Fiat Chrysler plant in Mirafiori In Italy, most of the automaker’s production facilities have long been closed. (Photo: Reuters) Milan / Hamburg Fiat Chrysler Shuts down production in most European plants for two weeks due to the corona virus epidemic. The Italian-American company announced on Monday that the Italian factories in Melfi, Pomigliano, Cassino, Mirafiori,… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler shuts down plants in Europe – Even VW under pressure
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German industry pays cash for dependence on China
A prisoner of the Middle Kingdom: the automobile, the leading German industry, now depends more on the decisions taken in Beijing than in Berlin. Production, supplies and outlets are suspended to control the epidemic and the reopening of factories in China. China is first of all Germany’s leading supplier, with 109.7 billion euros in exports… Continue reading German industry pays cash for dependence on China
Volkswagen says preparing to suspend production at Bratislava plant
FILE PHOTO: Employees work on Porsche vehicles at a production line of Volkswagen plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is preparing to suspend operations at its manufacturing plant in Bratislava, the company said on Sunday, after Slovakia declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak.… Continue reading Volkswagen says preparing to suspend production at Bratislava plant
Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
Lamborghini has temporarily closed its Sant’Agata headquarters in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Italian supercar maker will shut its doors from 13 March to 25 March in an effort to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 disease. Northern Italy, where Lamborghini is based, is currently the centre of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Italy has… Continue reading Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
Dispute at Volkswagen: VW boss Diess resists criticism of the works council
VW boss Herbert Diess The car manager does not find the works council’s criticism of the management board justified. (Photo: REUTERS) Düsseldorf A war of words has begun in Wolfsburg. A day after the VWWorks Council had publicly complained about massive problems with the start of production of the new Golf 8, reports VolkswagenCEO Herbert… Continue reading Dispute at Volkswagen: VW boss Diess resists criticism of the works council
VW’s Lamborghini Shuts Italian Factory Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Italian supercar maker Lamborghini is halting production for nearly two weeks as parent Volkswagen AG looks to limit the impact on its operations from the coronavirus crisis that has spread across the globe.
Europe’s auto industry shuts factories, cuts output as virus hits – CNBC
Fiat plant in Melfi, Italy Alessia Pierdomenico | Getty Images Europe’s major car and parts makers rushed on Wednesday to close factories and cut output in Italy and considered sending workers home elsewhere, in the first signs that coronavirus is disrupting the region’s struggling automotive industry. Fiat Chrysler said it was temporarily halting operations at… Continue reading Europe’s auto industry shuts factories, cuts output as virus hits – CNBC
@VW Group: ID.3: just as inexpensive as a car with an internal combustion engine
With the market introduction of the ID.3 this summer, Volkswagen will make e-mobility affordable for many people. The basic version of the ID.3 will be less expensive in Germany in terms of acquisition and operation than comparable internal combustion models. As regards operating expenses alone, ID.3 drivers in Germany will save about €840 per year.… Continue reading @VW Group: ID.3: just as inexpensive as a car with an internal combustion engine
@VW Group: Volkswagen AG annual media conference 2020
The Volkswagen AG annual media conference will be broadcasted live on Tuesday, March 17th 2020, from 09:00am – 11:30am CET (08:00am GMT – 10:30am GMT) Internet (#VWGroup, #shapingmobility):https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/live-stream-5455 Satellite-Feed for TV-Media: Europe / Middle East – live HD Feed Live feed to start at apprx. 08:50am CET / 07:50am GMT Satellite: EUT 10 Transponder (digital):… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen AG annual media conference 2020
Volkswagen hopes new software will banish accidents by 2050
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will launch a new software operating system this year that it hopes will make accidents involving its cars a thing of the past by 2050, the company said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in… Continue reading Volkswagen hopes new software will banish accidents by 2050