February 1, 2021The Volkswagen Group is reassigning responsibilities for the management of the brand and the Group. The Volkswagen core brand is to be led by the brand’s previous COO, Ralf Brandstätter from July 1, 2020. The CEO of the Volkswagen Group, Dr....
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January 31, 2021Sales consultant Tobias Jentsch grabs the keys and smartphone – then he goes out onto the yard. He stops in front of a dark Golf station wagon. He brushes his hand over the rims, opens the trunk, switches on the auxiliary heater. Actually, the...
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January 30, 2021The only reason test mules catch most people’s eyes is their eye-catching camouflage wrap. But why go to all the trouble? Well, it’s about more than just colourful patterns. ŠKODA test mules generally allow only vague assumptions about what’s...
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January 28, 2021easyJet has announced that it will resume some flights on 15 June. Services will be operating from London Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Belfast, and Isle of Man in the UK. In addition, flying...
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January 28, 2021ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited (ŠAVWIPL) has resumed production at its Aurangabad plant after the coronavirus-related production stop. At the Pune plant, the manufacturer is continuing preparations for the start of vehicle assembly...
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January 26, 2021Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, Air France has been adapting its network and flight schedule in real-time in line with travel restrictions and demand. Since end-March and at the present time, Air France is operating between 3 and 5% of...
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January 25, 2021British Airways has removed the seats and stripped the interiors of two of its grounded 777-200 fleet so the aircraft can operate as freighters and carry even more crucial cargo around the world.
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May 27, 2020Local battery production is an important success factor for Mercedes-Benz AG’s electric offensive and the key element to flexibly and efficiently meet the global demand for electrified vehicles. The company is therefore focusing on establishing a...
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May 27, 2020With the public debate on the merits of scientific data throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Bayer announced its support for a new, multi-year Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) research effort. This initiative will explore the public engagement...
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May 27, 2020The traditional cementitious dry-mix screed method is time consuming and cost intensive. The experts of Master Builders Solutions have therefore developed the innovative Technology for SLS that supersedes conventional techniques: it is less time...
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May 24, 2020Deutsche Bahn is launching a hygiene and cleanliness campaign. Additional cleaning staff and modified cleaning plans will help keep passengers safe on trains and at stations even during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning mid-week, DB will...
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May 24, 2020The European Investment Bank (EIB) is assisting the Madrid Region in its efforts to tackle the COVID-19 health emergency. The EU bank is providing a EUR 600 million loan on favourable terms to enable the authorities to adapt Madrid’s health...
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May 23, 2020Continental, technology company and manufacturer of premium tires, has just launched a microsite containing useful information about the latest CO₂ emissions regulation for heavy goods vehicles and the simulation tool for trucks called VECTO –...
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May 23, 2020The strongly reduced European network is configured to connect with as many flights as possible in the intercontinental network. Routes will gradually be reopened, but may change weekly, depending on measures being taken by the authorities at the...
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May 22, 2020Nokia announced it has achieved the world’s fastest 5G speeds in its Over-the-Air (OTA) network in Dallas, Texas. Utilizing 800 MHz of commercial millimeter wave 5G spectrum and Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) functionality, Nokia achieved 5G speeds of...
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May 22, 2020HSBC Insurance (Asia) Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% equity interest in HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited...
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May 22, 2020The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a new programme to further improve the gender balance of its staff at all levels. The strategy defines target percentages focusing on the annual share of women being appointed to new and open positions as...
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May 21, 2020Bayer has submitted an application for marketing authorization for its precision oncology treatment larotrectinib to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan. Larotrectinib is an oral TRK inhibitor that has been developed...
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May 21, 2020The COVID-19 outbreak has not put a stop to the cooperation between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE Eps, nor to their commitment to support the deployment of electric mobility.
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May 20, 2020Societe Generale announces the finalisation of the acquisition of the Commerzbank’s Equity Markets and Commodities’ (EMC) business with the integration of the exchange-traded investment solutions. It covers the activities of ETF market-making,...
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May 19, 2020BASF and DiDi, the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, where Xiaoju Autocare (Xiaoju Yangche), a subsidiary of DiDi, is headquartered.
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May 19, 2020A wet road and a sudden evasive maneuver: there was a time when such a situation would frequently have ended in a ditch or against a crash barrier, and not rarely with fatalities or severe injuries. Almost 25 years ago to the day, a remedy was...
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May 18, 2020As part of Henkel’s commitment to accelerate its contribution to climate protection, the company has defined science-based emission reduction targets. These were recently approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with...
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May 18, 2020This Wednesday, 20 May, the SEAT Apprentice School is ready to welcome the fresh talents who dream of becoming the future generation of automotive professionals, but with a novelty compared to previous years: the visit will be virtual instead of...
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May 18, 2020Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a wide range of its ultrasound solutions for the management of COVID-19-related...
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