Cars that park themselves, radar-guided safety sensors and infotainment systems with web access; automakers are competing for customers who now expect constant innovation. The speed at which the new features are migrating from premium ...
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German carmaker BMW has partnered with INRIX to introduce first in-car intermodal navigation system in the new i3 and i8 electric vehicles The navigational system will debut in BMW ConnectedDrive systems and is first in-car service to ...
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German carmaker BMW is set to introduce a new production version of the X4 SUV at the New York motor show in April 2014. The move is a part of BMW's plan to launch three new SUVs and two new models by its M division in 2014. X4, a ...
German carmaker BMW Group has partnered with Japanese automaker Toyota to develop a joint platform for sports cars. Both companies will choose one particular model from different proposals that were under consideration. According to ...
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German carmaker BMW Group has started construction of a new manufacturing plant in Araquari, Brazil. This move by the automotive giant is aimed at achieving balanced growth in several markets. With this new plant, the group is further ...
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German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has commenced the production of GLA compact premium SUV at its Rastatt plant in Germany. The company has rolled out the first GLA off the production line. This new car expands the carmaker's product line ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen Group plans to invest EUR84.2bn in its Automotive Division over the coming five years, for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities. This investment is part of the group's ...
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German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has opened its Beijing Benz Automotive (BBAC) engine plant to produce passenger-car engines in Beijing on 18 November 2013. The company commenced the construction of this plant in 2011 with EUR400m ...
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German automaker Daimler is planning to expand its partnership with American electric car maker Tesla Motors. Daimler holds a 4.3% stake in Tesla, which currently supplies electric motors and batteries to Daimler for its vehicles. Daimler ...
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German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is set to invest ZAR3bn ($302m) in South African operations to increase local output to 100,000 units annually. Currently producing 60,000 units on an annual basis, the company plans to add new technology and ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen Group has delivered 4.36 million vehicles in the first nine months of 2013, up 3.6%, compared with 4.21 million vehicles in the same period of 2012. The company delivered more than 526,300 units to customers in ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen Group is planning to invest BRL520m ($235.5m) to set up a a new production plant in Parana, Brazil, to initiate the assembly of its newest Golf model. The company has commenced the construction and the plant is ...
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German carmaker Volkswagen Group along with its joint venture FAW-Volkswagen has opened its new vehicle production plant in Foshan, Southern China. The company has commenced the production of its seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf at this ...
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German carmaker BMW Group has recalled more than 134,000 5-Series cars in the US due to an issue with the vehicles' rear lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall is issued as increased ...
German carmaker Volkswagen Group has delivered 6.17 million vehicles in the first eight months of 2013, up by 4.5%, compared to 5.91 million vehicles in the same period of 2012. This is the first time that the Volkswagen Group has ...
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