German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004880

Audi assembly in Ingolstadt Audi plans radical conversion. (Photo: Audi) The Volkswagen subsidiary Audi wants to halve factory costs in the coming years. “Having production costs in half means halving the hours per vehicle,” said Audi Board Member for Production Gerd Walker in Ingolstadt. In addition, the two large German Audi plants in Ingolstadt and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004880

German Handelsblatt: Quarterly report: Volkswagen sees improvement in the semiconductor situation – The second half of the year should be significantly better004877

Production of the ID.4 at VW in Zwickau The mass brands Volkswagen passenger cars, Skoda and Seat have recently been exposed to severe production restrictions due to the chip crisis. (Photo: dpa) Volkswagen is entering the second part of the year with more optimism. “The group expects the product mix to normalize as the semiconductor… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Quarterly report: Volkswagen sees improvement in the semiconductor situation – The second half of the year should be significantly better004877

German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicle manufacturer: VW subsidiary Traton is struggling with delivery bottlenecks and high costs004875

A truck from the VW truck subsidiary In addition to MAN, the brands Scania, Navistar, VWCO and Rio also belong to Traton. (Photo: dpa) The Volkswagen commercial vehicle holding company Traton is under pressure due to supply bottlenecks and higher procurement prices. Despite an increase in sales of almost a third to 18 billion euros… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Commercial vehicle manufacturer: VW subsidiary Traton is struggling with delivery bottlenecks and high costs004875

Scania Interim Report January-June 2022

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With both war in Ukraine and an ongoing pandemic, the turbulent external environment is continuing. Rising inflation and increased interest rates are also adding to the uncertainty. Despite this, economic activity is still high. Summary of the first six months of 2022 Net sales were unchanged compared to the… Continue reading Scania Interim Report January-June 2022

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004873

Audi assembly in Ingolstadt Audi plans radical conversion. (Photo: Audi) The Volkswagen subsidiary Audi wants to halve factory costs in the coming years. “Having production costs in half means halving the hours per vehicle,” said Audi Board Member for Production Gerd Walker in Ingolstadt. In addition, the two large German Audi plants in Ingolstadt and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We need radical steps” – Audi wants to halve factory costs004873

@VW Group: Strong first half of 2022 for Volkswagen Passenger Cars005482

The Volkswagen brand further strengthened the Group’s economic efficiency in the first half of 2022. Effective sale management, improved cost efficiency and consistent implementation of the ACCELERATE strategy have led to a strong financial result. Operating result before special items rose to EUR 1.9 billion (first half of 2021: EUR 1.2 billion). The operating return… Continue reading @VW Group: Strong first half of 2022 for Volkswagen Passenger Cars005482

@VW Group: Volkswagen posts robust H1 results, enabling investment in mobility, battery platforms and software as future profit pools005481

Volkswagen Group posted robust operating results in the first half, enabling important investments in future profit pools and new platforms. The Group continued to make great strategic progress in Q2, registering crucial developments across its tech-platforms – mobility services, batteries and software. “Despite unprecedented global challenges, Volkswagen has demonstrated remarkable financial robustness. The operating margin… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen posts robust H1 results, enabling investment in mobility, battery platforms and software as future profit pools005481

@VW Group: Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype005480

Volkswagen Group China today unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In 2020, Volkswagen Group China launched a Vertical Mobility project to explore the next generation of mobility solutions, including the… Continue reading @VW Group: Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype005480

@VW Group: Note to editors: Change in ŠKODA AUTO’s Communications department005480

Vítězslav Kodym has worked in ŠKODA AUTO’s Communications department since 2013, most recently as Head of Communications Management. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic planning and coordination of global communications activities. As of 1 August, he will be responsible for the topics of technology, products and motorsport as Head of Product Communications.… Continue reading @VW Group: Note to editors: Change in ŠKODA AUTO’s Communications department005480

@VW Group: 2023 model year software status for all Taycan variants005484

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: 2023 model year software status for all Taycan variants005484