Category: Automotive

Volkswagen 4.0 – the production systems of tomorrow are being developed in the Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden

The guiding principle: systems are tried and tested in the Gläserne Manufaktur before being rolled out to mass production throughout the Group Tests and further development during operation World first – installation of the headliner in the e-Golf now automated Dr Andreas Tostmann, member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics for the… Continue reading Volkswagen 4.0 – the production systems of tomorrow are being developed in the Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden

Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Results

LAKE FOREST, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) reported a fourth quarter net loss of $109 million, or $(1.35) per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2017 net income▲ was $62 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. Adjusted net income was $105 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, versus $91 million or $1.75 per diluted share last year.▲ Fourth… Continue reading Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Results

Audi seeks closer ties to Porsche in cost-cutting drive

INGOLSTADT (Reuters) – Audi will make greater use of vehicle platforms and technologies developed with Porsche and Volkswagen as it embarks on a 15 billion euro cost cutting and efficiency drive, Chief Executive Bram Schot said on Thursday. An Audi 55 e-tron is seen ahead of the company’s annual news conference at its headquarters in… Continue reading Audi seeks closer ties to Porsche in cost-cutting drive

Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk’s fifth electric car is a compact SUV

Here’s everything you need to know about the Tesla Model Y: a compact SUV, or crossover, that will serve as a companion vehicle to the Model 3. The car was first unveiled in 2019 and will begin production in late 2020. The Model Y shares about 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3,… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk’s fifth electric car is a compact SUV

Volvo introduces direct consumer business arm amid executive restructure

Volvo Cars has introduced a Direct Consumer Business arm as part of an executive restructure designed reshape “what a car is, how people expect to be transported and how they interact with a car”. The restructure, set to be implemented from April 1, will see the Volvo Cars executive management team restructured to reflect the… Continue reading Volvo introduces direct consumer business arm amid executive restructure

New Metal Water Pump Housing

Tough, durable solution for the automotive aftermarket Launched in CT 1143WP 2 and CT 1143WP 3 timing belt kits + water pump Hanover, March 2019. Technology company Continental has unveiled an especially tough, durable aftermarket component for vehicle engines: a new metal water pump housing. These covers are usually made of plastic, mostly polyethylene or… Continue reading New Metal Water Pump Housing

New Management Structure at Continental

Transformation and continuity on road to reorganization due to start in 2020 Executive Board member Nikolai Setzer to switch to new role of spokesman for the Automotive Board as of April 1, 2019 / Appointment extended to end of March 2024 ahead of time New Executive Board member Christian Kötz to take charge of the… Continue reading New Management Structure at Continental