Tag: VW

@VW Group: Bugatti Divo – In the starting blocks

Exceptionally crafted, striking in character, strictly limited and with completely different handling performance – this is an entirely unique project: the Divo1 is truly one of the most breathtaking and exclusive hyper sports cars of modern times. After a rigorous two-year development period, the first models of the coveted small series are now being delivered… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Divo – In the starting blocks

UPDATE 1-Honda extends North America auto production halt through May 8

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Honda is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said on Thursday it will extend a shutdown of its North American auto plants through May 8, while also extending unpaid leave for many… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Honda extends North America auto production halt through May 8

Sweden’s Volvo hit by cancelled orders as pandemic creates ‘new normal’

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) on Thursday warned of stalling truck orders and a challenging adjustment to a “new normal” of feebler demand after reporting a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly operating earnings helped by service sales. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in… Continue reading Sweden’s Volvo hit by cancelled orders as pandemic creates ‘new normal’

Volkswagen making masks in China for its staff at European plants

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is seen at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is making masks in China for distribution to Volkswagen plant employees in Europe, the German automaker said on Thursday as it prepares to restart European production. Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen making masks in China for its staff at European plants

Volvo beats first-quarter forecasts but warns of truck order cancellations

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) on Thursday warned of weakening truck demand despite reporting a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly operating earnings helped by service sales. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo Its net order intake… Continue reading Volvo beats first-quarter forecasts but warns of truck order cancellations

Truck maker Volvo profit falls less than expected amid pandemic pain

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) reported a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly operating earnings on Thursday as service sales held up in the face of tumbling sales and orders of… Continue reading Truck maker Volvo profit falls less than expected amid pandemic pain

@VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production

In connection with the resumption of production, the Volkswagen Group has developed measures ensuring the maximum level of health protection for its employees and is now implementing them at its plants. In order to provide the best possible support for the resumption of production and logistics processes in the coronavirus crisis by its more than… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production

@VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants

The brands of the TRATON GROUP are gradually restarting production operations that have been shut down since mid-March. Following the shutdown of production, Scania Vehicles & Services will initially test the stability of its supply chain and its production line processes on two business days that will be carried out at a reduced tempo while… Continue reading @VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants

@VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt

Long telephone conferences and many hours in front of a computer screen. Far away from the extraordinary hyper sports cars themselves. Bugatti has suspended production of its vehicles such as the Chiron1 and Divo2 in Molsheim. Even so, many staff are continuing to work from home now, taking into account the recommendations of the respective… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt