The little-known nugget of the Volkswagen group has great ambitions. The Czech manufacturer Škoda, which has just announced its strategic plan for 2030, wants to climb into the European top 5 by that date, with an operating margin of 8% worthy of “premium” manufacturers. “In a context where the automotive industry is completely upset, we… Continue reading Škoda: the great ambitions of Volkswagen’s little-known gem
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German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Ralf Brandstätter becomes more powerful as head of the VW brand001002
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Herbert Diess: VW is looking for an AI data strategy for autonomous driving
A lot of data is required to create AI models for autonomous driving. This raises significant data protection issues for Volkswagen. (Autonomous driving, data protection) Go to source
@VW Group: BASF and Porsche partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles003608
© 2021 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… Continue reading @VW Group: BASF and Porsche partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles003608
@VW Group: Stronger, sharper, sportier: the new Macan003605
20/07/2021 Porsche launches the new Macan with increased performance, a sharper design and a new operating concept. All three available versions come with significantly more power than their predecessors. As the sporty flagship of the successful SUV line-up, the Macan GTS sits at the top of the range. Its 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine (Macan GTS… Continue reading @VW Group: Stronger, sharper, sportier: the new Macan003605
Argo AI can now offer the public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle technology startup backed by Ford and VW, has landed a permit in California that will allow the company to give people free rides in its self-driving vehicles on the state’s public roads. The California Public Utilities Commission issued the so-called Drivered AV pilot permit earlier this month, according to the… Continue reading Argo AI can now offer the public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
Renault CEO says struggling carmaker has come ‘back from hell’
Renault’s chief declared the automaker is firmly on the comeback trail after a record loss, forecasting stable profitability despite the global chip shortage and rising raw material prices. The carmaker has “abandoned the approach of only looking for sheer growth,” Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo said in a Bloomberg TV interview. “We are actually… Continue reading Renault CEO says struggling carmaker has come ‘back from hell’
@VW Group: Volkswagen and TraceTronic establish neocx – a joint venture for automated software integration003598
Volkswagen is strengthening its expertise in the integration of automotive software. At present, high-performance automotive functions can only be achieved by networking many individual software and hardware components. Integrating these components and testing the resulting assembly is a key development task for Volkswagen. As part of its ACCELERATE strategy, Volkswagen is seeking to grow automotive… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen and TraceTronic establish neocx – a joint venture for automated software integration003598
@VW Group: Volkswagen posts a strong first half003597
Volkswagen finished the first half of 2021 on a successful note thanks to efficient crisis management, strict cost discipline and systematic implementation of its ACCELERATE strategy. Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the semiconductor shortage, the number of vehicles delivered worldwide rose to around 2.7 million – 500,000 more than in the previous year. This increase… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen posts a strong first half003597
@VW Group: Audi Hungaria: “smart logistics” with driverless transport system003599
Audi Hungaria is constantly making efforts to introduce digital solutions in both manufacturing and logistics. The latest example of this is their collaboration with Jungheinrich, in which six driverless transport vehicles were put into operation in the field of 2.0-litre four-cylinder Otto engine production. FTFs deliver various engine parts from the logistics area straight to… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Hungaria: “smart logistics” with driverless transport system003599