Tag: VW

Volkswagen: Audi and Seat also have problems with new emergency assistants

Two other victims The problems with the emergency assistant also occur at Audi and Seat. (Photo: AFP) Wolfsburg The problems with the electronic emergency assistant eCall concern next to the new VW-Golf other car models of the group. According to information from corporate circles, there are models of the daughters Audi and Seat face the… Continue reading Volkswagen: Audi and Seat also have problems with new emergency assistants

Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM

Nissan could accommodate production of Renault’s Captur and Kadjar SUVs at its UK plant in Sunderland as part of a shake-up of its European car manufacturing operations. Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei Shimbun, reported that the carmaker may look to shut a plant in Barcelona and switch some of its production to Sunderland as it considers… Continue reading Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM

@VW Group: Golf GTI with new Vehicle Dynamics Manager

Agile drive, the running gear of dreams, unmistakeable design, perfect ergonomics, unadulterated driving pleasure – that’s the DNA of a true sports car. At Volkswagen, this is represented by three letters: GTI. The eighth generation of the sporty Golf derivate is now on the way. The new Golf GTI is more digital, networked, more sharply… Continue reading @VW Group: Golf GTI with new Vehicle Dynamics Manager

@VW Group: Bugatti working from home – HR Director Anja Utermark

Since Monday, the 4th of May, the Bugatti company headquarters in the French village of Molsheim is slowly coming back to life. Under strict safety precautions, some employees returned to their workplace in order to continue pursuing their passion – building the most unique hyper sports cars in the world. The health and well-being of… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti working from home – HR Director Anja Utermark

Volkswagen halts deliveries of Golf 8 due to software problem

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen is halting deliveries of its Golf 8 model after a software problem was found in some vehicles, a spokesman said on Friday. The software at issue enables emergency calls, a function required by E.U. regulations since 2018. The company will decide in the next few days how to deal with affected… Continue reading Volkswagen halts deliveries of Golf 8 due to software problem

Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

@VW Group: Porsche expands its digital communications offering

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche expands its digital communications offering

Silvercar by Audi Enables Responsible Travel with Contactless Features and Services

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Finally, rental car customers are going to get what they need and what they deserve. Silvercar by Audi is helping customers prepare for the “new normal” in travel with the roll out of Contactless Rental and Delivery to You service. As part of its Responsible Travel initiative, these expanded… Continue reading Silvercar by Audi Enables Responsible Travel with Contactless Features and Services

Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging

Sponsored Links Engadget Super-speedy 800V charging won’t just be reserved for luxury EVs in the near future. As part of a roadmap outlining its next wave of electrification, Kia has revealed (via Autoblog) that some of its upcoming EVs will boast an 800V charging capacity — and not just in the high-end models. Instead, the… Continue reading Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging