CEO Wayne Griffiths explains how he also imagines an electric future for the Spanish VW subsidiary. So far there are only electric cars from the Cupra offshoot. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen Group: Seat boss wants to preserve the brand with an inexpensive electric car008002
CEO Wayne Griffiths explains how he also imagines an electric future for the Spanish VW subsidiary. So far there are only electric cars from the Cupra offshoot. Go to Source
Volkswagen: Cariad threatens job cuts
VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs at its struggling Cariad software unit, while the launch of key vehicles is likely to be delayed. (Cariad, Electric car) Go to Source
Supercharger for everyone: BP orders Tesla charging stations
The oil company BP is pushing ahead with the expansion of its BP Pulse fast-charging network in the USA with the help of Tesla. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source
Crash tests: Chinese electric cars impress at Euro NCAP
Three Chinese electric cars achieved top marks in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests. (Electric car, Security) Go to Source
Insurance: E-car repairs are up to 35 percent more expensive than combustion engines
A study by the General Association of the German Insurance Industry shows that electric cars are significantly more expensive to repair after accidents than combustion engines. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Apple: Wireless charging in the BMW screws up the iPhone 15
iPhone 15 models have an issue with wireless charging in certain BMW vehicles, Apple has admitted internally. (iPhone 15, NFC) Go to Source
Gigafactory Berlin: Tesla has to improve its application for factory expansion
Tesla wants to begin expanding the Gigafactory near Grünheide next year. However, not on the basis of provisional approvals. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
Too high a risk: Cruise is no longer allowed to test driverless taxis
After several incidents with driverless cruise taxis, the traffic authority is taking action. The testing permit was revoked indefinitely. (Autonomous driving, automobile) Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Mercedes: EU chief lobbyist Holger Krahmer leaves after criticism002839
Mercedes-Benz’s lobbying department does not have a good reputation. Not because she represents the car manufacturer with all the tricks and tricks on the political stage. On the contrary: Mercedes appears so toothless in Berlin and Brussels that many people wonder why CEO Ola Källenius (54) has “such a pickle group”. A report from manager… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Mercedes: EU chief lobbyist Holger Krahmer leaves after criticism002839