VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US

All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US

Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

The successor to the Toyota Aygo has been spotted cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. Few clues can be drawn from the entirely camouflaged body, but the spy shots suggest that the next-generation city car will draw its styling from the Yaris supermini while retaining some of the Aygo’s familiar characteristics. The entry-level model will be… Continue reading Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier

Didi Chuxing is seeking financing for its self-driving unit, which is valued at approximately US$6 billion Didi Chuxing is raising new funds for its self-driving unit. According to insider, Didi’s self-driving project raises up to $US500 million, while the company’s valuation is about US$6 billion. The new funds raised will help Didi accelerate the mass… Continue reading China Tech Digest: Didi Chuxing Seeking Financing For Its Self-Driving Business; Cainiao Partners With Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier

Volkswagen is really rebranding as ‘Voltswagen’ in the US

Volkswagen is changing the name of its American brand to Voltswagen, in a not-so-subtle nod to the German automaker’s multibillion-dollar effort to become the biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. The company was apparently planning to make the announcement at the end of April but accidentally published a press release about the name change… Continue reading Volkswagen is really rebranding as ‘Voltswagen’ in the US

VW confirms it will rebrand its U.S. unit as ‘Voltswagen’

By David Shepardson 2 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) -German automaker Volkswagen AG’s U.S. unit confirmed Tuesday it will rename its U.S. operations as “Voltswagen of America” as it shifts its focus to electric vehicles. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is show with an American flag at a car dealership in Carlsbad, California, U.S., September 23,… Continue reading VW confirms it will rebrand its U.S. unit as ‘Voltswagen’

Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

Skoda Auto has released three design sketches that give an initial impression of the new Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater SUV. The new face-lifted model offering features aesthetical and technological enhancements. The new Skod Kodiaq will have its global premiere on April 13 and will make way to India later this year. The first design sketch showcases… Continue reading Skoda reveals design sketches of new Kodiaq

SK Innovation says may pull its battery business out of U.S.

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s SK Innovation Co Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering all options including pulling its battery business out of the United States if President Joe Biden does not overturn a trade panel’s decision against it by April 11. FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK… Continue reading SK Innovation says may pull its battery business out of U.S.

BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO

By Nick Carey, Christina Amann 3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) – BMW has timed its shift to electric cars well and its upcoming products will upend the perception the German carmaker is behind on electrification and could make its stock compete with the likes of Tesla Inc, its top executive said. Slideshow ( 5 images… Continue reading BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO

@VW Group: Manthey-Racing advances from motorsport team to partner002750

In 2013, Manthey merged his company with Raeder Automotive GmbH. That same year, Porsche AG consolidated the successful collaboration with a 51 percent majority stake and has since been systematically expanding the cooperation. Under the management of co-owners Nicolas and Martin Raeder, Manthey-Racing GmbH now employs around 200 people. Among other activities, they have been… Continue reading @VW Group: Manthey-Racing advances from motorsport team to partner002750