@VW Group: Volkswagen Group with positive business performance in 2019

The Volkswagen Group has completed fiscal year 2019 successfully. Sales revenue in-creased by EUR 16.8 billion to EUR 252.6 billion and operating profit before special items rose to EUR 19.3 (17.1) billion. At 7.6 (7.3) percent, the operating return on sales before special items slightly exceeded the forecasted range for 2019. Operating profit also improved… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group with positive business performance in 2019

@VW Group: 28Feb The Swiss Federal Council cancels the 90th Geneva Motor Show The company takes notice of the decision

The company takes notice of the decision With enormous respect we take notice of the Swiss Federal decision to cancel the 2020 Geneva Motorshow «Once again, thanks to all our colleagues, clients and partners for the stronger than usual support showed during these months» says Ceo Jörg Astalosch Go to Source

@VW Group: Volkswagen AG plans to take over all Audi shares and to place Audi at the head of Volkswagen Group development

Volkswagen AG is to strengthen Audi’s role within the Group. With Markus Duesmann as the new CEO, Audi will take the lead for research & development within the brand alliance. In the context of reorganizing competencies and responsibilities, Volkswagen AG plans to carry out a squeeze-out according to German stock corporation law in order to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG plans to take over all Audi shares and to place Audi at the head of Volkswagen Group development

@VW Group: Dynamic, agile and electric: Audi presents drive concept for e-tron S-models

Audi is systematically moving forward with its e-offensive: The Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback are becoming more agile, sharper and more dynamic as S models. The three electric motors, two of which are located on the rear axle, together provide 370 kW of boost power and 973 Nm (717.6 lb-ft) of torque. This… Continue reading @VW Group: Dynamic, agile and electric: Audi presents drive concept for e-tron S-models

@VW Group: 360° Wolfsburg – February 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 – February 2020

@VW Group: All-new OCTAVIA RS iV plug-in hybrid is the ŠKODA highlight at the Geneva Motor Show

Its black ŠKODA grille, dynamic front apron with black Air Curtains and a rear apron featuring Aero Flaps and a matching rear diffuser in sporty black instantly identify the all-new OCTAVIA RS iV as a member of the RS family. The black alloy wheel design reveals brake callipers finished in red; the saloon’s tailgate comes… Continue reading @VW Group: All-new OCTAVIA RS iV plug-in hybrid is the ŠKODA highlight at the Geneva Motor Show

@VW Group: BeRider e-scooter sharing service from ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab expands fleet for the coming season

Andre Wehner, Chief Digital Officer at ŠKODA AUTO, emphasised, “Digitalisation, connectivity and new mobility services are some of the key pillars of ŠKODA’s 2025 Strategy. Our ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab innovation centre is playing a key role in our journey from a car manufacturer to the ‘Simply Clever company for the best mobility solutions’. It is here… Continue reading @VW Group: BeRider e-scooter sharing service from ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab expands fleet for the coming season

@VW Group: In brief: || The all-rounder – the 1-speed gearbox

The ID.3 from Volkswagen enters the new era of e-mobility – quietly but with full power. After all, the typical properties of the electric drive system change the way in which power is transmitted. The powerful APP310 e-drive unit transmits power to the driven wheels using an extremely compact gearbox. The ID.3’s single gear is… Continue reading @VW Group: In brief: || The all-rounder – the 1-speed gearbox

@VW Group: 26Feb Italdesign reopens Moncalieri facilities The company is ready for the Geneva International Motor Show

The company is ready for the Geneva International Motor Show Italdesign reopens its premises in Moncalieri today, February 26. “We’re glad to announce we are reopening our offices and plants in Moncalieri – CEO Jörg Astalosch said – The decision to close was a precaution, nevertheless our daily activity has been carried on by our… Continue reading @VW Group: 26Feb Italdesign reopens Moncalieri facilities The company is ready for the Geneva International Motor Show

@VW Group: ŠKODA: a tradition of Simply Clever solutions

Martin Soukup, Head of Strategic Product Planning at ŠKODA AUTO, explained, “Simply Clever features are important to our customers, which is why we select them according to special criteria. These solutions are needed by customers and should add real value for ŠKODA drivers. At the same time they must also be easy to use, work… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA: a tradition of Simply Clever solutions