More than half of the new vehicles sold in the United States so far this year have been SUVs, a trend that hasn’t been seen in decades. It’s easy to see why; SUVs typically have more space, more capability and often as much performance as their owners can use. And while SUVs have a reputation… Continue reading @VW Group: The Volkswagen Taos, a big idea in small SUVs More than half of the new vehicles sold in the United States so far this year have be…
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@VW Group: How owning an electric vehicle can save money over the long haul Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits…
Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits to their owners, such as zero tailpipe-emission driving and home charging. But there’s often been questions about the cost of EVs, as battery technology remains slightly more expensive than combustion engines. The truth is that while some of those differences exist, the cost of… Continue reading @VW Group: How owning an electric vehicle can save money over the long haul Electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 offer a lot of benefits…
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components delivers essential components for Volkswagen’s ID.4(((ID.4 – power consumption (NEDC) in kWh/100 km: 16.9–16.2; CO₂ emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.)))
Volkswagen Group Components is the central supplier for the first models of the new Volkswagen ID. family and numerous other Group brand models based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB). Volkswagen Group Components contributes around 40% of the overall added value of the first fully electric SUV by the Volkswagen brand, the world e-car… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group Components delivers essential components for Volkswagen’s ID.4(((ID.4 – power consumption (NEDC) in kWh/100 km: 16.9–16.2; CO₂ emission in g/km: 0; efficiency class: A+.)))
@VW Group: Fuel from waste: Volkswagen powers car freighters with used oil from restaurants
The Volkswagen Group continues to force the pace of climate protection: in future, Volkswagen Group Logistics will be using certified fuel from vegetable residues for certain new car shipments via marine routes. The fuel is produced from materials such as used oil from restaurants and the food industry. The first car freighter was re-fuelled for… Continue reading @VW Group: Fuel from waste: Volkswagen powers car freighters with used oil from restaurants
@VW Group: Robert Buttenhauser becomes the new Board Member for Engine Production at Audi Hungaria
Robert Buttenhauser will be the new Board Member for Powertrain Production at Audi Hungaria Zrt. from January 1, 2021. The graduate production engineer started his career at AUDI AG in 1995 and has been working in different positions within the Audi Group for 25 years. He takes over the Board of Management position from Thoralf… Continue reading @VW Group: Robert Buttenhauser becomes the new Board Member for Engine Production at Audi Hungaria
@VW Group: Window into the future: Audi is the headline partner of Design Shanghai
Audi is the headline partner of the Design Shanghai trade fair for the first time. At one of the leading design platforms, the automobile maker presents itself with themes for the future. The trade fair takes place from 26 to 29 November 2020 in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. “For automotive designers,… Continue reading @VW Group: Window into the future: Audi is the headline partner of Design Shanghai
@VW Group: Ninth Porsche Experience Centre to be built in Japan
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: Ninth Porsche Experience Centre to be built in Japan
@VW Group: EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st Edition electric SUV
Nov 25, 2020 EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on ID.4 1st Edition and ID.4 Pro 82 kWh rear-wheel-drive models Annual fuel cost estimated at $700, providing a five-year savings of $2,250 compared to the average new vehicle Three years of fast charging with Electrify America at no additional cost MSRP starts at $39,995 for ID.4… Continue reading @VW Group: EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st Edition electric SUV
@VW Group: Audi further improves the e-tron product line: AC charging with 22 kW of power, greater driving convenience
Faster charging, more convenience behind the wheel – Audi is systematically enhancing its e-tron models. The all-electric SUV and e-tron Sportback* SUV coupe are receiving a number of new equipment features. AC charging: double the capacity Fast charging with direct current (DC) has always been a major strength of the e-tron models. Now Audi is… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi further improves the e-tron product line: AC charging with 22 kW of power, greater driving convenience
@VW Group: Bugatti Baby II arrives in North America
Just in time for the holidays, the limited-series Bugatti Baby II has arrived in Southern California. This marks the vehicle’s first appearance in North America since Bugatti announced plans to reimagine the original 1926 Baby at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Since its launch, the car has gathered international attention due to its exquisite… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Baby II arrives in North America