German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale

(Bloomberg) — German automotive supplier Hella GmbH is planning a sale of its driver-assistance software unit, people familiar with the matter said. Hella is working with advisers to gauge interest in the business, according to the people. It could fetch several hundred million euros, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information… Continue reading German Auto Supplier Hella Weighs Software Unit Sale

Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203

MADRID, Aug 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel / Vauxhall Corsa models, all manufactured in plants installed in Spain, were among the ten best-selling cars on the European market last July, according to data from Jato Dynamics collected by Europa Press . The Renault Captur, which is manufactured in Valladolid,… Continue reading Europa Press: Three ‘made in Spain’ models, among the best-selling cars in Europe in July000203

@VW Group: Vehicle Subscription Programs: Porsche enlarges offer in the U.S.

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: Vehicle Subscription Programs: Porsche enlarges offer in the U.S.

@VW Group: Porsche presents comprehensively revamped Panamera

08/26/2020 The new Porsche Panamera now covers an even wider spectrum. It combines the performance of a sports car with the comfort of an exclusive saloon. With the 463 kW (630 PS; Panamera Turbo S models: Fuel consumption combined 11.1 – 10.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 253– 245 g/km (as of 08/2020)) Panamera Turbo… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche presents comprehensively revamped Panamera

@VW Group: Back on Course– Ways out of the Crisis

Consumer goods: Know your customers and please them with the right products “The Covid-19 crisis harbors a number of opportunities—and for the consumer goods sector, these can even outweigh its challenges. It has highlighted and amplified a number of existing trends. Companies that had already developed a high degree of digital expertise were considerably quicker… Continue reading @VW Group: Back on Course– Ways out of the Crisis

Volkswagen to test autonomous vehicles in Chinese city Hefei

FILE PHOTO: A logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a car parked on a street in Paris, France, July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said on Wednesday it will start testing autonomous vehicles in China’s eastern city of Hefei, its first in the world’s biggest car market.… Continue reading Volkswagen to test autonomous vehicles in Chinese city Hefei

@VW Group: Hydrogen—Fuel of the Future?

Fast-forward to the year 2030. The coronavirus pandemic is history and the economy has recovered but many things have changed. For one, the focus is now on sustainability. And the chemical element with atomic number 1—hydrogen—has a set place in the energy mix of many countries in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It features prominently… Continue reading @VW Group: Hydrogen—Fuel of the Future?

Key Hyundai affiliate aims to muscle into electric vehicle market as longtime suppliers turn to outsiders

SEOUL (Reuters) – As Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) accelerates the shift to electric cars, Hyundai Motor 005803.KS’s loyal suppliers have increasingly turned to “outsiders” for parts – but now the South Korean carmaker’s own supply company, Mobis, is plunging into the game. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Mobis is seen during the 2019 Seoul Motor… Continue reading Key Hyundai affiliate aims to muscle into electric vehicle market as longtime suppliers turn to outsiders

German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Production of the ID.4 electric car begins in Zwickau000053

Volkswagenstarted building the second model in its new electric series at the Zwickau plant. The ID.4 SUV complements the ID.3 mid-range car, which is also produced at the Saxon location. Both are the prelude to a series of fully electric cars that will form the basis for other Group vehicles in the years to come.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: Production of the ID.4 electric car begins in Zwickau000053

German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054

The very different results of the Car maker In the first half of the year, industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer “revealed hidden problems”. The car sales of the Volkswagen-Group was down 28 percent, from Toyotabuckled by 29 percent. But Volkswagen lost 415 euros per car, while Toyota 533 euros and the French Opel-Mother PPEeven made 707… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054