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Audi AG

Audi Group generates nine-month operating profit of EUR 4.2 billion (BILD)

Audi AG

AUDI AG: double-digit sales growth continues in September

Ingolstadt (ots) - Around 136,600 deliveries worldwide - up 13.6 percent Sales Chief Luca de Meo: "Deliveries have reached one million mark after just nine months for first time" Continuing expansion in China, United States and Europe Audi sales figures continue to rise at a double-digit rate: In September the company delivered around 136,600 automobiles to customers worldwide. This represents an increase of 13.6 percent. ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

World's largest mobility trade fair closes recording huge rise in visitors - 354 world premieres is a new record / Wissmann: The 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles is a resounding success!

Hanover/Berlin (ots) - Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you most cordially to our final press conference at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles. Please allow me to start with my conclusion: never before has an IAA been as exciting as this one! Never before have we had so many new commercial vehicles - ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

IAA 2012 - world's largest commercial vehicle trade fair - opens in Hannover / Wissmann: Secure industrial basis in Europe

Hannover (ots) - The world's largest trade fair for mobility, transport and logistics has begun. At the opening ceremony for the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles, Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), told an audience of around 700 high-ranking guests from politics and ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

"Stars of the Year 2013" awards presented at the "Evening of the Commercial Vehicle Press" / Wissmann: This IAA with its record number of premieres stands for a new quality

Hanover/Berlin (ots) - "This 64th IAA Commercial Vehicles stands for a new quality. Altogether 533 innovations, including 354 world premieres, underscore the innovative force within the industry. The figures are higher than ever before. The media interest in the world's most important leading exhibition for ...

Audi AG

AUDI AG: continuing growth in Europe too

Ingolstadt (ots) - - Deliveries worldwide reach around 119,600 in July - up 12.9 percent - Audi boss Stadler: "We expect extra lift from new A3" - United States powerhouse of growth with 28 percent gain AUDI AG carried over the double-digit growth of the first half of 2012 into July, when the Company delivered some 119,600 automobiles worldwide, an increase of 12.9 percent. This strongest-ever July performance was boosted ...

Audi AG

Audi Group generates first-half operating profit of E2.9 billion

Ingolstadt (ots) - - Deliveries target of more than 1.4 million for 2012 confirmed - CFO Axel Strotbek: "The high demand in the first half is a testament to the success of our model strategy." - New Audi A3 at dealers from end of August E25.0 billion revenue, an operating profit of E2.9 billion, and an 11.5 percent operating return on sales. These figures demonstrate how the Audi Group succeeded in adding yet another ...

Audi AG

Audi City: The metropolis cyberstore opens its doors

Ingolstadt/London (ots) - - First digital Audi showroom opens in the centre of London - Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: "Visitors can expect a previously unheard-of level of personal customer service." - More than 20 locations in major international cities by 2015 Audi is preparing automotive retail for the future and complementing its dealer network with a new format - Audi City. The first location opens today in London ...

Audi AG

High-end sports machine - the Audi e-bike Wörthersee

Reifnitz/Ingolstadt (ots) - - Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performance - Frame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principle - Head of Design Wolfgang Egger: "Stringent functionality and extreme sportiness as the foremost principles for the design." Starting May 16, ...

Audi AG

AUDI AG: North American growth region with significantly increased sales

Ingolstadt (ots) - - Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: "16th record month in a row in the United States" - Around 125,200 cars delivered worldwide in April, up 14.4 percent - Strong growth in Germany and France AUDI AG sustained its high growth rate from the first quarter in April, with around 125,200 cars delivered and a 14.4 percent increase over the prior-year month. ...

Audi AG

Acoustic innovation: e-sound by Audi

Ingolstadt (ots) - - The brand is developing new sound signatures for its future e-tron models - A control unit generates sound based on signals from the car - A loudspeaker broadcasts the sound signature Audi's future e-tron models will cover long distances powered by ...

Knorr-Bremse AG

Knorr-Bremse delivers growth of more than 500 million euros

München (ots) - - Sales: 4.24 bn. EUR (previous year: 3.71 bn. EUR) - Incoming orders: 4.07 bn. EUR (previous year: 4.04 bn. EUR) - Net income: 329 mn. EUR (previous year: 239 mn. EUR) - All regions above 1 bn. EUR in revenues for first time Knorr-Bremse Group The Knorr-Bremse Group increased sales during the 2011 fiscal year by more than one-half billion euros (14%) to 4.24 bn. EUR (previous year: 3.71 bn. EUR). The ...

Audi AG

The new Audi A3 - Innovation with style

Ingolstadt (ots) - In 1996, Audi launched the premium compact segment with the A3 - now the third generation of the successful model is ready at the starting line. The new A3, which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, is a high-tech car full of innovations in all areas. Versions with hybrid and alternative drive systems such as natural gas and Audi e-gas are currently in development. A version with an exceptionally ...

Opel Automobile GmbH

Ampera and Volt voted "Car of the Year 2012"

Geneva (ots) - - Cross reference: Picture is avaiable at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/59486/2210477 - The Opel Ampera and the Chevrolet Volt have today won the "Car of the Year 2012" award. By handing victory to the revolutionary electric vehicles, the panel of judges, made up of 59 leading automotive journalists from 23 European nations, paid tribute to General Motor's innovative foresight. The Opel Ampera / Chevrolet ...

Audi AG

The Audi Group in the fiscal year 2011: new records for deliveries, revenue and profit (mit Bild)

Opel Automobile GmbH

Two Opel World Premieres at the 2012 Geneva Show

Rüsselsheim (ots) - - Mokka sub-compact SUV and Astra OPC to debut in Geneva - Opel unveils "RAD e" - first e-bike built around automotive construction principles - Ampera among finalists of "Car of the Year 2012" award - Opel press conference on March 6, 11:30 hrs in Hall 2 Opel is looking forward to two world premieres at this year's Geneva Motor Show (March 6-18, 2012): the all-new Mokka sub- compact SUV and the new ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

VDA Press Conference in Detroit on January 9, 2012

Berlin (ots) - The Detroit Motor Show - North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - is being held in Detroit/Michigan (USA) on January 9 - 22, 2012. To mark the opening of the show, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is holding a press conference at the Cobo Center, Detroit. We would like to take this opportunity of inviting you to attend. The Press Conference will be held on Monday, January 9, ...

Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst

Huf to take over BorgWarner BERU Electronics

Velbert (ots) - Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG (Velbert, Germany) and BorgWarner BERU Systems GmbH (Ludwigsburg, Germany) agreed that Huf Electronics (Düsseldorf, Germany) will take over the tire pressure monitoring system business and therefore acquire all shares in the subsidiary BERU Electronics GmbH. The automotive supplier located in Bretten, Germany employs about 230 people. Subject to approval by the ...

Audi AG

Audi extends the A1 family - A1 Sportback coming early 2012

Ingolstadt (ots) - Sporty and efficient, youthful and communicative, emotional and individual. A new member of the successful A1 family is scheduled to launch in early 2012 - the five-door Audi A1 Sportback. The Audi A1 Sportback, which will be rolling into showrooms in early 2012, is the five-door compact Audi for a young, urban ...

Audi AG

Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 successfully reaches finish line

Beijing (ots) - - 20 cars, 160 drivers and 5,700 kilometers in 16 stages - Participants experienced the many different faces of China - Versatile features of the Audi Q3 proved their mettle - China is the biggest market for Audi, with growing potential The Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 has successfully reached the finish line. The 20 ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

928,000 visitors came to the IAA / World's most important mobility trade fair closes with successful track record

Frankfurt (ots) - Die 64th. IAA Cars gathered speed once again on the home straight. Visitor interest climbed once more, especially over the last weekend of the IAA. The world's most important mobility trade fair that opened on 15 September and closes its gates at 7.00 pm on 25 September counted altogether 928,000 ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

Already over 350,000 visitors at the IAA

Berlin (ots) - The 64th IAA Cars, the world's most important trade fair for mobility, has already confirmed its reputation as a crowd-puller on its first public weekend. A total of over 350,000 people have visited the IAA since it opened. "This increase of 10 per cent puts us far ahead of the IAA 2009. Even in the mornings the IAA visitors had already filled the halls and were filling the open-air sites, too. Their main ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

German Chancellor opens world's most important trade fair for mobility - comprehensive walking tour / Merkel: Innovation is visible here at the IAA

Frankfurt am Main/Berlin (ots) - "Innovation - it is visible here at the IAA. The National Platform for Electric Mobility has done a good job. We have also provided incentives that we hope will get electric mobility in Germany moving, without creating a long-lasting culture of subsidies, e.g. the ten-year exemption ...

VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

Kretschmann and Hermann visit the IAA / Baden-Württemberg's top politicians are guests in Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main/Berlin (ots) - Today the state premier of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, and his transport minister Winfried Hermann, visited the IAA Cars 2011 and obtained information about the innovations and technological trends of the automotive manufacturers and suppliers from their home state. ...