Oliver Hoffmann (42) and Julius Seebach (35) are to take over the management of Audi Sport GmbH on May 1, 2019. The current Managing Director, Michael-Julius Renz (62), is to retire. Audi’s Head of Sport Technology, Oliver Hoffmann, has been a member of the management since June 2018, and will also be responsible for technical… Continue reading Audi Sport GmbH to be managed in the future by Oliver Hoffmann and Julius Seebach
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Electric Vehicles with Lowest CO2 Emissions
For the same vehicle models with different powertrains, the carbon footprint of the battery-powered E variants is already better than those of the corresponding vehicles with internal combustion engines. In addition, the electric vehicles offer a higher CO2-saving potential in all phases of the product cycle. Furthermore, it is of crucial importance for CO2 emissions… Continue reading Electric Vehicles with Lowest CO2 Emissions
CUPRA reinforces its team to launch a European offensive
After captivating car lovers of the world at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019 with the premiere of the CUPRA Formentor, CUPRA went back to the garage for the official presentation of its management team. Chaired by SEAT President Luca de Meo, the CUPRA Team is completed by Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA; Antonino Labate,… Continue reading CUPRA reinforces its team to launch a European offensive
China plays key role in Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility strategy
China will play a key role in the Volkswagen group’s global transformation and its accompanying decarbonization program. Thus, this year will see an intensified roll-out of new energy models. Volkswagen Group China aims to produce more than half of the group’s global objective of 22 million BEVs by 2028. To speed up its e-offensive, it… Continue reading China plays key role in Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility strategy
Volkswagen launches model offensive in China
Volkswagen Group China CEO Wöllenstein Volkswagen plans an extensive model offensive in China. The brand will have doubled its SUV range by 2020. Volkswagen announced during the Auto Shanghai 2019, that the share of SUVs is expected to rise to up to 40 per cent. It is targeting the tradiotional part as well as the… Continue reading Volkswagen launches model offensive in China
World première of the ID. ROOMZZ(((Concept car.))) in Shanghai
Zero-emission SUV: Series version to be launched as a spacious SUV with three rows of seats in China from 2021 Open Space: New seating configurations transform the ID. ROOMZZ into a lounge on wheels Combining the IQ.DRIVE systems: When in ID. Pilot mode, the concept car can drive autonomously without an active driver. Volkswagen has… Continue reading World première of the ID. ROOMZZ(((Concept car.))) in Shanghai
Volkswagen Group wins further market shares
The Volkswagen Group handed over 998,900 vehicles to customers worldwide in March, corresponding to a fall of 4.3 percent compared with March 2018. In Europe (+0.6 percent) and North America (+3.7 percent), more customers took delivery of a vehicle from one of the Group brands than in the same month last year. However, this could… Continue reading Volkswagen Group wins further market shares
Volkswagen Press Conference at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
Technical information regarding live broadcast The Volkswagen Press Conference at the Shanghai Auto Show 2019 will be broadcasted live on Tuesday, April 16th 2019, from 03:20am CEST (01.20am GMT): Internet: http://volkswagen.gomexlive.com/vw_live_pk/?lang=en Here you can watch the press conference LIVE and furthermore find an embed code to implement the stream into your website. Satellite-Feed for TV-Media:… Continue reading Volkswagen Press Conference at Shanghai Auto Show 2019
SEAT drives forward with CNG line-up
SEAT continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. The brand’s range includes the Mii Ecofuel, Ibiza TGI, Arona TGI and Leon TGI, meaning there is a CNG-powered vehicle to suit every lifestyle and taste,… Continue reading SEAT drives forward with CNG line-up
SEAT partners with UFO to break into kicksharing
Following the launch of the SEAT eXS kickscooter powered by Segway at the Barcelona Smart City Congress and the international presentation of the SEAT Minimó concept car, at the Mobile World Congress the company announced it is going to spearhead the urban micromobility strategy within the Volkswagen Group. Since it was launched, SEAT has sold… Continue reading SEAT partners with UFO to break into kicksharing