Tag: VW

Toyota shut Chinese line for 2 days due to global chip shortage

NAGOYA, Japan/GUANGZHOU — Toyota Motor reopened a production line at a Chinese assembly plant Tuesday evening after a two-day shutdown, as the site became the company’s second facility affected by a chip shortage slamming automakers worldwide. The Japanese carmaker had halted operations on its third line at GAC Toyota Motor, the joint venture with China’s… Continue reading Toyota shut Chinese line for 2 days due to global chip shortage

Lamborghini retails 7,430 cars in pandemic-hit 2020, half of 2021’s production already booked

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has reported sales of 7,430 cars worldwide in 2020, a decrease of 9% compared to the previous year. The drop is clearly attributable to the 70-day production shutdown in the spring, in compliance with Italian government directives and to protect the health of workers during the first emergency phase. In contrast,… Continue reading Lamborghini retails 7,430 cars in pandemic-hit 2020, half of 2021’s production already booked

New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begins testing – Autocar

The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begins testing – Autocar

Harman reveals in-vehicle audio innovations with high levels of personalisation

Harman, the wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co, focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has revealed its new Live Interactive Virtual Experience (L.I.V.E.) and Personal Audio Headrest platforms, two new proprietary connected audio innovations engineered to enable new levels of personalisation and interactivity. Designed with applications for the car, at… Continue reading Harman reveals in-vehicle audio innovations with high levels of personalisation

@VW Group: NEWSROOM: These 10 features of the Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport foster winter family fun

Jan 11, 2021 The holidays are over, but winter is not. And while your family may be tempted to stay in their pajamas for the next three months, it can be good to get outside and go for a drive — even in the chilly weather. Outdoor activities like sledding, ice skating or even driving… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: These 10 features of the Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport foster winter family fun

Baidu to join China EV race with Geely support

HONG KONG — Chinese technology group Baidu, best known for its internet search engine, is set to make a late entry into China’s heated electric car race. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, China’s largest private automotive group, will act as a strategic partner. The move positions Baidu as the latest Chinese challenger to Tesla at a… Continue reading Baidu to join China EV race with Geely support

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus teams up with Sauber for the SCG 007 hypercar racer – Wade Thiel

In 2021 we will finally see the introduction of the Le Mans Hypercar class, the LMH, which will replace the LMP1 class as the top of the line in endurance racing. One of the most famous races in the World Endurance Championship is without a doubt the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, to be… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus teams up with Sauber for the SCG 007 hypercar racer – Wade Thiel

German Manager Magazin: Norway: Electric cars ahead of combustion engines for the first time in new car statistics, Audi E-Tron ahead of Tesla Model 3000463

InNorwayare more for the first time last year Electric cars sold as vehicles with other drives. In 2020, electric vehicles made up 54.3 percent of all new cars sold in the country – a world record, as the Norwegian Road Transport Association announced on Tuesday. In the previous year, the E share in new registrations… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Norway: Electric cars ahead of combustion engines for the first time in new car statistics, Audi E-Tron ahead of Tesla Model 3000463

Volkswagen Finance India acquires majority stake in KUWY Tech digital retail platform

Image for representational purpose only. Volkswagen Finance (VWFPL) India has increased its shareholding in KUWY Technology Service, a leading instant lending digital platform, by picking up a majority equity stake in the latter. This move follows the first 25 percent equity stake investment, from September 2019. Through this acquisition which came into effect on January 5,… Continue reading Volkswagen Finance India acquires majority stake in KUWY Tech digital retail platform