Audi is presenting two world premieres at China’s most important motor show in Shanghai from April 16 to 25. The brand with the four rings is augmenting its all-electric product range with the Audi Q2L e-tron, which was specially developed for the Chinese market. Audi is also presenting a concept car in Shanghai that illustrates… Continue reading Live from Shanghai: AUDI AG Press Conference
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One million Sharan – Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal celebrates production anniversary
In Palmela the millionth Sharan has rolled off the assembly line. The millionth Sharan has rolled off the assembly line in Portugal The most popular family van in its segment has been manufactured by Volkswagen Autoeuropa since 1995 This multivariable van is available in 33 markets Today, the millionth Sharan rolled off the assembly line… Continue reading One million Sharan – Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Portugal celebrates production anniversary
Siegfried Schmidtner – Biography
Siegfried Schmidtner was born in Ingolstadt in 1971. After obtaining his high school diploma, he studied Mechanical Engineering specializing in Construction and Development at the Technical University of Munich. Following a part-time doctorate in Product Design and Process Chain Planning from the Chemnitz University of Technology, he joined Audi in Engine and Chassis Planning in… Continue reading Siegfried Schmidtner – Biography
Audi delivered around 182,750 premium automobiles to customers in March
AUDI AG delivered around 182,750 cars to customers worldwide in March. As such, deliveries were down just 0.5 percent on the prior-year level. The company set new record-breaking figures in China and the United States. This contrasted with a fall in sales in the South America and Asia-Pacific regions due to model changeovers. Audi also… Continue reading Audi delivered around 182,750 premium automobiles to customers in March
Volkswagen expands market share in first quarter
The Volkswagen brand delivered 542,700 vehicles worldwide in March, 7.2 percent below the record level for March 2018. The positive trend in the USA (+14.0 percent) could not compensate for lower deliveries in Asia (-10.0 percent), Europe (-3.5 percent) and South America (-12.7 percent). Volkswagen handed over a total of 1,456,400 vehicles to customers in… Continue reading Volkswagen expands market share in first quarter
Audi expands polymer 3D printing in Production
Audi is expanding the use of 3D printers in Production. Custom designed and locally printed, auxiliary tools from the 3D printer help employees on the production lines. A separate department will be responsible for implementation at the Neckarsulm site in the future. The expert team at the startup/analysis center has already firmly established polymer 3D… Continue reading Audi expands polymer 3D printing in Production
Porsche has reduced CO2 emissions by 75 percent since 2014
Porsche also reduced the corresponding energy consumption by around 31 percent in the same period. At the same time, the number of vehicles produced in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig increased by 82 percent: from 101,449 (2014) to 184,791 units in 2018. “We at Porsche are aware of our responsibility in terms of environmental and climate protection,”… Continue reading Porsche has reduced CO2 emissions by 75 percent since 2014
March, the best month in the history of SEAT
An unprecedented result. In March, SEAT achieved its highest sales volume in an individual month in its nearly seven decades of history. The carmaker sold 62,500 vehicles, which is 3.5% more than in March of 2018 (60,400), which until now was the highest sales figure for a single month. The March results helped close a… Continue reading March, the best month in the history of SEAT
Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
Volkswagen Group and Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng sign memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies Group Board Member for Procurement, Dr. Sommer: “Crucial strategic significance for implementing Volkswagen’s electric offensive” The Volkswagen Group and Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China) have signed a memorandum of understanding on long-term lithium supplies for battery cells. Under… Continue reading Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
Topping out ceremony for “Porsche Experience Centre” at the Hockenheimring
The seventh customer experience centre in the world of the sports car manufacturer is being built on an area of around 176,000 square metres, and is scheduled to commence operation in October 2019. It includes a modern building complex, a handling track, driving dynamics areas and an off-road course. The project is being realised by… Continue reading Topping out ceremony for “Porsche Experience Centre” at the Hockenheimring