Tag: VW

‘The story is very rich’: Ghosn’s escape to freedom has come at a cost – The Guardian

Interview ‘The story is very rich’: Ghosn’s escape to freedom has come at a cost Jasper Jolly Ex-head of Renault and Nissan insists colleague held in Japan is innocent as he works to refute his own charges Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon, where he is living the life of a free man. Photograph: Hussein Malla/AP Carlos… Continue reading ‘The story is very rich’: Ghosn’s escape to freedom has come at a cost – The Guardian

Skoda sees chip supply shortage stabilising in second half of 2022

Skoda Auto is in the process of significantly scaling back its production over the coming weeks due to the shortage of semiconductors. The Czech carmaker is working closely in collaboration with its social partner KOVO and suppliers to overcome the current challenges. Thomas Schafer, CEO, Skoda Auto elaborated how the impact of the shortage was… Continue reading Skoda sees chip supply shortage stabilising in second half of 2022

New Volkswagen T-Roc facelift turns up the tech

The Volkswagen T-Roc has been given a mid-life update. A refreshed version of the Golf-sized SUV will go on sale in the UK in spring 2022, with prices starting from around £22,500. What’s more, the T-Roc Cabriolet and hot T-Roc R versions will remain. The T-Roc has proved a popular model for Volkswagen, with more… Continue reading New Volkswagen T-Roc facelift turns up the tech

@VW Group: Porsche acquires majority stake in Greyp004241

© 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: Porsche acquires majority stake in Greyp004241

@VW Group: Faster and more efficient: new processes for on-board diagnostics system004240

On-board diagnostics (OBD) monitors the functionality of exhaust-related components over the life of the vehicle. To do this, test routines are implemented in all relevant control units of the vehicle and run while the vehicle is in motion. If an electronic control unit (ECU) returns implausible feedback, a corresponding code is stored in the OBD… Continue reading @VW Group: Faster and more efficient: new processes for on-board diagnostics system004240

@VW Group: Mezger’s masterpiece drives on the road again004238

18/11/2021 Hans Mezger had always hoped to get his 911 Carrera 3.0 back on the road, but he didn’t live to realise his dream. One year after his death, his son Oliver fulfilled his wish.  As a child, Oliver used to hear his father coming home long before he arrived. The family lived on a… Continue reading @VW Group: Mezger’s masterpiece drives on the road again004238

@VW Group: The new Porsche Taycan GTS004234

© 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: The new Porsche Taycan GTS004234

@VW Group: The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS004233

When 500 PS (368 kW; 718 Cayman GT4 RS: fuel consumption combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 299 g/km, fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 12.3 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 281 g/km) from a high-revving mid-mounted engine meets a purist 1,415 kg kerb weight, it is time for the term ‘driving pleasure‘… Continue reading @VW Group: The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS004233