DPA Critical comments on “Black Lives Matter”: Xenia Sobtschak should no longer advertise for Audi. Audi is separating itself from its Russian brand ambassador, television presenter Xenia Sobtschak, who is best known in the West for her candidacy in the 2018 presidential election. The reason is alleged racist statements. “The incidents known to us today… Continue reading Separation from brand ambassador in Russia: Audi pulls the rip cord after accusation of racism
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Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Having pulled ahead in the race to develop a software-based vehicle operating system, U.S. electric car pioneer Tesla faces a new challenge from an alliance of German luxury carmaker Daimler and U.S. computer graphics specialist Nvidia. FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car in front of the Mercedes-Benz Museum… Continue reading Daimler and Nvidia team up to close tech gap to Tesla
KIP Invests In Chinese Personalized Car Rental Service Platform JF Chuxing
Chinese personalized car rental service platform JF Chuxing has raised nearly US$10 million in pre-A round from KIP, Porsche Venture and NIO Capital. UNLOCK DATASubscribe & Access the Best Data and Intelligence on Chinese Venture Capital and Tech Register Now Want to read this important story? Access thousands of news articles and data posts over… Continue reading KIP Invests In Chinese Personalized Car Rental Service Platform JF Chuxing
Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
One model series, two versions! Volkswagen is presenting the new Arteon in a world premiere and is unveiling a second version – the new Arteon Shooting Brake – at the same time. This model is a completely new interpretation of the estate concept. “Volkswagen will launch 34 new models this year. There has never been… Continue reading Refreshed 2021 VW Arteon Now Available As A Plug-In Hybrid And Shooting Brake
Honda begins rolling out fifth-gen City sedan for India
Honda Cars India has begun production of the new fifth-generation City sedan at its Greater Noida plant in Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the car’s launch in July. The plant had resumed manufacturing operations from mid-June. Rajesh Goel, senior vice-president and director, Honda Cars India, said, “The aspirational sedan comes with a rich legacy of over 22 years across four… Continue reading Honda begins rolling out fifth-gen City sedan for India
@Hyundai: Kona Electric Gone Far
Norwegians tested the 20 of the best-selling EVs in the country to figure out which one’s the best. The all-electric segment market share was 42.4% in Norway, which makes almost half in the world, considering EVs take only 2.5% of global vehicle sales. This means that Norway has more EVs than any other country. The… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kona Electric Gone Far
@VW Group: One becomes two: world premiere of the new Arteon(((The vehicle is a near-series prototype.))) and Arteon Shooting Brake(((The vehicle is a near-series prototype.)))
One model series, two versions! Volkswagen is presenting the new Arteon in a world premiere and is unveiling a second version – the new Arteon Shooting Brake – at the same time. This model is a completely new interpretation of the estate concept. “Volkswagen will launch 34 new models this year. There has never been… Continue reading @VW Group: One becomes two: world premiere of the new Arteon(((The vehicle is a near-series prototype.))) and Arteon Shooting Brake(((The vehicle is a near-series prototype.)))
@VW Group: Countless new features introduced to ŠKODA portfolio for 2021 model year
The most striking change being made to ŠKODAs for the 2021 model year is their redesigned steering wheels. Following their debut in the new ŠKODA OCTAVIA, these will now be used in all other ŠKODA model ranges too. Depending on the trim level and optional package, they come with two or – as a sports version… Continue reading @VW Group: Countless new features introduced to ŠKODA portfolio for 2021 model year
Volkswagen explores acquisition of car rental group Europcar: sources
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 (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is in talks to acquire car French rental firm Europcar Mobility Group SA (EUCAR.PA), in a deal that would allow the German car maker to… Continue reading Volkswagen explores acquisition of car rental group Europcar: sources
@VW Group: Pivot in the Skies
Up, up and away: for a long time the business of Satair, one of the world’s largest suppliers of aircraft parts, moved in a single direction. It was all about growth, nothing but growth, for nearly everyone in the aviation industry. “Our biggest challenge over recent years was how to scale our global business,” says… Continue reading @VW Group: Pivot in the Skies