Swen gatekeeper / dpa, Audi Mission Tesla-Fight: VW CEO Herbert Diess makes Audi boss Markus Duesmann the project manager of the electric offensive. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess (61) is planning a new offensive against electric car market leader Tesla. A Tesla fighter is planned for 2025. In a “Mission T” workshop, corporate and brand directors… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Volkswagen: CEO Diess plans new offensive against Tesla
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Electric vans: anyone who wants to inherit the street scooter
Italians under power Among the large van models, there is the Fiat Ducato in an E variant. Cologne E-commerce is booming and the streets are full of vans. That was already the case before Corona and has intensified significantly with the pandemic. But as easy as that is for the customers, the development is also… Continue reading Electric vans: anyone who wants to inherit the street scooter
@VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
Capgemini and Audi today announced the launch of their joint venture – XL2. Following regulatory approvals, the company was founded at the end of April. It will provide digital technology and consulting services, namely in the fields of SAP S/4HANA® and cloud services primarily for Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group. XL2 combines an agile… Continue reading @VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
Volkswagen will sell its all-electric ID family of cars through a hybrid dealer and direct sales model. The new model is effective in Europe only at this point. Volkswagen will announce how it will sell its electric cars in the US at a later date. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Tesla famously uses… Continue reading Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
@VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
Tomorrow, Volkswagen do Brasil will be presenting its most recent model: the Nivus. The new Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) in the small car segment convinces with dynamic design, an ample vehicle interior and an elevated seating position. The virtual world premiere will take place at 4 pm (CEST). The presentation is broadcasted at https://press.live-vwnivus.com/. The… Continue reading @VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
@VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Audi is intensifying its focus on digital solutions for its customers. The company and its dealerships are integrating e-commerce solutions for purchasing new and used cars in more and more markets. France is the pilot market for a new online reservation tool, and online sales of new cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide
Auto parts maker Marelli secures $1.2 bln financing to withstand crisis
MILAN (Reuters) – Auto parts maker Marelli said on Wednesday it had secured additional capital and loans worth 130 billion yen ($1.2 billion) from top shareholder U.S. investment firm KKR (KKR.N) and Japanese banks. The COVID-19 epidemic has forced most manufacturers to temporarily halt production and almost erased car demand in March and April, leaving… Continue reading Auto parts maker Marelli secures $1.2 bln financing to withstand crisis
CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand
BMW is withdrawing the 6 Series Gran Turismo from the UK due to slow sales of the five-door executive liftback. The UK was expected to be one of the biggest markets for the model, which replaced the 5 Series GT in 2017, but BMW has confirmed it won’t offer the facelifted version that has been… Continue reading BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand