Paul Pietsch Classic: Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally supports

A legend is 100 years old: Paul Pietsch, racers and publisher, is celebrating on 20 June 2011 this rare milestone birthday. Motor Presse Stuttgart honors its founder for the occasion with a star-studded classic car rally and reliability test, which results in two daily stages of Freiburg in the Black Forest to Stuttgart.

Mercedes-Benz supports the "Paul Pietsch Classic" as a premium partner. The high-profile starting field gathered on 17 June for scrutineering at the Mercedes-Benz branch in Freiburg, where the cars on 18 June at 8.30 clock and roll over the start ramp. The aim of the "Paul Pietsch Classic" is on the afternoon of 19 June, the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart.

Baden-Württemberg Minister President in consultation with Porsche

Baden-Württemberg's new prime minister Winfried Kretschmann is visiting at the invitation of Matthias Müller, Porsche's CEO, the headquarters of the sports car manufacturer in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. During a tour of the production of the prime minister also spoke with staff and trainees of the company.

Kretschmann Prime Minister said: "The visit to the Porsche AG today was in a very harmonious atmosphere and gave me a deep insight into the company granted. Porsche is certainly one of the great success stories of our country. "He was able to obtain get an idea of the performance and the quality awareness of the company, said Kretschmann.

F-Cell World Drive reaches Oslo

After successful journey of more than 30 000 kilometers through 14 countries and three Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell on Wednesday, 1 June 2011, Stuttgart achieve their goal. The finale to this unique world tour will celebrate the Stuttgart car maker Mercedes-Benz Museum in due and invites all interested parties to participate.

Already from 15.00 clock is possible, electric vehicles of the Stuttgart automotive group experience. The B-Class F-Cell, the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, the A-Class E-Cell E-Cell and Vito are test ride. Now the vessels at the stage of Stockholm, Sweden, in neighboring Norway to Oslo have completed.

Mercedes-Benz in Russia's most successful premium brand

In the first four months of the year, Mercedes-Benz is in no other market has grown so much as in Russia. The sales were at record levels every month and rose by a total of 77.2 percent on 7764 cars for the full year 2010, Mercedes-Benz from the most successful premium brand in Russia 19 724 units, a new time high and an increase of 63.7 percent.

The total market in 2010 recorded an increase of 30 percent. Mercedes-Benz currently has 54 dealers and repair centers in Russia, in 2011 added ten more. For the trade mark in 37 cities in Russia is present. The best-selling model is the E-Class sedan. It recorded since January, an increase of 75.0 percent and claims with 1827 units sold, the market leader in its segment.

Peter Maffay touring again with the Philharmonic Orchestra Volkswagen

After the success of Tattoos-Tour 2010 Peter Maffay connect and his band again this year with the Philharmonic Orchestra Volkswagen. For its 40th anniversary on stage, the artist has recorded his favorite new tracks and rock combined with classical music. The game plan out the singer and the Philharmonic in the second round over Germany.

About half of the performances will take place here under the stars. (Ampnet / jri)

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Peugeot launches contest "Show character!"

Peugeot has launched the competition under the slogan "Show character". All interested users of the social network Facebook will have the chance to win a unique photo shoot in Paris. You can do this easily by inter http://308character. peugeot. de a particularly expressive portrait of upload and animate the community to vote for himself.

Whether humorous, sensual and original: the 308 most characteristic self-portraits, which were selected by the community, have taken the first hurdle. In a second step, a famous French fashion photographer Xavier Lambour selected on 6 June 2011 his 28 favorites among the 308 most popular photos.

Opel platform supports National Electric Mobility

The Adam Opel AG, has welcomed the second report published today, the National Platform for Electric Mobility (NPE). "The recommendations to the federal government, we describe a realistic path to allow Germany to become a significant market for the electric age," said Karl-Friedrich Stracke, Managing Director, Adam Opel AG.

Stakeholders from academia, industry associations and recommend a better-equipped national research and development program, the promotion of lighthouse projects, an educational campaign as well as tax breaks for the purchase of electric vehicles. To achieve the socially desired shift away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, high investments in development and construction of infrastructure like the electric cars are even necessary.

Toyota is the most valuable car brand

Toyota is the most valuable brand in the automotive industry. In the "BrandZ Top 100" of the world's most valuable brand, the company was able to improve on the previous year by eleven percent, reversing after a second place last year to first place in the category "Cars" back. They are followed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The brand value of Toyota is to 24.2 billion U.S. dollars (about 16.9 billion euros) puts the success of Toyota, the authors of the study, among other reasons for the increasing importance of efficient powertrain technologies and the leadership role with the Toyota Prius fills and other hybrid models in this area.

Chinese get a Saab

For the under-financed car maker Saab is now using comes from China. Owner Sypker Cars has announced a strategic partnership with Hawtai engine. Medium term, the relatively unknown Chinese manufacturers to invest 120 million euros to the Swedish brand. But the Chinese are receiving up to 29.9 per cent stake in Spyker.

Hawtai existed for ten years. The company began as a joint venture first with the production of the two models Hyundai Terracan and Santa Fe. Recently, complement our own limousines B 11 and B 21 and the SUV Bolig the model range, the radiator grille to Bentley recalls. The annual production in two factories in Rongcheng and Erdos is currently around 200 000 vehicles and 300 000 to engines and transmissions.

ADAC traffic jam forecasts: the construction season begins

After the Easter holidays, the travel is now putting a pause. Long traffic jams are not to fear, according to ADAC next weekend. Shorter breaks, there will be compulsory but the use of new construction areas on the highways. With disabilities must be on the A 1 Cologne - Dortmund and Bremen - Hamburg - Lübeck, on the A3 Nuremberg - Würzburg - Frankfurt, the A 4 Erfurt - Chemnitz, on the A5 Karlsruhe - Basel, the A8 Stuttgart - Munich A 13 Dresden - Schönefeld junction and the A14 Magdeburg - Halle - Leipzig expected.

In Sweden again germinate new hopes for Saab

While resting at Saab in Trollhättan, the wheels still, because the company can not pay its suppliers, Swedish media reported that there is hope. On Thursday, both the Swedish authorities and even the old Saab owner General Motors green light for the start of the controversial Russian Vladimir Antonov Investors have given.

Spyker Cars in the Netherlands, the current owner of Saab, for the first quarter reported a net loss of 72 million €. Spyker CEO Victor Muller also took the sales target of 80 000 Saab back this year. New budget figures, he did not name. 2010 Saab had produced 32 000 vehicles. (Ampnet / Sm)

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Volkswagen Amarok to the world in 100 days

In the tenth year of the World Aids Awareness Expedition (waae) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles support the extreme athlete Joachim Franz in its fight against HIV. For the "Move the World Tour", the company provides five Volkswagen Amarok with special extension is available. This year the team leaves the adventurer in "W" shape of the globe.

The expedition started in the last week in Vancouver, Canada. Currently, the convoy in Central America to Argentina on the road. It continues through Europe and then south to South Africa, then up to Egypt and on to Russia and China, and the final to Australia. In 100 days, the participants want to stay here by 50 countries.

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Opel is contrary to the "Handelsblatt"

Opel contradicts a Handelsblatt report, after 2012 was the new generation of the Corsa was planned and had to be postponed. The important volume model in the last year and this year has been technically revised and visually enhanced. This resulted in the first months of the year, an increase of ten percent over the previous year, the company stated.

In addition, the current model are planned in the near future other new products. The Handelsblatt had reported in connection with the appointment of Karl-Friedrich Stracke for Opel's Chairman of problems in Rüsselsheim automaker. Thereafter, the timing of the planned 2012 introduction of the new Corsa generation to be in default.

Volkswagen shares will be 50 years old

on 50 years ago today, 7 April 1961, Volkswagen shares were first traded on the regulated market. The former "people's share" has since developed into interesting investment for both institutional and private investors and experienced a sustained increase in value. The IPO of 1961 were the adoption of the Volkswagen Law and the subsequent partial privatization of the company ahead.

Under the motto "Prosperity for All" promoted the federal government, the participation of citizens and workers in companies by issuing shares. The Volkswagen investment has been the prototype of such a "people's share". On the legislative base of the Volkswagen Law, Volkswagenwerk GmbH was on 22 August 1960 for "Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft" was renamed and registered in the Wolfsburg commercial register.

Porsche sales growth in the U.S.

With 2588 units sold, Porsche has increased in the past month, deliveries in the U.S. compared to March 2010, at 36 percent. The Cayenne was the best-selling series. A total of 1049 customers have chosen in March 2011 for the SUV. This represents an increase of 164 percent over the same month last year.

From the Panamera, Porsche from 654 vehicles. This represents a gain of 21 percent compared to March last year. The classic 911 sports car stopped with 609 vehicles sold the previous year (- 1%). From the mid-engine Boxster series, which also includes the Cayman, 276 units were delivered in March (- 21%).

Volvo manages up to 1,200 new jobs

Volvo wants to create in the next twelve months up to 1,200 new jobs. They should occur, especially in the areas of research and development. There, engineers are looking for, who bring with them expertise in the field of electric vehicles. Volvo plans for the second half of 2012 in the form of the V60 the first plug-in hybrid with a diesel engine.

In addition, new employees for purchasing, marketing and IT are being sought. In the area of manufacturing, new employees are hired in order to realize the already planned for 2011 growth. For the production plant in Ghent, Belgium, new record numbers expected and the Swedish Torslanda to the production volume will be increased to meet the growing demand.

VW sees growth potential for Porsche Holding Salzburg

The Volkswagen Group Board today welcomed the Porsche Holding Salzburg officially as part of the VW Group. The distribution company since 1 March 2011, ownership of the group and to increase sales steadily. The PHS is one of the most successful private automotive retailer in Europe with a strong presence, especially in Austria, West and South-Eastern Europe and China.

In calendar year 2010 was the sale of 565 000 new and used cars achieved sales of 12.84 billion euros, compared to the market at an above-average profitability. The PHS employs approximately 20 900 people. In Austria, one of every three newly registered car is coming from a corporate brand.

Peugeot strengthened commitment to motorsport

In the 2011 season with the increasingly Peugeot Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia "to be commitment to motorsport in the VLN Endurance Championship Nürburgring. A vehicle occupied by Peugeot France and one goes to Peugeot Germany at the start. Peugeot is also the 39th ADAC Zurich 24h-race (23 - 26.06.2011) to the victory of the RCZ 2.0 HDi FAP in the class VLN Specials "D1T.

When the VLN championship Received stretching the two vehicles are used in the past year at the 38th ADAC Zurich 24 hour race as the best diesel engines in the field caused a sensation. With improved vehicle technology, the sports coupe will go on all VLN races at the start. In addition to weight reduction on time, the brake system improved and optimized the landing gear.

More deaths in January

In January 2011 German roads 241 people are killed. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), according to preliminary results, further reported that 24 percent more than in January 2010. The number of injured has increased by 6.8 percent to around 22 000 people. Overall, the police had to take around 177 800 road traffic accidents in January 2011 (-8.4%).

While the number of accidents involving personal injury have increased compared with January 2010 by 7.8 percent to about 16 900, the number of accidents has decreased with only material damage by 9.9 percent to 160 900th The number of deaths rose in January 2011 in twelve states over the same month last year.

Mercedes-Benz builds on production of fuel cell stacks in Canada

Mercedes-Benz will build in Canada to produce its own fuel cell stack. This combines the company to develop and produce one of the most important components for electric vehicles with fuel cells at the site Vancouver. The goal, the entire value chain from materials research development to production to be covered under production conditions.

At the new manufacturing site is being prepared for about 2,000 square meters, the production of stacks for fuel cell vehicles. "Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) in Burnaby, east of Vancouver, was founded in February 2008 as a joint venture between Daimler (50.1%), Ford (30%) and Ballard (19.9%).