It’s plainly obvious just by looking at what it has to offer compared to the established automakers that Tesla is ahead of them in so many fields. It not only provides the some of the quickest and longest range EVs around, but its Autopilot semi-autonomous driving tech and over the air updates have other manufacturers… Continue reading VW CEO Worried About Tesla’s Industry Lead In Autonomous Tech And Software
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Press Releases – Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4 billion for governments in major European markets
Brussels, 28 April 2020 – New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand… Continue reading Press Releases – Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4 billion for governments in major European markets
@VW Group: Audi realigns its commitment in motorsport
On its way to becoming a provider of premium mobility with a carbon-neutral footprint, Audi is realigning the brand’s motorsport program: The four rings will not extend their commitment in the DTM touring car racing series beyond the 2020 season. The management board of AUDI AG made this decision also in light of the economic… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi realigns its commitment in motorsport
UPDATE 3-Europe restarts car factories amid uncertain demand
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmaking giant Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) resumed production at its biggest factory on Monday as part of a broader industry drive to get back to work in Europe, where the coronavirus pandemic has hammered demand and pushed up inventory levels. Encouraged by a fall in infection rates, Germany has eased lockdown rules and… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Europe restarts car factories amid uncertain demand
Czech car industry faces shaky relaunch as Skoda returns to work
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Republic’s biggest exporter, Skoda Auto, restarted production on Monday but the auto sector faces a shaky relaunch with the coronavirus outbreak hammering demand for cars. Workers enter Skoda Auto’s factory as the company restarts production after shutting down last month due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Mlada Boleslav,… Continue reading Czech car industry faces shaky relaunch as Skoda returns to work
@VW Group: Production at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg begins again today
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand resumed vehicle production at its Wolfsburg plant today with the early shift beginning at 6:30 a.m. Initially, Golf production will recommence on a one-shift basis — with reduced capacity and longer cycle times. Today, some 8,000 employees are returning to the production halls. Production of the Volkswagen Tiguan and Touran… Continue reading @VW Group: Production at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg begins again today
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO resumes production at its Czech plants
ŠKODA AUTO had shut down production at its Czech sites on 18 March 2020 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 39 days after the temporary closure of the plants, production has now resumed as of 6:00 this morning. The all-embracing set of hygiene and safety measures include equipping the workforce with either protective face masks or respirators.… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO resumes production at its Czech plants
Hyundai Motor Company to Equip Its Next “G90” with Two LiDAR Sensors
Hyundai Motor Company is planning to equip its next-generation Genesis “G90” with two “LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors that will be the first within the global automotive industry. Two LiDAR sensors will be able to provide the level 3 of autonomous driving along with previous camera and radar sensors and Hyundai’s own control algorithm.… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company to Equip Its Next “G90” with Two LiDAR Sensors
Auto software: VW sees Tesla in assistance systems
Volkswagen boss Diess The VW boss admires the network that Tesla vehicles build among themselves and thus regularly improve their properties. (Photo: AP) Frankfurt The carmaker attests to the smaller US competitor Tesla a technical lead in software. “What worries me the most is the capabilities in the assistance systems,” quotes the industry medium “Automobilwoche”… Continue reading Auto software: VW sees Tesla in assistance systems
Audi Hungaria, union reps reach agreement on jobs
The management of German carmaker Audiʼs Hungarian unit has reached an agreement with union representatives on converting “a certain part” of benefits to additional leave in the interest of mitigating the impact of a shutdown because of the pandemic and preserving jobs, Audi Hungaria communications director Mónika Czechmeister told state news wire MTI.In these challenging times, bbj.hu is committed to providing you with up-to-date and accurate information.Breaking news and other stories will be added throughout the day Monday-through-Friday. More sourcesAudi Hungaria, union reps reach agreement preserving jobs (Budapest Business Journal: Apr 24, 2020 at 12:00 PM)