Category: Official Press Release

SEAT starts production of a new gearbox

SEAT Componentes, one of the Spanish brand’s three production centres together with Martorell and Barcelona, has begun production of the Volkswagen Group’s new MQ281 gearbox. This new, six-speed gearbox will be used by the SEAT, Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda brands and its maximum throughput capacity amounts to 450,000 units annually. Production of the MQ281 gearbox… Continue reading SEAT starts production of a new gearbox

Modification work: Preparations underway at Audi Böllinger Höfe for the Audi e-tron GT

The electric powered Audi e-tron GT will be manufactured alongside the Audi R8 supercar at Audi Sport GmbH’s production facilities in the Böllinger Höfe from late 2020. At present, the required construction work is underway at the R8 production facilities to integrate the electric sports car. Additional logistics halls are being added and state-of-the-art equipment… Continue reading Modification work: Preparations underway at Audi Böllinger Höfe for the Audi e-tron GT

The Audi A4 Product line with a New Look

The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Starting on September 1st… Continue reading The Audi A4 Product line with a New Look

China’s EV startup denies laying off 90 employees in Silicon Valley

China’s electric vehicle (EV) startup Seres, formerly known as SF Motors, on Tuesday denied it has fired 90 employees at its Silicon Valley office, saying only 47 jobs were cut across the United States.The SF5 model, first unveiled in Silicon Valley in March 2018, is a small SUV boasting as much as 684 horsepower with 300 miles (about 480 km) of range, equipped with advanced intelligent EV technologies.Seres is the EV unit of China’s Chongqing Sokon Industry Group (Sokon), whose U.S. headquarters is in Santa Clara, Silicon Valley.

GROUPE RENAULT AND JMCG OFFICIALLY ESTABLISH A JOINT VENTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CHINA

•             Groupe Renault will increase its share capital by RMB 1 billion to become a major shareholder of JMEV with a 50% stake.   Boulogne-Billancourt, July 17, 2019 – Groupe Renault and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) announced the official establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of the EV industry in… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT AND JMCG OFFICIALLY ESTABLISH A JOINT VENTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CHINA

Press: Paradigm Shift for Electromobility: ZF Presents New Electric 2-Speed Drive for Passenger Cars

World premiere: first 2-speed e-drive from ZF Integrated system improves energy conversion efficiency and extends range Modular approach: drive concept can be scaled up for use in performance vehicles Friedrichshafen. ZF shifts up a gear: its new 2-speed electric drive for passenger cars integrates an advanced electric motor with a shift element and appropriate power… Continue reading Press: Paradigm Shift for Electromobility: ZF Presents New Electric 2-Speed Drive for Passenger Cars

The all-new BMW 1 Series – Additional pictures.

Do you need help? Please contact our support team from 9 to 17 CET via support.pressclub@bmwgroup.com. PressClub Global · Article. Wed Jul 17 00:01:00 CEST 2019 Press Release Please find attached on location pictures of the International Media Launch of the all-new BMW 1 Series. Please find attached on location pictures of the International Media… Continue reading The all-new BMW 1 Series – Additional pictures.