Mr Haffner, you call employees the “crown jewels” of Porsche, a comment that is rarely heard from other companies. After all, crown jewels are expensive. Andreas Haffner: For Porsche, our employees really are the crown jewels. You have to take particular care of them and they have to be polished regularly to maintain their shine.… Continue reading @VW Group: Haffner: “The term ‘headcount reduction’ is not in our vocabulary”002871
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@Ford: Statement on the Death of Richard Parry-Jones
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including electrified versions – and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing… Continue reading @Ford: Statement on the Death of Richard Parry-Jones
@GM: GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3 Billion in 2nd Ultium Cells Manufacturing Plant in U.S. April 16, 2021
GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3 Billion in 2nd Ultium Cells Manufacturing Plant in U.S. NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2.8 million square-foot facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will create 1,300 new manufacturing jobs New plant will significantly increase GM’s ability to lead in the production of batteries at scale Leading Ultium… Continue reading @GM: GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3 Billion in 2nd Ultium Cells Manufacturing Plant in U.S. April 16, 2021
@VW Group: Volkswagen de México begins exports of Taos to the U.S. market002859
Apr 16, 2021 The first shipment of this model to the U.S. market departed from the port of Veracruz Veracruz, Mexico — With the departure of the first units from the port of Veracruz, Volkswagen de México began exporting the all-new Taos, which is produced at the Puebla plant. Loaded on board the Mediterranean Highway… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen de México begins exports of Taos to the U.S. market002859
@VW Group: The new Arteon R and Arteon R Shooting Brake: A new fusion of gran turismo and sports car002860
The new Arteon R and the Arteon R Shooting Brake are unmistakably true R models. With an output of 235 kW / 320 PS, these are now the top models in the series – and this power has rarely been available in a more elegant form. Both models impress with accomplished design, exceptional driving comfort… Continue reading @VW Group: The new Arteon R and Arteon R Shooting Brake: A new fusion of gran turismo and sports car002860
@VW Group: New performance brand GTX joins || the ID. family002859
With the new ID.4 GTX, Volkswagen is showing the first sporty top-of-the-range electric model on April 28th: In Europe, the respective performance models of the ID. Family will wear the logo GTX in the future. Similar to GTI and GTE, it stands for its own product brand – it charges the world of electric mobility… Continue reading @VW Group: New performance brand GTX joins || the ID. family002859
@VW Group: Molsheim comes to Tokyo as Bugatti opens new showroom in Japanese capital002859
The Bugatti name is synonymous with bespoke luxury and unrivalled performance all around the world. The French luxury marque revolves around the Atelier and headquarters in Molsheim, France while still offering customers a true Bugatti experience in key locations across the globe. The newest official Bugatti showroom opens in Tokyo bringing hyper sports car enthusiasts… Continue reading @VW Group: Molsheim comes to Tokyo as Bugatti opens new showroom in Japanese capital002859
@Daimler: EQ Night on Mercedes me media: EQB celebrates world premiere in Shanghai
Stuttgart. Mercedes-EQ will unveil the all-electric compact EQB SUV on Sunday, April 18th, 2021. The EQB World Premiere @ Mercedes-EQ Night Shanghai will take place on the eve of the first press day of Auto Shanghai 2021. Due to the significantly improved COVID-19 situation in China, the presentation is possible in front of a local trade… Continue reading @Daimler: EQ Night on Mercedes me media: EQB celebrates world premiere in Shanghai
@Daimler: 16. Apr 2021Preliminary Q1 2021 Results significantly above market expectations
April 16, 2021 – Favourable sales momentum at Mercedes-Benz Cars driven by all major regions, especially China, strongly supported the product mix and pricing in the first quarter 2021. Daimler was able to benefit from this development thanks to convincing product substance combined with significant fixed cost reductions. Daimler Group EBIT, Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans… Continue reading @Daimler: 16. Apr 2021Preliminary Q1 2021 Results significantly above market expectations
Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider
A Cruise AV in the Bay Area. Cruise For autonomous vehicle startup Cruise, the future isn’t just about artificial intelligence. It’s about machine learning, and that’s why Cruise is teaching its electric vehicles to drive themselves in San Francisco – one of the most complicated urban environments for self-driving cars to operate in. “Learning how… Continue reading Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider