Wayne Griffiths (Dukinfield, United Kingdom, 1966) has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA. Griffiths thus adds this new responsibility to his position as SEAT Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing and CUPRA Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors of CUPRA is completed with Carsten Isensee, acting SEAT President and… Continue reading @VW Group: Wayne Griffiths, new Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA
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@VW Group: IESE and SEAT commit to promoting an innovative mindset among future executives
Both institutions renew their agreement to jointly research innovation applied to different business management models The agreement strengthens ties between the academic and business worlds to foster greater engagement § Martorell increases output by 5.4% and consolidates itself as the factory that makes the most cars in Spain § Global SEAT vehicle manufacturing goes up… Continue reading @VW Group: IESE and SEAT commit to promoting an innovative mindset among future executives
Centrica, Volkswagen agree three-year deal for electric vehicle home charging
LONDON: British utility Centrica has agreed a three-year partnership with Volkswagen to provide home-charging hardware for new electric vehicle owners, it said on Wednesday. The deal will see Elli, the main provider of charging hardware and services for Volkswagen Group, work with Centrica’s British Gas to deliver a package of home-charging installations, after-sales services and… Continue reading Centrica, Volkswagen agree three-year deal for electric vehicle home charging
Statistics: Autonomous test kilometers in Beijing
A poll in Beijing found that 77 autonomous vehicles drove over a million kilometers in 2019. It is reminiscent of the DMV report. which was recently released. The Innovation Center for Intelligent Mobility (BICMI) Beijing asked the companies that are testing the technology in Beijing about the test kilometers traveled. In Beijing, too, the companies… Continue reading Statistics: Autonomous test kilometers in Beijing
Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV startup Airways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol-fuel-cell sports EV. The first models to be sold will be specified in €407,000 (£353,520) First Edition guise, which wears a bespoke paint scheme and is set to begin… Continue reading Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
Suppliers: VW seat manufacturer Sitech closes plant with 450 jobs in Hanover
VW seat manufacturer Sitech Sitech belongs to the components division of the Volkswagen Group and supplies the group brands with seating technology. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) Düsseldorf plant closings in the German automotive industry are a rare exception. Most of the time companies and the powerful agree IG metal in the end a compromise that somehow… Continue reading Suppliers: VW seat manufacturer Sitech closes plant with 450 jobs in Hanover
Bentley says Brexit priority is auto deal with Europe, not the U.S.
FILE PHOTO: Bentley logos are displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Bentley (VOWG_p.DE) said that maintaining free trade with the European Union was its priority over a Brexit deal with the United States, saying less favourable terms could force it… Continue reading Bentley says Brexit priority is auto deal with Europe, not the U.S.
Volkswagen to reduce production at Kaluga plant due to parts shortage
MOSCOW, March 3. /TASS/. Volkswagen will temporarily cut production of Skoda Rapid cars at their plant in Kaluga due to shortage of components, an official spokesperson of the company told TASS on Tuesday.
“In view of shortage of components (tail lamps from an international supplier), Volkswagen Group Rus will tentatively lower the daily production volume of the Skoda Rapid model. We are keeping a close eye on the situation and will restore the model production in full at the earliest opportunity,” the company said.
Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships
Vertu Motors has acquired the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford businesses from Vantage Motor Group. This £4m transaction will bring the number of outlets operated by the Group in Yorkshire to 18. Colleagues at Bradford Honda and Kia will join Vertu Motors, ensuring customers are welcomed by familiar faces with valuable Honda and Kia experience… Continue reading Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships
@VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4
The ID. CROZZ showcar evolves into its series production version, the ID.4: Volkswagen is forging ahead with its electric mobility strategy by providing a detailed insight into the brand’s first all-electric SUV during a webcast following the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show. The new ID.4 will be launched this year. Following in the tracks… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4