German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the conversion to a tech company is becoming a burden001818

What with Volkswagen happens is crucial for the entire German economy. With 670,000 employees, the car company is one of the largest industrial employers in Germany Germany. And Volkswagen has embarked on a path that will also determine the future of many other German industrial groups: the conversion to a tech company. After all, the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Why the conversion to a tech company is becoming a burden001818

Auto sales in May 2022: All segments move up from the pandemic-marred low base of May 2021

For the passenger vehicle segment in May 2022, there were production constraints owing to the semiconductor shortage. New Delhi: The good news is that all segments of the automobile industry were in the green in May 2022. This comes after a long time and looks like a real relief. But the not-so-good news is that… Continue reading Auto sales in May 2022: All segments move up from the pandemic-marred low base of May 2021

@VW Group: Myths about autonomous driving005145

Will self-driving cars soon be a reality? And how will people’s attitude have to change to ensure autonomous driving meets with broad acceptance? The &Audi study “SocAIty”, compiled with the help of renowned experts, looks into these questions, among others. It also clears up some of the widespread myths surrounding the topic. What is true?… Continue reading @VW Group: Myths about autonomous driving005145

PV sales pick up speed in May but hurdles remain

India’s OEMs recorded good sales numbers for May 2022 on a year-on-year basis on lower than usual base numbers for May 2021 that were impacted by the Covid wave and lockdowns. However, most OEMs’ tallies were better than those of April which is cause for cheer. In terms of marketshare, the top three OEMs are… Continue reading PV sales pick up speed in May but hurdles remain

Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Keeps Growing, Up 22% YoY002011

May saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles take 47.5% market share, up from 39.0% YoY. Overall auto market volume was 26,375 units, was 9% up YoY, though still 9% down from seasonal norms. Sweden’s best selling BEV in May was the Volkswagen ID.4. Market Share Trends May’s combined plugin result of 47.5% consisted of 24.2% full… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Keeps Growing, Up 22% YoY002011

2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview

Touted as a Formula 1 car for the road, the 1049bhp Mercedes-AMG One is propelled by a turbocharged 1.6-litre grand prix engine mated to four electric motors. It’s the firm’s fastest ever production car with a top speed of 219mph, overtaking the 214mph Mercedes CLK GTR from 24 years ago. Could we see it on… Continue reading 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview

Stellantis appears set to pay millions to settle criminal portion of diesel emissions case

Chrysler parent Stellantis appears set to pay at least $204 million related to the criminal portion of its alleged diesel emissions cheating case, one with echoes of Volkswagen’s notorious Dieselgate, which cost that automaker billions of dollars to settle. The company, which formed last year from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot maker PSA… Continue reading Stellantis appears set to pay millions to settle criminal portion of diesel emissions case

Stellantis to pay nearly $204 million to settle emissions fraud case

Stellantis NV will pay almost $204 million to resolve a multi-year emissions fraud investigation into Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV diesel vehicles, according to a criminal information filing, which suggests the defendant has reached a deal to plead guilty. The Justice Department filing made on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan represents the second criminal case in recent months against FCA US… Continue reading Stellantis to pay nearly $204 million to settle emissions fraud case

@VW Group: Volkswagen starts mobility services on Astypalea, marking next step in Greek island’s electrification005142

The mobility of the future is already becoming a reality on the Greek island of Astypalea. The ridesharing service “ASTYBUS” and the vehicle sharing service “astyGO” were put into operation today in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess. Both mobility services are operating exclusively with fully electric vehicles and… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen starts mobility services on Astypalea, marking next step in Greek island’s electrification005142

@VW Group: In 60 days from Berlin to Kassel: Volkswagen and Frauenhofer Institute support citizenship, a documenta project005141

A roof converted into a ship, a propulsion system that combines recycling and sustainability and a travel format which is centered around encounters: the citizenship project by ZK/U Berlin is an energetic contribution to documenta fifteen. Volkswagen supports the project and its journey through Germany to the world’s most important exhibition for contemporary art. For… Continue reading @VW Group: In 60 days from Berlin to Kassel: Volkswagen and Frauenhofer Institute support citizenship, a documenta project005141