Michael Macht (59) prefers to be out and about where the air is getting thin. This applies to his career in the VW Group, which reached its peak during his time as Porsche boss (2009 to 2010), as well as to his hobby. “I am an avid ski tourer,” he says, and that after he… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: What is Michael Macht doing? 000079
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@VW Group: Uncharted racing for charity: the Project 356 World Rally Tour
Behind the wheel of her faithful 1956 Porsche 356 A, Renée Brinkerhoff is preparing for the final stage of her Project 356 World Rally Tour. And when Renée says “world” she isn’t being hyperbolic. So far, she has raced across six different continents, all while raising awareness for her charity to fight child trafficking. This… Continue reading @VW Group: Uncharted racing for charity: the Project 356 World Rally Tour
Bespoke Auto Manufacturer Spyker Is Back – Forbes
Spyker plans to produce the C8 Preliator in 2021. Spyker Spyker is a brand better known for its troubles than its line of hand-built sports cars with a vintage feel. Namely it’s associated with a short-lived career as a Formula 1 constructor in 2007 and an ill-fated decision to buy Saab from General Motors GM… Continue reading Bespoke Auto Manufacturer Spyker Is Back – Forbes
Europa Press: Seat will return to production prior to the coronavirus this Monday, with the same shifts000224
The carmaker will do PCR test again to its more than 15,000 employees BARCELONA, Aug 31 (EUROPA PRESS) – Seat will return to the production of vehicles prior to the coronavirus crisis on Monday, with the same number of shifts, the same day it will resume activity after the August break, sources from the automotive… Continue reading Europa Press: Seat will return to production prior to the coronavirus this Monday, with the same shifts000224
German FAZ: Opel wants to sell parts of the headquarters in Rüsselsheim000114
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Europa Press: Seat will return to pre-coronavirus production on Monday, with the same shifts000222
The carmaker will do PCR test again to its more than 15,000 employees BARCELONA, Aug 29 (EUROPA PRESS) – Seat will return to the production of vehicles prior to the coronavirus crisis on Monday, with the same number of shifts, the same day it will resume activity after the August break, sources from the automotive… Continue reading Europa Press: Seat will return to pre-coronavirus production on Monday, with the same shifts000222
@VW Group: Moving Forward – Mobility in Flux
When the Covid-19 pandemic got underway, most airplanes were grounded and cruise ships were docked. Trains, trams, and buses often kept running, although with considerably fewer passengers and comprehensive social distancing measures. Car makers and suppliers were compelled to suspend production because of disruptions to their supply chains. In this edition of the Porsche Consulting… Continue reading @VW Group: Moving Forward – Mobility in Flux
Kia to introduce 800-volt battery system, goosing charging speeds
Charging time is the Achilles’ heel of EVs. Much faster refueling could be enabled by boosting the voltage of an EV’s battery system from the 400 volts used by most current models. The Porsche Taycan uses an 800-volt battery architecture, which means the current can be cut in half, so wires can be lighter and… Continue reading Kia to introduce 800-volt battery system, goosing charging speeds
German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale
(Bloomberg) — German automotive supplier Hella GmbH is planning a sale of its driver-assistance software unit, people familiar with the matter said. Hella is working with advisers to gauge interest in the business, according to the people. It could fetch several hundred million euros, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information… Continue reading German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale
Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203
MADRID, Aug 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel / Vauxhall Corsa models, all manufactured in plants installed in Spain, were among the ten best-selling cars on the European market last July, according to data from Jato Dynamics collected by Europa Press . The Renault Captur, which is manufactured in Valladolid,… Continue reading Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203