Dynamic global economy The global economy continued to record robust growth in 2019, albeit at a slightly reduced pace. Global gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.6 per cent (previously 3.2 per cent). Economic momentum in the advanced economies of the world and in the emerging markets was below the previous year. Interest rates remained… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche AG Group – Business Performance
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@VW Group: Porsche AG Group – Key figures of sustainability
Key economic figures The key figures concerning deliveries and production relate to the Porsche Group (including subsidiaries). The key supplier figures relate exclusively to Porsche AG. 1) Including the 918 Spyder. 1) As of financial year 2019, figures do not include pre-production vehicles. 1) Based on the creditor’s billing address. 1) Suppliers are considered to… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche AG Group – Key figures of sustainability
@VW Group: Technical milestone in road safety: experts praise Volkswagen’s Car2X technology
The new Golf can help drivers to prevent accidents, thanks to its innovative Car2X technology, allowing it to wirelessly connect with other vehicles and the traffic infrastructure. The Euro NCAP consortium gave special recognition to the traffic hazard alert function with the Advanced Award for ground-breaking safety fea-tures. The German automotive association ADAC tested the… Continue reading @VW Group: Technical milestone in road safety: experts praise Volkswagen’s Car2X technology
@VW Group: Brands of the TRATON GROUP take action as a result of the corona pandemic
In response to the corona pandemic, the European brands of the TRATON GROUP will temporary close several plants in Europe and request temporary unemployment assistance (so called “Kurzarbeit”) to support its workers in Germany during the shutdown. “It is becoming harder and harder to supply our plants due to the spread of the coronavirus in… Continue reading @VW Group: Brands of the TRATON GROUP take action as a result of the corona pandemic
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO has closed Czech plants due to coronavirus pandemic for initial period of minimal two weeks
ŠKODA AUTO CEO, Bernhard Maier, explained the halt in production as follows, “With 37,000 employees in the Czech Republic alone, our responsibility extends far beyond the factory gates. Everything must be done to slow the spread of the virus in order to protect and help those who will be particularly affected – most notably the elderly… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO has closed Czech plants due to coronavirus pandemic for initial period of minimal two weeks
@VW Group: Financial year 2019: AUDI AG achieves its financial targets and sets a course for long-term competitiveness
Audi steered a steady course through a challenging 2019 financial year. The car manufacturer systematically reduced its WLTP inventories and achieved slightly higher deliveries for the Audi brand than in the previous year in a highly competitive environment. Revenue of €55.7 billion reflects the high demand for SUVs and top-end models. Operating profit and operating… Continue reading @VW Group: Financial year 2019: AUDI AG achieves its financial targets and sets a course for long-term competitiveness
@VW Group: Growth in turnover and operating margin for Ducati in 2019
Ducati closes 2019 positively, consolidating the growth that has characterized the last years of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer. 53,183 (2018: 53,004) bikes were delivered to customers all over the world, a result that allowed sales to remain above 50,000 units for the fifth consecutive year, confirming the positive signs of the market which, in the… Continue reading @VW Group: Growth in turnover and operating margin for Ducati in 2019
@VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini achieves record figures in Fiscal Year 2019 Coronavirus poses significant challenges for 2020
In Fiscal Year 2019 (1 Jan – 31 Dec), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. achieved its best-ever results across the board, entering new dimensions in its year-long growth. The Italian super sports car producer outperformed all previous key business benchmarks: sales, turnover and profitability achieved levels unprecedented in the 56-year history of the brand. The celebration of… Continue reading @VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini achieves record figures in Fiscal Year 2019 Coronavirus poses significant challenges for 2020
@VW Group: Volkswagen brand about to leap into the electric era
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is entering the next phase of its transformation stronger. In a declining overall market, in the past year the Volkswagen Group’s core brand achieved a new delivery record of 6.3 million units, thus delivering more vehicles than ever before. In all key markets, Volkswagen was able to gain market share.… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen brand about to leap into the electric era
@VW Group: Porsche stops production due to the coronavirus
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche stops production due to the coronavirus