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Audi celebrates successes in China
Ingolstadt/Changchun/Beijing (ots) - - Cross-reference: photo will be sent via satellite and is at http://www.presseportal.de/galerie.htx?type=obs available - - Record month in November - Production running at full capacity - Now 85 exclusive dealerships - Third largest market for the Audi A8 "Audi's business in China has reached new heights," declared Erich Schmitt, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG and also responsible ...
moreTrendsetter reaches production landmark / One million Audi A3 cars built in seven years
Ingolstadt, Germany (ots) - - Cross-reference: photo will be sent from 1 p.m. via satellite and is at http://www.presseportal.de/galerie.htx?type=obs available - The one-millionth Audi A3, an Akoya Silver A3 3.2-litre V6 model with an output of 184 kW (250 bhp) and Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), left the production lines in Ingolstadt today. ...
morehotelleriesuisse: Swiss Hotel Stars to Shine Brighter in 2006
Olten (ots) - The delegates at the winter meeting of hotelleriesuisse have approved a motion to adapt the hotel classification system so as to better meet the needs of future hotel guests. Beginning in 2006, Swiss hotel stars are expected to shine more brightly thanks to increased proprietary protection, the introduction of the honorary designation "Superior", greater quality assurance and independent auditing. A ...
moreTen years of Audi engine plant in Hungary
Györ/Ingolstadt (ots) - Broadcasting embargo: 24th September 2003, 2.30 p.m. (not for agencies) * Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy and Audi Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Martin Winterkorn acclaim the achievements of Audi's Hungarian subsidiary * Audi Hungaria: largest exporter and investor in Hungary * Over 7.4 million engines and 259,000 cars built * Capital ...
moreWorld Premiere of the New Mazda3 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt
moreSpectacular Kusabi Concept Car celebrates World Premier at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt
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New European Hyundai Motor Headquarters in Rüsselsheim
Rüsselsheim, Germany (ots) - Under the motto "Stepping Forward" Hyundai Motor opened its new European headquarters at their site in Rüsselsheim, Germany, one day prior to the opening of the IAA - Investment of 50 Million Euro - Expanded R&D and Design facilities - Expanding position as 3rd largest European import brand The unique architecture of the Hyundai Motors European Headquarters, ...
moreAudi opens Forum in Beijing - its ninth worldwide / Presentation of the Audi A8 for the Chinese market / Audi sales in the first six months up 84 percent
Beijing / Ingolstadt (ots) - Audi continues its success story in China and is celebrating with the opening of an exclusive Audi Forum in the Chinese capital Beijing. This is the ninth Audi Forum worldwide after cities such as New York, Paris, London and Berlin, and the first in Asia. At the opening ceremony Erich ...
moreSummit meeting for the European insurance industry / Forthcoming Handelsblatt event: European Insurance Summit 2003, 29th and 30th October, Brussels
Dusseldorf, Germany (ots) - Chief Executive Officers from the European insurance industry will be meeting at the Handelsblatt-organized "European Insurance Summit 2003", which is to be held in Brussels on 29th and 30th October. Under the slogan "Back to basics - concentration on core insurance business" ...
moreAudi is new automobile partner of Real Madrid / Audi reinforces its strategy of associating with leaders in global sports
Madrid/Ingolstadt (ots) - Continuing its strategy of forming partnerships with leaders in global sports, Audi signed an agreement today with Real Madrid football club, recently crowned as Spanish League Champions, to become the club's automobile partner for the next three seasons. The agreement was signed ...
more250,000th Audi leaves Audi Hungaria production line
moreAnother Key Milestone for Audi in China - The 100,000th Audi A6 produced in Changchun
Ingolstadt/Beijing (ots) - Audi set yet another key milestone in China, with the production of the 100,000th Audi A6 at its plant in Changchun. The Audi A6 was introduced in September 1999, and was the first luxury brand sedan produced in China. The success of the Audi A6, illustrated by continuing demand over the years, has significantly contributed to Audi's ...
more250,000 Audi cars with an aluminium body / Lightweight construction plays a central role at Audi / Five years ahead of the competition
moreNew management structure at TUI AG Smaller executive board, more streamlined operative management
Hanover (ots) - The TUI Group has restructured its management level as part of its efficiency enhancement programme. According to the new structure, all central and Group-wide platform functions will be run by the TUI AG central executive board consisting of four instead of seven directors. The market-related management functions, which are largely ...
morePAN AMP - PAN AMP bulk order for revolutionary copy protection STAFT
Hamburg / Schönaich (ots) - PAN AMP AG gets bulk order from the mpX technology AG for the establishment of the STAFT copy protection system for audio players. "On Saturday March 15th, 2003 it was decided to launch the, since the end of the nineties developed copy protection STAFT (Secure Trademark Added File Technology)", said Bert Weingarten, member of the ...
moreStatement by Bertelsmann AG on speculations about a change in chairmanship of the Gruner + Jahr supervisory board
Guetersloh (ots) - As of November 1, 2000, Gerd Schulte-Hillen was appointed to the Gruner + Jahr supervisory board for a period of five years, and appointed its chairman. In March 2002, as part of the discussion at the time concerning a possible IPO by Bertelsmann AG, Gerd Schulte-Hillen offered to ...
moreTUI anticipates catch-up effect after political tension eases
Hanover/Berlin (ots) - TUI AG, the world's leading tourism group, takes an optimistic view of the 2003 summer season despite the threat of war in Iraq and the current hesitancy in bookings. At the start of this year's International Tourism Exchange in Berlin, TUI AG chairman Dr Michael Frenzel said: "This fair will send out positive signals. Irrespective of any short-term difficulties, the tourism industry should ...
moreSound development at Audi: The symphony of the four rings
Ingolstadt (ots) - - Targeted implementation of sounds captures the essence of the brand - Audi S4, Audi A8 and the Audi TT 3.2 quattro are current examples of active sound design Being music to one's ears - even the cars from Audi have to be this to a certain degree. Sound design has become an additional important component in vehicle development at the car manufacturer based in Ingolstadt. ...
moreFord Strengthens Leadership Team
DEARBORN/USA (ots) - - Allan Gilmour Appointed Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer - Martin Inglis Appointed Group Vice President of Business Strategy - David Thursfield Appointed Group Vice President of International Operations and Global Purchasing Ford Motor Company announced today that Allan Gilmour, former vice chairman of Ford Motor Company, will rejoin the automaker as vice chairman and chief financial officer effective ...
moreAudi successful again in 2001
Ingolstadt (ots) - Audi successful again in 2001 * Vehicle sales approx. 11 percent up on previous year * Record figures in all key regions * Record market share in Western Europe Sixth record year in succession: the Audi 2001 business year was characterised by rising sales figures in key world regions. Audi vehicle sales worldwide increased by around 11 percent to at least 725,000 cars. Audi exports accounted for around 65 percent of this total ...
moreFire Protection in the Eurotunnel / Fogtec Water Mist Extinguishing Technology to Protect "Le Shuttle" Heavy Goods Carrier Trains
Cologne, Germany (ots) - Eurotunnel operators are going to attach still more importance to safety. The first part of the freight trains carrying "piggyback" lorries between Great Britain and France is being provided with water mist fire extinguishing technology from Fogtec Brandschutz. The eight trains, each 800 ...
morePixelpark and Lycos Europe reassigned / B2B venture Pixelpark moves to Bertelsmann's Arvato division - Jürgen Richter to chair Lycos Europe and Pixelpark supervisory boards
Gütersloh (ots) - The media company Bertelsmann is transferring ist 60.3 percent share in the Pixelpark AG multimedia agency from DirectGroup to the international media service provider Arvato on January 1, 2002. Jürgen Richter, CEO of the BertelsmannSpringer specialist-publishing group, is being tapped to ...
moreStructural and management changes of AUDI AG adopted
Ingolstadt (ots) - According to the structural changes within the VOLKSWAGEN AG, the Supervisory Board of the AUDI AG decided the following changes in today's meeting. As of January 1, 2002, SEAT and Lamborghini will be part of the Audi Brand Group. Under the leadership of the VOLKSWAGEN AG Board, Audi will be responsible for the results of their Brand Group world-wide. Each brand of this group will retain its ...
moreHapag-Lloyd and VTG-LEHNKERING acquire Brambles European Rail Division / Expansion of rail freight activities
Sydney/Hamburg (ots) - Hapag-Lloyd and VTG-LEHNKERING in cooperation with M.M. Warburg & CO are acquiring the European rail logistics activities of the Australian Brambles Group. VTG-LEHNKERING will be responsible for operations management for all partners involved. The acquisition is subject to the approval by ...
moreGrowth defies general trend / Audi increases market share to almost 9 percent
Ingolstadt (ots) - Audi continues to prosper: in October the company increased its market share in Germany to just under 9 percent compared with 7.8 percent in the previous year - one of the best figures in the history of AUDI AG. A total of more than 25,000 Audi cars were registered for the first time in Germany (compared with 20,263 last year). Between ...
moreFord Motor Company Announces New Leadership Assignments
Dearborn, Mich (ots) - Ford Motor Company's Board of Directors today announced the appointment of three new group vice presidents and the election of several new corporate officers. All assignments are effective immediately. "The Ford leadership team is intensely focused on moving the company forward," said Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. "We are putting together a talented team that is committed to our mission of ...
moreFive million engines from the Audi plant in Hungary / High-tech facility increases international competitiveness
moreDraeger's upswing continues / Q3/2001 once more with definite sales and earnings gains / Safety Technology strong / Medical Technology reaping restructuring benefits
Luebeck, Germany (ots) - With 9-month sales and earnings buoyant, Luebeck-based Draegerwerk AG is progressing well along the turnaround road leading to its back-to-the-black destination for 2001. As announced by this Medical & Safety Technology Group, consolidated three-quarter sales advanced by 13.6 percent ...
moreFord Motor Company Announces Senior Management Changes
Dearborn, Mich. (ots) - The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today announced that William Clay Ford Jr. has been named chief executive officer and continues as chairman of the board. Nick Scheele is appointed chief operating officer of the company and president, Ford Automotive Operations, effective immediately. He also is elected a member of the board. Jacques Nasser is retiring from the ...
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