Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed

Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro, Wallbox with control panel, electric charging Stationary home battery as energy buffer for electric car and grid management Unique: interaction with the power grid Automobile, home and power supply combined to form an intelligent energy network: In a pilot project the Audi Smart Energy Network for the first time… Continue reading Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed

Daimler, Bosch hit by walkouts in sector-wide labour dispute

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Some 44,000 German workers at companies including Mercedes maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and automotive supplier Bosch [ROBG.UL] took part in industrial action on Thursday as powerful labor union IG Metall and employers held regional wage talks. Citing robust German economic growth and record low joblessness, IG Metall union is demanding 6 percent more… Continue reading Daimler, Bosch hit by walkouts in sector-wide labour dispute

New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda: Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Volkswagen is taking the next step to develop the African sub-continent: as planned, the brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company… Continue reading New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Brand 18 January 2018 Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Available assets LargeJPG (2.11 MB) Download for registered… Continue reading Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Dumped Cars, EV Dreams: What We Learned at the Detroit Auto Show

The auto industry is undergoing the most upheaval since the advent of Henry Ford’s assembly line. The changes were as evident as the meteor and sonic boom that rattled the frigid city of Detroit this week. The rise of autonomy and electrification and an exodus by Detroit’s hometown automakers from car segments loomed large at… Continue reading Dumped Cars, EV Dreams: What We Learned at the Detroit Auto Show

Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings

Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings – volkswagen-media-services.com The photographic and video material available on the Volkswagen Media Services version open to the general public may only be used citing the source indicated by Volkswagen. Downloading this photographic and video material is only permitted if the content is not… Continue reading Volkswagen Group IT expands know-how for the development of digital customer offerings

Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters

Published 1/18/2018 11: 31: 02CET MADRID, Jan. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The German automotive company Audi has opened its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia in Spain, which has a total area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters and offers customers innovative services and advanced technology. The company pointed out that the Audi Terminal concept is… Continue reading Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters

Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription

CarPlay is only available for a monthly fee (Image: BMW) BMW demands for the Carplay supportthat customers buy a navigation system and complete a paid subscription to use Apple’s mobile interface. Carplay displays important information of selected iOS apps on the internal vehicle display. In addition, motorists can use Siri to call someone, listen to… Continue reading Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription

France’s PSA Group to offer 40 electric vehicles by 2025

CLOSE Lamborghini unveils the 2019 Lamborghini Urus SUV at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press PSA Peugeot Citroen Chief Executive Carlos Tavares arrives to deliver his speech during the presentation of the company’s 2016 full year results, in Paris, Thursday, Feb.23, 2017. (Photo: Christophe… Continue reading France’s PSA Group to offer 40 electric vehicles by 2025

BMW Ranks First, Subaru Rated Worst in Survey by Climate Lobby

As automakers pour billions of dollars into preparing for electric vehicles and stricter emission controls, among other changes in the industry, an environmental lobby has handed out progress reports. The Carbon Disclosure Project ranked responses from 16 manufacturers on three main issues: Progress towards meeting emissions standards Strategies on using self-driving technology and renewable energies Management incentives… Continue reading BMW Ranks First, Subaru Rated Worst in Survey by Climate Lobby