Tag: VW

@VW Group: Volkswagen AG successfully completes Independent Compliance Monitorship under Agreements with U.S. Authorities

Volkswagen AG today announced that the Independent Compliance Monitor, Larry D. Thompson, certified that Volkswagen has met its commitment under its Plea Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to design and implement a compliance program that will prevent and detect violations of anti-fraud and environmental laws. Certification covers Volkswagen AG and its subsidiaries… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG successfully completes Independent Compliance Monitorship under Agreements with U.S. Authorities

@VW Group: Good Works, Amplified. When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins.

When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins. Not everyone lands their dream job, but Machelle Williams at Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) in Herndon, Virginia, managed to do just that. As Senior Director of Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Williams works internally to promote an inclusive workplace at… Continue reading @VW Group: Good Works, Amplified. When companies collaborate with employees and nonprofits to serve their communities, everybody wins.

@VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to dream rooms Recently, a team of VW employees took time out of their day to delve into the world of interior design. The goal: help design a haven for a child with a life-threatening illness, part of the Rooms… Continue reading @VW Group: VW employees get involved When they’re not building cars, Volkswagen employees help build other things – from care packages to drea…

@VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

The focus is placed on three objectives: a confident electric driving experience, easy charging management and high suitability for everyday driving. These three factors form the target triangle of PHEV development at Audi.  For one, the electric driving experience is defined by a powerful electric motor delivering up to 105 kW, depending on the model.… Continue reading @VW Group: Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Daimler defends itself against judgment in patent dispute with Sharp000283

Daimler Daimler is of the opinion that the use of patents cannot be denied if its suppliers pay for a corresponding license. (Photo: obs) Tokyo, Stuttgart Daimler has to defend itself again against the allegation of patent infringement. The Japanese Apple supplier Sharp announced on Friday that the Munich Regional Court had ruled that the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Daimler defends itself against judgment in patent dispute with Sharp000283

@Hyundai: What Can We Do With a Self-driving Car?

The era of autonomous driving is coming, and many predict possible changes. Autonomous driving vehicles are expected to change not only the city that we’re living in but also the way we live – and this is not just about the means of transportation. One of the biggest changes is that every passenger will be… Continue reading @Hyundai: What Can We Do With a Self-driving Car?

@VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

Today TRATON SE (“TRATON”), one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, increased its offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Navistar International Corporation (“Navistar”) (NYSE: NAV) not already owned by TRATON to USD 43.00 per share in cash. The increased offer represents a 23% increase from the USD 35.00 per Navistar share… Continue reading @VW Group: TRATON increases offer for common shares of Navistar to USD 43.00

@VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials

As a forerunner of e-mobility, the Volkswagen Group is ensuring greater transparency and responsibility in its raw material supply chains for batteries. To that end, the company has entered a strategic partnership with RCS Global, an agency specializing in supply chain analysis. The focus is on auditing suppliers for conformance with human rights, safe working… Continue reading @VW Group: E-mobility forerunner Volkswagen ensures greater transparency in procurement of battery raw materials

@VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport – production due to start soon

The engine heat rises from the ventilation grilles, making the air shimmer. The brake discs crackle, the exhaust clicks rhythmically. After the last test lap, Andy Wallace gets out of the car and grins. Today he has driven the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport1 for the first time. “I tried to develop a vague idea… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport – production due to start soon