Oliver Hoffmann was born on February 25, 1977 in Hannover. Following his studies of mechanical engineering at Leibnitz University in Hannover, he started his career in the Technical Development division at Volkswagen AG. Between 2005 and 2011, Oliver Hoffmann held various positions at AUDI AG sites in Germany and abroad. He was initially responsible for… Continue reading Oliver Hoffmann – Biography
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Volkswagen brand boosts sales revenue and result
First-quarter sales revenue grows by 7.1 percent compared with previous year to €21.5 billion Operating profit before special items rises by 4.8 percent to €921 million Brand confirms operating return target of 4 to 5 percent for entire year Board Member for Finance Dr. Arno Antlitz: “New SUV’s enrich our range of products. Focus on… Continue reading Volkswagen brand boosts sales revenue and result
Mobility for a better world: Porsche is the main partner of re:publica 2019
Digitization is setting the pace at full speed and is significantly changing our mobility in the core areas of networking, autonomous driving, electrification and with the offer of new services. It’s not just here at Porsche, but the entire automotive industry is developing. This offers established companies some great opportunities but also confronts them with… Continue reading Mobility for a better world: Porsche is the main partner of re:publica 2019
Luca de Meo: “SEAT aims to democratise sustainable mobility”
SEAT CEO Luca de Meo shared his views on the challenges facing the auto industry at an event held in Madrid, framed in the Ágora conference cycle organised by the daily elEconomista. This morning’s talk was moderated by elEconomista director Amador G. Ayora. De Meo reiterated that SEAT is in the process of going from… Continue reading Luca de Meo: “SEAT aims to democratise sustainable mobility”
SEAT rents cars on a daily and hourly basis
Carsharing is much easier and more convenient today for urbanites. In the framework of its mobility services provider strategy, SEAT is launching a carsharing pilot programme at Castellana Motor. The cost of the service, which is available to both SEAT customers and the general public alike, starts at 2 euros per hour including fuel and… Continue reading SEAT rents cars on a daily and hourly basis
Audi Sport GmbH to be managed in the future by Oliver Hoffmann and Julius Seebach
Oliver Hoffmann (42) and Julius Seebach (35) are to take over the management of Audi Sport GmbH on May 1, 2019. The current Managing Director, Michael-Julius Renz (62), is to retire. Audi’s Head of Sport Technology, Oliver Hoffmann, has been a member of the management since June 2018, and will also be responsible for technical… Continue reading Audi Sport GmbH to be managed in the future by Oliver Hoffmann and Julius Seebach
Electric Vehicles with Lowest CO2 Emissions
For the same vehicle models with different powertrains, the carbon footprint of the battery-powered E variants is already better than those of the corresponding vehicles with internal combustion engines. In addition, the electric vehicles offer a higher CO2-saving potential in all phases of the product cycle. Furthermore, it is of crucial importance for CO2 emissions… Continue reading Electric Vehicles with Lowest CO2 Emissions
CUPRA reinforces its team to launch a European offensive
After captivating car lovers of the world at the Geneva International Motor Show 2019 with the premiere of the CUPRA Formentor, CUPRA went back to the garage for the official presentation of its management team. Chaired by SEAT President Luca de Meo, the CUPRA Team is completed by Wayne Griffiths, CEO of CUPRA; Antonino Labate,… Continue reading CUPRA reinforces its team to launch a European offensive
China plays key role in Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility strategy
China will play a key role in the Volkswagen group’s global transformation and its accompanying decarbonization program. Thus, this year will see an intensified roll-out of new energy models. Volkswagen Group China aims to produce more than half of the group’s global objective of 22 million BEVs by 2028. To speed up its e-offensive, it… Continue reading China plays key role in Volkswagen Group’s e-mobility strategy
Volkswagen launches model offensive in China
Volkswagen Group China CEO Wöllenstein Volkswagen plans an extensive model offensive in China. The brand will have doubled its SUV range by 2020. Volkswagen announced during the Auto Shanghai 2019, that the share of SUVs is expected to rise to up to 40 per cent. It is targeting the tradiotional part as well as the… Continue reading Volkswagen launches model offensive in China