Tag: VW

World NM: All-New Skoda Kushaq Starts Production in India on MQB-A0-IN Platform001311

Skoda has very little brand recognition in the Indian subcontinent, but the Volkswagen-owned carmaker plans to change that with the Kushaq. Developed specifically for India on a low-cost version of the MQB-A0 platform, the subcompact SUV has just started production in Pune. The first Skoda manufactured locally under the INDIA 2.0 business plan, the Kushaq… Continue reading World NM: All-New Skoda Kushaq Starts Production in India on MQB-A0-IN Platform001311

@VW Group: Green Technology: Environmental Projects Are Picking up Pace at Audi003274

What is Audi doing to protect the environment? This question was the focus of TechTalk: Green Technology, at which Audi presented some complex and innovative technology topics on June 9 and 10, marking the kickoff of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL corporate event on June 17 and 18. Audi is involved in protecting the environment in many… Continue reading @VW Group: Green Technology: Environmental Projects Are Picking up Pace at Audi003274

Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion

GADSDEN, Ala., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fehrer Automotive held an official opening and ribbon cutting for a new expansion at its Gadsden plant on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, marking continued growth for one of Etowah County’s largest manufacturers. The company has invested more than $6 million in the 200,000-square foot facility expansion, giving Fehrer… Continue reading Fehrer Automotive Holds Official Opening for Gadsden Plant Expansion

Scania publishes life cycle assessment of battery electric vehicles

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  As the first player in the heavy commercial vehicle industry, Scania publishes a life cycle assessment (LCA) of distribution vehicles. The LCA concludes that the environmental impact of battery electric vehicles is significantly lower than that of a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.  Life Cycle Assessment is an… Continue reading Scania publishes life cycle assessment of battery electric vehicles

Under the skin: How Ferrari’s 1960s V12 will be reinvented with today’s tech

There are many ways of approaching the design of an all-new engine, but taking more than a little inspiration from Ferrari’s Colombo V12 surely has to be one of the best. The naturally aspirated 4.0-litre V12 forthcoming from British classic Ferrari experts GTO Engineering is an echo of the past brought right up to date… Continue reading Under the skin: How Ferrari’s 1960s V12 will be reinvented with today’s tech

Skoda to follow Enyaq iV Coupé with compact crossover EV

Skoda will expand its electric car line-up in the next few years with a coupé version of the Enyaq iV SUV and a new smaller model that’s set to take the form of a crossover. The Czech firm recently launched the Enyaq as its first bespoke EV on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. While virtually… Continue reading Skoda to follow Enyaq iV Coupé with compact crossover EV

2022 Lexus NX compact SUV debuts new infotainment system, uses cloud-based navigation

Lexus’ 2022 NX compact SUV will add a plug-in hybrid model with a 36-mile battery range when it goes on sale later this year. The NX also will introduce a new infotainment control system that adds a Lexus-branded virtual assistant and dispenses with the cumbersome touch pad and joystick previous Lexus vehicles used to control systems… Continue reading 2022 Lexus NX compact SUV debuts new infotainment system, uses cloud-based navigation

Skoda Scala 2021: an ultra-practical and well-equipped compact, for € 14,200 with one year of insurance!

Skoda Scala 2021: an ultra-practical and well-equipped compact, for € 14,200 with one year of insurance! The Skoda Scala is one of the most surprising models in the C segment due to its impressive habitability and trunk. In addition, its price-equipment ratio is the most competitive. Within the compact segment, the Skoda Scala It is… Continue reading Skoda Scala 2021: an ultra-practical and well-equipped compact, for € 14,200 with one year of insurance!