Oliver Zipse The BMW boss defends the course of his company. (Photo: dpa) Passau BMW boss Oliver Zipse has defended his group’s strategy of getting out of the production of classic internal combustion engines more slowly than, for example, the domestic competitor Audi. “The real decision-makers in our industry are the customers. And you should… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Oliver Zipse: BMW boss warns of “shrinking course” with early farewell to combustion engines002262
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Revealed: How Volkswagen recently tried to buy Alfa Romeo
Recent remarks by Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, suggesting that Alfa Romeo has often been the target of buyout offers from rivals, have brought to light moves by Volkswagen to seek control of the Italian firm in 2018. Sources have told Autocar that contact was made between VW and Alfa’s then-parent FCA in 2018 “at the behest… Continue reading Revealed: How Volkswagen recently tried to buy Alfa Romeo
Porsche establishes new high-performance EV battery facility
Porsche has established a joint venture with German firm Customcells, which will see the two firms co-develop high-performance battery packs for future Porsche models. Porsche has an 83.75% stake in the new venture, called Cellforce, having invested a “middle double-digit amount”. Some €60 million (£51.5m) of funding for the project will come from the German government… Continue reading Porsche establishes new high-performance EV battery facility
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Joint venture for super cells: Porsche announces its own battery factory in Germany002260
Production at Porsche From 2024, Porsche could produce its own battery cells. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Porsche is driving the development and production of its own high-performance battery cells for electric cars. The Volkswagen subsidiary claims to be setting up a joint venture with the cell specialist Customcells from Itzehoe and Tübingen. Porsche is therefore investing… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Joint venture for super cells: Porsche announces its own battery factory in Germany002260
Volkswagen to adopt binder jet 3D printing for car part production with HP and Siemens
German car manufacturer Volkswagen has announced plans to use binder jet 3D printing to manufacture components at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, reportedly becoming the first car maker to use the 3D printing technology in its production process. The company has expanded its partnership with 3D printer OEM HP and entered into a software… Continue reading Volkswagen to adopt binder jet 3D printing for car part production with HP and Siemens
Volkswagen ID.4
Electric cars, 10 models perfect for the holidays 12 / 12Auto June 19, 2021 The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first 100% electric SUV and the brand’s global bev. The compact SUV is based on an architecture that allows a long wheelbase and, consequently, an interior as spacious as that of a common upper-class SUV. ID.4 features… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4
Porsche launches the new Porsche infotainment “PCM 6.0”
The sixth generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) has been launched in the Porsche 911, Cayenne and Panamera models this summer. The most important changes include integrations of Apple Music and Apple Podcasts built into the PCM, and wireless Apple CarPlay support. In addition, Android Auto is included for the first time, and the Voice… Continue reading Porsche launches the new Porsche infotainment “PCM 6.0”
VW takes leaf out of Musk’s Twitter playbook
‘Voltswagen’ April Fool’s joke was in step with group’s social media strategy to take on Tesla Go to Source
@VW Group: Volkswagen plans to use new 3D printing process in vehicle production in the years ahead003308
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of innovative 3D printers in car production. For the first time, the newest process – known as binder jetting – is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Whereas conventional 3D printing uses a laser to build a component layer by layer… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen plans to use new 3D printing process in vehicle production in the years ahead003308
World NM: WEEXPOINDIA Auto Talks – Experts’ take on future mobility in India001326
Massive 63000 square-meter display floor to feature South India’s premier international motor show. The 1st Auto Talk of the Series, on the topic “Future of Mobility in India is Promising” had in the Expert Panel Gopalakrishnan V.C – Director Automotive, Government of Telangana, Bipul Chandra – Managing Director – Operations, Ducati India, Anuj Chandna –… Continue reading World NM: WEEXPOINDIA Auto Talks – Experts’ take on future mobility in India001326