Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow

Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow

Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”

Bertrand Petipa, Head of Audi Sales, reports on the year 2017, unveils his ambitions for 2018 and gives his vision on major issues that shake the world of fleets, such as the rise of gasoline, hardening of the TVS or the implementation of the WLTP certification cycle. JA. What were Audi’s results on the fleet… Continue reading Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”

Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility

Published 01/26/2018 11: 29: 34CET MADRID, 26 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The general director of Audi in Spain, José Miguel Aparicio, has argued that diesel is a fuel “absolutely” necessary in the transition to an electric mobility without emissions in which the automotive sector is currently engulfed. Speaking to Europa Press, Aparicio has defended that… Continue reading Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility

BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter

BorgWarner’s AWD coupling improves stability, traction and handling New rear axle differential lock is controlled by BorgWarner’s newly developed ECU The AWD coupling offers leading response time and high torque capacity and accuracy Auburn Hills, Michigan, January 25, 2018 – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric… Continue reading BorgWarner Provides Leading All-wheel Drive Coupling for the New Volkswagen Crafter

BMW says it can build electric cars and regular ones on same platforms: interview

Follow John As the auto industry plans more electric cars in higher volumes for the 2020s, one of the great debates is whether they will need to be designed from the ground up solely for battery power. Doing so allows designers to offer larger cabins due to the more compact drive motors and electronics. One… Continue reading BMW says it can build electric cars and regular ones on same platforms: interview

Porsche Exec On Mission E Charging At 800 Volts, Battery Tech, More

Uwe Michael, Head of the Electrics/Electronics Development Division at Porsche Porsche will remain true to its ethos while making electronics and electrification a “strong brand value.” Uwe Michael, Head of the Electrics/Electronics Development Division at Porsche, speaks to battery tech and charging times. He also elaborates on software, apps, artificial intelligence, and his team’s plan… Continue reading Porsche Exec On Mission E Charging At 800 Volts, Battery Tech, More

Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network

VW The Volkswagen Group brand VW Passenger wants to create new opportunities for the trading partners. (Photo: AP) The Volkswagen-Konzernmarke VW Passenger Cars is re-launching its dealer network in Europe with a focus on e-mobility and networking. The aim is to keep the trade as an “elementary interface to the customer”, said Brand Sales Director… Continue reading Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network

SEAT to recruit 115 more employees at the Martorell plant

SEAT is going to hire 115 new employees to boost production at the Martorell factory. These workers currently have an employment agency contract and will be joining SEAT beginning on February 5th with an open-ended contract. The integration of these 115 new recruits will build on the 150 who joined the company on    8 January… Continue reading SEAT to recruit 115 more employees at the Martorell plant

When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider

The Belgian importer has just validated its carsharing service program, after a conclusive pilot. In Antwerp, D’Ieteren and Vulog have equipped a fleet of 350 vehicles available to subscribers. D’Ieteren is now also an actor in carsharing. A few days ago, the group officially announced the launch of its new service, Poppy, in the streets… Continue reading When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider