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101
BMW Group sells more than 109,000 vehicles in May
In May sales of the BMW brand were down 18.1% on the previous year (110,707) at 90,643 units. For the year to the end of May, deliveries to customers decreased 20.9% to 408,370 vehicles (prev.yr.: 515,989). The new BMW Z4 is off to an excellent start ... 		11 Jun, 2009
102
Mercedes-Benz posts 11% sales increase in Germany
In Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold 25,600 vehicles in May (May 2008: 23,100) and increased sales by 11 percent. In addition to the boost from the new E-Class, the A- and B-Class also contributed to the growth in sales. Around 5,300 customers bought an A-Class ... 		11 Jun, 2009
103
Porsche presents new production & logistics system in its Leipzig plant
To make production as efficient as possible, substantial building work was necessary at the factory premises in Leipzig, which cover 300 hectares. Porsche invested around EUR 150 million in a new 25,000 m² assembly hall, a logistics center, a pilot ... 		9 Jun, 2009
104
Mercedes-Benz unveils super-efficient direct-injected engines for C-Class
The new engines impress with a low fuel consumption, and therefore exemplary environmental compatibility, while delivering a high output and therefore outstanding driving pleasure. The new C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY saloon, the most efficient C-Class ever, ... 		8 Jun, 2009
105
Audi adds two new economical 1.6L TDI engines to the A3 range
- 1.6 TDI engine with output of 66 kW (90 hp) or 77 kW (105 hp) - 1.6 TDI with 77 kW: 4.1 l/100 km of diesel (57.37 US mpg), equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km (175 g/mile) 		3 Jun, 2009
106
New Mercedes-Benz Vito & Viano with Adaptive Brake Light
Features: Improved warning effect for following traffic, Automatic activation, Additional integration of the hazard warning system, Standard equipment at no extra cost. 		29 May, 2009
107
Volkswagen, BYD Sign MoU for hybrids & electric cars
The objective of signing a memorandum of understanding between Volkswagen and BYD is to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. 		28 May, 2009
108
Volkswagen presents new Scirocco R
A sports car without compromise and a race track that demands everything of the driver will be meeting together this weekend. 		25 May, 2009
109
Insignia OPC Sports Tourer: New Wagon from Opel
- Top power: High performance station wagon must complete 10,000 km on Nürburgring - Top package: 325 hp, 435 Nm, Adaptive 4x4 and 1530 liters load capacity - Top points: Insignia OPC sedan testing passed with flying colors 		23 May, 2009
110
BMW supports Obama's proposal on one national standard for fuel economy
BMW Group supports Obama Administration&rsquo... 		21 May, 2009
111
Daimler acquires 10% stake in Tesla Motors
- German automaker acquires nearly 10 percent of one of the leading electric vehicle companies - Automakers agreed to cooperate in battery systems, electric drive systems and vehicle projects 		20 May, 2009
112
New Panamera - getting up to speed with tyres from Hanover
The alternative sizes 245/50 ZR 18 (100Y) and 275/45 ZR 18 (103Y) have also been approved by Porsche for the Panamera and carry the special designation 'N0'. 		19 May, 2009
113
New Mercedes E-Class voted best-looking car in the world
AUTO BILD Design Award 2009: New E-Class voted best-looking car in the world. 		18 May, 2009
114
Sports Car Manufacturer reopens the Leipzig Plant to Visitors
The car will be launched in September starting with some European markets. 		13 May, 2009
115
First Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe delivered to customer in Germany
Bremen plant manager Peter Schabert: ‘The new E-Class Coupe is manufactured exclusively at our Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. I am therefore extremely pleased to be handing the key to the first owner today.’ 		13 May, 2009
116
BMW launches new BMW S 1000 RR Superbike
The BMW S 1000 RR introduces new technical features, such as the first ever 4-stage ABS system, with settings for Rain, Sport, Race and Slick conditions. 		12 May, 2009
117
Mercedes-Benz Cars delivers 90,900 vehicles to customers in April
- Mercedes-Benz sells 80,700 passenger vehicles - Best monthly sales figure of all time for Mercedes-Benz in China - New E-Class is market leader in Germany in April 		11 May, 2009
118
Audi launches Start-Stop & Energy Recovery systems
- Start-stop system available from the second quarter of 2009 - Energy recovery: Audi models recover electrical energy - Modular efficiency platform with further innovative technologies 		9 May, 2009
119
BMW Group deliveries 101,589 vehicles in April 2009
Over the past month deliveries of the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands decreased by 23.8% to 101,589 (prev.yr. 133,287) vehicles. 		9 May, 2009
120
Audi record sales in China, increased market share in the USA
- Market share of 4.7 percent in April puts Audi at top of Western European premium segment. 		9 May, 2009