USA - First ever production pink Beetle to be launched with its name being a Hashtag, #PinkBeetle, it's different !

First production pink-colored Beetle is destined to be an instant social media influencer

• Exclusive limited-edition model will be built as a coupe and a convertible
• Features unique Fresh Fuchsia Metallic paint and vibrant interior trim
• First vehicle to be named as its own hashtag

Volkswagen of America Inc. announced today that the #PinkBeetle will go into production as a 2017 model, having been shown as a concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show. 

The first vehicle ever to officially be named as its own hashtag, the exclusive run of #PinkBeetle models will be available in coupe and convertible configurations and will go on sale in the Fall. 

Pricing of this value-oriented limited-edition model will be announced closer to launch.

The 2017 #PinkBeetle will be offered in limited quantities across the United States. 

With a 1.8-liter turbocharged direct-injection TSI® engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, #PinkBeetle produces 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and is poised to become an immediate automotive trending topic.

Offered in its own unique shade of Fresh Fuchsia Metallic paint, the special edition Beetle model’s eye-catching paint is contrasted by gloss-black mirror caps and black running boards. 

Coupes are fitted with 17-inch multi-spoke Linas aluminum-alloy wheels, while #PinkBeetle Convertible models feature the 18-inch five-spoke Twister design. Both coupe and convertible versions have Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, LED taillamps and LED rear license plate lighting as standard.

Interior design features of the #PinkBeetle include a black dashpad with surrounding pink accent and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters. 

The Pink Club cloth seats are reminiscent of the signature plaid inserts of the GTI, replacing the classic design’s red striping with a perfectly-matched pink hue.  

Standard equipment includes Volkswagen’s MIB II infotainment system, which serves as the foundation for the VW Car-Net® App-Connect suite of features. 

App-Connect technology enables smartphone integration through three major platforms—Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®—allowing seamless connectivity for compatible devices.

The #PinkBeetle is fitted with Volkswagen’s Composition Media infotainment system that has a 6.3-inch screen with a capacitive touch sensor (similar to smartphone and tablet technology) to enable gesture controls like swiping and pinch-zooming. 

MIB II also features a proximity sensor, which detects when a hand is nearby and automatically switches its display to allow easier selection of specific features. 

USB and Bluetooth® connectivity for compatible devices is standard, along with a rearview camera and a 3-month trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Other standard equipment includes heatable front seats and KESSY® Keyless access with push-button start.

Suzuki to show the world the new Baleno in production form, as well as other models within it's range at Geneva.

New Baleno – Suzuki’s ideal compact hatchback

The full production version of the all new Baleno will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show from March 1^stand will be launched in the UK in June of this year.

Since manufacturing its first car in 1955, the Suzulight, Suzuki has produced a variety of compact cars that deliver value much greater than their sizes. Developed using the company’s compact car expertise, the Baleno has an elegant and powerful design, a spacious cabin and luggage space plus a host of new technologies.

The new technologies include a rigid, lightweight new generation platform, highly responsive 1.0-litre direct-injection turbo BOOSTERJET engine, and 1.2-litre SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) powertrain featuring engine assist from an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) connected to a Lithium ion Battery. All of these contribute to a fun yet fuel efficient driving experience, giving the Baleno much more than just good looks and convenience.

In addition to fulfilling fuel efficiency and dynamic performance expectations, the layout has been optimised and various technologies used to reduce weight in order to meet the rigorous size and weight requirements specific to compact cars.

Further details will be available on March 1^st at the Suzuki press booth and also via media.suzuki.co.uk. If you are attending the show this year, we look forward to welcoming you in Hall 4 on stand 4251.

SKODA produces the first production Superb Kombi at Kvasiny in the Czech Republic.

• Ready to take off: the new Superb Combi leaves the production line at the plant in Kvasiny
• A reference: spacious interior with cutting edge technology and dynamic design
• Growth: the Skoda plant in Kvasiny has been modernized and expanded
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ŠKODA has produced this week the first ŠKODA Superb Combi at its plant in Kvasiny, Czech Republic. The first model is a Superb Combi 2.0 TDI in white moon, a client of the local market will be delivered.











In its segment, the new Skoda Superb Combi sets benchmarks in space, comfort, security, connectivity and ecology, and inspires its customers with full of excitement and dynamically elegant designs. The market launch is scheduled for September.


"The new Skoda Superb Combi mark new standards in its segment," says Michael Oeljeklaus, Head of Production and Logistics Board of ŠKODA. 


"Just fifteen weeks after the start of production of the new Superb sedan, we are proud to announce another successful start. The whole team did a great job, and now the Superb Combi out of production lines as planned."


To accommodate production of the new ŠKODA Superb and Superb Combi, Skoda has made significant investments in plant Kvasiny, particularly in new production technologies and in the areas of assembly and logistics.


The new Skoda Superb Combi looks the largest interior space in its segment. The total volume of the trunk is nearly 2,000 litres, a size which until now could only be found in higher segments. The use of modern technology Volkswagen Group MQB also enables a new level of comfort and safety. 


The new Skoda Superb Combi also offers maximum connectivity and ecological character. In line with the new design language of ŠKODA, the latest model of the brand provides a captivating interplay of functionality, technology and emotion.


Kvasiny is one of the three plants of ŠKODA in the Czech Republic, and employs nearly 4,500 people. In addition to producing the new Superb Combi, Superb saloon also has been coming out of its assembly lines since mid-March. Along with these models, the seat of Kvasiny also manufactures the ŠKODA Yeti. 


Over the next years, the plant and facilities around it will modernize and expand further. 


In  2018, the company expects to have created 1,300 additional jobs in  Kvasiny. The production capacity will increase to 280,000 vehicles per year. To do this, the company will invest about CZK 7,200 million over the next three years .


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