The Volkswagen Beetle is taking a bow, after its return and restyle in 2011 (and earlier rebirth in 1997 — the one with the built-in flower vase). The last of the most recent generation of Beetles has already come off the production line, and will be put on display at the Volkswagen museum in Puebla… Continue reading Production of the Volkswagen Beetle officially comes to an end
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Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
[embedded content] The company says it has received pre-orders for more than half of the launch edition versions of its Renault Zoe rival. Customers in 29 European countries have been able to pay a deposit to pre-book one of the 30,000 examples of the ID 3 First models, which will feature a WLTP-certified range of 261 miles… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
The UK government has confirmed investment in twelve British engineering projects to “transform electric charge-point infrastructure”. The £37 million fund, which was announced last year as part of the government’s Road to Zero strategy, is now allocated to support innovations including wireless charging for EVs. Urban Foresight, a “smart city consultancy”, has been given £3 million so… Continue reading UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
Ferrari one-off models have five-year waiting list
The growing trend for one-off Ferraris is in response to clients’ increasing demands for extreme personalisation, says Ferrari commercial and marketing boss Enrico Galliera. Such is demand, Galliera says unique models “have the longest waiting list of all our product lines” at four to five years. “The client has not only a unique car but… Continue reading Ferrari one-off models have five-year waiting list
VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs
At least to the scale the company wants to make them. We do not speak about them very often, but suppliers are a fundamental part of the automotive industry. And also a very vulnerable one, if not the most prone to get harmed at all. If they invest too much to supply for a car… Continue reading VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs
Electric vehicle: choose (or not) a dedicated platform
Dedicated to electric or multi-energy? Pioneer of the battery car with its Nissan partner, Renault has long been the choice of a specific platform. The basic architecture of the Zoe, that is to say the chassis on which are added the elements of custom silhouette, is today used only for the small city battery. Conversely,… Continue reading Electric vehicle: choose (or not) a dedicated platform
With the new Zoe, Renault wants to remain leader in the electric car
Keep your lead. Launched well ahead of its competitors in the great adventure of the battery-powered vehicle, Renault is now focusing on its new ZOE to maintain its leadership in Europe. The tricolor builder has just introduced the third generation of his flagship model in electromobility , which will be marketed from next September. “We… Continue reading With the new Zoe, Renault wants to remain leader in the electric car
Car manufacturer: Volkswagen assembles its last beetle
End of the new edition FrankfurtAbschied of an icon – the Volkswagen Group is the construction of his legendary beetle finally. This Wednesday, celebrations take place in Puebla, Mexico for the production of the final vehicle of a 5961-car special edition New Beetle. It will then find space in the museum. This marks the end… Continue reading Car manufacturer: Volkswagen assembles its last beetle
Diesel scandal and US securities: US Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Volkswagen delaying tactics
Volkswagen in USA A US flag is reflected in the logo and grille of a Volkswagen vehicle. The Wolfsburger group has new trouble with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfDer Volkswagen Group should be an investigation in the United States in connection with the sale of bonds and other securities (“ABS”, asset-backed… Continue reading Diesel scandal and US securities: US Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Volkswagen delaying tactics
Car manufacturer: Volkswagen sells more cars thanks to China effect in June
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volkswagen is seen in the front of its plant, in Bratislava FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volkswagen is seen in front of its plant, in Bratislava, Slovakia, July 4, 2019. REUTERS / Radovan Stoklasa / File Photo (Photo: Reuters) WolfsburgA revival of the Sales in China has at the car… Continue reading Car manufacturer: Volkswagen sells more cars thanks to China effect in June