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ArticleBMW looking for IT experts
The i3 is the first of a new generation of BMW electric vehicles (Photo: BMW)BMW said it is recruiting people to fill 3,500 jobs this year, more than half of them in Germany.The German premium car maker said it is in particular looking for IT skills as it plans to ...
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ArticleDaimler's Zetsche to give keynote speech at CES in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, Daimler CEO Zetsche will talk about automotive innovation and the digital realm (Photo: Daimler)Dieter Zetsche will be a keynote speaker at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.The Daimler and Mercedes-Benz CEO will follow in the footsteps of Audi CEO Rupert Stadler and Ford Chief ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Mazda CX-5 video preview
The new Mazda CX-5 (Photo: Mazda)Mazda will unveil a new CX-5 compact crossover it says will be the first of a new generation of vehicles from the Japanese carmaker.At next week's Frankfurt auto show (IAA), Mazda will show a CX-5 with a new chassis, body, engine and transmission built around ...
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ArticleStudy: EV market requires creater cooperation
Partnerships providing new battery-recharging models are on the riseAutomakers need to step up their efforts to find cooperation partners if they want to successfully sell electric vehicles, according to Oliver Wyman."Lone fighters don't stand a chance," the Germany-based consultants warned in a new study on the marketing of electric vehicles.Oliver ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Opel concept with "production potential"
Opel said it will show an electric concept car with "production potential" at next week's Frankfurt auto show (IAA).The German division of General Motors said the two-seat tandem-layout model is specifically for urban transport. It targets younger drivers looking for affordable transportation.Opel said the concept, which is inspired by the ...
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ArticleIkonics to sell digital texturing technology to Japanese carmakers
Ikonics says digital texturing can produce higher quality surfaces at lower cost (Photo: Ikonics)Ikonics , a Duluth-based imaging technology company, said it will start selling its digital texturing technology (DTX) to the Japanese auto industry through a distribution agreement it has signed with Kurabo Industries Ltd.Kurabo is a diversified Japanese ...
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ArticleUK's FirstGroup buys Hoeft&Wessel ticket machines
Hoeft & Wessel’s Almex is a major provider of ticket machines for buses (Photo: Hoeft & Wessel)UK bus operator FirstGroup plans to buy more electronic ticket machines from Germany's Hoeft & Wessel.The order is part of First’s new e-ticketing system for its English bus fleet, Hoeft & Wessel said in ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Mini's fifth model, the coupe
The Mini Coupe is the fifth body style offered by Mini (Photo: Mini)Mini will showcase its fifth model, the Mini Coupe, at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA)next week.The coupe will have four engine variants ranging from a 122 bhp powerplant to the 211 bhp engine that power the flagship Mini ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: smart forvision has plastic wheels
Innovative seats help improve temperature management (Photo: smart)smart will unveil a "forvision" electric version of the small car at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show.The forvision, which was developed with chemicals maker BASF, uses completely new concepts and materialis in areas such as insulation, reflection, lightweight design and energy management.""With the ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Audi to show electric A2 concept
The electric A2 concept will seat four (Photo: Audi)Audi plans to show an electric A2 concept at the Frankfurt auto show (IAA) later this month.The model will be 3,800mm long, 1,690mm wide and 1,490mm tall. It will have LED lights, gesture control to unlock doors and touch-control areas on the ...
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ArticleGerman electronics industry sets 1st half export record
German electrical and electronic products makers set an export record in the first six months of the year.The companies exported 74 billion euros worth of products, up 11 pc from a year earlier, according to the ZVEI, the country's electrical and electronics industry association.Exports to China and the US were ...
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ArticleVW opens reprocessing plant in China
VW, FAW and government officials opened the carmaker’s first engine reprocessing plant in China (Photo: VW)VW opened its first engine reprocessing plant in China and pledged to make quality used parts available to its customers in the world's biggest car market.The German carmaker said it would be able to reprocess ...
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ArticleVolvo Car, Siemens plan to cooperate on electric vehicles
From year-end, Volvo’s C30 Electric will have Siemens electric-power technology inside (Photo: Siemens)Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens announced plans for an extensive strategic cooperation in the area of electric vehicles.The two companies said they will focus on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology and ...
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ArticleBosch redesigns Opel infotainment
Bosch has redesigned the modular infotainment systems for Opel's Insignia, Astra and Meriva models.The Germany-based automotive supplier said the new systems provide greater functionality and driving convenience.The new infotainment unit, which will also be in the upcoming new Opel Zafira van, has a redesigned screen, better voice control and a ...
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ArticleIAA 2011: Alfa 4C concept now in "fluid metal"
The Alfa 4C Concept uses technology from the 4C Competizione (Photo: Alfa Romeo)Alfa Romeo will show a "fluid metal" version of the Alfa 4C Concept at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show (IAA) in September.The sports car brand of Italy's Fiat group said it has "refined and enriched" the 4C with ...
