FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and… Continue reading VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race
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Porsche pilots online vehicle sales in the US and Germany
Porsche will begin selling its vehicles online in the U.S. for the first time, the company announced on Monday. To begin with, the company is proceeding with a pilot program that will be offered with 25 of its U.S.-based dealer partners, but the automaker says it could expand to cover the U.S. market more broadly… Continue reading Porsche pilots online vehicle sales in the US and Germany
Bentley’s CEO of North and South America reveals the biggest way millennials are different than older customers
Climate change has received more attention as its current and future effects become increasingly dire.Like other automakers, Bentley plans to increase its electric and hybrid offerings in the coming years.Each of its vehicles will have a hybrid option by 2023, and the luxury automaker plans to release its first fully-electric vehicle in 2025.
VW revs up efforts to take on driverless vehicle rivals
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View Beyond the Visible
The view from the thirty-fourth floor extends beyond the office towers and flat Bauhaus roofs, past small houses from the city’s early days, and out to the Mediterranean. The mirrored twin towers behind the highway in Tel Aviv are like an aerie for autonomous driving innovations. A team from the start-up TriEye is here working… Continue reading View Beyond the Visible
Audi looks to revive its India growth story with ‘Strategy 2025’
Audi India recently launched the 2019 A6 – the eighth generation of the luxury sedan. German luxury carmaker Audi India has revealed that it is actively working on a new growth plan called ‘Strategy 2025’, which is designed to arrest the fall in its sales and bring in a new wave of buyers. The new… Continue reading Audi looks to revive its India growth story with ‘Strategy 2025’
1899 to 2019: ŠKODA celebrates 120 years of engine development and production in Mladá Boleslav
Christian Strube, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Technical Development, explains: “ŠKODA AUTO today counts among the longest-established car manufacturers in the world, with its innovative engine developments having made a substantial contribution to the global evolution of individual mobility across many generations. This tradition and experience inspire us to this day. Within the Volkswagen Group, ŠKODA… Continue reading 1899 to 2019: ŠKODA celebrates 120 years of engine development and production in Mladá Boleslav
Honda Launches e:Technology Brand: Announces Accelerated EV Strategy
All mainstream models to be electrified in Europe quicker than previously anticipated. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda announced a new global “e:Technology” brand for all its electrified products (cars, motorcycles and power product ranges). In this way, the Japanese company follows other manufacturers, which also announced some kind of subbrand (like Volkswagen ID.,… Continue reading Honda Launches e:Technology Brand: Announces Accelerated EV Strategy
ŠKODA releases design sketches of new KAMIQ GT SUV coupé for China
The exterior sketch of the new ŠKODA KAMIQ GT highlights its sporty and powerful appearance with a distinctive front and an elegant, flowing roofline. This gently slopes down towards the rear, culminating in a rear spoiler. Its expressive lines are especially tailored to the taste of young Chinese customers. The design is the result of… Continue reading ŠKODA releases design sketches of new KAMIQ GT SUV coupé for China
To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
TOKYO (Reuters) – As global automakers race to put long-range electric vehicles on highways amid stricter emission laws, Japanese rivals are taking a niche approach and steering towards cheaper, pint-sized runabouts to make costly battery technology more accessible. FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October… Continue reading To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small