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January 21, 1899: Opel Began Producing Automobiles 125 Years Ago

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January 21, 1899: Opel Began Producing Automobiles 125 Years Ago

  • Start of an era: 1899 contract-signing made Opel an automobile manufacturer
  • Current bestsellers “made in Rüsselsheim”: Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
  • Anniversary under banner of electromobility: Battery-electric variant of every Opel carline in 2024

Rüsselsheim.  2024 is a special year for Opel, under the banner of electromobility. For the first time in the brand’s history, every model will have a battery-electric variant – above all the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one of the first battery-electric estate cars on the market. However, the company laid the foundation for affordable, innovative and future-proof mobility on four wheels 125 years ago. On January 21, 1899, Wilhelm Opel, son of the company founder Adam Opel, signed a contract with the locksmith Friedrich Lutzmann to buy his Motorwagenfabrik (motor car factory), the starting signal for automobile production at Opel. This marked the start of a new era that would write history far beyond Rüsselsheim. A previously successful sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer, Opel thus ventured into territory unknown to the company exactly 125 years ago.

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Selfdrive anticipates20 percent surge in car subscription and 10 percent increase in car rentals in 2024

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Selfdrive anticipates20 percent surge in car subscription and 10 percent increase in car rentals in 2024

Dubai, UAE, Jan 2024:Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, anticipates a 20 percent increase in demand for car subscriptions and a 10 percent increase in car rentals in the year 2024. According to the company, car rentals provide unparalleled flexibility, allowing users to select the most suitable vehicle for specific needs. Whether it’s a short business trip, a weekend getaway, or a family vacation, car rentals offer tailored solutions without the long-term commitment associated with ownership.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS IN 2023: A YEAR OF SUCCESS

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS IN 2023: A YEAR OF SUCCESS                           

Monday 8January 2024, Goodwood, West Sussex                            

•          Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reports a highly successful year in 2023 with strong business performance and Bespoke commissions at record levels

•          Secure platform for further growth and development as the marque enters its 120th year: Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time on 4 May1904

•          More motor carssold than ever before in marque’s 119-year history: 6,032 delivered to clients around the world, all including elements of Bespoke personalisation

•          Global sales present a balanced picture, led by North America and China

•          Year-on-year growth reported in regions including Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe

•          Company’s positive economic impact grew further with the creation of 180 new jobs at the Home of Rolls-Royce in 2023

•          New investment announced to increase capabilities for electric vehicle production,Bespoke commissions and future growth in Coachbuild activities. Planning application for extension at Goodwood site submitted in late summer 2023

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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung 

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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Outlines ‘Sustainable Growth through Consistent Change’  in New Year’s Message 

  • Hyundai Motor Group celebrates New Year at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, the first dedicated EV factory in Korea 

⋯ Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other Group executive share New Year’s message and vision for robotics, AAM and electrification 
⋯ Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong evolves from Korea’s first comprehensive automotive plant to an electrification innovation hub 

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AGMC and Dubai Autodrome partnership unveils BMW XM as safety car for 2024 racing season

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AGMC and Dubai Autodrome partnership unveils BMW XM as safety car for 2024 racing season

  • High performance BMW XM model to be the official safety car for next year’s season including Hankook 24H Dubai race

DUBAI, UAE, December 8, 2023 – AGMC, the official BMW Group importer for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced a partnership with Dubai Autodrome for its 2024 racing season – providingaBMW XM as the official safety car. The collaboration will begin at the much-awaited Hankook 24H Dubai race in January, a highlight of the 2024 racing season.

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