German Handelsblatt: VW: IAA Volkswagen boss Diess sees serious change through robotaxis002821

Herbert Diess The Volkswagen CEO assumes that the share of the business with driving services will grow strongly. (Photo: Reuters) Munich According to Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess, the automotive industry will change fundamentally as a result of software-based mobility services and self-driving cars. “Autonomous driving will change our industry like nothing else before,” said Diess… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: IAA Volkswagen boss Diess sees serious change through robotaxis002821

German Handelsblatt: New generation: eagerly awaited – the new Opel Astra celebrates its world premiere 002808

New tension in lightning The new Opel Astra gets the typical look of the Rüsselsheimer. Rüsselsheim What the Golf is to VW, the Astra is to Opel. For decades, the compact model has symbolized the Rüsselsheim brand with the lightning bolt. You have now reached generation number six. And it takes a leap that has… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New generation: eagerly awaited – the new Opel Astra celebrates its world premiere 002808

German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Supplier Mahle is back in the black 002790

Auto supplier Mahle The Stuttgart-based company is profitable again after the corona crisis. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart Mahle interim boss Michael Frick is particularly proud of one fact: “No production line had to stop at our customers because Mahle components were missing,” said Frick when the Stuttgart supplier presented the half-year figures. This sets Mahle apart… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Supplier Mahle is back in the black 002790

German Handelsblatt: Oldtimer: Small and clever – the VW Polo II becomes 40002789

Cologne This little Volkswagen was exactly the right car for a time when nuclear armament and environmental destruction created fear of the future, while on the other hand new TV blockbusters like “Traumschiff” and “Dallas” reflected the fun of luxury and lifestyle. With the second generation of the Polo ( Type “86C”) VW presented a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Oldtimer: Small and clever – the VW Polo II becomes 40002789

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Business lounge for e-car drivers – this is how Audi wants to make charging more convenient002779

Lounge with charging connection An Audi charging hub will make charging an experience in the future. Ingolstadt Even VW CEO Herbert Diess recently complained publicly that charging electric cars can sometimes be very unpleasant. “No toilet, no coffee, a column out of order / defective, sad affair”, complained Diess on the business platform LinkedIn and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Business lounge for e-car drivers – this is how Audi wants to make charging more convenient002779

German Handelsblatt: New strategy from Volkswagen: VW increasingly relies on automatic transmissions002778

VW is increasingly relying on automatic The next generation of Passat and Tiguan models will no longer have a manual gearshift. Photo: Julian Stratenschulte / dpa (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The car company Volkswagen is increasingly relying on automatic transmissions. A company spokesman said there will no longer be a manual gearbox in the next generation… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New strategy from Volkswagen: VW increasingly relies on automatic transmissions002778

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002770

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002770