Concept study Mission E Cross Turismo goes into series production: 300 new jobs

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Volkswagen Group China builds first factory specifically designed for MEB production

Dr. Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAIC VOLKSWAGEN factory in Anting. In 2020 the new SAIC VOLKSWAGEN factory in Anting, Shanghai will produce cars and battery systems based on Volkswagen’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), a unique platform specifically designed for mass… Continue reading Volkswagen Group China builds first factory specifically designed for MEB production

Mazda Publishes Mazda Sustainability Report 2018 and Annual Report 2018

2018/10/19 Company Information HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation published the Mazda Sustainability Report 20181 in Japanese and Annual Report 20182 in English and Japanese on the company’s website. The English version of the Sustainability Report will be published in November. Highlights of the Sustainability Report 2018 Top Message – Akira Marumoto, Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO… Continue reading Mazda Publishes Mazda Sustainability Report 2018 and Annual Report 2018

Successful autonomous driving – A pilot project by Daimler and Bosch.

In order to develop fully automated driverless vehicles that can operate in urban environments, you need to have systems equipped with sensors that can reliably detect and recognise objects. Here, cameras, radar, ultrasound, and lidar serve as a vehicle’s “sensory organs.” Each sensory device has a specific talent, so to speak: cameras can recognise colours… Continue reading Successful autonomous driving – A pilot project by Daimler and Bosch.

Ford Increasing GT Production to Make Ownership Dreams a Reality for 350 More Supercar Fans

2019 Ford GT Due to the popularity of Ford GT, Ford is raising the number of supercars it will build to 1,350 – up from 1,000; Ford GT production will run for a total of approximately six years Ford is re-opening the final owner application process for select global markets on Nov. 8; prospective owners… Continue reading Ford Increasing GT Production to Make Ownership Dreams a Reality for 350 More Supercar Fans

Mercedes-Benz expands partnership with ESL.

Recommended Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert  CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert  Stromverbrauch im kombinierten Testzyklus Product may vary after press date on 18.10.2018. 1 Die angegebenen Werte wurden nach dem vorgeschriebenen Messverfahren ermittelt. Es handelt sich um die „NEFZ-CO₂-Werte“ i. S. v. Art. 2 Nr. 1 Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2017/1153. Die Kraftstoffverbrauchswerte wurden auf Basis dieser Werte errechnet. Der Stromverbrauch wurde auf der Grundlage der VO 692/2008/EG ermittelt.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz expands partnership with ESL.

The diesel is allowed to return to the club of clean cars

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Volkswagen brand launches diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Environmental incentive for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles applicable throughout Germany Exchange premium in addition to residual value of old vehicle for Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 cities particularly affected Offers available now from dealers The Volkswagen brand today launched a comprehensive diesel swapping program. The successful environmental incentive is again… Continue reading Volkswagen brand launches diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

The Volkswagen Group today rolled out a comprehensive package of measures to improve air quality in Germany through fleet renewal. The successful environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles of any make are again being offered by some of the Group’s brands throughout Germany. Vehicle keepers in the 14 cities classified by… Continue reading Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

PEUGEOT is developing a new range of electrified sports vehicles available from 2020

After presenting its new generation of PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles as part of its electrification strategy at the Paris Motor Show, PEUGEOT announces the development of a new range of electrified sports vehicles from 2020. PEUGEOT will concentrate its resources on developing these new vehicles and has therefore decided to withdraw from the WRX championship at… Continue reading PEUGEOT is developing a new range of electrified sports vehicles available from 2020