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Volkswagen reinforces competences in highly automated driving

” Volkswagen Group acquires a minority interest in the technology company FDTech GmbH of Chemnitz in Saxony FDTech develops software and future-oriented systems for automated and autonomous driving The Volkswagen Group has acquired a minority stake in the technology development com-pany FDTech GmbH. The company, which has its headquarters in Chemnitz and was estab-lished in… Continue reading Volkswagen reinforces competences in highly automated driving

Electromobility as an opportunity

“ Carmakers never bothered with the issue of fuel supply for combustion engines; they just left it up to the oil companies. Why has Porsche Engineering decided to develop its own charging park for electric cars? Michael Kiefer (M.K.)— With the transition from combustion engines to electric drive units, I have to bring my customers… Continue reading Electromobility as an opportunity

Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG resolves extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE

“ In today’s meeting, the management of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG (soon transforming into TRATON AG) has resolved the extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE, dated April 26, 2013, with effect from January 1, 2019. On June 26, 2018, the higher regional court (Oberlandesgericht) of Munich had… Continue reading Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG resolves extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE

Automobili Lamborghini produces Aventador 8,000 and Huracán 11,000

Porsche Financial Services: Holger Peters becomes Chief Executive Officer

Prior to his appointment to the Porsche subsidiary’s Management Board in September 2017, Peters was responsible for the Controlling department of Porsche AG for eight years. He previously held various management positions both domestically and abroad within the Porsche Group. “With Holger Peters, we have been able to appoint an experienced financial expert and excellent… Continue reading Porsche Financial Services: Holger Peters becomes Chief Executive Officer

Successful model with new strengths: the second generation of the Audi Q3

The new Audi Q3 is a family SUV with great all-round talents. In the second generation it appears not only visually more self-confident, but also roomier and more versatile. Just like the Audi top-of-the-line models, it features a fully digital operating and display concept, extensive infotainment solutions and innovative assist systems. They enhance comfort, as… Continue reading Successful model with new strengths: the second generation of the Audi Q3

Telefónica and SEAT present the first use case of assisted driving via the mobile network in a real setting in Segovia

Telefónica and SEAT today have presented the first use case in Segovia within the framework of the 5G Technological Cities project by equipping a both a vehicle and road infrastructure with technology enabling the exchange of information, making it the first step towards V2X (Vehicle 2 everything) vehicular communication using existing mobile networks in a… Continue reading Telefónica and SEAT present the first use case of assisted driving via the mobile network in a real setting in Segovia

SEAT begins assembling the Arona and the Leon in Algeria to boost its globalisation strategy

SEAT continues to grow outside Europe. The company’s ambitious globalisation strategy is gaining new momentum with the final assembly of the Arona and the Leon in the plant owned by the Volkswagen Group and SOVAC, the Group’s importer in Algeria, in the city of Relizane, which is located 280 kilometres southwest of Algiers. Both models… Continue reading SEAT begins assembling the Arona and the Leon in Algeria to boost its globalisation strategy

AUDI AG: North American government agencies approve technical solutions for diesel automobiles

Almost three years on from the start of the diesel crisis, Audi can offer a specific solution for all its diesel engines in the United States and Canada. The responsible approval authorities have now cleared the proposed package of measures for the last of five engine generations. On the basis of this decision, Audi can… Continue reading AUDI AG: North American government agencies approve technical solutions for diesel automobiles

SEAT is analysing 8 partnership opportunities with Israeli tech companies

Nine months following the start of the XPLORA project, SEAT and Champion Motors Ltd., the brand’s importer in Israel, have successfully concluded the first stage of the initiative. The goal of the project is to foster relations with the start-ups and stakeholders related to mobility in Israel and identify innovative projects that can lead to… Continue reading SEAT is analysing 8 partnership opportunities with Israeli tech companies