Brussels / Stuttgart – Daimler Truck AG CEO Martin Daum is the new Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which brings together the CEOs of Europe’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and vans. “Climate change is at the top of the agenda of the commercial vehicle industry as… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Truck AG CEO Daum to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board
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Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi
Porsche is strengthening its presence with the opening of a new, interactive showroom concept in Delhi, the first of its kind in India. Porsche Studio Delhi joins the line-up of exclusive locations around the world to embrace an innovative retail environment that enables the sports car manufacturer to interact with a wide spectrum of target… Continue reading Porsche launches interactive showroom in Delhi
Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Volkswagen is working on a new high-tech electric flagship model that will be built on an advanced bespoke platform currently under development. Referred to as Project Trinity, the EV is described as “a highly efficient flat-seat concept with an iconic design”. Shown under a cover in a preview image, it looks to take design inspiration from the… Continue reading Volkswagen working on new high-tech electric flagship
Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
Semiconductors – a crucial component for infotainment systems, driver aids and electrical components – are in particularly high demand due to pandemic-driven popularity of consumer electronic devices. A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, is impacting car production around the globe and continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain.… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage will disrupt supply chain well into 2021
@VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
Jan 20, 2021 Golf first sold in the U.S. in December 1974 Nearly 2.5 million Golf family models sold in the U.S. market Production in Puebla, Mexico, ends in January Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America announced today that the critically-acclaimed Volkswagen Golf ended production for the U.S. market last week. Volkswagen expects that the… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site
Dr. Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed: “The Pilot Hall will act as an interface between the company’s Production and Logistics, Technical Development and Quality Assurance departments in the run-up to start of production. Here, we will make the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth commencement of serial production of… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art new Central Pilot Hall at its Mladá Boleslav site
@VW Group: Digital transformation: “Audi spaces” enables learning and working in a virtual space
During the corona pandemic, everyone is talking about the home office. With “Audi spaces”, Audi has developed and introduced a virtual 3D world for learning and work. Audi employees can use this digital tool from their computers – in hugely varied ways: as a tool for learning and training, as a means of coaching and… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital transformation: “Audi spaces” enables learning and working in a virtual space
@Groupe PSA: PR Management changes at Opel/Vauxhall001047
Stephen Norman appointed Senior Vice President Sales, Aftersales and Marketing of Opel/Vauxhall Paul Willcox to take over as Managing Director of Vauxhall Rüsselsheim. With effect from February 1st 2021 Stephen Norman is appointed Senior Vice President of Sales, Aftersales and Marketing of Opel/Vauxhall. He is currently Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors and will succeed Xavier Duchemin… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Management changes at Opel/Vauxhall001047
Japan’s Teijin to disclose emissions from making auto parts
TOKYO — Japanese chemicals company Teijin will disclose the total amount of carbon dioxide it emits in the making of its automobile products, from the start of manufacturing to its final disposal, as it tries to meet the demands of European automakers that are accelerating their own decarbonization plans. An increasing number of manufacturers in… Continue reading Japan’s Teijin to disclose emissions from making auto parts
A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage
(Bloomberg) — Near-sighted planning, supply-chain complexities and a tradition of keeping inventories low caused the semiconductor shortage that is now forcing carmakers to idle production lines and straining their relationship with chip manufacturers. Seeds of the imbroglio were sown almost a year ago as the virus outbreak led to plunging car demand, prompting auto-chip companies… Continue reading A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage