a digital city tour that can be accessed...

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#12 Nissan Z NISMO GT500 secures place on podium at Sportsland Sugo

- - • Unpredictable weather makes for challenging 6th round of Super GT - • The #12 Marelli Impul Z secures 3rd place - • The #3 Niterra MOTUL Z finishes sixth - - - Four Nissan Z NISMO GT500s competed in sixth round of the 2024 Super GT series, a 300km race at Sportsland Sugo. Starting from fifth on the grid, and against a backdrop of intermittent rain, the #12 Marelli Impul Z (Kazuki Hiramine/Bertrand Baguette), fought valiantly to secure third place on the podium. The #3 Niterra Motul Z...

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Do you Watch or Take Part?, FCC's awareness-raising campaign for International SDG Week

FCC is celebrating SDG Week with the launch of an international Instagram photo contest under the slogan 'Do you watch or Take part?' open to all FCC Group employees, whose purpose is to encourage employees to commit to the Sustainable Development Goals through photography.ï¿½ In this way, the FCC Group is inviting people to capture photographs that represent one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The five photographs with the most likes on Instagram will become...

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Alstom pioneers Automated Regional Trains

- - • The ARTE Project is set to revolutionize the rail network by implementing automated train operations (ATO) using the European Train Control System (ETCS). - • The initiative presented today focuses on existing rail lines, ensuring a seamless transition to modernized operations. - • Joint project of Alstom, LNVG, TU Berlin and DLR with funding support from the German Federal state and the Land of Lower Saxony - - - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, presented in S...

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ADAC Opel Rally Electric Cup 2024: Chance for Prï¿½glhï¿½f to Lift Title

- - • Rallye Coeur de France: Seventh round of the 2024 ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe“season on September 28 and 29 - • Up for grabs: Austrian Luca Prï¿½glhof can take the take in penultimate race - • Strong opposition: Two guest drivers from France and Belgium - - - ï¿½ The battle for the 2024 title in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup "powered by GSe" could be decided at the Rallye Coeur de France over the weekend of September 28 and 29. Austrian Luca Prï¿½glhï¿½f travels...

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Pirelli deploys a new rear tyre for the new asphalt at Aragï¿½n

Straight from the Italian round that has just ended in Cremona, Pirelli and the FIM Superbike World Championship riders return to Spain for the Aragon round, which will take place this weekend at the Motorland Aragï¿½n circuit. The track has recently been resurfaced and the new asphalt has different levels of grip and abrasiveness compared to previous editions. Pirelli has decided to differentiate the soft choice for the rear, presenting two variants of the SC0 as an option: the sta...

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Carlos Tavares Drives the New Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF at Balocco

- - • Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, tested the new Ypsilon Rally4 HF at the Balocco Proving Ground. - • The Ypsilon Rally4 HF, designed for competition, and the high-performance, 100% electric Ypsilon HF embody Lancia's sporting and innovative vision. Both models will be available starting in 2025. - • Lancia Ypsilon range: three versions for different needs, all available with hybrid and electric engines. - - - Lancia marks its official return to rallying with a special test at...

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Lancia wins the Icon Design Trophy at the Prisa Motor Awards

- - • New Lancia Ypsilon, the first car of the new era of the brand manufactured at the Spanish plant of Saragoza triumphed yesterday at the second edition of the Prisa Motor Awards, a prestigious annual gathering organized by one of Spain's most important media groups, which includes among others the daily paper El Paï¿½s and the Cadena SER radio network. - • The prize ceremony was held at the Hipï¿½dromo de la Zarzuela race course in Madrid and Olivier Quilichini, Stellantis Premium Cluste...

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Pirelli: Science-Based Targets Initiative Validates the Goal of Net Zero by 2040, the Most Challenging Among Tyre Makers

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the near-term and long-term targets on the reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by Pirelli which were communicated last March during the presentation of the 2024-2025 Business Plan update. In particular, SBTi - which defines and promotes science-based best practices for reducing emissions - has validated Pirelli's 'long term' target of Net Zero by 2040, the most challenging among tyre makers, to reduce absolute Scope 1...

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Stellantis signs new European Work Council agreement

- - • EWC agreement is the result of a collaborative and co-constructive approach with the Special Negotiating Body (SNB) members - • 37 European Works Council members to be designated, advocating for more than 100,000 Stellantis employees from 13 countries - • Agreement will support Stellantis' strategy of sustainable performance and transformation, always prioritizing the best interests of the employees - - - - Stellantis signed yesterday a new European Works Council (EWC) agreement...

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2026 tyres make their debut in Barcellona

A particularly important test took place today at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. The first prototypes of the tyres that will be used as from the 2026 season underwent their first track session. As confirmed by the FIA, the 18” rim diameter stays the same as on the current generation of cars, while the width and external diameter of the tyres will be slightly smaller on both the front and rear axles. After the first stages of design, simulation and test bed work, in parallel, the develop...

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We're Putting Play in Pole Position! The LEGO Group and Formula 1® To Go Full Throttle On New Brand Partnership

- - • The LEGO Group and Formula 1® announce new multi-year strategic partnership, connecting young fans and families closer to Formula 1 experiences and the sport, launching with the 2025 F1 season. - • The partnership will bring together the worlds of LEGO® building and F1 fandom to make the sport more accessible to families around the world, promoting innovation, technology and engineering, as well as stronger inclusion & representation. - • In addition, the new partnership will include a...

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Stellantis Deploys AI-enabled Innovations to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency, Sustainability and Improve Workplace

- - • On annual Factory Booster Day, Stellantis invites suppliers and startups to propose solutions to support global manufacturing ambitions - • Stellantis plants around the world are implementing cloud-based digital twins, AI and 3D vision-enabled solutions from previous Factory Booster Day events - • 2024 Factory Booster Day (September 18) at the Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy, features more than 60 partners and 93 innovations - - - - Stellantis manufacturing leaders embrace the...

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Driving sustainability, performance and efficiency with material solutions across the battery electric vehicle lifecycle

Battery and Battery Electric Vehicle manufacturers across the automotive industry have significant carbon reduction targets in place, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality or even carbon negativity in the coming years. Meeting those targets means reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions put in place by theï¿½ Greenhouse Gas Protocol. At this year's 2024ï¿½ Battery Show North America, Henkel (Booth #2618) will showcase material solutions that enable its OEM and battery manufacturer customers...

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FedEx announces switch from diesel to HVO to reduce linehaul emissions in UK

Federal Express Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company, announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across FedEx locations in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). Thanks to a two-year agreement with supplier, Crown Oil, FedEx has secured the purchase of at...

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Polestar fully compliant with Nasdaq listing rules

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) has received notice that with the closing bid price of the Company's American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) exceeding USD 1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days, Polestar has regained compliance with Nasdaq's Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). As previously announced, Polestar was notified by Nasdaq on 5 July 2024, that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement as the Company's ADSs had closed below USD 1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days. Per An...

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A new fourth DRS zone in Singapore

There are around seven thousand kilometres separating Baku and Singapore and the entire Formula 1 circus has just tackled yet another logistical challenge of this very long season, moving personnel, cars and equipment in a matter of a couple of days from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the city-state where the Malacca Straights meet the South China Sea. This is the first time these two races have been run back-to-back. Here on the Equator, the dry weather compounds chosen for the 15th r...

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Stellantis Pro One Inaugurates Global Commercial Vehicles Hub at Mirafiori Automotive Park 2030 in Turin, Italy

- - • Stellantis' global commercial vehicles hub symbolizes the Company's commitment to business customers - • New hub harmonizes the strategy of the commercial vehicles business, consolidates competencies and cross-brand functions and coordinates competence centers around the world - • Stellantis Pro One's commercial vehicles business accounts for one-third of Stellantis' total Net revenue - - - - Stellantis Pro One celebrated a major milestone today, inaugurating its new global comm...

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Inside TomTom's traffic products: Traffic Incidents

Has an accident caused a traffic jam? Have construction works blocked lanes? Has a public event closed entire streets? Discover how TomTom Traffic Incidents keep drivers and navigation systems updated about road closures and events on the road, so they can stay one step ahead of disruption and enjoy safer, less stressful journeys. All drivers want to reach their destinations without delay, whether they're dropping their kids off at school or dropping off ride-sharing passengers at the a...

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Subaru Earns 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards for Solterra and WRX

ï¿½ - - - • For 2024, IIHS instituted new requirements in side impact protection, pedestrian crash prevention, and moderate front overlap tests - • Subaru Solterra earned top honors with IIHSï¿½ TOP SAFETY PICK+ - • WRX earned an IIHSï¿½ TOP SAFETY PICK ï¿½award - • Both vehicles achieved a 'Superior' rating in pedestrian front crash prevention - • Subaru has earned more IIHSï¿½ TSP+ ï¿½awards than any other brand since 2013* ** - - - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the 2024 Solterra all...

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Opel Movano HYDROGEN: “For an Even Stronger Offer”

- - • Hydrogen newcomer: Movano HYDROGEN celebrates world premiere at IAA Transportation - • Efficient and fast: Refill with hydrogen for over 500 kilometres range (WLTP1 ) in less than five minutes - • All electric: Opel Combo Electric and Opel Rocks Electric with KARGO kit also on display - • Strong portfolio: Xavier Peugeot and Opel Chief Executive Officer Florian Huettl present innovative Pro One and Opel solutions - - - ï¿½ “Globally, we sold over 125,000 light commercial vehicle...

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Pirelli confirms the successful tyre allocation brought to the last GP also for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

After the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, two weeks later the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli returns to host another round of the World Motorcycle Championship, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, scheduled from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September. For this second GP, Pirelli confirms the successful allocation already brought to the same circuit two weeks ago. This will also be an opportunity to see the new development SC0 (soft) rear tyre in D0640 specification for...

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FIAT Professional introduces the all-new “in-house” transformed E-Ducato Cargo Box at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover

- - • The brand unveils the E-Ducato Cargo Box, completely transformed “in-house” thanks to the new FIAT Professional CustomFit program. - • E-Ducato Cargo Box features exceptional cargo capacity and a spacious interior, showcasing the new conversion and personalization strategy. - • FIAT Professional shines at IAA Transportation 2024, Europe's largest commercial vehicle trade fair, held in Hanover from September 17 to 22. - - - ï¿½ At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Europe's...

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Siemens awarded framework agreement by E.ON to supply charging systems and services to decarbonize road transport across Europe

- - • Siemens and E.ON have signed a global framework agreement (GFA) to strengthen E.ON's public charging network - • GFA comprises SICHARGE D high power chargers - • Backend access via Sifinity Control to maximize charger reliability and uptime for E.ON customers - - - Siemens Smart Infrastructure and E.ON Drive Infrastructure are collaborating to bring smart and efficient fast-charging infrastructure to millions of electric vehicles driving across Europe.ï¿½ The two companies have signed...

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Subaru Announces Pricing on 2025 Brz

ï¿½ - - - • Dynamic 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER engine - • Standard SUBARU STARLINK 8-inch Multimedia system - • “Sport” Mode now standard across the model line - • Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology standard - • Starting price at $ 31,095 - - - Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing today on the 2025 Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car. For the new year, the Subaru BRZ continues to offer the winning formula that makes the latest-generation sports car a hit: a potent 2.4-liter SUBARU BOX...

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Polestar announces date of AGM and Board changes

- - • AGM to take place on 7 October 2024 - • Winfried Vahland to assume role of Chair, following Hï¿½kan Samuelsson's retirement from the Board; investing 100% of net remuneration in Polestar shares - • Francesca Gamboni proposed to replace Jim Rowan as Volvo Cars representative on Board of Director - - - - - • Christine Gorjanc and Xiaojie Shen (Laura) proposed as new Directors - - - Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on 7 October 2024. Full detai...

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Stellantis and PETRONAS Lubricants International Launch the Co-branded Range of Recycled Products, Selenia SUSTAINera

- - • Launch represents the next step in a historic partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International and demonstrates joint dedication to environmental responsibility. - • Selenia SUSTAINera engine oil is developed using next-generation technology and utilizes high-quality recycled base oil. - • Selenia SUSTAINera includes three products covering key viscosities to deliver exceptional engine performance and reduce carbon emissions. - - - ï¿½ Stellantis N.V, in collaboration with PETR...

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