@VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management

This Thursday, the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG decided on further structural changes, thus strengthening the premium brand’s vehicle-project business. A newly created division will independently manage the model series with currently 65 models as well as the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) project house. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, in his additional function as Board of… Continue reading @VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management

@Daimler: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold

Both companies will continue to pursue their own development path Technological understanding of both partners remains a good fit Successful collaboration to continue in other fields as planned Fröhlich: “Current technology puts us into excellent position for many years” Schäfer: “Sounding out possibilities with partners outside automotive sector” The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are… Continue reading @Daimler: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold

@BMW: Partners reach joint decision: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold – may be resumed later

Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are putting their cooperation on development of next-generation technology for automated driving temporarily on hold. Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement to concentrate on their existing development paths – which may also include working with current or new partners. Both… Continue reading @BMW: Partners reach joint decision: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold – may be resumed later

@BMW: BMW AG agrees package of personnel measures for a sustainable future

Munich. In constructive dialogue with the German Works Council, the BMW AG has agreed to a package of personnel measures that balances the future competitiveness of the company with the interests of the workforce. Having applied existing flexibility instruments, such as reducing working time and leave account balances, as well as short-time working, further steps… Continue reading @BMW: BMW AG agrees package of personnel measures for a sustainable future

@GM: From Corvette To COVID-19 Response: How 3D Printing Transforms Technology for General Motors

From Corvette To COVID-19 Response: How 3D Printing Transforms Technology for General Motors Additive manufacturing allowed GM to pivot from making vehicles to COVID-19 medical devices and supplies in days, not months 2020-06-18 DETROIT — General Motors typically relies on 3D printing to help launch new vehicles, such as the first-ever mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette. During… Continue reading @GM: From Corvette To COVID-19 Response: How 3D Printing Transforms Technology for General Motors

@VW Group: Audi realigns its Technical Development division

CEO Markus Duesmann is also Head of Technical Development at Audi with immediate effect. Nearly three months after becoming Chairman of the Board of Management, the Supervisory Board on Thursday additionally entrusted him with responsibility for Technical Development at AUDI AG. Duesmann will realign the premium brand’s development division with a special focus on process… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi realigns its Technical Development division

@VW Group: Audi Denkwerkstatt again among the best digital labs in a german company

The Audi Denkwerkstatt is once again among the best digital innovation hubs in a German company. This was the verdict of the “Konzerne auf den Spuren von Startups 2020” (companies on the trail of startups 2020) study conducted by the business magazine Capital and consulting firm Infront Consulting. Its top ranking can be largely attributed… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Denkwerkstatt again among the best digital labs in a german company

@Daimler: 18. Jun 2020Green Finance Framework marks the next milestone of Daimler’s sustainable business strategy

Green Finance Framework lays foundation for a broad range of sustainable finance instruments such as green bonds and green loans Daimler meets the increasing investor demand for sustainable investments and opens an additional funding source for Daimler’s sustainable business strategy Green finance instruments allow investors to invest in green projects like the development and production… Continue reading @Daimler: 18. Jun 2020Green Finance Framework marks the next milestone of Daimler’s sustainable business strategy