Customers of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in Germany are once again placing more orders for diesel vehicles. In 2018, the share of incoming orders for vehicles equipped with the latest diesel technology as a proportion of the overall vehicle portfolio was 43 percent compared to 39 percent in 2017. Demand for diesel cars was… Continue reading Volkswagen customers order more diesel vehicles
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Audi promotes EEBUS Standard for Intelligent Connection of Electric Cars and Buildings
Audi is actively involved in shaping the digital energy world of the future. The brand with the four rings is involved in the EEBUS initiative to promote networking across manufacturer and industry boundaries. The Audi e-tron (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi)*: 26.2 – 22.6 (WLTP); 24.6 – 23.7 (NEFZ); CO2 emissions… Continue reading Audi promotes EEBUS Standard for Intelligent Connection of Electric Cars and Buildings
Electric Life: Volkswagen subsidiary Elli offers Volkswagen Naturstrom® throughout Germany with immediate effect
Volkswagen Naturstrom® comes from sustainable sources. The Volkswagen Group is taking a further consistent step towards sustainability. The new Group subsidiary, Elli Group GmbH, is offering an eco-power tariff that is available throughout Germany with immediate effect. The first product from Elli is called “Volkswagen Naturstrom®”, comes from 100-percent renewable sources and is intended for… Continue reading Electric Life: Volkswagen subsidiary Elli offers Volkswagen Naturstrom® throughout Germany with immediate effect
Volkswagen Board Member for Human Resources: only a united Europe can master structural change and safeguard social accord
Kilian commits to intensive efforts for the transformation to e-mobility: “We strive to be pioneers in e-mobility and are therefore investing some €30 billion” Board Member for Human Resources asks political leaders to exercise discretion and use a sense of proportion with regard to the transformation: “If we lose sight of the social factor, we… Continue reading Volkswagen Board Member for Human Resources: only a united Europe can master structural change and safeguard social accord
Volkswagen develops automotive industry in Ethiopia
Volkswagen brand expands its business in Sub-Saharan Africa by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia Volkswagen is contributing to the fast development of the country by founding an automotive industry MoU is based on: vehicle assembly, localization of automotive components, mobility concepts, opening of a training center Volkswagen brand continues its engagement in… Continue reading Volkswagen develops automotive industry in Ethiopia
Audi expands premium mobility offering in Europe: Audi on demand starts in Spain
Audi is expanding its premium mobility offering in Europe and is now launching Audi on demand also in Spain. The first service hub has opened on January 21 with a local Audi partner in Barcelona. In this way, the service is increasingly becoming established as a new digital area of business for retailers. The Four… Continue reading Audi expands premium mobility offering in Europe: Audi on demand starts in Spain
Holocaust Remembrance Day – Volkswagen remembers victims of National Socialist persecution of the Jews, racial hatred and forced labor
Wreath-laying on Sunday, January 27 in memory of victims of National Socialism. The picture shows in the center (from left to right) plant manager Dr. Stefan Loth, Dieter Landenberger, Head of Volkswagen Heritage, and Ulf Günther and Gerardo Scarpino, members of the Works Council. Wreath-laying at memorial stone for forced labor victims at the Volkswagen… Continue reading Holocaust Remembrance Day – Volkswagen remembers victims of National Socialist persecution of the Jews, racial hatred and forced labor
Dialog with researchers into the future at Audi about digitization, dilemmas and diversity
Audi is to launch a new annual series of public lectures under the heading “Science in Dialogue” on Tuesday, January 29. A total of twelve theme evenings will focus on the most diverse facets of rapid global change. International scientists will provide insights into their research, highlighting both social and technological aspects. Admission is free… Continue reading Dialog with researchers into the future at Audi about digitization, dilemmas and diversity
Volkswagen Group Components to start series production of flexible fast charging station
In future, the Hanover plant is to produce the flexible fast charging station of Volkswagen Group Components in series. New flexible charging station to be produced at the Hanover components plant CEO Thomas Schmall: “Consistent transformation of our product portfolio towards e-mobility and a key element in our battery strategy” The transformation of Volkswagen Group… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Components to start series production of flexible fast charging station
Volkswagen Group Components well-positioned for the future
Dr. Stefan Sommer (l.) and Thomas Schmall New brand with five newly organized business areas since January 1, 2019 Group Board of Management Member Dr. Stefan Sommer: “Group Components is assuming end-to-end responsibility for the battery, from competence development for the cells through to recycling.” Group Components CEO Thomas Schmall: “€2 billion of cost savings… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Components well-positioned for the future