Europcar is trying to attract other industry players to the negotiating table despite the challenging outlook for the travel industry. Image courtesy of Europcar. Investment firm Eurazeo is looking to sell its stake in Europcar by September, according to a Reuters report. Eurazeo owns owns 29.8% of the Paris-based car rental company. According to sources… Continue reading Eurazeo Wants Out of Europcar
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@VW Group: ŠKODA breaks new ground in interior design with individual Design Selections for the ENYAQ iV
The ENYAQ iV is the first ŠKODA based on the modular electrification toolkit (MEB). What changes has ŠKODA made to the interior design of this entirely new vehicle compared to a model with a combustion engine? Norbert Weber: The ENYAQ iV benefits from the MEB platform’s long wheelbase, which – in relation to the body… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA breaks new ground in interior design with individual Design Selections for the ENYAQ iV
Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1
Abt e-Transporter 6.1 The converted Bulli is particularly sustainable on short journeys. Sit down, feel at home, drive off: this familiarity is already there VW Golf is the real secret of success for millions of normal drivers. The same applies to the Golf among the vans, the Volkswagen Bulli. Millions of couriers, craftsmen and employees… Continue reading Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1
Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains & batteries to other automakers
CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is currently open to licensing software and supply powertrains and batteries to other automakers struggling to make electric cars. Recently, we reported on automakers admitting that Tesla has a lead on several key areas of developing and building electric vehicles. Volkswagen has been quite open about the fact that… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains & batteries to other automakers
Electromobility: Bargain Stromer on a farewell tour – the VW e-up in the Handelsblatt autotest
VW e-up The e-up can fully exploit its advantages in the city center. This applies to the shape and functionality of the small car as well as to the electric motorization. (Photo: Alexander Möthe) Düsseldorf “Is that the one with the software problems?” Asks a passerby who drives past me and my parked car on… Continue reading Electromobility: Bargain Stromer on a farewell tour – the VW e-up in the Handelsblatt autotest
Audi Sport: No choice of powertrains in future RS models
Audi Sport will only offer one powertrain on individual cars in future, rather than giving buyers the option of pure combustion-engined or electrified powertrains when choosing an RS model. While sibling brand Volkswagen offers GTI and GTE performance versions of its Golf, both delivering 242bhp, Audi Sport sales and marketing boss Rolf Michl has confirmed… Continue reading Audi Sport: No choice of powertrains in future RS models
Autocar magazine 29 July – on sale now
It’s the turn of the 751bhp all-electric Porsche Taycan in the Autocar road test. Is this a proper Porsche sports car, as its maker claims? Finally, we wind back the clock to 2005. The Maserati Quattroporte wasn’t perfect – but it made us love it. Here’s how. Features We’re all desperate to get back on… Continue reading Autocar magazine 29 July – on sale now
Bernstein downgrades Tesla and says the stock will tank 42% from its ‘mind-boggling’ valuation
Reuters Tesla shares are far too expensive to recommend after more than tripling in 2020, the Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote in a note. The firm lowered its Tesla stock rating to “underperform” from “market perform” on Tuesday and maintained a $900 price target, implying that shares will tumble 42% over the next year. Though… Continue reading Bernstein downgrades Tesla and says the stock will tank 42% from its ‘mind-boggling’ valuation
Tesla (TSLA) could become most valuable company in the world, says VW CEO
Tesla is getting accolades from the competition over its financial results amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the head of Volkswagen says that he believes the electric automaker could become the world’s most valuable company. Last week, Tesla announced its Q2 2020 financial results and crushed expectations by delivering a profit despite a difficult situation due… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) could become most valuable company in the world, says VW CEO
Tesla shares sag as analyst flags ‘mind-boggling’ valuation
Esha Dey, Bloomberg Published 11:56 a.m. ET July 28, 2020 | Updated 12:00 p.m. ET July 28, 2020 Tesla Inc. has grown bigger than Toyota and Volkswagen combined thanks to a rally more befitting a technology stock than a car maker, and buying it now is probably a mistake for anyone but day traders, an… Continue reading Tesla shares sag as analyst flags ‘mind-boggling’ valuation