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Tag: VW
It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
Audi Q8 e-tron production at Brussels plant (Source: Audi AG) Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block. After sweeping layoffs at Volkswagen numbering in the tens of thousands, other jobs within the… Continue reading It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
@VW Group: Škoda Octavia Combi RS wins prestigious 2024 Golden Steering Wheel award in the mid-sized car category009548
“Škoda always strives to give our customers more than they expect, and this illustrious award from Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag readers and the expert jury reflects that ambition. I’m grateful. Our bestseller Octavia is a true icon of our brand, consistently scoring points for typical Škoda virtues: spaciousness, practicality, and an excellentprice-performance proposition. These characteristics have helped make… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Octavia Combi RS wins prestigious 2024 Golden Steering Wheel award in the mid-sized car category009548
@VW Group: Fourth title for Larry ten Voorde, first win for Ariel Levi009552
20/10/2024 The championship titles of the Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland have been decided in a turbulent season finale at the Hockenheimring, with Larry ten Voorde crowned champion for the fourth time. The overall trophy in the Rookie classification went to Flynt Schuring, another Dutchman. German driver Sören Spreng prevailed in the ProAm classification. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Fourth title for Larry ten Voorde, first win for Ariel Levi009552
@VW Group: Victory for Huub van Eijndhoven, title decisions remain open009551
19/10/2024 The ninth different winner in the 15th race of the season: the Hockenheimring saw the Carrera Cup Deutschland set a new record in its 35-year history. Huub van Eijndhoven joined the list of winners of the one-make cup with the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Driving for the Uniserver by Team GP Elite squad, the… Continue reading @VW Group: Victory for Huub van Eijndhoven, title decisions remain open009551
@VW Group: Double Premiere: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package009550
Porsche is relaunching the 911 GT3. The exceptionally track-ready road sports car makes its debut in its anniversary year with an expanded lightweight strategy, a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine with 375 kW (510 PS) and 450 Nm, and new, highly customer-focused options. The Weissach package, available for the first time in the 911 GT3,… Continue reading @VW Group: Double Premiere: The new 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package009550
@VW Group: First GT model of the new 911 generation009549
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@VW Group: Gabriela Jílková and Marta García to test the Porsche 99X Electric009548
18/10/2024 Porsche has nominated Gabriela Jílková and Marta García to test drive the Porsche 99X Electric. Their appearance is part of the official Formula E pre-season testing schedule in Valencia, Spain in early November. The all-electric world championship is dedicating part of the testing to female drivers – to promote women in global elite motorsport.… Continue reading @VW Group: Gabriela Jílková and Marta García to test the Porsche 99X Electric009548
German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125
For some time now, a slightly modified form of the old Prince anthem “My Bicycle” has been circulating in kindergartens and better-behaved schoolyards. The name of a single car brand has been exchanged almost imperceptibly: “Every booger drives an Opel/Every monkey drives a Ford/Every idiot drives a Porsche/Every idiot drives an Audi Sport/Every crazy drives… Continue reading German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125
German FAZ: How the VW crisis is affecting the North Hesse economy008123
The mood in North Hesse’s industry is depressed, but better than in other parts of the country. This finding from the latest economic survey by the Kassel-Marburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry is surprising given the feared job cuts at Volkswagen, the largest employer in the region. It is still unclear what the cuts announced… Continue reading German FAZ: How the VW crisis is affecting the North Hesse economy008123