ddp images / Sven Simon Bram Schot now has a regular contract as Audi boss until 2021 Barely six months ago, Bram Schot joined Audi as interim chief for the arrested Rupert Stadler. The interim is now a long-term solution: The 57-year-old native Dutchman has received a long-term contract as Audi CEO and moves simultaneously… Continue reading Interim CEO Bram Schot receives permanent contract: Audi has a regular boss again
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'We don't want to abandon sedans,' Volkswagen says with Passat reveal
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Audi to Exhibit New In-Car Entertainment Technologies at CES 2019
Top-quality entertainment for all the senses: Audi will turn the inside of the car into an amusement park at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The brand will present a completely new on-the-road entertainment format and a special movie theater experience inside a luxury sedan at its fair booth. Both technologies represent the… Continue reading Audi to Exhibit New In-Car Entertainment Technologies at CES 2019
Hyundai Motor unveils sweeping executive reshuffle, shares surge
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group shook up its executive ranks on Tuesday and appointed its first foreign head of research and development, raising expectations of a smooth transition of power at the family-run business empire. FILE PHOTO: The Hyundai logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto… Continue reading Hyundai Motor unveils sweeping executive reshuffle, shares surge
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller steps down, replaced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess – CNBC
Volkswagen board has ousted CEO Mattias Müller, replacing him with VW brand chief Herbert Diess, CNBC confirmed Thursday. The world’s largest automaker is also preparing its truck and bus division for a potential listing. VW said on Tuesday it was considering replacing Müller. The move is seen as an attempt for the company to make… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller steps down, replaced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess – CNBC
Volkswagen CEO Sticks to Quest for Cleaner Diesel to Cut Emissions – Bloomberg
Volkswagen CEO Sticks to Quest for Cleaner Diesel to Cut Emissions Bloomberg New-generation diesel technologies remain part of the solution to reducing emissions, even as the fuel has come into “disrepute,” Volkswagen CEO Matthias … Go to Source
VW CEO Mueller’s removal has been planned for months: Bild – Reuters UK
FILE PHOTO – Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller poses for a photograph after an interview with Reuters ahead of the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 5, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse /File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The replacement of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Matthias Mueller has been planned for months and board members… Continue reading VW CEO Mueller’s removal has been planned for months: Bild – Reuters UK
Power without state money
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Producing for the future: Volkswagen Toolmaking opens highly advanced 3-D printing center
Innovative binder jetting process sets new standards for speed, flexibility and automation New printer generation can print production parts in addition to prototypes in future Dr. Andreas Tostmann: “The 3-D printing center takes Volkswagen’s additive manufacturing activities to a new level.” The Volkswagen brand’s Toolmaking unit is adding a highly advanced 3-D printing center to… Continue reading Producing for the future: Volkswagen Toolmaking opens highly advanced 3-D printing center
So VW wants to increase its return
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