Audi is expanding the use of 3D printers in Production. Custom designed and locally printed, auxiliary tools from the 3D printer help employees on the production lines. A separate department will be responsible for implementation at the Neckarsulm site in the future. The expert team at the startup/analysis center has already firmly established polymer 3D… Continue reading Audi expands polymer 3D printing in Production
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Porsche has reduced CO2 emissions by 75 percent since 2014
Porsche also reduced the corresponding energy consumption by around 31 percent in the same period. At the same time, the number of vehicles produced in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig increased by 82 percent: from 101,449 (2014) to 184,791 units in 2018. “We at Porsche are aware of our responsibility in terms of environmental and climate protection,”… Continue reading Porsche has reduced CO2 emissions by 75 percent since 2014
March, the best month in the history of SEAT
An unprecedented result. In March, SEAT achieved its highest sales volume in an individual month in its nearly seven decades of history. The carmaker sold 62,500 vehicles, which is 3.5% more than in March of 2018 (60,400), which until now was the highest sales figure for a single month. The March results helped close a… Continue reading March, the best month in the history of SEAT
Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
Volkswagen Group and Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng sign memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies Group Board Member for Procurement, Dr. Sommer: “Crucial strategic significance for implementing Volkswagen’s electric offensive” The Volkswagen Group and Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China) have signed a memorandum of understanding on long-term lithium supplies for battery cells. Under… Continue reading Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
Topping out ceremony for “Porsche Experience Centre” at the Hockenheimring
The seventh customer experience centre in the world of the sports car manufacturer is being built on an area of around 176,000 square metres, and is scheduled to commence operation in October 2019. It includes a modern building complex, a handling track, driving dynamics areas and an off-road course. The project is being realised by… Continue reading Topping out ceremony for “Porsche Experience Centre” at the Hockenheimring
New Passat breaks record on debut: Number one mid-range model with 30 million vehicles worldwide
The 30 millionth Passat is a GTE Variant. Most successful mid-range model: Volkswagen’s Emden plant has produced the 30 millionth Passat COO Brandstätter: “Since its launch 46 years ago, 30 million customers have had confidence in this Volkswagen vehicle” The 30,000,000th model is a Passat GTE Variant in the latest generation, featuring an enhanced plug-in… Continue reading New Passat breaks record on debut: Number one mid-range model with 30 million vehicles worldwide
Site insights—the Munich office
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. The official website of Porsche AG can be reached at www.porsche.com © 2019 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.*The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/EC, 692/2008/EC, 566/2011/EC and ECE-R 101) and the NEDC (New… Continue reading Site insights—the Munich office
A healthy breakfast is the right recipe for success at school: EDEKA, Audi and FCI support school breakfasts
Volkswagen tests highly-automated driving in Hamburg
Volkswagen Group Research is testing automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg. This is the first time Volkswagen has begun to test automated driving to Level 4 at real driving conditions in a major German city. From now, a fleet of five e-Golf, equipped with laser scanners, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and radars, will drive on… Continue reading Volkswagen tests highly-automated driving in Hamburg
The ID. family is growing: In Shanghai a new concept car shows the electric full-size SUV of the future
ID. Family with the ID. ROOMZZ The ID. ROOMZZ will be showcased at Auto Shanghai 2019 Sneak-preview of what to expect from the series version Seamless design: the puristic, flowing style of the zero-emission SUV puts power in proportion The Volkswagen Brand celebrates the world premiere of the ID. ROOMZZ at Auto Shanghai, one of… Continue reading The ID. family is growing: In Shanghai a new concept car shows the electric full-size SUV of the future