Tag: VW

EV push poses environmental, social risks: Stellantis CEO – Winnipeg Sun

Breadcrumb Trail Links Carlos Tavares thinks the move to battery-powered vehicles is motivated by politics and not industry Author of the article: Staff,  Reuters Carlos Tavares, currently Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis, attends the Paris Auto Show, in Paris, France, October 1, 2018. Photo by Regis Duvignau /Reuters Article content The European Commission’s strategy to… Continue reading EV push poses environmental, social risks: Stellantis CEO – Winnipeg Sun

@VW Group: A record-breaking 2021 for Automobili Lamborghini004494

Automobili Lamborghini ended 2021 with a remarkable all-time record: 8,405 cars were delivered worldwide, making it the company’s best year ever on that front. Sales were up by 13% on 2020 due to a targeted and monitored growth strategy. Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “This record has provided confirmation of four… Continue reading @VW Group: A record-breaking 2021 for Automobili Lamborghini004494

EVs are fast winning over the hesitant buyer

India has been quite forward looking on EVs. A comprehensive range of incentives and tax breaks are in place for the promotion of the use of EVs. Electric vehicles (EVs), after many years of scepticism, have finally arrived globally. In Europe, the sales of EVs overtook the sales of diesel vehicles in 2021 with a… Continue reading EVs are fast winning over the hesitant buyer

Production of Slavia begins

Skoda Auto India has begun the production of its premium mid-size sedan, the Slavia from its plant in Chakan, Pune. Developed for the Indian market, the vehicle is powered by a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol, making 85kW (115ps) and 110kW (150PS) respectively. The Slavia will come with a… Continue reading Production of Slavia begins

Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

Berlin – Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sportscar along a public highway at speeds of up to 414 kilometers per hour (257 mph). A video posted online this month shows Radim Passer pushing his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds on a stretch of Germany’s A2… Continue reading Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride

@VW Group: Lamborghini: organizational change in R & D department004480

Automobili Lamborghini announces an change in the Research and Development Department. Rouven Mohr has been appointed Chief Technical Officer of Lamborghini and is leaving his role as Head of Verification/Validation Whole Vehicle at AUDI AG in Germany. The handover will take place with Maurizio Reggiani – who, after a successful career in the supercar industry,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini: organizational change in R & D department004480

@VW Group: SAIC Audi opens the world’s largest Audi store in Shanghai004479

Two floors and a total of 2,400 square meters (25,833 square feet): with the House of Progress (HoP) in Shanghai, SAIC Audi opened the biggest store of this kind in the world on January 1, 2022. As part of the dedication, the Chinese partner company presented the entire A7 L family: Along with the Audi… Continue reading @VW Group: SAIC Audi opens the world’s largest Audi store in Shanghai004479