Audi has teased the first of its three new “Sphere” concept cars, which preview the brand’s design direction for the next decade and beyond. This one’s called the Audi Grand Sphere, and Auto Express understands it is being lined up to be Audi’s star of the 2021 Munich Motor Show. When it arrives, it will preview an… Continue reading New Audi Grand Sphere concept teased ahead of full reveal
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@VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441
Decarbonization, energy, environmental compliance, biodiversity, water, waste and the circular economy – these are the topics of the Volkswagen Group “goTOzero weeks,” a new series of environmental events that is starting today and will be held through November in the company’s brands, regions and departments. The Group-wide campaign is designed to share information and promote… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441
@VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440
The presentation of the new Group strategy 2030 will be broadcast live on Tuesday, July 13th 2021, from 13:30pm CEST. Internet:https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/group/strategy.html Satellite-Feed for TV-Media: Europe / Middle East – live HD FeedLive feed to start at apprx. 13:20am CEST / 11:20am GMT Satellite: EUT 10 Transponder (digital): B03 / Ch.: C Downlink Frequency: 11.060,200 MHz… Continue reading @VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440
@VW Group: Start of production of the new ŠKODA FABIA at main plant in Mladá Boleslav003440
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said: “Production launches are always very special moments that we meticulously prepare for. Today, we are celebrating the official start of production of the new FABIA. In total, we have invested 110 million euros in the extensive modernization as well as further automation of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of production of the new ŠKODA FABIA at main plant in Mladá Boleslav003440
@VW Group: Porsche drives worldwide rollout of urban retail formats003443
12/07/2021 Being where the customers and fans are. This is the core idea behind Porsche’s new retail formats in city centers. The Porsche Studios as permanent and the “Porsche NOW” sales pop-ups as temporary facilities play a special role in this. A new Porsche Studio opened in Oslo beginning of July. Porsche NOW locations have… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche drives worldwide rollout of urban retail formats003443
Ex-Renault boss Ghosn rejects blame in Dieselgate probe
Paris, July 12, 2021 -Former Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn denied any responsibility in Renault’s alleged cheating on emission tests for diesel vehicles during more than six hours of questioning in Beirut in May, according to documents seen by AFP. Ghosn led the Franco-Japanese car-making alliance before his arrest in Japan in 2018 on… Continue reading Ex-Renault boss Ghosn rejects blame in Dieselgate probe
Spain to invest 4.3 billion euros in electric vehicle production
By Joan Faus and Nathan Allen New Delhi: Spain will invest 4.3 billion euros ($5.11 billion) to kick-start the production of electric vehicles and batteries as part of a major national spending programme financed mostly by European Union recovery funds, the government said on Monday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a presentation the government-run… Continue reading Spain to invest 4.3 billion euros in electric vehicle production
How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs
Season 7 of the Formula E World Championship, the FIA-sanctioned open-wheel electric racing league, is nearing a close after the latest two races at the New York City street circuit in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, with only races in London and Berlin left to determine who will win the Driver and Constructor championships. … Continue reading How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs
Europe’s climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade
By Kate Abnett New Delhi: The European Union is set to take the lead in climate policy action among the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters this week, with a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade. The policies, if approved, would put the bloc – the world’s third-largest economy… Continue reading Europe’s climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade
Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor
While the Grand Sphere has been designed around its autonomous capabilities, Lichte insisted that it will retain a driver focus. “It’s an Audi, and an Audi must be a pleasure to drive,” he said. The concept retains a steering wheel, although this will retract into the dashboard when the car is in autonomous mode. That… Continue reading Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor