DPA Production of diesel engines at the Volkswagen engine plant in Salzgitter He can rebuild and remodel: his departure at the automotive supplier ZF in December 2017 Stefan Sommer put away without major career injuries. Since September, the 56-year-old manager acts as top buyer of the Volkswagen Group, he heads the procurement and component department.… Continue reading Volkswagen bundles battery activities: Ex-ZF boss Sommer is getting ready for his VW empire
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Credit agreements with Mercedes-Benz Bank: Mercedes drivers will probably fail with a sample suit
DPA Mercedes-Benz Bank: The cancellation rules in the car loan contracts of the bank are probably not objectionable. Bad luck for diesel drivers, who hoped in this detour, to be able to return their now unloved diesel By revocation out of the credit agreement – this goal has a number of car owners who want… Continue reading Credit agreements with Mercedes-Benz Bank: Mercedes drivers will probably fail with a sample suit
Volkswagen: The conversion to the electric drive leads to job cuts at VW
A production hall in the VW plant Salzgitter The VW plant in Salzgitter is currently building a pilot plant for the production of its own battery cells. (Photo: AP) SalzgitterIn Hall 3, crankshafts were manufactured last year on an area of 20,000 square meters. But now it has to be for the new one Age… Continue reading Volkswagen: The conversion to the electric drive leads to job cuts at VW
Volkswagen will produce its own car batteries and mobile EV chargers
Volkswagen Volkswagen’s been trying to claw back its credibility with an ambitious commitment to EVs ever since its $18.2 billion dollar emissions scandal. Its lofty production goals aside, the German manufacturer’s latest green move could see it kickstart Europe’s car battery industry. In back-to-back announcements, VW said today that it will start building car batteries… Continue reading Volkswagen will produce its own car batteries and mobile EV chargers
Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
Chinese manufacturer Aiways will begin a push into the European car market in March, with the launch of its U5 electric SUV at the Geneva motor show. Promising competitive pricing, connectivity and safety, the U5 will act as a budget alternative to other electric mid-size SUVs such as the Audi E-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Aiways… Continue reading Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
Porsche is building up to reveal a coupé version of the Cayenne SUV in the coming months, and another prototype has been caught winter testing. Previously seen at the Nurburgring showing off a new active rectracting spoiler, the Cayenne coupé is targeted as a rival for the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. Broadening the scope of the Cayenne line-up,… Continue reading New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
VW eyes €2bn in savings by 2025 in electric cars push
German carmaker’s components brand seeks to free up cash for new technology Go to Source
Dialog with researchers into the future at Audi about digitization, dilemmas and diversity
Audi is to launch a new annual series of public lectures under the heading “Science in Dialogue” on Tuesday, January 29. A total of twelve theme evenings will focus on the most diverse facets of rapid global change. International scientists will provide insights into their research, highlighting both social and technological aspects. Admission is free… Continue reading Dialog with researchers into the future at Audi about digitization, dilemmas and diversity
Volkswagen Group Components to start series production of flexible fast charging station
In future, the Hanover plant is to produce the flexible fast charging station of Volkswagen Group Components in series. New flexible charging station to be produced at the Hanover components plant CEO Thomas Schmall: “Consistent transformation of our product portfolio towards e-mobility and a key element in our battery strategy” The transformation of Volkswagen Group… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Components to start series production of flexible fast charging station
Volkswagen Group Components well-positioned for the future
Dr. Stefan Sommer (l.) and Thomas Schmall New brand with five newly organized business areas since January 1, 2019 Group Board of Management Member Dr. Stefan Sommer: “Group Components is assuming end-to-end responsibility for the battery, from competence development for the cells through to recycling.” Group Components CEO Thomas Schmall: “€2 billion of cost savings… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Components well-positioned for the future