Category: OEMRSSCHK

@VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019

For the 18th time, Volkswagen has presented the Volkswagen Group Award to its top suppliers throughout the world. A total of eight companies in six categories reflecting future-oriented topics were honored. This year, the awards were presented to the winners by mail instead of in person as is usually the case. Frank Witter, CFO of… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019

@VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China

[embedded content] Dr Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said, “I remember very well how proud we all were when the first ŠKODA built in China rolled off the assembly line. Being able to witness this event on-site was a very special moment for me. Today I am happy to be… Continue reading @VW Group: Production milestone: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures three millionth car in China

@VW Group: Predictive Maintenance: Audi Maintenance uses data to predict the future

Smart, digital maintenance: The “Predictive Maintenance” project at the Audi Neckarsulm site makes maintaining production equipment more efficient and reduces production downtime. Maintenance experts collect and interpret associated data and can predict wear on production equipment. The Group-wide pioneering project is being tested in the body shop at the Neckarsulm site. “Predictive Maintenance” detects possible wear… Continue reading @VW Group: Predictive Maintenance: Audi Maintenance uses data to predict the future

@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)

Production volume compared to the initial plan About the same as the initial plan (Approx. 3 percent decrease) Approx. 10 percent decrease Approx. 40 percent decrease Production suspension*1 None Six production lines at three plants Totaling 16 days 25 production lines at 14 plants Totaling 133 days Reduction of operations from double shifts to a… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in August 2020 (as of July 21)

@Groupe PSA: Made in Eisenach: First front-wheel drive Opel Grandland X plug-in hybrid drives off production line

Start of regular production of new plug-in hybrid variant in the Eisenach plant Up to 57 kilometres driven purely by electricity (in the WLTP cycle1) All hybrid variants made on the same production line as internal combustion engine siblings New model to add further momentum to Opel’s electrification offensive Prices in Germany start at €35,235… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Made in Eisenach: First front-wheel drive Opel Grandland X plug-in hybrid drives off production line

@Hyundai: Kia Motors Slovakia Nears Third Anniversary

Kia Motors Slovakia has an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles. With more than 2,700 employees and its state-of-the-art robotics, the plant is approaching full production capacity in less than three years since its opening. The plant currently produces the cee’d family line-up of vehicles and the Kia Sportage for the European market. Available material… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors Slovakia Nears Third Anniversary

@Daimler: COVID-19 pandemic: Accelerating digitalisation in sales and after-sales

Executive Update on ‘Best Customer Experience 4.0’ – fact sheet including quotes from Britta Seeger  Key facts on Mercedes-Benz’s global sales strategy:  With its global sales strategy ‘Best Customer Experience 4.0’, Mercedes-Benz consistently focuses on its customers and their needs. Digital offerings in sales and after-sales are increasingly coming into focus. Customers want to be… Continue reading @Daimler: COVID-19 pandemic: Accelerating digitalisation in sales and after-sales

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Three Safety Recalls in North America

DEARBORN, Mich., July 21, 2020 – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America. Safety recall for select 2016-20 Lincoln MKX and Nautilus vehicles with 16-way power seats In affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the driver and/or front passenger seat wiring harness and the seat cushion pan, which could… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Issues Three Safety Recalls in North America

@niche: Workhorse Announces Closing of $70 Million Financing from Institutional Investor

CINCINNATI, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, today announced the closing of its previously announced financing agreement for a $70 million Senior Secured Convertible Note (the “Note”) with a single institutional investor. The… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Announces Closing of $70 Million Financing from Institutional Investor