@VW Group: Bugatti in the modern era – 15th anniversary of the atelier in Molsheim

Planning started in 1998 The plan to revive the brand at the site in Molsheim originated in 1998. Volkswagen had purchased the name rights to the Bugatti brand in April under its then Chairman Ferdinand K. Piëch, and the first discussions between him and the Henn architectural office started soon afterwards. Under the name “Molsheim… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti in the modern era – 15th anniversary of the atelier in Molsheim

@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks

Christian Bleiel, Head of Component Production at ŠKODA AUTO, highlighted, “The technically highly innovative plasma coating makes our EA211 TSI EVO engines even more efficient. It reduces friction losses and thus also fuel consumption. What’s more, this type of coating also allows heat to be more evenly distributed within the cylinders and helps it to… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO introduces plasma-coated cylinder blocks

@VW Group: White paper – Urban Mobility in a Post-Covid-19 World

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: White paper – Urban Mobility in a Post-Covid-19 World

@VW Group: High-power charging trucks become mobile power sources

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: High-power charging trucks become mobile power sources

Volkswagen plans to take stake in Sixt: Manager Magazin

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a car parked on a street in Paris, France, July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann BERLIN (Reuters) – German car maker Volkswagen plans to take a stake in Sixt SIXG.DE, a rental firm that has branched out into mobility… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to take stake in Sixt: Manager Magazin

German startup sennder acquires Uber’s European freight business

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is displayed on a mobile phone in London, Britain, September 14, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) – German freight startup sennder said on Wednesday it had acquired Uber’s UBER.N European freight business in an all-stock deal that will see the U.S. ride hailing company… Continue reading German startup sennder acquires Uber’s European freight business

Toyota, Dentsu team up to improve marketing strategy

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Files TOKYO (Reuters) – Dentsu Group Inc and Toyota Motor Corp have agreed to form a business alliance and establish two companies to improve Toyota’s communications and digital transformation strategy,… Continue reading Toyota, Dentsu team up to improve marketing strategy

@VW Group: Bugatti Campogalliano – 30 years of Fabbrica Blu

A torch hung in front of the radiator of the first car. A symbol of rebirth. When on 15 September 1990 exactly 77 pre-war Bugatti cars drove from Molsheim to Campogalliano, it was more than just an excursion. It marked a new beginning for the legendary brand – as well as the 109th birthday of… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Campogalliano – 30 years of Fabbrica Blu

@VW Group: The Big Switch: Taking Remote Work Anywhere

Although the Covid-19 pandemic shut down travel around the world, it didn’t shut down business—or clients in the midst of implementing projects with the help of Porsche Consulting. That meant the management consultancy’s preferred collaboration style—hands-on and in person, with intensive workshop sessions—had to be adjusted in the face of social distancing and travel bans.… Continue reading @VW Group: The Big Switch: Taking Remote Work Anywhere

BMW to use software from Israel’s Tactile Mobility in vehicles

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car manufacturer BMW is seen at the company headquarters in Munich, Germany, May 14, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israel’s Tactile Mobility said on Tuesday its software will be embedded into the BMW Group’s BMWG.DE next-generation vehicles beginning in 2021. The… Continue reading BMW to use software from Israel’s Tactile Mobility in vehicles