Mar 1, 2021 All-electric Volkswagen ID. BUZZ is expected to be the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to also drive autonomously Carsten Intra, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: “Important contribution to future mobility and road safety in cities” Hanover (Germany) – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a brand within the Volkswagen Group, is consistently and rapidly… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles moves ahead with Autonomous Driving R&D for Mobility as a Service002519
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@VW Group: Dr. Arno Antlitz succeeds Frank Witter as Group CFO from April 1, 2021002520
Dr. Arno Antlitz, currently member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Finance and Legal Affairs, is to succeed Frank Witter as the Group Board of Management member responsible for Finance at the earlier date of April 1, 2021. The Supervisory Board already announced the change last December. As is known, Witter’s contract… Continue reading @VW Group: Dr. Arno Antlitz succeeds Frank Witter as Group CFO from April 1, 2021002520
@VW Group: Data-driven innovations to combat climate change: Volkswagen and Microsoft Deutschland choose the most innovative sustainability project002519
The 10toGO thinkathon hosted by Volkswagen AG and Microsoft Deutschland has been won by the Pina team from Munich, which will receive funding of €100,000 for its sustainable forestry project. Microsoft and Volkswagen will also support the project with digital infrastructure and expert advice. As part of their joint 10toGO initiative, Volkswagen AG and Microsoft… Continue reading @VW Group: Data-driven innovations to combat climate change: Volkswagen and Microsoft Deutschland choose the most innovative sustainability project002519
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces two millionth SUV002520
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, said: “The mark of two million SUVs produced, ‘made by ŠKODA’, is a powerful testament to our team’s great personal commitment and expertise. The milestone vehicle is also the 250,000th ŠKODA KAMIQ – which makes this production achievement a very special occasion for us.” With the… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces two millionth SUV002520
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab car-sharing service ‘HoppyGo’ continued to be a success in 2020002519
HoppyGo is based on a simple principle: the platform introduces car owners who wish to rent out their vehicle privately to interested parties. All the car owner has to do is register their name and vehicle and verify the data. Bookings are made using the relevant smartphone app or a web browser. In addition to… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab car-sharing service ‘HoppyGo’ continued to be a success in 2020002519
@VW Group: Supervisory Board of AUDI AG appoints new Member of the Board of Management for Finance and Legal Affairs002519
This Monday saw the Supervisory Board of AUDI AG fill the position of Member of the Board for Finance and Legal Affairs. Jürgen Rittersberger is set to take over the division from April 2021, while current CFO Arno Antlitz will move to the Volkswagen Group as Group CFO. Before the transition, Antlitz will publish Audi’s… Continue reading @VW Group: Supervisory Board of AUDI AG appoints new Member of the Board of Management for Finance and Legal Affairs002519
Skoda rolls out its two millionth SUV
The two millionth sports utility vehicle (SUV) rolled off the production line at Skoda Auto’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav today. The milestone vehicle was also the 250,000th Skoda Kamiq. The carmaker’s delivery numbers in 2020 demonstrate just how successful its current SUVs are – the Kodiaq, Karoq and Kamiq SUV model series amount to… Continue reading Skoda rolls out its two millionth SUV
Electric vehicles: Helping consumers identify the right recharging option with standardised labels
Brussels, 1 March 2021 – A brand new harmonised set of labels for electric vehicles and charging stations will start to be used throughout Europe as of 20 March this year, in line with the requirements of the EU Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (2014/94/EU). As well as appearing on charging stations,… Continue reading Electric vehicles: Helping consumers identify the right recharging option with standardised labels
@AML: World Champions on the Cusp of History Ahead of Bahrain 8 hours000066
World GT Manufacturers’ champions chase more accolades in WEC finale Three Aston Martin Pro Vantage GTE drivers vie for World Endurance title Victory would crown Aston Martin’s most successful season since 1959 Lynn replaced by Westbrook in #97 following positive Covid-19 test Former GTE Am world champion Pedro Lamy returns to works line-up Partner team… Continue reading @AML: World Champions on the Cusp of History Ahead of Bahrain 8 hours000066
Harman acquires 5G and V2X firm Savari
Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets has acquired substantially all the assets of Silicon Valley-based Savari, an automotive technology company developing vehicle-to-everything communications (V2X) technology in 5G Edge and automotive devices. Harman says Savari’s software and hardware technology will enhance its comprehensive automotive… Continue reading Harman acquires 5G and V2X firm Savari