Electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S Volkswagen wants to build a total of six battery cell factories in Europe by 2030 to cover the need for batteries (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt, Stuttgart The Volkswagen Group is making rapid progress with its planned network of six European battery cell factories. The sports car subsidiary Porsche wants to build… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Porsche wants to build battery cell factory in Tübingen001932
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@VW Group: Bernd Osterloh appointed as TRATON SE’s new Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources002910
TRATON SE has filled the position of Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources, which has been vacant since last year. Bernd Osterloh, the current Chairman of Volkswagen AG’s General and Group Works Councils, will take up the position from May 1, 2021. TRATON SE’s Supervisory Board passed a corresponding resolution earlier today. “TRATON… Continue reading @VW Group: Bernd Osterloh appointed as TRATON SE’s new Executive Board member with responsibility for human resources002910
@VW Group: Bugatti builds Middle East presence with the debut of the ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ in Saudi Arabia002911
Geographically located in the center of the Persian Gulf, the country of Saudi Arabia thrives on luxury like its neighboring states, making the Bugatti marque synonymous with the Middle East. Now Bugatti connoisseurs in the region have greater access to the French luxury marque, following the introduction of the limited Chiron Sport1 ‘Les Legendes du… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti builds Middle East presence with the debut of the ‘Les Legendes du Ciel’ in Saudi Arabia002911
@VW Group: Earth Day: Bugatti Committed to a More Sustainable Future002910
Climate change and, as a consequence, awareness of environmental protection are issues that unite people all over the world. Whether individuals or companies, everyone should monitor their carbon footprint and reduce it as much as possible. Today being Earth Day gives us all the occasion to think about our responsibilities regarding preserving our planet. Sustainability… Continue reading @VW Group: Earth Day: Bugatti Committed to a More Sustainable Future002910
@VW Group: Audi Brussels completes manufacture of the 100,000th Audi e-tron002910
Since 2018, Audi Brussels has been manufacturing the Audi e-tron, the first full-electrical model from the brand with the four rings. Today, the 100,000th Audi e-tron left the site’s finishing line. The anniversary car is a Daytona grey Audi e-tron Sportback 55 S line Quattro, scheduled for delivery to a Belgian customer soon. The new… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Brussels completes manufacture of the 100,000th Audi e-tron002910
@Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing Hyped for Hypercar Debut
Toyota Gazoo Racing will begin a new era with its GR010 Hybrid Hypercar at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the opening round of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on 1 May. A direct successor to the legendary Group C period of the 1980s and 1990s, the spectacular LMP1 era has reached… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing Hyped for Hypercar Debut
German Manager Magazin: Daniela Cavallo becomes head of the VW works council and top worker leader in Wolfsburg000759
Generation change at the head of the powerful Volkswagen works council: After 16 years in office, works council chief Bernd Osterloh (64) is stepping down. His tasks – including the seat on the supervisory board – will be taken over by his previous deputy, 46-year-old Daniela Cavallo, as the VW group works council announced on… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Daniela Cavallo becomes head of the VW works council and top worker leader in Wolfsburg000759
@VW Group: Volkswagen survey shows American SUV owners and shoppers ready to embrace EVs002904
Apr 22, 2021 Survey of 1,000 SUV owners and 500 SUV shoppers found most haven’t driven an EV, but most are more interested than they were a year ago Six in ten shoppers in the market for an SUV say they will consider an EV Four in five say more EVs on the roads can… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen survey shows American SUV owners and shoppers ready to embrace EVs002904
@VW Group: Evolving to the next level: New Polo is one of the first in its class to offer partly automated driving002903
With more than 18 million units built, the Polo is one of the world’s most successful compact cars. Now, in a world premiere, Volkswagen is set to unveil the next evolutionary stage of the Polo; presales will start in May already. The design, technologies and specification matrix of the bestseller have had a comprehensive update,… Continue reading @VW Group: Evolving to the next level: New Polo is one of the first in its class to offer partly automated driving002903