By Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Wednesday outlined another series of plant shutdowns due to the global semiconductor chip shortage, with five facilities in the United States and one in Turkey affected. Slideshow ( 4 images ) The No. 2 U.S. automaker did not outline how many vehicles would… Continue reading Ford details new production cuts due to global chip shortage
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@VW Group: Electrifying: the online world premiere of the Audi Q4 e-tron002843
Audi is pressing forward consistently with its electrification offensive: at a world premiere with celebrity participants, the Four Rings company presented the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. These all-electric models represent the brand’s entry into premium e-mobility in the compact segment. At the second digital Celebration of Progress, in the company… Continue reading @VW Group: Electrifying: the online world premiere of the Audi Q4 e-tron002843
@VW Group: Electric, efficient and emotionally appealing: Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron002842
Versatile all-rounders for everyday use that transfer the progressive design of the concept cars into series production and that can be driven locally without any emissions: The Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 Sportback e-tron are the first compact electric SUVs from the brand with the Four Rings. Both of them impress with a new… Continue reading @VW Group: Electric, efficient and emotionally appealing: Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron002842
Toyota taps Apex.AI for its autonomous vehicle operating system
Automakers shifting to all-electric and tech-laden vehicles have discovered that software — and more aptly software that is free of bugs and can be updated wirelessly — has become a consistent speed bump on the road to attracting customers. It is an issue that plagued Volkswagen’s launch of its all-electric VW ID.3, the 2022 Volvo… Continue reading Toyota taps Apex.AI for its autonomous vehicle operating system
Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
The Dacia Sandero Stepway has been given a two-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with the head of the organisation labelling the car’s limited autonomous emergency braking system “disappointing”. The two-star score for the high-riding version of budget brand Dacia’s hatchback was matched by the firm’s Logan saloon in the latest round of testing conducted by the Euro NCAP safety… Continue reading Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
Elon Musk reportedly tried to hire VW’s Herbert Diess as Tesla CEO
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly attempted to hire Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to take his own role as chief executive officer at Tesla in 2015. Diess is one of the most respected automotive executives in the business. After more than 15 years at BMW where he was one of the top executives, he decided to… Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly tried to hire VW’s Herbert Diess as Tesla CEO
@VW Group: CONTINENTAL GT SPEED CONVERTIBLE BREAKS COVER FOR SPRING Apr 13, 2021 Bentley Motors h…002837
Most driver-focused convertible of the Continental GT range Highly advanced chassis – with four new technologies – inspires confidence through increased grip and accuracy All-wheel steering and electronic rear differential enhance vehicle agility and stability New carbon ceramic brakes for incredible stopping power Revised version of renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine delivers 659 PS (650… Continue reading @VW Group: CONTINENTAL GT SPEED CONVERTIBLE BREAKS COVER FOR SPRING Apr 13, 2021 Bentley Motors h…002837
@VW Group: #Focu5on: 5 things you don’t know about Lamborghini Ad Personam002837
Sant’Agata Bolognese, April 13, 2021 – Ad Personam is the exclusive program that Lamborghini offers to customers who want to customize their car in line with their personality. It is a unique customization program that gives shape to every desire through the choice of infinite combinations, from colors to materials, from the seat logo sewn… Continue reading @VW Group: #Focu5on: 5 things you don’t know about Lamborghini Ad Personam002837
VW must repay customers who took loans on rigged diesels, says court
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read A reacquired Volkswagen diesel car sits in a desert graveyard near Victorville, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. Volkswagen AG has paid more than $7.4 billion to buy back about 350,000 vehicles, the automaker said in a recent court filing, and is now storing thousands of vehicles around the United… Continue reading VW must repay customers who took loans on rigged diesels, says court
Volkswagen clinches wage deal with Germany’s IG Metall union
By Christoph Steitz 2 Min Read FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen has agreed a wage deal with Germany’s most powerful union for 120,000 employees, representing 18% of its workforce, it said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in Shanghai,… Continue reading Volkswagen clinches wage deal with Germany’s IG Metall union