Automakers will have a reduced presence at this year’s IAA, which takes place from Sept. 6-12. Mercedes and fellow German brands BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have said they will be present. Ford, Renault, Hyundai, Polestar and Chinese brands including Leap Motor and Silk-FAW also will attend. Stellantis’ brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo… Continue reading Daimler CEO Kallenius optimistic about Munich auto show despite COVID – Automotive News Europe
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Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times
Newer EVs can be charged even faster. But they far exceed the capacity of most fast chargers. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning can take in 150 kilowatts per hour. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and Porsche’s Taycan are over 200 kilowatts. DETROIT: If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will… Continue reading Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times
@VW Group: The Bugatti EB 110 Sport Competizione – Back on the Racetrack After 25 Years003237
The engines roar, pushing the rev limiters to their limits. When the light turns green, the race cars accelerate at full pelt, abandon their racing line, and seek out a gap in the fray. One of the vehicles is a Bugatti EB 110 SC, one of only two Bugatti EB 110 race cars to ever… Continue reading @VW Group: The Bugatti EB 110 Sport Competizione – Back on the Racetrack After 25 Years003237
BlackBerry and BiTECH Team Up To Build Safe, Reliable Digital LCD Instrument Cluster For Changan’s Newly Launched UNI-K SUV
The Changan UNI-K is a new mid-to-high-end SUV which features an advanced smart driving assistance program and a smart cockpit with an Interactive Monitoring System (IMS). The LCD digital instrument cluster comprises three parts, with the left section displaying tire pressure and door conditions; the middle section highlighting the vehicle’s speed, augmented reality real-view navigation, a multimedia… Continue reading BlackBerry and BiTECH Team Up To Build Safe, Reliable Digital LCD Instrument Cluster For Changan’s Newly Launched UNI-K SUV
Bosch opens $1.2B semiconductor factory in eastern Germany
Berlin – German technology company Bosch on Monday opened a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) chip factory in the eastern city of Dresden to help meet the growing demand for semiconductors. A global shortage of semiconductors has forced major auto companies such as Volkswagen and BMW to slow vehicle production in recent months. “Bottlenecks on… Continue reading Bosch opens $1.2B semiconductor factory in eastern Germany
@VW Group: Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the first car on the market with full carbon chassis homologated according to the FIA Hypercar safety standards003230
Carbon fiber monocoque made in Lamborghini’s CFK department in Sant’Agata Bolognese Objective: performance, driving comfort and maximum safety thanks to over 20 static and dynamic tests Limited edition hypercar exclusively for non-competitive track use Torsional stiffness 20% higher than Huracán GT3 EVO for extraordinary driving precision Sant’Agata Bolognese, June 7, 2021 – The Lamborghini Essenza… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 is the first car on the market with full carbon chassis homologated according to the FIA Hypercar safety standards003230
@VW Group: Greek island Astypalea and Volkswagen: Kick-off for transformation to smart, more sustainable island003231
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@VW Group: Volkswagen ID.4 EV off-road concept added to Petersen Automotive Museum electric vehicle exhibit003230
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@VW Group: ŠKODA Design creates trophy for the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship’s ‘Most Valuable Player’003232
Canada settled the 84th IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in a thrilling end to an exciting round of playoffs with yesterday’s 3:2 overtime victory over Finland. ŠKODA AUTO has been the sporting event’s official main sponsor for an impressive 29 years. This makes the Czech car manufacturer the Guinness World Record holder for the longest… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA Design creates trophy for the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship’s ‘Most Valuable Player’003232
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited launches series production of the new SUV model KUSHAQ003231
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of ŠKODA AUTO, says: “The start of production of the new ŠKODA KUSHAQ marks the beginning of a new era for our brand on the Indian subcontinent. ŠKODA AUTO is responsible for all the Volkswagen Group’s activities in the region as part of the INDIA 2.0 project. The KUSHAQ signals the start… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited launches series production of the new SUV model KUSHAQ003231