German auto giant Volkswagen AG’s Cheif Executive Officer Herbert Diess has tested positive for the coronavirus and is currently quarantined at his residence. Although infected Diess is continuing his work from home. While a VW spokeswoman Nicole Mommsen said, “He has been available for all phone calls and meetings,” The CEO has not shown any… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com
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Starting at $185K, Aston Martin’s DBX performance SUV is a license to thrill
When money ceases to matter, scarcity still counts. That, as much as beauty, speed and an association with literary superspy James Bond, is the key to Aston Martin’s enduring appeal for the very rich. The DBX performance SUV translates that from the niche-selling two-seat sports cars that have been the brand’s mainstay for 109 years… Continue reading Starting at $185K, Aston Martin’s DBX performance SUV is a license to thrill
Nissan to build 2 new electric vehicles in Mississippi by 2025
Nissan Motor Co. will build two battery-electric vehicles for the U.S. market at a plant in Mississippi, marking the Japanese automaker’s deepest North America move to date in to a growing field of consumer EVs. The plug-in battery-powered models — one under the Nissan nameplate and one for Infiniti — will start production in 2025,… Continue reading Nissan to build 2 new electric vehicles in Mississippi by 2025
@VW Group: Porsche Destination Charging: air in the soul004647
While the Northern Hemisphere hibernates throughout the cold winter, Australians can often be found indulging in a pastime as old as the automobile itself: the great summer road trip. This annual getaway is a time for reflection, escape and immersion in nature – set against some of the vast country’s most beautiful backdrops. About 130… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Destination Charging: air in the soul004647
VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess looks on during a visit to Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau, Germany, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 16 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Herbert Diess expects the car industry to see widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, the… Continue reading VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image
VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch
By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen could decide on where it will build a new electric-vehicle plant by the end of March, and plans to boost overall output in the second half of 2022 even though a chip shortage is expected to persist this year. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker… Continue reading VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch
@VW Group: Series production of the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV has started at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav004629
“Last year, we produced 50,000 units of the ŠKODA ENYAQ iV. Now we are taking it to the next level by launching production of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ iV. I would like to congratulate the team on the successful completion of the preparation phase. It’s a great honour for the entire team that the… Continue reading @VW Group: Series production of the ENYAQ COUPÉ iV has started at ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav004629
@VW Group: White Paper – Battery Life Cycle004632
© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: White Paper – Battery Life Cycle004632
@VW Group: Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc004631
© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche acquires stake in Fazua and plans joint ventures with Ponooc004631
Varroc Engineering receives strategic partnership interest
Varroc Engineering , a leading tier-1 automotive component supplier based in Aurangabad has received interest from certain parties for a strategic partnership in its global lighting systems business, the company’s top leadership said. Tarang Jain, CMD, Varroc Engineering in a statement said, “The management is in the process of evaluating their interest with respect to scope,… Continue reading Varroc Engineering receives strategic partnership interest