@VW Group: Functions on demand: a new form of individualization

For the first time, Audi is offering its customers in Norway and Germany the possibility to book selected functions on demand, even after purchasing the vehicle. This opens up completely new possibilities for individualizing your own car. The functions are booked online via myAudi. With functions on demand, Audi is taking another consistent step toward… Continue reading @VW Group: Functions on demand: a new form of individualization

@VW Group: Volkswagen shareholders formally approve actions of Board of Management and Supervisory Board and adopt resolution on dividend for 2019

The Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft took place today online for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The shareholders voted by a majority of 99.98 percent to approve the recommendation of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board to pay the same dividend as last year of 4.80 EUR per ordinary… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen shareholders formally approve actions of Board of Management and Supervisory Board and adopt resolution on dividend for 2019

@VW Group: Annual General Meeting: Volkswagen confirms outlook for 2020 and underscores future investments

The Volkswagen Group today confirmed its outlook for 2020 and underscored the planned future investments despite the COVID-19 pandemic. “In both 2019 and 2020, we took significant steps towards becoming a leading provider of electric, digital mobility, achieving important milestones”, Group CEO Herbert Diess said at the virtual Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. “The… Continue reading @VW Group: Annual General Meeting: Volkswagen confirms outlook for 2020 and underscores future investments

@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Logistics optimises use of container space with help of artificial intelligence

[embedded content] David Strnad, Head of Brand Logistics at ŠKODA AUTO, said, “This AI app is a major development step on our way to digitalising logistics and our work processes. The OPTIKON project makes the work of the employees in the parts warehouse easier whilst also lowering our transport costs. Furthermore, it has allowed us… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Logistics optimises use of container space with help of artificial intelligence

@VW Group: Volkswagen Taos to use high-tech, fuel-efficient version of the turbocharged EA211 engine

Sep 29, 2020 Volkswagen’s new compact SUV slots in lineup below Tiguan and electric ID.4 model New 1.5-liter EA211 designed to produce outstanding fuel economy and driving characteristics High-tech features include variable geometry turbocharger, typically seen in expensive, high-performance vehicles Herndon, VA — Volkswagen announced today that the Taos compact SUV, which slots into the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Taos to use high-tech, fuel-efficient version of the turbocharged EA211 engine

@VW Group: 360° Wolfsburg – September 2020

The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Starting on September 1st… Continue reading @VW Group: 360° Wolfsburg – September 2020

@VW Group: Robot delivers just-in-sequence parts directly to the production line at the ŠKODA AUTO plant in Kvasiny

David Strnad, Head of Brand Logistics at ŠKODA AUTO, stressed, “For parts to be delivered to the production line just in sequence, a range of highly complex processes need to operate in perfect harmony. By using the new handling robot at the Kvasiny plant, we have been optimising these processes, making production more efficient and… Continue reading @VW Group: Robot delivers just-in-sequence parts directly to the production line at the ŠKODA AUTO plant in Kvasiny

@VW Group: Drive up to 78 km (48.5 mi) on electric power: The New Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e

With the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e , Audi is continuing its electrification offensive. The plug-in hybrid models from the A6, A7, A8, Q5, and Q7 product lines have already been introduced on the markets. Now, the compact models are following suit. The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e, which took up the concept of… Continue reading @VW Group: Drive up to 78 km (48.5 mi) on electric power: The New Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e

@VW Group: Car.Software Org of Volkswagen acquires camera software business || area from HELLA

The Car.Software Org of the Volkswagen Group is acquiring the front camera software business area of software specialist HELLA Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, including the associated testing and validation departments. Through this transaction, the software company intends to expand its competence in the field of… Continue reading @VW Group: Car.Software Org of Volkswagen acquires camera software business || area from HELLA

@VW Group: Start of the 20,000-kilometre marathon: testing the long-distance qualities of the new ID.3

Electromobility is gaining ground in Germany. Not only the number of battery-driven electric models offered and their registrations are growing, infrastructure is expanding as well. The long-distant record-breaking driver from Mannheim, Rainer Zietlow, and his co-driver Dominic Brüner are now carrying out the ultimate road test. Over the course of a unique two-month marathon, they… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of the 20,000-kilometre marathon: testing the long-distance qualities of the new ID.3