@VW Group: Volkswagen steps up electric offensive: Series production of ID.4 begins in Zwickau

Following the ID.3, the second model in the ID. family goes into series production Carbon-neutral production of Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV in Zwickau Ralf Brandstätter, Volkswagen brand CEO: “With the ID.4, Volkswagen is adding an all-electric vehicle to its offering in the compact SUV class, the world’s largest growth segment.” Volkswagen’s electric offensive continues to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen steps up electric offensive: Series production of ID.4 begins in Zwickau

Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy

CHICAGO (Reuters) – An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around the 117-year-old motorcycle company. FILE PHOTO: A Harley Davidson logo is displayed above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after… Continue reading Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy

China’s budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant

(Reuters) – Chinese battery and electric car maker Kandi Technologies Group Inc said on Thursday it is actively exploring setting up an electric and off-road vehicle manufacturing plant in North America. The U.S.-listed company said it is in the early stages of discussions with various partners, including local government agencies from the U.S.-Mexico border, but… Continue reading China’s budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant

World NM: U.S. may submit binding bid for SsangYong Motor: reports000035

A U.S. automotive distribution company may submit a binding offer to acquire a stake in SsangYong Motor Co. next month as the carmaker’s Indian parent looks for an investor, media reports said Thursday. If Samjong gives no opinion on SsangYong’s annual financial statements for the year, the company can appeal the decision within a week… Continue reading World NM: U.S. may submit binding bid for SsangYong Motor: reports000035

Chinese EV maker Nio launches battery leasing service, eyes global market

A NIO EP9 electric car is displayed at its store in Beijing, China August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc (NIO.N) has launched a battery leasing service that will allow drivers to buy an EV without owning the battery pack – one of the most expensive EV… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Nio launches battery leasing service, eyes global market

@VW Group: Porsche presents the new Panamera

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: Porsche presents the new Panamera

Subaru taps Xilinx for key chip in driver-assistance system

FILE PHOTO: The Subaru logo is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Xilinx Inc and Subaru Corp on Wednesday said the Japanese automaker will use one of the Silicon Valley company’s chips to power a new driver-assistance system that will… Continue reading Subaru taps Xilinx for key chip in driver-assistance system

@VW Group: Everything you wanted to know about EVs (but might be afraid to ask) The electric revolution will be coming soon to a street near y…

The electric revolution will be coming soon to a street near you. In a matter of weeks, Volkswagen will reveal the production version of the ID.4 electric SUV, part of a worldwide strategy to deliver millions of electric vehicles to help combat global climate change. Electric vehicle owners know the joys of driving an owning… Continue reading @VW Group: Everything you wanted to know about EVs (but might be afraid to ask) The electric revolution will be coming soon to a street near y…

@VW Group: NEWSROOM: How one VW Vanagon Westfalia helps thousands of Philadelphians get out the vote

Aug 19, 2020 Across the country, civic groups are looking for unique and creative ways to reach prospective voters amidst the pandemic, which has disrupted the traditional means of voter registration and election participation. “People don’t vote every day, they vote twice a year – if that – so it’s really important for us to… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: How one VW Vanagon Westfalia helps thousands of Philadelphians get out the vote

@VW Group: White Paper Beyond Planning

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 Beyond Planning