@VW Group: Production milestone reached in Mladá Boleslav: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures 3 millionth EA211 engine

ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production, Michael Oeljeklaus, emphasised, “Reliable and technically innovative engines have been made in Mladá Boleslav for more than 120 years, meaning the site has one of the longest histories of engine production in the entire automotive industry. This is another reason why reaching the mark of three million EA211s ‘made by ŠKODA’… Continue reading @VW Group: Production milestone reached in Mladá Boleslav: ŠKODA AUTO manufactures 3 millionth EA211 engine

@VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management

This Thursday, the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG decided on further structural changes, thus strengthening the premium brand’s vehicle-project business. A newly created division will independently manage the model series with currently 65 models as well as the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) project house. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, in his additional function as Board of… Continue reading @VW Group: Strategic decisions strengthen Audi’s China business and model series management

Germany: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased In May 2020

New passenger car registrations in Germany decreased in May by 49.5% year-over-year to 168,148, which is not great news. However, against all odds, the plug-in segment is growing quickly – by 56% year-over-year to 12,333. The market share also remains very high – 7.3%. A closer look at the stats reveal that plug-in hybrids are… Continue reading Germany: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased In May 2020

Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery

A first appearance before taking official post. Former Seat brand executive Luca de Meo spoke for the first time at Renault’s general meeting on Friday (June 29th). In less than two weeks, on July 1, this Italian leader will become the new general manager of the three-color manufacturer, succeeding Clotilde Delbos who had so far… Continue reading Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery

Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) wants to use an open-source approach to refine elements of a software-based car operating system being developed by the carmaker, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system

Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) incoming Chief Executive Luca de Meo said on Friday he was confident the ailing French carmaker, which has just launched major cost cuts, could deliver a positive surprise for investors after a period of faltering sales and margins. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership… Continue reading Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge

Volkswagen open to talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is open to talks with rival carmakers about sharing a software-based car operating system being developed by the German automaking giant for the car of the future, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the… Continue reading Volkswagen open to talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

Volkswagen in talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is in talks with rival carmakers about developing an operating system for the car of the future, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024

Production of the ID.3 in Zwickau The expansion of software development is one of the strategic focuses of CEO Herbert Diess. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt The software unit of Volkswagen is ready to start after months of preparation: The development of its own digital platform for all brands in the Group is scheduled to begin… Continue reading Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024