Following Zwickau, Volkswagen intends to change its plants at Emden and Hanover in Germany over to the production of electric vehicles. After Zwickau, Volkswagen is there-fore establishing its second e-mobility center in Germany in Lower Saxony. CEO Dr. Her-bert Diess: “Volkswagen is implementing its electric offensive consistently. We are orient-ing the company towards clean mobility.… Continue reading Volkswagen implements electric strategy consistently
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Volkswagen nominates further battery cell supplier
With the South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK Innovation (SKI), the Volkswagen Group has named a further strategic supplier for electric vehicles based on the Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB). SKI will supply the batteries for North America and a share of the batteries for the production of Volkswagen Group full-electric vehicles in Europe. The most… Continue reading Volkswagen nominates further battery cell supplier
Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA) approval: Audi to start recall of diesel models in Germany
On Wednesday Audi will begin the first of eight recalls for cars with V TDI engines in Germany. Following approval by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA) the company will initially be recalling around 31,200 vehicles to the workshops. In total, around 151,000 midsize and full-size cars in Germany are affected by the eight… Continue reading Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA) approval: Audi to start recall of diesel models in Germany
SEAT sales go up by 13.7% until October
With just two months left before 2018 comes to a close, SEAT sales continue to post record growth. Between January and October, the company sold 449,000 vehicles worldwide, which is 13.7% more than in the same period of 2017 (395,100). This is the best result in the history of the carmaker, and it is above… Continue reading SEAT sales go up by 13.7% until October
SEAT takes its first step towards its micromobility strategy with the new eXS KickScooter
As cities continue to grow, achieving efficient mobility has become one of the major challenges that institutions and carmakers have to tackle. Traffic jams, the lack of parking spaces and reduced emissions zones in city centres are just some of the daily challenges that drivers are faced with. If we add to this a 20%… Continue reading SEAT takes its first step towards its micromobility strategy with the new eXS KickScooter
Exceptional situation impacts Audi deliveries also in October
AUDI AG handed over approximately 117,600 automobiles to customers last month, a decrease of 25.7 percent compared with the prior-year period. In particular the exceptional situation in Europe continued to adversely affect deliveries. On the home continent, the company sold 52.7 percent fewer cars than in October 2017. In China, however, Audi achieved further growth… Continue reading Exceptional situation impacts Audi deliveries also in October
Volkswagen deliveries are down in October
At 516,900 vehicles, worldwide deliveries by the Volkswagen brand in October were 6.2 percent below the figure for October 2017. This development was mainly due to the continuing reluctance of purchasers in China as a result of the trade dispute with the USA. In Europe, as expected, deliveries continued to be affected by the WLTP… Continue reading Volkswagen deliveries are down in October
Comfortable, versatile and connected: orders now being taken for new Audi Q3
The new Audi Q3 is more striking, roomier and more versatile. At the same time it offers technical refinements from the full-size segment and a further developed suspension for enhanced driving dynamics with even more comfort. Audi is now accepting orders for the compact family SUV. The base price for the Q3 in Germany is… Continue reading Comfortable, versatile and connected: orders now being taken for new Audi Q3
New pick-up concept: World première of the Tarok Concept in São Paulo
Expressive: Volkswagen has designed the Tarok Concept as a next-generation pick-up Innovative: Loading area is extended by a variable double cab rear panel and folding rear seats Feasible: The series version of the Tarok Concept will soon be launched on the Brazilian market, with barely any changes. Volkswagen is today unveiling the Tarok Concept to… Continue reading New pick-up concept: World première of the Tarok Concept in São Paulo
Porsche Consulting: Seven Recommendations for High Performers
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 © 2018 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… Continue reading Porsche Consulting: Seven Recommendations for High Performers