Category: OEMs

Volkswagen eyes air taxi market in China – Metalbulletin.com

The Volkswagen Group is developing an air taxi that will allow passengers to skip land-based gridlock and avoid public transport amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “We’re developing a drone that’s ready to be licensed. That opens the possibility for us to participate in the future market of individual mobility that takes place in the air… Continue reading Volkswagen eyes air taxi market in China – Metalbulletin.com

Volkswagen Thinking About Flying Vehicles In China – CarScoops

Volkswagen is investigating the future of flying vehicles in China. In a recent statement, the company indicating that vertical mobility “could be a next step to take our mobility approach into the future” adding that it is “investigating potential concepts and partners in a feasibility study to identify the possibility to industrialize this approach.” That’s… Continue reading Volkswagen Thinking About Flying Vehicles In China – CarScoops

Twitter has thought about holding bitcoin, not decided yet: CNBC – Reuters

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is seen outside the company headquarters in San Francisco, California, U.S., January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Stephen Lam/File Photo (Reuters) – Twitter Inc has thought about whether to hold bitcoin on its balance sheet, but has not made any changes yet, the social media platform’s chief… Continue reading Twitter has thought about holding bitcoin, not decided yet: CNBC – Reuters

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft to accelerate the development of automated driving

Volkswagen Group further strengthens its capabilities in the development of automated driving (AD) solutions. The Group’s software company Car.Software Organisation will collaborate with Microsoft to build a cloud-based Automated Driving Platform (ADP) on Microsoft Azure and leverage its compute and data capabilities to deliver automated driving experiences even faster at global scale. With ADP running… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft to accelerate the development of automated driving

@GM: GM Reports Strong 2020 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results February 10, 2021

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported strong 2020 full-year and fourth quarter earnings despite production interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the Takata airbag-inflator recall announced in November. Click here to download GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra’s letter to shareholders. Barra and Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson… Continue reading @GM: GM Reports Strong 2020 Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results February 10, 2021

@VW Group: Bugatti Centodieci – First prototype for series development

Highly exclusive, distinctive and high-performance. At “The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering” in California in summer 2019, Bugatti presented another project reflecting its excellent coachbuilding expertise: the Centodieci1. The Centodieci evokes automotive history: the unique project is a tribute to the legendary EB 110. This few-off project comprises production of just ten vehicles for an exclusive… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Centodieci – First prototype for series development

@VW Group: Forward31 and Lufthansa Innovation Hub launch startup partnership

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2021 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: Forward31 and Lufthansa Innovation Hub launch startup partnership

@Toyota: Toyota to Debut Three New Electrified Vehicles for U.S. Market

Portfolio will add two Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Internal research shows BEV and PHEV models have similar environmental benefits Latest Environmental Action Plan pursues targets in support of Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 PLANO, Texas (February 10, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced plans to debut in the U.S.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Debut Three New Electrified Vehicles for U.S. Market