The lockdowns in China and the ongoing semiconductor shortage have impacted shipments of Volkswagen collapse heavily. The group brought 516,500 vehicles to customers worldwide in April, 37.8 percent fewer than a year ago, as Volkswagen announced on Friday. Volkswagen only delivered 1.9 million vehicles in the first quarter, which was almost 22 percent fewer than… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Sales collapse by 40 percent in April001778
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German Manager Magazin: Tesla challenges Apple: Ralf Kalmbach and Steffen Gänzle from Bain still think Elon Musk is beatable001778
manager magazine: Tesla-Boss Elon Musk want that Apple in the car world: build your own ecosystem using your own software and chips, your own charging network and energy supply. That sounds great. But recently the share price has fallen. Musk’s Twitter takeover confuses many; the Autopilot error susceptibility worried authorities and investors. Is Elon Musk… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla challenges Apple: Ralf Kalmbach and Steffen Gänzle from Bain still think Elon Musk is beatable001778
@VW Group: Porsche joins forces with the Avalanche Andretti customer team in Formula E005055
13/05/2022 Porsche expands its Formula E commitment by supporting the Avalanche Andretti customer team from season 9 onwards. When the world’s first fully-electric racing series heads into a new era with the Gen3 cars in 2023, four Porsche 99X Electric racers will line up on the grid – two fielded by the TAG Heuer Porsche… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche joins forces with the Avalanche Andretti customer team in Formula E005055
@VW Group: Porsche further expands its retail landscape005053
© 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: Porsche further expands its retail landscape005053
@VW Group: How Audi’s light digitization is pointing the way toward the future005053
Audi TechFocus Newsletter #03 Safety and customer satisfaction come first at Audi. They are part and parcel of the success of the company with the four rings. In that context, light technology is steadily growing more important and creating a wider range of possibilities and perspectives, from added safety for the driver, to external communication… Continue reading @VW Group: How Audi’s light digitization is pointing the way toward the future005053
VW’s revived Scout brand of electric pickups and SUVs could be a hit
Volkswagen’s decision to revive the dormant International Scout brand of SUVs and pickups with a family of U.S.-centric electric vehicles is a potential stroke of genius that should cause sleepless nights for executives at Ford, Jeep, Chevrolet and GMC. The new vehicles, which could be on sale as soon as 2026, flow from the confluence… Continue reading VW’s revived Scout brand of electric pickups and SUVs could be a hit
McLaren will join Formula E in 2023
Team news is starting heat up ahead Formula E’s Gen3 debut next season, and today one of the bigger expected announcements was made official. Ahead of the Berlin E-Prix, McLaren Racing announced its move to Formula E for season nine, committing to fielding a team when the series’ new spec makes its first competitive laps.… Continue reading McLaren will join Formula E in 2023
The evolution of Bugatti, according to 300mph Andy Wallace
You may know Andy Wallace for a few different things. If not for recently taking a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport to 300mph, it will be for taking a McLaren F1 to 240mph, winning at Le Mans on his first try or winning the Daytona 24 Hours three times. Bugatti’s ‘pilote officiel’ has enjoyed – and… Continue reading The evolution of Bugatti, according to 300mph Andy Wallace
Mercedes-Benz CEO hints A-Class living on borrowed time – The Citizen
Charl Bosch Current fourth generation of the three-pointed star’s smallest model could well be the last. Around since 2018, the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class could potentially be the moniker’s swansong. With arch-rival Audi having announced the end of the A1 and Q2 after the current generations, Mercedes-Benz has now hinted the same fate could befall… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO hints A-Class living on borrowed time – The Citizen
@VW Group: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche confirmed as chairman of the supervisory board005047
Stuttgart, 13 May 2022. At the annual general meeting of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), Stuttgart, the shareholders re-elected four supervisory board members, namely Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Dr. Hans Michel Piëch, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Lehner and Dr. Ferdinand Oliver Porsche. At the constituent supervisory board meeting following the annual general meeting, the oversight body confirmed… Continue reading @VW Group: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche confirmed as chairman of the supervisory board005047