Munich. The heart of the BMW brand beats in the premium segment of the mid-range category. Along with the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models, it is the BMW 3 Series that brings out the qualities that are key to hallmark brand driving pleasure in a… Continue reading The new BMW i4: the future of hallmark brand driving pleasure.
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BMW is cleaning up its supplies of raw materials for batteries
The German manufacturer is changing its supply of raw materials for the cells of its electric batteries. BMW is turning away temporarily from Democratic Republic of Congo cobalt and Latin American lithium to Australia for more responsible and sustainable sourcing solutions. The electrification of vehicles is […]Read the article Go to Source
How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV
The Ford Mustang Mach-E—a fully electric SUV “inspired by” the famed two-seat coupe—debuted in Los Angeles Sunday night, kicking off what’s sure to be years of enthusiast debate about whether the high-riding four-door merits the name “Mustang,” in form or function. The character and performance won’t come to light until the car arrives next year.… Continue reading How Ford Created the Mach-E, Its Fully Electric Mustang SUV
Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new
Markus Duesmann The former BMW manager will be the new boss of Audi. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Audi remains far behind his own expectations, This is true for sales as well as for profitability and position as the number three premium manufacturer behind BMW and Daimler, It can the VolkswagenDaughter more, much more. As part… Continue reading Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new
BMW executive Markus Duesmann tasked with reviving Audi
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Friday installed former BMW (BMWG.DE) executive Markus Duesmann to reinvent Audi (NSUG.DE) after the German premium brand lost key engineering know-how and influence in the wake of the 2015 diesel-cheating scandal. Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany,… Continue reading BMW executive Markus Duesmann tasked with reviving Audi
German auto giant BMW presents research facility for battery cells in Munich
BERLIN, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — German auto giant BMW presented a battery cell research center on Thursday to “advance battery cell technology and carefully dissect the production processes.”
According to BMW, total investments for the research center in Munich, where 200 people will be employed, are 200 million euros (219.9 million U.S. dollars).
Battery cell technology is a “key success factor” for BMW vehicle fleet because it affects both the operational performance of cars as well as battery costs, said Oliver Zipse, chief executive officer of BMW.
BMW announced that it would not manufacture the battery cells itself but would only develop batteries specially tailored to the needs of its cars in cooperation with the battery manufacturers. Furthermore, scientists at the facility would research new materials to produce battery cells.
Employee representatives at the BMW Group would be “actively involved” with the aim of developing expertise within the company to secure jobs “for the long t..
Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO
Markus Duesmann will become the new CEO of Audi on April 1, 2020. The 50-year-old mechanical engineer will succeed Bram Schot, who has held the position since June 2018. Duesmann has been active in the automotive industry for almost three decades, most recently as Board of Management Member for Purchasing at BMW. Bram Schot, 58,… Continue reading Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO
Automaker: VW invests 60 billion euros in electromobility and digitization – Duesmann will head Audi
Production of electric car ID.3 By the end of 2029, around 26 million electric vehicles will be produced. (Photo: AP) Wolfsburg The Volkswagen Group increases his Investments in electromobility and digitization, For the next five years until 2024, the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer will spend just under 60 billion euros. This is what the Supervisory Board… Continue reading Automaker: VW invests 60 billion euros in electromobility and digitization – Duesmann will head Audi
UPDATE 1-Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief
Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Friday said former BMW (BMWG.DE) executive Markus Duesmann, an expert in procurement and engine development, will take over as Volkswagen Group’s board member responsible for research… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief
From material selection to prototype construction: The battery cell technology of the future is taking shape at the BMW Group Battery Cell Competence Centre
Munich. The BMW Group is building on its leading position in the world of electric mobility and has pooled its many years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Centre. The purpose of the facility in Munich is to advance battery cell technology and carefully dissect the… Continue reading From material selection to prototype construction: The battery cell technology of the future is taking shape at the BMW Group Battery Cell Competence Centre