Oliver Blume As part of the new software timetable, the new Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume is probably putting the construction of a new car factory in Wolfsburg up for disposal. The last word has not yet been spoken on the matter, said a person with knowledge of the deliberations. “But it is up for discussion… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Volkswagen boss Blume allegedly questions the Trinity plant005619
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The Biden Administration Signs Ambitious Global Agreement to Accelerate Zero-Emission Transport
USA supports path to 100% new truck and bus sales by 2040 SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Biden Administration announced a landmark endorsement of zero-emission transport today at COP27. The United States signed the Global Memorandum of Understanding (Global MOU) on Zero-Emission Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, an international agreement supporting a path to… Continue reading The Biden Administration Signs Ambitious Global Agreement to Accelerate Zero-Emission Transport
New Porsche 911 Dakar is 473bhp super-4×4 for £173k
Elsewhere, the Dakar is fitted with rear steering, the GT3’s ‘dynamic’ engine mounts and active roll control. Two new driving modes have also been introduced for use on different types of terrain: Rally sends most power to the rear axle and is designed for loose, uneven surfaces, while Off-road puts the suspension at its full… Continue reading New Porsche 911 Dakar is 473bhp super-4×4 for £173k
U.S. News & World Report Announces the Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled its Best Vehicle Brand awards and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program award for 2023. The Best Vehicle Brand awards, evaluating 38 brands, recognize industry-wide excellence for cars, SUVs, trucks and luxury vehicles. By highlighting the… Continue reading U.S. News & World Report Announces the Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards
Off-highway Vehicle Market to be Worth US$ 1.3 Trillion by 2031 – Transparency Market Research, Inc.
Rising utilization of off-highway vehicles in multiple sectors including agriculture, construction, mining, and infrastructure propelling revenue growth; growing adoption of port and material handling equipment vehicles generate revenue streams Automation in agriculture spurring demand for off-highway vehicles notably agricultural tractors; massive infrastructure development in Asia Pacific underpins vast lucrative avenues WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 16, 2022… Continue reading Off-highway Vehicle Market to be Worth US$ 1.3 Trillion by 2031 – Transparency Market Research, Inc.
Opinion: Bolloré’s exit from JLR not a complete surprise
Earthquake events like a Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief quitting come as huge shocks at the moment they’re announced, but the departure of CEO Thierry Bolloré “for personal reasons” has reportedly not been a complete surprise to some members of the British motor industry’s inner circle. There have been rumours for several months that something like this… Continue reading Opinion: Bolloré’s exit from JLR not a complete surprise
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
Elon Musk has a successor in mind to become the next Tesla CEO, according to new comments from Tesla board member James Murdoch. Musk has always had a strange relationship with his role as CEO of Tesla. He undoubtedly has had an incredible impact on the company, which is widely credited for significantly accelerating the… Continue reading Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO
@VW Group: Delivery of the last Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae coupé and 1: 1 NFT006144
Handover ceremony to the auction-winning collector Sant’Agata Bolognese, 16 November 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini delivers the last-ever Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae[1] coupé, together with the exclusive NFT created in collaboration with Krista Kim and Steve Aoki, to the auction-winning collector. The Aventador Ultimae and a 1: 1 NFT was created in collaboration with two of… Continue reading @VW Group: Delivery of the last Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae coupé and 1: 1 NFT006144
@VW Group: Revolutionising the automotive industry, creating future-proof jobs and introducing innovative technology: what a gigafactory could bring to the Czech Republic006144
The Volkswagen Group is considering building one of six gigafactories in Central and Eastern Europe to produce battery cells for battery-electric vehicles (BEV). With its auto industry spearheaded by ŠKODA AUTO, the Czech Republic is among the few sites to be shortlisted. The only location in the Czech Republic that would meet the needs of… Continue reading @VW Group: Revolutionising the automotive industry, creating future-proof jobs and introducing innovative technology: what a gigafactory could bring to the Czech Republic006144
@VW Group: Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: production anniversary and kilometre kings006144
On 7 November, the 100,000th Taycan rolled off the production line. The milestone car left the assembly line about three years after production first started at the main plant in Zuffenhausen in September 2019. The Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S is destined for a customer in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to have… Continue reading @VW Group: Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: production anniversary and kilometre kings006144