The 21 very rough and sometimes even rocky gravel stages in the vicinity of Matosinhos, a coastal town north of Porto, caused a high number of retirements. On this list: reigning WRC2 Drivers’ Champion Andreas Mikkelsen (ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo). On Friday, the Norwegian and co-driver Torstein Eriksen were locked in a duel for the… Continue reading @VW Group: Rally Portugal: ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo driver Chris Ingram wins WRC2 Junior classification005089
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Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Auto experts say the electric F-150, known as the Lightning, must be a success if Ford is to thrive in the age of electric vehicles. Introducing this truck now is equivalent to “betting the company,” said William C. Ford Jr., the company’s executive chairman, who is a great-grandson of Henry Ford. “If this launch doesn’t… Continue reading Jim Farley Tries to Reinvent Ford and Catch Up to Elon Musk and Tesla
Hyundai to open $6.5B EV factory in Georgia
Hyundai is the latest automaker to announce plans to open an EV factory in Georgia, the same state where Rivian is preparing to break ground on its controversial plant. Hyundai’s $6.5 billion EV and battery manufacturing facility outside of Savannah will further the state’s goal of becoming a major regional hub for the EV industry.… Continue reading Hyundai to open $6.5B EV factory in Georgia
Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
The Ford Fiesta is undergoing a streamlining process with the supermini losing its three-door bodystyle as well as van versions. Ford has already removed the three-door versions from its online price lists, but existing orders of three-door Fiestas will be completed, with production at the Fiesta plant in Cologne, Germany set to end this summer. A… Continue reading Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production
German Manager Magazin: Gas: Germany and Qatar agree on energy partnership001798
In the struggle for greater independence from Russian gas, the German government has concluded an energy partnership with Qatar. The country’s Energy Minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, and Economics Minister Robert Habeck (52) signed a declaration of intent for deeper cooperation in Berlin on Friday. Germany wants to source liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar. Cooperation… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Gas: Germany and Qatar agree on energy partnership001798
New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3
Our spy photographers have spotted the upcoming Volkswagen Aero B model undergoing testing, giving us our best look yet at the firm’s rival for the Tesla Model 3. The shots show that the new all-electric saloon will have a similar design to VW’s ID range. At the front the nose is short and low to… Continue reading New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3
German Handelsblatt: Marketing: Volkswagen lands PR coup with Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi drives ID.Buzz004350
Ewan McGregor Der Darsteller von Obi-Wan Kenobi gilt als Liebling unter Star-Wars-Fans. (Foto: Disney, Volkswagen) Mit neuen Werbe- und Marketingformaten versucht Volkswagen seinen elektrischen ID.Buzz zu verkaufen. In den kommenden Wochen werden Figuren aus dem Star-Wars-Universum für den neuen Elektrobus werben. Volkswagen kooperiert dabei mit dem amerikanischen Disney-Konzern, der die Rechte an Star Wars hält. Jedi-Meister… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Marketing: Volkswagen lands PR coup with Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi drives ID.Buzz004350
German Manager Magazin: Customcells: Dirk Abendroth gets Porsche stake on board001797
The Porsche holding Customcells brings a specialist for electromobility to the top. Dirk Abendroth will become the new CEO, the Tübingen company announced on Friday. Customcells is a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute and with around 150 employees develops high-performance battery cells for the automotive, marine, aviation, oil and gas industries. The VW subsidiary Porsche… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Customcells: Dirk Abendroth gets Porsche stake on board001797
Northvolt producing first commercial electric vehicle battery in Europe
Northvolt has started producing battery cells for electric vehicles for the first time in Europe. It is expected to bring some changes in the European electric vehicle market, which has largely depended on three Korean battery companies and Panasonic from Japan. Northvolt announced that they have started commercial production and shipment of battery cells since… Continue reading Northvolt producing first commercial electric vehicle battery in Europe
VW CEO Herbert Diess on ’60 Minutes’: ‘We have to become relevant in the U.S.’ – Automotive News
Stahl: In the ’60s and ’70s everybody in the United States knew about Volkswagen. The Beetle, the Minibus. But since then Volkswagen has not done well in the United States. Why is that, do you think? Diess: It’s difficult. First of all, I have to accept, we lost ground here in the U.S. I think… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess on ’60 Minutes’: ‘We have to become relevant in the U.S.’ – Automotive News