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VolvoCars

Media advisory – not for publication: adjustments to the Volvo Car UK PR and Communications group

I’m comfortable to announce that there’s a brand new member of the PR and Communications group, with Maya Perzanowska just lately becoming a member of us as PR and Communications Support Executive.

Maya joined us final month on a six-month secondment from our Customer Care group, the place she has spent the previous 4 years working – most just lately as a Social Media Specialist.

During her time with us, she will probably be serving to ship our upcoming media actions, so will little question be in contact with a few of you quickly.

Many of you’ll be conscious that Rachel Granger left us in the direction of the tip of final 12 months to pursue an thrilling new profession at a advertising company. A everlasting alternative will probably be sought within the coming months.

Please be a part of me in giving Maya a heat welcome to the group.

The remainder of the group stays the identical, with all our particulars beneath:

Tom Lynch
Head of PR and Communications
tom.lynch@volvocars.com
+44 (0)7392 196855

Barnaby Jones
Product Communications Manager
barnaby.jones@volvocars.com
+44 (0)7802 840351

Joe Watters
Press Fleet Controller
volvocarspress@xpauto.co.uk
+44 (0)7399 296379
+44 (0)1494 561007

Maya Perzanowska
PR and Communications Support Executive
maya.perzanowska@volvocars.com
+44 (0)7831 990736

Warm regards,

Tom and the Volvo Car UK PR and Communications group

Motorsport

The New Audi S3 Has More Power And The RS3’s Torque Splitter

[UPDATE] In an e-mail to Motor1, Steven Marks, Senior Specialist, Product Communications at Audi USA, declared: “We have not yet released U.S. specifications and will do closer to the launch a little later this year.”

It’s been almost 4 years since Audi launched the current-generation S3, so the time has come for a facelift. Thinly coated in a typical Audi Sport livery, the compact efficiency mannequin is being previewed in each hatchback and sedan physique kinds. There are surprisingly a whole lot of mechanical adjustments for under a mid-cycle replace.

At the center of the brand new S3 is an uprated model of the acquainted turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The four-pot TFSI unit now belts out 329 horsepower and 420 Newton-meters (310 pound-feet) of torque. It has gained a considerable 23 hp and (20 Nm) 15 lb-ft over the pre-facelifted mannequin to completely match the mechanically associated Volkswagen Golf R 333 particular version.


BMW

Appointment of recent management within the Corporate Communication & Public Affairs division of the BMW Group

+++ Sourour Stanke takes on accountability for Strategy, Services, Media House, Market Communications Europe, China within the Corporate Communication & Public Affairs division of the BMW Group +++

Munich. On 1 February, Sourour Stanke (44) joined the core management crew of Global Corporate Communications, enriching the division together with her huge expertise in communications and PR in addition to her worldwide background.

As head of the central division “Strategy, Services, Media House, Market Communications Europe, China,” she studies on to Maximilian Schöberl, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs.

Sourour Stanke has greater than 20 years of management expertise in globally working firms. Since 2017, she held the place of Head of Corporate Communications & Government Affairs at Giesecke+Devrient, the place she led the worldwide communication efforts, political communication, and model administration, thereby considerably shaping the general transformation of the corporate into a worldwide safety tech participant.

The capacity to navigate change, whereas balancing custom and modernity, has additionally outlined her skilled profession in numerous administration positions at famend firms equivalent to Siemens AG and Linde AG.

With her appointment, Ms. Stanke brings new views and strategic approaches, tech-savviness, in addition to precious experience in market assist and the event of revolutionary occasion codecs, to the communication work of the BMW Group. 

Technology

5 Of James Bond’s Smartest Tech Gadgets We Wish We Could Buy

When it comes to communications, Q-Branch has provided 007 with mobile phones and car phones, and even created a phone booth trap for emergencies. However, modern handheld computers can now offer similar spy gadget functionalities, such as sending encrypted messages, translating audio recordings, and using GPS for navigating escape routes.

While smartphones from major brands offer a wide range of features, they still lack some of the unique capabilities of the Ericsson JB988, which is considered one of the most impressive Q-issued marvels used by James Bond.

The Ericsson JB988 made its debut in “Tomorrow Never Dies” and proved to be more than just a regular phone. Despite not having a touch screen or high-resolution display, this top-secret device was equipped with a fingerprint scanner and lockpicking mechanism. It also had self-defense and anti-theft features, delivering a stunning 20,000-volt electric shock to anyone attempting unauthorized access.

What sets this phone apart as a cutting-edge piece of Bond’s innovative technology is its ability to remotely control a BMW 750iL using a touchpad, allowing the user to steer with just a thumb or finger. Additionally, it can activate the car’s espionage-related features, including the caltrop dispenser, cable cutter, and multiple rocket launchers.

BMW

New Head of Sustainability Communications at the BMW Group.

Munich. Effective 1 September 2023, Isabel Richter became the Head of Sustainability Communications at the BMW Group, with responsibility for development, coordination and implementation of communications messaging on the subject of sustainability. Isabel Richter is assigned to the main department of Alexander Bilgeri, Vice President Communications Human Resources, Production, Purchasing and Sustainability. Richter comes from Microsoft Germany, where she was responsible for economic and corporate strategy topics, such as digital transformation and AI, cybersecurity, corporate citizenship and sustainability, as Corporate Communications Lead. She also headed communications at the Berlin location, where she shaped digital policy dialogue with the press, policymakers as well as society and established digital public affairs.

Prior to working for Microsoft, Richter was Head of the Environment and Sustainability division at the digital association BITKOM in Berlin. Richter began her career in corporate communications at IBM in London, before working for communications agency Waggener Edstrom in London, Seattle and Munich for several years. Ms. Richter earned a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Leipzig University.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Diana Schaidnagel, Press Spokesperson Sustainability BMW Group
Telephone: +49-151-601-38407
Email: Diana.Schaidnagel@bmw.de

Isabel Richter, Head of Sustainability Communications BMW Group
Telephone: +49-151-601-53189
Email: Isabel.Richter@bmw.de

Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com

Email: presse@bmwgroup.com

News

New Cardo Update Offers Easy Bluetooth Connectivity with Other Brands

If you enjoy using Bluetooth communication devices when riding with friends, then you’ll be pleased to know that Cardo Systems has announced an exciting update. Starting from July 11, 2023, Cardo is releasing a new over-the-air software update that is compatible with all current 2023 Cardo devices, except for the Packtalk Slim.

So, what’s the good news? This update fulfills a major request from many users: one-touch Bluetooth connectivity between your Cardo device and Bluetooth communication units from Sena, Midland, and Uclear. With this update, frustrating and complicated pairing processes will be a thing of the past.

In a statement, Cardo’s Chief Marketing Officer, Dan Emodi, said, “In a recent survey conducted with motorcycle communicator users across the globe, Intercom connectivity with other brands was one of the most popular suggestions from respondents when asked what could be done to improve their communication experience. We’ve always strived to offer our own customers more and with this update we’re able to offer more independence for our users and friends using devices from other major brands, giving much greater choice, freedom, and flexibility.”

Riders can now freely choose any current-generation Bluetooth communicator without sacrificing phone connectivity, navigation, or connectivity with other Bluetooth devices. The only restriction is that music sharing won’t be possible over this connection. Nevertheless, this update is a significant step forward compared to the previous limitations of cross-brand Bluetooth communication.

To get the update, all you need to do is download the latest software through the Cardo Connect app on your smartphone if you have a current-gen Cardo communicator. Once installed, you’ll be able to pair your Cardo unit with your friends’ devices, as long as they are using current-gen comms from the compatible manufacturers.

When Bluetooth communication units first gained popularity, it seemed like a great idea. However, it quickly became frustrating when riders had to spend a significant amount of time trying to pair devices from different brands. Riding motorcycles is about enjoying the experience, not dealing with compatibility issues. Thankfully, with this update, Cardo is directly addressing the problem of Bluetooth connectivity and making it easier for riders to communicate with each other.