Tesla is building its first full-scale factory in Europe, and it has chosen Germany for the project. Some have raised questions about how Tesla will be able to navigate the European red tapes for such a major project, but VW’s CEO says that it should be a better “environment” for making cars than California. Last… Continue reading Tesla will find Germany is ‘better environment’ for making cars than California, says VW CEO
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Sytner sells four Volkswagen dealerships to Johnsons
Sytner has sold four of its Volkswagen dealerships to Johnsons Volkswagen. The sites are located in Liverpool, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Warrington. The ex-Sytner dealerships will join Johnsons’ existing showrooms in Birmingham, Birmingham Bullring, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Willenhall. Sytner Group achieved a profit before tax of £113,266,000 in 2018, up 14.27% on 2017. It… Continue reading Sytner sells four Volkswagen dealerships to Johnsons
Volkswagen ID.3 To Be Produced Also In Dresden (From Fall 2020)
Volkswagen ID.3 cars will be assembled also in Dresden (near the Zwickau factory) from late 2020 on. Two weeks after starting production of the ID.3 in Zwickau, Volkswagen announced that its nearby small production facility and exhibition space – the Gläserne Manufaktur (or Transparent Factory) in Dresden, also will produce the ID.3. Formerly, the Transparent Factory… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 To Be Produced Also In Dresden (From Fall 2020)
Škoda Already Received 500 Orders For CITIGOe iV In Czech Republic
Škoda CITIGOe iV is in high demand in its home market. Now, it is slightly better equipped and pricier. It seems that the all-new Škoda CITIGOe iV really revived the electric car segment in Czech Republic, as Škoda reportedly already received 500 orders for its first BEV model. For comparison, during the first half of… Continue reading Škoda Already Received 500 Orders For CITIGOe iV In Czech Republic
VW rejects anti-competitive allegation by parts maker Prevent
FILE PHOTO: The revised logo of German carmaker Volkswagen AG is pictured during a preview of the world’s biggest automaker at the international Frankfurt Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday rejected claims it had engaged in anti-competitive behavior after parts supplier Prevent Group sued… Continue reading VW rejects anti-competitive allegation by parts maker Prevent
Automobili Lamborghini Accelerates Trust and Authenticity with Salesforce
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DREAMFORCE — Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Automobili Lamborghini—the Italian brand and manufacturer of super sports cars and super SUVs—is using Salesforce Blockchain to quickly and securely authenticate heritage Lamborghini cars. One of the world’s most iconic and cutting-edge brands, Lamborghini has been… Continue reading Automobili Lamborghini Accelerates Trust and Authenticity with Salesforce
Auto parts supplier: Prevent sued VW for 750 million dollars in damages
Automotive supplier Prevent According to its own information, Prevent accuses VW of having prevented larger suppliers in the USA from taking over smaller companies by unfair means (Photo: AP) Bangalore The carmaker VW has been sued by its subcontractor Prevent Group for more than $ 750 million in damages. Prevent raises VW according to own… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Prevent sued VW for 750 million dollars in damages
Bugatti chats with Volkswagen to launch a 100% electric and cheaper Bugatti
All automakers must think about the development of the electric car. Including high-end players like … Bugatti. The famous company based in Molsheim (Bas-Rhin) could work on a first model powered by battery. This was announced by the president of the company, Stephan Winkelmann, Monday, October 18. “A difficult fight” “The industry is fundamentally changing… Continue reading Bugatti chats with Volkswagen to launch a 100% electric and cheaper Bugatti
@VW Group: SEAT creates a business unit to promote urban mobility and presents its e-Scooter concept
SEAT Urban Mobility will focus on developing urban mobility solutions The company presents is 100% electric e-Scooter concept SEAT exhibits the new e-Kickscooter concept The Barcelona Smart City Expo World Congress was the venue chosen to present these novelties In the framework of the 9th edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress, today SEAT… Continue reading @VW Group: SEAT creates a business unit to promote urban mobility and presents its e-Scooter concept
Volkswagen ID.3 To Be 40% Cheaper To Build Than e-Golf
Volkswagen invested a lot to produce electric cars cheaper than ever before. Volkswagen expects that the new MEB-based ID.3 will be significantly less expensive to manufacture than the outgoing e-Golf, which might be a key to success. CEO Herbert Diess revealed that ID.3 will be 40% cheaper to build than e-Golf! That’s enough to make it… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 To Be 40% Cheaper To Build Than e-Golf