Erling Henningstad loves fast, dynamic cars that handle beautifully. And he has known for many years that an internal combustion engine isn’t necessary to achieve that dream. The Oslo-based IT entrepreneur bought his first electric car back in 2012, and some 250,000 km later, he knows the new powertrain system inside-out. Best seller: the Taycan has allowed… Continue reading @VW Group: Norway: a country electrified003686
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Volkswagen’s Mexico unit says strikes deal with union for 5.5% salary rise
The agreement was reached in “an environment of challenges, where the automotive industry struggles to keep its recovery going after more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic, and in the face of the semiconductor (chip) shortage,” Volkswagen said. MEXICO CITY: Volkswagen AG’s Mexico unit said on Wednesday that it had agreed with a workers’… Continue reading Volkswagen’s Mexico unit says strikes deal with union for 5.5% salary rise
Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings
Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, SAVWIPL and Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the start of production and also opened pre-bookings for the Taigun SUV. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the first made-in-India Taigun rolled out from the Chakan plant in Pune today. The Volkswagen Taigun… Continue reading Volkswagen India begins producing Taigun, opens pre-bookings
Japan automakers take bonding to next level
When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level
Brazil’s Kovi closes $104M Series B to make car ownership ‘more inclusive’ in LatAm
We sometimes take for granted that most anyone who wishes to become say, an Uber driver, can do so. But that assumption is a narrow view considering there are many people who would love to earn income in that way but can’t because of lack of car ownership (and all that goes with it) —… Continue reading Brazil’s Kovi closes $104M Series B to make car ownership ‘more inclusive’ in LatAm
Carlos Ghosn, ex-Nissan chief, walks out of DW’s Conflict Zone interview – DW (English)
Former Nissan boss and international fugitive Carlos Ghosn abruptly stopped an interview with DW’s Conflict Zone, arguing “bad faith” by host Tim Sebastian. Ghosn, who was one of the most powerful men in the global car industry, abruptly cut short an interview with DW’s Conflict Zone host Tim Sebastian when he disliked the host’s line… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn, ex-Nissan chief, walks out of DW’s Conflict Zone interview – DW (English)
@VW Group: Stirling silver: on the hunt for the heart of a forgotten Porsche masterpiece003685
05/08/2021 South African collector Michelle Hambly-Grobler wants to complete a barn find. She is looking for the engine that once powered Stirling Moss’ Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder. The fabled barn find does indeed occur from time to time. One such discovery came to light in South Africa. The over sixty-year-old race car from the… Continue reading @VW Group: Stirling silver: on the hunt for the heart of a forgotten Porsche masterpiece003685
@VW Group: Tradition on a New Course003684
The DKV Mobility Services Group combines a rich tradition with a future-oriented course. Founded more than 85 years ago, it has helped shape the European mobility sector in farsighted ways. Today it is Europe’s leading B2B mobility services provider, trusted by small enterprises and major trucking operations alike. Taxi companies, doctors’ offices, gardeners, and bakers—anyone… Continue reading @VW Group: Tradition on a New Course003684
@VW Group: When software writes software003683
Even today, cars are very much rolling computers. They contain a network of electronic control units (ECUs), with between 70 and 100 being installed in every modern vehicle. These computing units control fuel injection, regulate braking behaviour and monitor the air conditioning system. The next step will be HCPs (High Performance Computing Platforms), which will… Continue reading @VW Group: When software writes software003683
@VW Group: The perfect blend of Fourtillfour: coffee, community and Porsche003682
It is hard to define exactly what Nico Samaras does for a living. Hard enough that even he struggles. “I’ve been trying to figure out that line for years,” he laughs. The former US Marine and art school student has a variety of passions, all of which he has managed to dovetail into one all-consuming… Continue reading @VW Group: The perfect blend of Fourtillfour: coffee, community and Porsche003682