Representative Image BEIJING/SHANGHAI: A shortage of certain auto chips may start to have a big impact on car production at some Chinese companies in the first quarter next year, a senior industry executive said on Tuesday, which may cast a shadow over the global auto sector’s recovery. Automobiles have become increasingly dependent on chips –… Continue reading Chip supply crunch likely to hit China’s auto output in Q1 2021: industry body
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Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders
Finn.auto — which allows people to subscribe to their car instead of owning it, and offsetting their CO₂ emissions — has raised a $24.2 million / €20 million Series A funding round. White Star Capital (which has also invested in Tier Mobility), and the Zalando co-CEOs Rubin Ritter, David Schneider and Robert Gentz, are new… Continue reading Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders
@VW Group: Exterior design of the all-new Volkswagen Taos
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@VW Group: Jens Brücker becomes new head of Porsche main factory
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Jens Brücker becomes new head of Porsche main factory
Diess: Autonomous driving from 2025
The head of the VW group believes autonomous driving will be a reality in five years. In the last few years, there was hardly any planning when autonomous driving would hit the road. Some of the manufacturers who were full of enthusiasm, already gave on. Now there is another deadline by when the technology should… Continue reading Diess: Autonomous driving from 2025
Porsche launches parking app to help make day-to-day life just a little bit easier
Kjell Gruner, President & CEO of PCNA said: “We want to give our customers a unique ownership experience. Now, Parking Plus users will have a much smoother parking experience running a quick errand or enjoying a night on the town.” To access Porsche Parking Plus, customers and others can download the app to create an… Continue reading Porsche launches parking app to help make day-to-day life just a little bit easier
Supercar, made in Italy accelerates in the technological challenge
sports Manufacturers of performance cars face the crux of the energy transition. From Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati new hi-tech models competing with Porsche and McLaren by Giulia Paganoni Ferrari Portofino M with 620 horsepower V8 Manufacturers of performance cars face the crux of the energy transition. From Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati new hi-tech models competing… Continue reading Supercar, made in Italy accelerates in the technological challenge
@VW Group: New dimensions in lighting technology
Audi is advancing into new dimensions in automotive lighting technology. Originally, vehicle lighting mainly served the purpose of ensuring traffic safety for all road users. Previously unknown prospects are now opening up in the wake of digitizing headlights and rear lights: light becomes a medium of external communication and interaction, personalizes design, and provides customers… Continue reading @VW Group: New dimensions in lighting technology
German Handelsblatt: Consequences of the lockdown: Conti, VW, Bosch: Auto industry struggles with bottlenecks in computer chips000905
Production of an electric SUV Volkswagen fears production stoppages in the Chinese automotive industry due to the chip shortages. (Photo: dpa) Beijing, Hamburg, Munich The automotive industry is struggling with global bottlenecks in the supply of electronic components due to the aftermath of the Corona lockdown in spring. Since the auto industry is recovering faster… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Consequences of the lockdown: Conti, VW, Bosch: Auto industry struggles with bottlenecks in computer chips000905
German Handelsblatt: Power struggle at VW: Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess: “Will fulfill contract by 2023” 000902
VW boss Herbert Diess Wolfsburg Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess expects an early solution in the debate about filling top jobs at the car manufacturer. “I am confident that we will get a decision in the next few weeks,” he told Wirtschaftswoche. The situation is not easy, but will not allow any further delay, the manager… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Power struggle at VW: Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess: “Will fulfill contract by 2023” 000902