SEAT joins Alastria for the development of blockchain technology-based solutions

SEAT joins the Alastria infrastructure, the first semi-public multisectorial consortium which aims to provide a venue for digital cooperation in an independent, neutral network where blockchain technology-based products and services are developed. With this new move, which makes SEAT the first car manufacturer in joining this pioneering network of over 70 major businesses and institutions,… Continue reading SEAT joins Alastria for the development of blockchain technology-based solutions

SEAT partners with Barcelona to spearhead Europe’s urban mobility

The European Union has chosen the MOBILus consortium, made up of the city of Barcelona, SEAT and 46 other cities, businesses and universities in 15 European countries, to develop the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) on Urban Mobility, the initiative that is tasked with developing innovations in urban mobility in the European Union. The Knowledge… Continue reading SEAT partners with Barcelona to spearhead Europe’s urban mobility

Porsche Design Tower and new Porsche Centre at the Pragsattel in Stuttgart

The planning application will be submitted on 21st December. The idea is to start construction already in the first half of 2019. The company estimates that construction of the Porsche Centre will take two and a half years, and the tower should be completed around one year later. “With this building project at the Pragsattel,… Continue reading Porsche Design Tower and new Porsche Centre at the Pragsattel in Stuttgart

Volkswagen to take over telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo

The Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will link the fully connected vehicle, the cloud-based platform and digital value-added services. The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a majority stake in the Swedish telematics specialist “WirelessCar” from Volvo with a view to making further advances in fleet connectivity. The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a 75.1 percent stake in WirelessCar. Completion… Continue reading Volkswagen to take over telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo

Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for top management

The Volkswagen Group has revised its top management remuneration system. The new model is based on the system used for the Board of Management, strengthens the Group idea and fosters cooperation between brands, regions and countries. In addition, the return targets of the Group are taken into account and a stronger link to share prices… Continue reading Volkswagen introduces new remuneration model for top management

Bestselling mid-size model in the world: the Passat has stood for progress for 45 years

With more than 29 million vehicles produced, the Passat is one of the most important models in the business class Together with the Beetle (21.5 million) and Golf (35 million), the Passat is one of the three most successful Volkswagen models At the end of January 2019, Volkswagen will start the countdown for the next… Continue reading Bestselling mid-size model in the world: the Passat has stood for progress for 45 years

Hands off!

A tracking system and a mechanical shift lever lock for classic Porsche models finally put a spanner in the works for car thieves. Go to Source