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
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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
@VW Group: Mission started: The management team of the new battery company is in place!005086
The Volkswagen Group has lined up its launch crew for the mission to quickly and comprehensively industrialize new battery technologies. A highly talented team led by Frank Blome will work from their base in Salzgitter to expand the rapidly growing battery business and turn Volkswagen into a global cell manufacturer. To this end, a six-member… Continue reading @VW Group: Mission started: The management team of the new battery company is in place!005086
2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
Although not seen on the design model, Mercedes-Benz says the production version of the Vision AMG will receive four frameless doors as well as a large liftback-style tailgate similar to that planned for the upcoming second-generation GT coupé (see right). Mercedes-Benz is yet to provide any great detail to how it will be developed for… Continue reading 2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314
Signing of the Partnering Agreement: Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Board of Management member for Technology and Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (front row, from right to left) Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in… Continue reading Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314
Lordstown Motors Stockholders Elect Two New Independent Directors
The Board of Directors has also combined the roles of Chairman of the Board and CEO and current CEO, Daniel A. Ninivaggi, will serve in this capacity, effective following the annual meeting. David T. Hamamoto, a current independent director and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, will serve as lead… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Stockholders Elect Two New Independent Directors
@VW Group: Huracán Tecnica – a car with many souls005080
Performance according to Paola Egonu Sant’Agata Bolognese, 19 May 2022 – The new Huracán Tecnica has many souls, exceptional performance being one. In a series of interviews Lamborghini explores the diverse personality of Tecnica. Like athletes at the top of their profession, the best super sports car performance is not just about being first off… Continue reading @VW Group: Huracán Tecnica – a car with many souls005080