Author: VW_Official

@VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to dream rooms Recently, a team of VW employees took time out of their day to delve into the world of interior design. The goal: help design a haven for a child with a life-threatening illness, part of the Rooms… Continue reading @VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

@VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

The focus is placed on three objectives: a confident electric driving experience, easy charging management and high suitability for everyday driving. These three factors form the target triangle of PHEV development at Audi.  For one, the electric driving experience is defined by a powerful electric motor delivering up to 105 kW, depending on the model.… Continue reading @VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

@VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

Today TRATON SE (“TRATON”), one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, increased its offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Navistar International Corporation (“Navistar”) (NYSE: NAV) not already owned by TRATON to USD 43.00 per share in cash. The increased offer represents a 23% increase from the USD 35.00 per Navistar share… Continue reading @VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

@VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials

As a forerunner of e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group is ensuring greater transparency and responsibility in its raw material supply chains for batteries. To that end, the company has entered a strategic partnership with RCS Global, an agency specializing in supply chain analysis. The focus is on auditing suppliers for conformance with human rights, safe working… Continue reading @VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials

@VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport – production due to start soon

The engine heat rises from the ventilation grilles, making the air shimmer. The brake discs crackle, the exhaust clicks rhythmically. After the last test lap, Andy Wallace gets out of the car and grins. Today he has driven the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport1 for the first time. “I tried to develop a vague idea… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport – production due to start soon

@VW Group: Innovative, dynamic, and electric: The Audi e-tron S and the Audi e-tron S Sportback

Audi is showing consistency and continuing with its electric offensive – with the new Audi e-tron S and the new Audi e-tron S Sportback. Both of the S models with fully electric drive use three electric motors, two of which operate on the rear axle. Their intelligent drive control raises vehicle safety, and dynamic handling… Continue reading @VW Group: Innovative, dynamic, and electric: The Audi e-tron S and the Audi e-tron S Sportback

@VW Group: Driving Porsche, Reading Porsche

Porsche is about design, performance, and the passion for sports cars, but also about much more. Literally. Fans can experience the brand not only in the driver’s seat, but also in an armchair. They can read about Porsche in works of non-­fiction, in history books, children’s books, novels, biographies, and—if words should fail—in books of photos or illustrations. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Driving Porsche, Reading Porsche

@VW Group: Volkswagen extends cooperation with independent Sustainability Council

The Volkswagen Group is extending cooperation with its independent Sustainability Council for a further two years. Volkswagen is thus continuing to vigorously pursue its sustainability targets with the focus on becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Furthermore, Rebecca Harms, former Member of the European Parliament, and Magdalena Gerger, CEO and President of the Swedish enterprise Systembolaget… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen extends cooperation with independent Sustainability Council