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Newsmaker of 2021: Gurpratap Boparai

The MD of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India decided to resign at a critical juncture of India 2.0 When Gurpratap Boparai featured in a recent cover of Autocar Professional, nobody would have imagined that the Managing Director of Skoda Volkswagen Auto India would soon be calling it a day. The news of his resignation came as… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Gurpratap Boparai

Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

One of the key points Roland Bouchara drove home in a recent interview was that profitability would be top priority for Stellantis India. When he took over as CEO and MD of the new entity, marking a huge leap from his previous mandate as Senior VP, Sales & Marketing of Citroen India, Bouchara knew only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

Newsmaker of 2021: Elon Musk

From readying mission to Mars, selling stake in Tesla to making a surprise visit at the Volkswagen Executive Conference, it’s been an action-packed year for Elon Musk. “Don’t want to brag but . . . I’m the best at humility. . .”That’s how the man, who literally makes headlines every week, describes himself. No prizes… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Elon Musk

Newsmaker of 2021: Osamu Suzuki

It was earlier this year when the grand old man of the global automobile industry finally decided that it was time to step down as Chairman of the company he had been spearheading for over four decades. The 91-year-old Osamu Suzuki made known in February that he was relinquishing his top post in June and… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Osamu Suzuki

Bumper facilitates digital aftersales payments with Keyloop integration – AM

Bumper has integrated with Keyloop’s car dealer management systems to facilitate the provision of digital aftersales payments. Bumper, which was officially launched in April after being re-branded from Auto Service Finance, has been made available across both Autoline and Drive dealer management systems (DMS) through the new integration – providing access to its digital Buy… Continue reading Bumper facilitates digital aftersales payments with Keyloop integration – AM

German carmakers enjoy record prices for luxury models as production falls

Supply constraints and soaring demand boost prices for Audi, BMW and Mercedes Go to Source

German FAZ: “I see inflation everywhere” 002399

Nicolai Tangen, 55, at the headquarters of the Norwegian State Fund in Oslo Image: Bloomberg As head of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Nicolai Tangen manages 1.2 trillion euros. The art collector is gloomy about the future. A conversation about the global economy, the trouble with Volkswagen and the most dangerous plan of his… Continue reading German FAZ: “I see inflation everywhere” 002399

VW will use Tesla’s German plant as model for new EV factory – Automotive News Europe

BERLIN — Volkswagen Group is using Tesla’s new European plant as a model for the construction of a new factory in Germany. VW’s supervisory board approved on Dec. 9 a plan to add a new electric car factory near its home factory in Wolfsburg. The site will build VW brand’s flagship Trinity car that will… Continue reading VW will use Tesla’s German plant as model for new EV factory – Automotive News Europe

@VW Group: Merry Christmas!004410

© 2021 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… Continue reading @VW Group: Merry Christmas!004410

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