@VW Group: Countdown to the new CUPRA Formentor

Final stretch for the launch of the new CUPRA Formentor. This week, CUPRA CEO Wayne Griffiths tested the Formentor at the brand’s facilities in Martorell, accompanied by CUPRA driver and World Touring Car Championship winner Jordi Gené. The test drive, which was carried out following all the required health safety protocols, kicked off the countdown… Continue reading @VW Group: Countdown to the new CUPRA Formentor

@VW Group: SEAT presents SEAT MÓ, its new urban mobility brand, at the official inauguration of CASA SEAT

CASA SEAT staged a virtual opening two weeks ago and today sees its physical inauguration with the participation of Teresa Ribera, Àngels Chacón and Ada Colau, among other personalities The new brand will drive the urban mobility strategy focused on micromobility products and services SEAT presents its new micromobility products globally, the SEAT MÓ eScooter… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT presents SEAT MÓ, its new urban mobility brand, at the official inauguration of CASA SEAT

@VW Group: World Premiere of SEAT MÓ eScooter 125 and SEAT MÓ eKickScooter 65

SEAT MÓ eScooter 125 shows brand’s desire to meet future mobility needs in an all-electric motorcycle form that makes urban travel easier The eScooter 125 mates a 9kW motor and 5.6kWh battery to provide up to 125km range and useable urban performance SEAT MÓ eKickScooter 65 makes last mile mobility simpler and less stressful Urban… Continue reading @VW Group: World Premiere of SEAT MÓ eScooter 125 and SEAT MÓ eKickScooter 65

@VW Group: Global presentation of urban mobility and institutional opening of CASA SEAT

Tomorrow, 16th of June, at 5 p.m., authorities and prominent business leaders of the Spanish and Catalan economy will participate in the institutional inauguration of CASA SEAT. As the new urban mobility hub in Barcelona, the company will be presenting its latest novelties for urban mobility at CASA SEAT for the first time globally. Featured… Continue reading @VW Group: Global presentation of urban mobility and institutional opening of CASA SEAT

VW expects auto market recovery to last into 2022 – Automotive News Europe

LONDON — Europe will likely return to “almost” pre-coronavirus sales levels in 2022, while China will bounce back more quickly and the U.S. market’s recovery is difficult to predict, said Christian Dahlheim, Volkswagen Group’s head of sales. VW expects a V-shape recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic lasting into 2022. “The question is… Continue reading VW expects auto market recovery to last into 2022 – Automotive News Europe

@VW Group: ŠKODA Motorsport operates again at full swing

After months of restrictions due to the corona crisis, the recent Friday was a special day for ŠKODA Motorsport. In the headquarter at Mladá Boleslav, the 353rd Rally FABIA was handed over. Pavel Paickr, Executive director of Entry Engineering, received the car which will be used in the future by European Junior Rally Champions (ERC1)… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA Motorsport operates again at full swing

How the VW boss saved his job: Herbert Diess – cowboy without weapons

The preliminary meeting of the employees on the VW supervisory board on June 8th almost turned into a rebellion. When, if not now, CEO Herbert Diess (61) should be thrown out, some asked. Given that he had just accused the controllers of cheating internals and talked about crimesthat “can obviously be assigned”. In front of… Continue reading How the VW boss saved his job: Herbert Diess – cowboy without weapons

VW in Talks to Acquire Europcar

Volkswagen sold its stake to investment firm Eurazeo SE in 2006. Photo via Europcar.  Volkswagen Group is in talks to acquire Europcar Mobility Group, according to a Reuters report that cited people familiar with the matter.  Volkswagen, which became the sole shareholder in Europcar in 1999, sold its stake to investment firm Eurazeo SE in… Continue reading VW in Talks to Acquire Europcar

Daimler hopes to be clarified by the ECJ

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VW completes purchase of Europcar

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