He’s just got his contract get extended until autumn 2025 – Now Volkswagen group boss Herbert Diess (62) wants to really set the pace with the conversion towards a tech group: With its eleven vehicle brands, the Volkswagen group is preparing to play a leading role in the new mobility world, Diess said at the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen “New Auto” Group strategy 2030: Faster change to a tech company, overtaking Tesla in 2025000945
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GM drops wireless charging from some SUVs due to chip shortage
General Motors is dropping wireless smartphone charging from some new SUVs because of the global microchip shortage. It’s the latest feature to get the axe at the company due to the low supply of semiconductors, as GM has already pulled HD radio from some models, along with auto start-stop and a fuel management module that… Continue reading GM drops wireless charging from some SUVs due to chip shortage
Volkswagen’s ‘New Auto’ business strategy big on EVs and software
The Volkswagen Group has unveiled a bold ‘New Auto’ business strategy that it says will help to grow revenues through an increased focus on electric cars and software-driven services. Launched by VW Group boss Herbert Diess, the New Auto strategy, will run until 2030 and involve the transformation of the car giant into a “software-driven mobility company”. The strategy is… Continue reading Volkswagen’s ‘New Auto’ business strategy big on EVs and software
@Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099
AMSTERDAM – Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who currently holds the position of CEO Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has been named Opel Brand CEO with effect from September 1, 2021, at a time when the unique German brand of Stellantis is expanding its commercial activities, including in China, and entering the electrification era. He will succeed Michael… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099
World NM: Production Issue Prompts VW to Recall Certain Jetta and Jetta GLI Vehicles001386
It may be financially sound for Volkswagen to manufacture the Jetta in Mexico, but cheaper labor automatically means bigger quality problems. An unauthorized rework of the airbag control module’s fixation holes is to blame for the recall we’ll cover today, which involves 379 examples of the compact sedan for North Americ… (continue reading…) Go to… Continue reading World NM: Production Issue Prompts VW to Recall Certain Jetta and Jetta GLI Vehicles001386
Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center
Volkswagen will ramp up its software, mobility as a service and battery tech to stay competitive in the coming decades, as it and other automakers prepare for the largest transition in personal mobility since the invention of the car. Laying out the company strategy Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess emphasized a top-to-bottom transformation in… Continue reading Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center
Electrify America Announces its “Boost Plan” to More than Double its Current EV Charging Network by End of 2025
RESTON, Va., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electrify America today announced its “Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada, with plans to have more than 1,800 fast charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers installed by the end of 2025. The expansion will increase the… Continue reading Electrify America Announces its “Boost Plan” to More than Double its Current EV Charging Network by End of 2025
New Audi Grand Sphere concept teased ahead of full reveal
Audi has teased the first of its three new “Sphere” concept cars, which preview the brand’s design direction for the next decade and beyond. This one’s called the Audi Grand Sphere, and Auto Express understands it is being lined up to be Audi’s star of the 2021 Munich Motor Show. When it arrives, it will preview an… Continue reading New Audi Grand Sphere concept teased ahead of full reveal
@VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441
Decarbonization, energy, environmental compliance, biodiversity, water, waste and the circular economy – these are the topics of the Volkswagen Group “goTOzero weeks,” a new series of environmental events that is starting today and will be held through November in the company’s brands, regions and departments. The Group-wide campaign is designed to share information and promote… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of goTOzero weeks – Volkswagen Group invites employees around the world to environmental events003441
@VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440
The presentation of the new Group strategy 2030 will be broadcast live on Tuesday, July 13th 2021, from 13:30pm CEST. Internet:https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/group/strategy.html Satellite-Feed for TV-Media: Europe / Middle East – live HD FeedLive feed to start at apprx. 13:20am CEST / 11:20am GMT Satellite: EUT 10 Transponder (digital): B03 / Ch.: C Downlink Frequency: 11.060,200 MHz… Continue reading @VW Group: NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come003440