Tag: VW

After Corona shock: VW stops plans for new plant in Turkey

VW stops plans for new plant in Turkey The controversial construction of a new plant in Turkey was stopped. (Photo: dpa) Istanbul The VWCorporation stops plans to build a new plant in the Turkey. “The background is the slump in global automotive demand caused by the corona crisis,” the company said in Wolfsburg on Wednesday.… Continue reading After Corona shock: VW stops plans for new plant in Turkey

VW decides against building plant in Turkey: Automobilwoche

FILE PHOTO: The logo of German car maker Volkswagen is seen on a car outside a garage in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 29, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has decided against building a new factory in Turkey, car industry publication Automobilwoche said on Wednesday, citing sources at the German carmaker. In October… Continue reading VW decides against building plant in Turkey: Automobilwoche

EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes

Sponsored Links Steve Dent/Engadget Another luxury electric car maker is taking drastic action in light of financial trouble. Chinese firm Byton has told The Detroit Bureau and The Verge that it’s stopping operations for “at least” six months due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most China-based workers will be furloughed, with just… Continue reading EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes

@VW Group: Volkswagen ends short-time working in Germany

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Group Components brands plan to discontinue short-time working at their German plants until further notice from July 1, 2020. This concerns the plants at Brunswick, Chemnitz, Emden, Hanover, Kassel, Osnabrück, Salzgitter and Wolfsburg. Short-time working at Dresden and Zwickau had already come to an end some… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen ends short-time working in Germany

Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist

Remodelling the global alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi will be tougher NISSAN IS IN for a makeover. On July 15th the Japanese carmaker will unveil what is rumoured to be a sleeker, more minimalist logo more in line with the contemporary aesthetic. To its boss, Uchida Makoto, the redesign is the outward expression of deeper… Continue reading Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist

@VW Group: ŠKODA KAROQ, KODIAQ and SUPERB begin 2021 model year with new infotainment generation

With the exception of the entry-level Swing radio featuring a 6.5-inch touchscreen, all infotainment systems available for the ŠKODA KAROQ, KODIAQ and SUPERB will be based on the third-generation modular infotainment matrix as of the 2021 model year. The built-in SIM card ensures a permanent Internet connection, which also enables Infotainment Online services to be used.… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA KAROQ, KODIAQ and SUPERB begin 2021 model year with new infotainment generation

@VW Group: A bestseller gets even better: Audi unveils a new look for the Q5

The exterior design: Audi Q design language now even more distinctive The strong Q identity characterizes the exterior of the Audi Q5 with its expression of power, robustness and safety. In executing the exterior update, Audi designers further emphasized this look and feel with a series of distinctive details. The octagonal Singleframe is now shallower… Continue reading @VW Group: A bestseller gets even better: Audi unveils a new look for the Q5

India plans incentives for auto companies to boost exports

Indian government is planning incentives for big automakers, components firms to boost local manufacturing and export to overseas countries. NEW DELHI,: India is drawing up an incentive scheme for the autos sector aimed at doubling exports of vehicles and components in the next five years, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.… Continue reading India plans incentives for auto companies to boost exports

Lutz Meschke: Porsche CFO will also become a board member at Holding Porsche SE

Lutz Meschke The manager will continue to carry out his duties as CFO and deputy chairman of the board of the sports car manufacturer Porsche AG. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart Porsche-Finance director Lutz Meschke will also be responsible for the investment business of VW– parent company Porsche SE. The 54-year-old will take over the position on… Continue reading Lutz Meschke: Porsche CFO will also become a board member at Holding Porsche SE