Bohdan Wojnar, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Human Resources, explained: “We responded quickly, efficiently and pragmatically to the COVID-19 pandemic by consistently digitalising our vocational training and professional development courses. Our trainees, students and employees benefit from this boost in digitalisation and can easily and conveniently continue their training from home. This means the transfer… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA Academy focuses on digital vocational training and professional development courses
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ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System
Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles – starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform MEB. With an optimized software interface, ZF’s new braking system can be integrated and networked even more easily into the… Continue reading ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System
Qualcomm aims to consolidate auto systems, expands GM, Amazon Alexa partnerships
Qualcomm Qualcomm on Tuesday outlined a broad strategy to advance its Snapdragon platform in the auto industry as it aims to expand in the cockpit as well as a bevy of subsystems. The Qualcomm playbook for the automotive industry rhymes with its plans for IoT, artificial intelligence and compute. That strategy revolves around using 5G… Continue reading Qualcomm aims to consolidate auto systems, expands GM, Amazon Alexa partnerships
Imaweb Acquires Procar
Imaweb, a developer and provider of automotive and dealership digital software solutions in Europe, acquired Procar, an automotive digital software solutions provider in the DACH market. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition of Procar will provide Imaweb with a significant presence in DACH, the largest automotive market in Europe. The acquisition… Continue reading Imaweb Acquires Procar
Schaeffler starts mass production of electric motors
2021-01-25 | Herzogenaurach Customized product portfolio in E-Mobility business division, from components through to complete drive systems Schaeffler establishes itself as a leading supplier of sustainable electric mobility across all electrification levels Targeted acquisitions boost technology know-how Entry into the new market segment of heavy-duty electric motors Schaeffler is now reaping the rewards of its… Continue reading Schaeffler starts mass production of electric motors
@VW Group: The new ŠKODA KUSHAQ: made for the world, in India
› First production model based on the MQB-A0-IN, specially developed by ŠKODA AUTO for India› The KUSHAQ combines typical ŠKODA qualities with the preferences of Indian customers› The mid-size SUV impresses with striking design, plenty of space, a great deal of comfort and high levels of safety as well as efficient TSI engines and modern… Continue reading @VW Group: The new ŠKODA KUSHAQ: made for the world, in India
@VW Group: Together for clean rivers: Audi Environmental Foundation, BABOR and everwave launch cleanup initiative
The Audi Environmental Foundation, German cosmetics manufacturer BABOR and green start-up everwave have joined forces to combat the worldwide pollution of rivers with plastic waste. The three partners are planning a joint initiative for 2021 with several projects spread throughout the year. These include information events, projects at the sites of the participating partners, and… Continue reading @VW Group: Together for clean rivers: Audi Environmental Foundation, BABOR and everwave launch cleanup initiative
VW ordered to pay $20 million in Spanish diesel claim, carmaker to appeal
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: An employee fixes a VW sign at a production line of the electric Volkswagen model ID.3 in Zwickau, Germany, February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo MADRID (Reuters) – A Spanish court has ordered German carmaker Volkswagen to pay 16.3 million euros ($19.8 million) in compensation to people… Continue reading VW ordered to pay $20 million in Spanish diesel claim, carmaker to appeal
EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
@Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 – One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company this spring and be succeeded by an accomplished global industry veteran. Moray Callum will cap his 38-year product development career – more than half of which was with Ford – as the company’s vice… Continue reading @Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault