Audi established the premium compact segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the successful model is now receiving an update that – along with a sportier appearance – includes new design elements and numerous digital offers. Significantly expanded standard equipment increases comfort, selectable daytime running light signatures and flexible subscriptions for functions… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi A3 model series – new assets available008592
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First Student Announces on Earth Day Deployment of First Electric School Buses in Montana
Billings Public Schools Welcome Eight New EV Buses CINCINNATI, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — First Student, the leading operator of electric school buses in North America, is transforming the way students in Billings Public Schools (BPS) in Montana are transported to and from school. The company is deploying eight new electric school buses in Billings, delivering… Continue reading First Student Announces on Earth Day Deployment of First Electric School Buses in Montana
VinFast share plunge hits China’s VW-backed battery partner Gotion
HONG KONG — Gotion High-tech, a major Chinese electric vehicle battery supplier, is taking a beating from the falling share price of Nasdaq-listed Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto. Gotion, in which Volkswagen holds 24.68% of outstanding shares, disclosed over the weekend that it had recorded an investment loss of 187.3 million yuan ($26.4 million) on… Continue reading VinFast share plunge hits China’s VW-backed battery partner Gotion
Auto supplier Adient cuts jobs, transfers roles in Europe to shave costs
(Reuters) – Automotive seating supplier Adient plc on Monday said it was restructuring its Europe business by cutting jobs and transferring work to countries with lower labor expenses, in a bid to cut costs. The company did not disclose how many employees were affected by the layoffs or which countries it is shifting roles to.… Continue reading Auto supplier Adient cuts jobs, transfers roles in Europe to shave costs
Volkswagen Taigun GT Line priced from 14.08 lakh onwards
Volkswagen revealed the Taigun GT Plus Sport and GT Line exactly a month back, and now, it has revealed the prices of these variants. The Taigun GT Line, which is available with the 1.0-litre engine in manual and auto forms, is priced from Rs 14.08 lakh, while the Taigun GT Plus Sport, which is powered by a 1.5-litre… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigun GT Line priced from 14.08 lakh onwards
Exclusive-Mexico, facing US pressure, will halt incentives to Chinese EV makers
By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s federal government, under pressure from the U.S., is keeping Chinese automakers at arm’s length by refusing to offer such incentives as low-cost public land or tax cuts for investment in EV production, three Mexican officials familiar with the matter said. The last meeting between top Mexican officials… Continue reading Exclusive-Mexico, facing US pressure, will halt incentives to Chinese EV makers
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “Brand heritage is becoming a burden” – VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to plummet in China008865
German car manufacturers are continually losing influence in their most important sales region. Market shares are falling. Radical solutions are becoming more likely. Go to Source
Audi Q6L e-tron, Q5 e-tron RS, SQ6 coming to Beijing motor show 2024
Audi is set to make quite a showing at the upcoming Auto China 2024, which will be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 4, 2024. While the models showcased will be specific to the Chinese market, the German brand’s showcase will provide an indication of its future EV plans for China and other… Continue reading Audi Q6L e-tron, Q5 e-tron RS, SQ6 coming to Beijing motor show 2024
VW workers in Tennessee vote to join union in win for US labour movement
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@niche: THE JUICE. AND THE ASSUMPTIONS MADE.003297
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter talks about “The Juice” and the (mostly wrong) assumptions made in pursuit of the “Grand Transition.” In On The Table, Peter comments on the UAW conquering VW’s Chattanooga plant, an in-the-flesh assessment of the Cybertruck (it’s Not Good), a look at the new AMG GT 63 S E Performance from Mercedes-Benz,… Continue reading @niche: THE JUICE. AND THE ASSUMPTIONS MADE.003297