Charging power levels are on an upward trend, as OEMs and charging providers strive to enable longer ranges and faster charging times. Volkswagen is planning a major expansion of the charging infrastructure at its company facilities in Germany—some 750 new charging points are planned for 2021, and some of these will be High Power Charging… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to install 300 kW DC charging stations at German sites
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Abt Sportsline boosts Cupra Formentor to 365bhp
German tuning firm Abt Sportsline has turned its attention to the new Cupra Formentor, boosting power from 306bhp to 365bhp and adding bespoke styling elements. The Formentor is the latest Volkswagen Group model to receive the Abt treatment, following last year’s 419bhp take on the Audi Q5 55 TFSIe and a heavily modified version of the Audi… Continue reading Abt Sportsline boosts Cupra Formentor to 365bhp
German Handelsblatt: Carbon dioxide emissions: Volkswagen just misses the EU’s CO2 target: a million-dollar fine threatens001143
Volkswagen misses emissions targets VW parking lot in Wolfsburg: The car company will only meet the EU emissions standards this year. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The Volkswagen Group just missed the European fleet targets for carbon dioxide emissions. As the company announced on Thursday, the average value of all cars sold in Europe in the past… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Carbon dioxide emissions: Volkswagen just misses the EU’s CO2 target: a million-dollar fine threatens001143
@Daimler: Daimler Truck AG CEO Daum to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Brussels / Stuttgart – Daimler Truck AG CEO Martin Daum is the new Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which brings together the CEOs of Europe’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and vans. “Climate change is at the top of the agenda of the commercial vehicle industry as… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Truck AG CEO Daum to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi
Porsche is strengthening its presence with the opening of a new, interactive showroom concept in Delhi, the first of its kind in India. Porsche Studio Delhi joins the line-up of exclusive locations around the world to embrace an innovative retail environment that enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target… Continue reading Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi
Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Volkswagen is working on a new high-tech electric flagship model that will be built on an advanced bespoke platform currently under development. Referred to as Project Trinity, the EV is described as “a highly efficient flat-seat concept with an iconic design”. Shown under a cover in a preview image, it looks to take design inspiration from the… Continue reading Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
Semiconductors – a crucial component for infotainment systems, driver aids and electrical components – are in particularly high demand due to pandemic-driven popularity of consumer electronic devices. A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, is impacting car production around the globe and continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain.… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
@VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
Jan 20, 2021 Golf first sold in the U.S. in December 1974 Nearly 2.5 million Golf family models sold in the U.S. market Production in Puebla, Mexico, ends in January Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America announced today that the critically-acclaimed Volkswagen Golf ended production for the U.S. market last week. Volkswagen expects that the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site
Dr. Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed: “The Pilot Hall will act as an interface between the company’s Production and Logistics, Technical Development and Quality Assurance departments in the run-up to start of production. Here, we will make the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth commencement of serial production of… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site
@VW Group: Digital transformation: “Audi spaces” enables learning and working in a virtual space
During the corona pandemic, everyone is talking about the home office. With “Audi spaces”, Audi has developed and introduced a virtual 3D world for learning and work. Audi employees can use this digital tool from their computers – in hugely varied ways: as a tool for learning and training, as a means of coaching and… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital transformation: “Audi spaces” enables learning and working in a virtual space