Volkswagen’s start-up program entered its fifth round today in Dresden. Five startups will work together with the Transparent Factory and the Volkswagen Group for six months. The launch of a new class of the “Future Mobility Incubator” took place virtually for the first time. The dates for the presentation in the Transparent Factory are currently… Continue reading @VW Group: Class #5 of Volkswagen’s incubator programme: Five start-ups make a virtual start to the next round
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@VW Group: Technical innovations tested in motorsport made their way into road cars from ŠKODA
Christian Strube, Board Member for Technical Development at ŠKODA AUTO, emphasizes: “The close cooperation between motorsport engineers and colleagues from technical development is significantly important for us. This cooperation is founded on the highest technical competence, great commitment and love for technology. This excitement and the know how from motorsport is transferred from the rally… Continue reading @VW Group: Technical innovations tested in motorsport made their way into road cars from ŠKODA
@VW Group: Initial facts about the new Arteon(((The vehicle is a near-production concept car.))): ||preview to the virtual world première on June 24th
The Arteon is Volkswagen’s Gran Turismo – avant-garde, full of energy and efficient. Volkswagen is now giving a first preview towards the new Arteon. Alongside the classic Gran Turismo, a second product line variant will also be available in future as a Shooting Brake. This model is both dynamic and elegant, and impresses with the… Continue reading @VW Group: Initial facts about the new Arteon(((The vehicle is a near-production concept car.))): ||preview to the virtual world première on June 24th
@VW Group: Group-wide personnel changes in Technical Development and Product Line organization
Matthias Rabe has been named Member of the Board for Engineering at Bentley effective August 1. He succeeds Werner Tietz, who moves to SEAT as Executive Vice-President for Research and Development as of July 1. Werner Tietz succeeds Axel Andorff, who assumes responsibility for the Midsize and MEB Product Line at ŠKODA, also with effect… Continue reading @VW Group: Group-wide personnel changes in Technical Development and Product Line organization
@VW Group: Landmark in Volkswagen-Ford global alliance
Landmark in Volkswagen-Ford global alliance: The Volkswagen AG Supervisory Board ap-proved further contracts under the cooperation with Ford Motor Company announced last year. The next milestones in the vehicle projects are anticipated to be implemented in near the future with the signatures of both companies. Three projects in the areas of elec-trification and commercial vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: Landmark in Volkswagen-Ford global alliance
@VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
Capgemini and Audi today announced the launch of their joint venture – XL2. Following regulatory approvals, the company was founded at the end of April. It will provide digital technology and consulting services, namely in the fields of SAP S/4HANA® and cloud services primarily for Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group. XL2 combines an agile… Continue reading @VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
@VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
Tomorrow, Volkswagen do Brasil will be presenting its most recent model: the Nivus. The new Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) in the small car segment convinces with dynamic design, an ample vehicle interior and an elevated seating position. The virtual world premiere will take place at 4 pm (CEST). The presentation is broadcasted at https://press.live-vwnivus.com/. The… Continue reading @VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
@VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Audi is intensifying its focus on digital solutions for its customers. The company and its dealerships are integrating e-commerce solutions for purchasing new and used cars in more and more markets. France is the pilot market for a new online reservation tool, and online sales of new cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide
@VW Group: Digital planning of production halls
Planning production halls from home? Sounds impossible – but it is already a reality at the Audi Neckarsulm site – more specifically: a digital reality. Using special software and hardware, production halls and entire buildings have been scanned in 3D. The three-person Audi team led by project manager Andre Bongartz has been working together with… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital planning of production halls
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India resumes production at both locations – INDIA 2.0 project still on track
Mr Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “The post-COVID-19 era will have challenges new and old; however, we need to look ahead with optimism once more. By resuming production, we will be in a better position to react to market demands and consumer needs. Over the past few weeks, we… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India resumes production at both locations – INDIA 2.0 project still on track