Category: Automotive

Next Aventador to be first hybrid V12 Lamborghini – Autocar

“I always say that I prefer to have 10kg less rather than 1hp more, even if the power-to-weight ratio remains the same,” Reggiani said. “But I imagine the starting point of the car will be heavier, no doubt. What will be the end game? We don’t know. Improvements will happen.”  One side effect of the… Continue reading Next Aventador to be first hybrid V12 Lamborghini – Autocar

Daimler is investing 20 billion euros in battery cells

Daimler is expanding its “electric offensive”: The car maker has concluded supply contracts for battery cells by 2030. Even before, a large part of the fleet should be powered by electricity. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche introduces the E-car EQC (archive image) Tuesday, 11.12.2018 16:17 The automobile company Daimler has announced that it will spend more… Continue reading Daimler is investing 20 billion euros in battery cells

Demoted to petitioners

The bosses of VW, Daimler and BMW are indeed optimistic after their meeting with the US president. Donald Trump made it clear that the German business bosses have no reason to do so. Wednesday, 05.12.2018 11:31 clock Location policy is usually this: Politicians woo potential investors, serving canapes and sparkling wine, and promising subsidies if… Continue reading Demoted to petitioners

Donald Trump invites German automobiles to the White House

For months, US President Donald Trump has attacked German car companies – now he wants to talk: According to media reports, VW, BMW and Daimler have received an invitation to Washington. US President (archive) Wednesday, 21.11.2018 12:22 pm US President Donald Trump According to concurring media reports, direct talks with the leaders of the German… Continue reading Donald Trump invites German automobiles to the White House

Volkswagen tightened bonuses for top managers

Less money for misconduct, repayment in case of gross mistakes – Volkswagen wants to tighten the bonuses of its 450 top managers stricter. The hope: a cultural change. Getty Images VW logo Wednesday, 19.12.2018 14:29 clock From 2019, the Volkswagen Group plans to introduce a new top management compensation system – and above all to… Continue reading Volkswagen tightened bonuses for top managers

Baden-Württemberg wants to sue VW

The state of Baden-Württemberg also bought VW cars with diesel engines, such as police cars. Now the green-black state government wants compensation. An out of court settlement was already wrong. Getty Images Volkswagen Friday, 14.12.2018 21:16 clock Baden-Württemberg’s green-black state government wants to file a claim for damages against VW by the end of the… Continue reading Baden-Württemberg wants to sue VW

Volkswagen expects delivery record

The diesel scandal does not hurt the popularity of Volkswagen apparently: The Group will probably deliver more cars in 2018 than ever before. It did not go so well in the past few months. FREDDY CHAN / EPA-EFE / REX VW plant in China (archive picture) Friday, 14.12.2018 12:43 clock The carmaker Volkswagen expects a… Continue reading Volkswagen expects delivery record

19,000 more diesel customers complain against Volkswagen

In courts all over Germany VW wrestles with diesel owners. Now, the legal service provider MyRight replaces. He complains for SPIEGEL information for more car owners to around 500 million euros in damages. VW logo at the company headquarters Wednesday, 12.12.2018 10:36 clock Manipulated in the scandal diesel cars comes up Volkswagen a new flood… Continue reading 19,000 more diesel customers complain against Volkswagen