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
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@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
@VW Group: Proof of Concept One Volkswagen model shows how concept becomes reality.
One Volkswagen model shows how concept becomes reality. When the seven-passenger CrossBlue concept made its debut in 2013, it was hailed as the next step in the expanding, well-rounded family of SUVs offered by Volkswagen. Over the next few years, however, VW designers and engineers took the CrossBlue concept and modified it, adding more room… Continue reading @VW Group: Proof of Concept One Volkswagen model shows how concept becomes reality.
@VW Group: Porsche extends the Taycan model range
With the standard Performance Battery, the new entry-level model delivers up to 300 kW (408 PS; Taycan with Performance Battery: Fuel consumption combined 0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 0 g/km, Electricity consumption combined 28.0 kwh/100 km) in overboost mode with Launch Control; this increases to an output of up to 350 kW (476 PS;… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche extends the Taycan model range
German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131
Volkswagen in China The Volkswagen Group also wants to benefit from the strong growth in electromobility in China. (Photo: dpa) Beijing With the recovery of the Chinese economy, the Volkswagen Group expects “considerable growth” in its most important market this year. China boss Stephan Wöllenstein also expects the market share to increase. “There are good… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131
Audi aims to sell one million cars in China in 2023
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A logo of the German car manufacturer Audi is pictured at a dealership in Kiev, Ukraine June 9, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko BEIJING (Reuters) – German premium automaker Audi aims to sell 1 million vehicles in China in 2023, versus 726,000 vehicles in 2020, the brand’s China chief… Continue reading Audi aims to sell one million cars in China in 2023