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Big Data is quickly becoming the new normal for manufacturers, but it still poses challenges. By Alec McCullie and James Bishop

Xavier Boucherat speaks with experts at PwC, whose studies suggest that Industry 4.0 could bring OEMs revenue increases of 13.6% over the next five years

In close vicinity to the Neckarsulm location, the 50th Audi R8 LMS GT4 was driven out of the assembly hall at “Audi Böllinger Höfe” in Heilbronn in mid-March. The GT4 model is a worldwide sales success and, like no other race car at Audi, benefits from synergies in terms of ...

Toyota City, Japan, March 16, 2018―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has deployed 20 fuel cell forklifts, manufactured by Toyota Industries Corporation, at its Motomachi Plant located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. It has also built a hydrogen station for designated use by fuel cell forklifts at the ...

On 15th and 16th March 2018, MAN Truck & Bus invites you to its in-house exhibition at the MAN Forums in Munich. On display will be the complete vehicle portfolio, including the new MAN Lion’s City, as well as the wide range of services provided by the commercial vehicle manufacturer. ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – INFINITI earned top honors, taking the No. 1 spot industry-wide in the J.D. Power 2018 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. Overall, INFINITI achieved a CSI score of 876 on a 1,000-point scale, 48 points above the industry average and 14 points above the premium segment average. “We know ...

Operating profit before special items increases to €5.1 billion; slight increase in operating return on sales before special items to 8.4 percent Strong net cash flow confirms high self-financing strength Unprecedented year 2018 expected to be challenging: record model initiative with more than 20 market launches, first fully electric series-produced model Significantly expanded electric ...

In Fiscal Year 2017 (31.12.2017), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. achieved new historic landmarks. The Italian super sports car brand from Sant’Agata Bolognese increased worldwide sales by ten percent from 3,457 to 3,815 units. Thus, sales grew for the seventh consecutive year and almost tripled since 2010 (1,302 units). Turnover exceeded one ...

Fuel consumption combined: 14.6 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 330 g/km* Mercedes-Maybach stands for the ultimate in exclusivity and individuality. The absolute top-of-the range model from the luxury brand is the Pullman (fuel consumption combined: 14.6 l/100 km; combined CO2emissions: 330 g/km) with vis-à-vis seating behind the partition screen. Now ...

Brussels, 15 March 2018 – In February 2018 the EU passenger car market grew by 4.3%, with new registrations totalling 1,125,397. In volume terms, last month saw the best February results since 2008. In February 2018 the EU passenger car market grew by 4.3%, with new registrations totalling 1,125,397. In volume ...