Diesel investigation The Hanover public prosecutor’s office is expanding the group of accused Continental employees. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf After further searches at two Continental locations, the Hanover public prosecutor’s office increased the number of suspects in the ongoing diesel investigations against the supplier. Because of the suspicion of aiding and abetting fraud, the authorities are… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supplier: Public prosecutor expands diesel investigation against Continental001202
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@VW Group: Discover the Neckarsulm production site virtually and interactively with AudiStream
Effective immediately, interested parties can now experience the production world of Audi at the Neckarsulm site online and in English via AudiStream. Tour guides accompany the virtual tour and answer questions in real time. One particular highlight: Participants also gain insights into the production processes for the fully electric Audi e-tron GT, which is built… Continue reading @VW Group: Discover the Neckarsulm production site virtually and interactively with AudiStream
Taiwan chipmakers vow to tackle global auto component shortage
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s leading chip manufacturers have promised to “do their best” to tackle the chip shortage that is paralyzing the global automotive industry, the island’s Economic Affairs minister said on Wednesday, but with production lines already running at full capacity, she warned that the situation will take time to improve. Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua… Continue reading Taiwan chipmakers vow to tackle global auto component shortage
Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks
By Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Truck maker Navistar International Corp said on Wednesday it will collaborate with U.S. automaker General Motors Co and others to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell powered commercial truck and supporting fueling network. FILE PHOTO: A new hydrogen fuel cell truck made by Hyundai is pictured ahead of… Continue reading Navistar to collaborate with GM, others on hydrogen fuel-cell commercial trucks
General Motors, after flubbing its deal with Nikola, eyes a new hydrogen truck project
General Motors, which only a few months ago was forced to ditch its plans to acquire an equity stake in troubled hydrogen truck startup Nikola, is ready to move on. Today, the automaker announced it was teaming up with Illinois-based trucking firm Navistar and OneH2, a North Carolina-based hydrogen fuel cell company, to put more… Continue reading General Motors, after flubbing its deal with Nikola, eyes a new hydrogen truck project
The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
Its creators claim a top speed of 249 mph and the world’s quickest zero to 60 time. Aspark via MAT Aspark is an industrialist engineering firm based in Osaka, Japan, for some reason promising the world’s quickest-accelerating hyper-EV in production, as well as a second car project soon to be revealed in detail. With four-wheel… Continue reading The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
@VW Group: America’s Best SUV Bumper-to-Bumper Transferable Warranty arrives on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas & Tiguan For most Americans, a car w…
For most Americans, a car will be the second-largest purchase they make in their lifetimes, behind only a home. It’s a commitment not just of money, but time and resources. Published research shows the average new-car buyer holds onto his or her vehicle for six years – yet most bumper-to-bumper warranties don’t last nearly so… Continue reading @VW Group: America’s Best SUV Bumper-to-Bumper Transferable Warranty arrives on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas & Tiguan For most Americans, a car w…
Volkswagen asks U.S. Supreme Court to reverse ruling on local emissions claims
By David Shepardson 3 Min Read WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG and a German auto supplier on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower-court ruling that said two counties could seek financial penalties over excess diesel emissions that could total billions of dollars. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is… Continue reading Volkswagen asks U.S. Supreme Court to reverse ruling on local emissions claims
In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design
Ford Motor Co. said Monday that its global design lead will retire, to be replaced by an automotive industry veteran who most recently worked for French automaker Groupe Renault SA. Moray Callum, whom the Blue Oval described in a news release as one of the industry’s “most influential design leaders,” will retire as the company’s… Continue reading In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO speeds up its digital transformation with AccelerateIT and Microsoft
ŠKODA AUTO has long been one of the pillars of the Czech economy, currently employing more than 42,000 people worldwide. As it runs over 100 applications on Microsoft Azure, ŠKODA AUTO is already a significant user of this platform within Volkswagen Group and has many years of experience. Klaus-Dieter Schürmann, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO speeds up its digital transformation with AccelerateIT and Microsoft