Germany to fine companies for rights violations abroad

This law protects workers from exploitation across sprawling supply chains and protects human rights across the world. In future, it will be clear that ‘Made in Germany’ also means respect for human rights said finance minister Olaf Scholz. BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday took a step towards forcing companies to take responsibility for any labour or… Continue reading Germany to fine companies for rights violations abroad

Volkswagen CEO tweets, Musk-style, on market-cap milestone

By Thyagaraju Adinarayan, Christoph Steitz 2 Min Read LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – When the market value of Germany’s Volkswagen rose above the 100-billion-euro mark on Wednesday for the first time since 2015, the boss of the normally staid carmaker took to Twitter, Elon Musk-style, to crow about it. FILE PHOTO: An employee fixes a VW sign… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO tweets, Musk-style, on market-cap milestone

Flashback: not so weird car branded phones, part 2 – Lamborghini, Ferrari, Spyker, Porsche – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com

A few episodes back we talked about the Nokia 8800 Aston Martin Edition. But did you know that there was also a Lamborghini edition? Time for another look at car-branded phones. Nokia 8800 Sirocco Lamborghini Edition While the Ferrari version was based on the original 8800, the version for rival Italian supercar maker Lamborghini was… Continue reading Flashback: not so weird car branded phones, part 2 – Lamborghini, Ferrari, Spyker, Porsche – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 008 Baja buggy takes shape – Motor Authority

Even as it prepares its new 007 Le Mans Hypercar for the imminent start of the 2021 World Endurance Championship, American sports car manufacturer and race team Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus continues to push on with development of even more models. After the 007 comes the 008, naturally. What’s the 008? It’s a downsized version of… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 008 Baja buggy takes shape – Motor Authority

Stellantis sees rebound in 2021, but chip shortage a worry

MILAN (Reuters) – Low global car inventories and cost cuts should boost Stellantis’s profit margins this year, though a shortage of semiconductors and investments in electric vehicles could weigh on results, the newly-formed automaker said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen at the main entrance of the FCA Mirafiori plant in… Continue reading Stellantis sees rebound in 2021, but chip shortage a worry

Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry

Czech automaker Skoda Auto India has announced opening of its first new dealership in the Puducherry region to strengthen its position and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the southern markets of India. The new dealership facility by KUN Motors sports the new corporate identity and design as a part of… Continue reading Skoda Auto India opens its first dealership in Puducherry

@VW Group: Bugatti Divo ‘Lady Bug’: A masterclass in customization and creativity002537

Bugatti customers appreciate the exceptional. With the recently completed Divo1 ‘Lady Bug’, the French luxury brand has once again demonstrated its high level of expertise in outstanding bespoke application and hand craftsmanship. In the timeframe of around two years, a very special Divo was created in close collaboration with one Bugatti customer, tailored with a… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Divo ‘Lady Bug’: A masterclass in customization and creativity002537

@VW Group: NEWSROOM: The 5,000 ways Volkswagen tests EV batteries for safety and durability002534

Mar 2, 2021 Before any part gets put onto a vehicle, an automaker needs to know how long it will last and what role it plays in keeping the vehicle safe. That’s especially true for electric vehicle batteries and battery packs, the heart of the revolution to cleaner, zero direct emission driving. To ensure all… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: The 5,000 ways Volkswagen tests EV batteries for safety and durability002534

@VW Group: Language for more diversity: Audi is addressing gender002535

To raise the profile of gender diversity, Audi is introducing gender-sensitive language at its German locations from March, thereby also taking a stand for equality in communication. This reform is regulated by a corporate policy. Broadly, it states that all genders and gender identities are to be addressed as equals and with appreciation. In order… Continue reading @VW Group: Language for more diversity: Audi is addressing gender002535

@VW Group: “Youth Research”: entirely digital at Audi for the first time002534

When eager children and young people do hands-on research, innovative and creative solutions for tomorrow’s world are the result: under the motto “Lass Zukunft da” (“Leave Future There”), young researchers will meet on 3 and 4 March for the regional deciding round at Audi – this year, however, due to the corona pandemic, the meeting… Continue reading @VW Group: “Youth Research”: entirely digital at Audi for the first time002534