Landmark in Volkswagen-Ford global alliance: The Volkswagen AG Supervisory Board ap-proved further contracts under the cooperation with Ford Motor Company announced last year. The next milestones in the vehicle projects are anticipated to be implemented in near the future with the signatures of both companies. Three projects in the areas of elec-trification and commercial vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: Landmark in Volkswagen-Ford global alliance
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The VW system strikes back
Otherwise, the brand’s new vehicles get their finishing touches in the pilot hall on Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg site. Because the boardroom in the branded high-rise, where VW’s board of directors resides, is too small in Corona times, the group’s supervisory board gathered there on Thursday. The most important topic: the power struggle between the Volkswagen boss,… Continue reading The VW system strikes back
The Wolfsburg ultimatum
This is the face and the head of the mobility turnaround in the group. Picture: dpa Replacing Herbert Diess right now seems foolhardy, especially since there is (still) no adequate replacement available. But this insight should not be confused with a license. Volkswagen is not a company like any other. While half the world is… Continue reading The Wolfsburg ultimatum
German union accuses Volkswagen of ‘management errors’ that put jobs at risks
FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is seen at a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, China November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song HAMBURG (Reuters) – Germany’s biggest labor union criticized Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday for a recent advert deemed racist and other “errors”, saying management had damaged the carmaker’s reputation… Continue reading German union accuses Volkswagen of ‘management errors’ that put jobs at risks
EXCLUSIVE Volkswagen: CEO Diess plans new offensive against Tesla
Swen gatekeeper / dpa, Audi Mission Tesla-Fight: VW CEO Herbert Diess makes Audi boss Markus Duesmann the project manager of the electric offensive. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess (61) is planning a new offensive against electric car market leader Tesla. A Tesla fighter is planned for 2025. In a “Mission T” workshop, corporate and brand directors… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Volkswagen: CEO Diess plans new offensive against Tesla
Electric vans: anyone who wants to inherit the street scooter
Italians under power Among the large van models, there is the Fiat Ducato in an E variant. Cologne E-commerce is booming and the streets are full of vans. That was already the case before Corona and has intensified significantly with the pandemic. But as easy as that is for the customers, the development is also… Continue reading Electric vans: anyone who wants to inherit the street scooter
@VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
Capgemini and Audi today announced the launch of their joint venture – XL2. Following regulatory approvals, the company was founded at the end of April. It will provide digital technology and consulting services, namely in the fields of SAP S/4HANA® and cloud services primarily for Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group. XL2 combines an agile… Continue reading @VW Group: Capgemini and Audi launch new Joint Venture: XL2
Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
Volkswagen will sell its all-electric ID family of cars through a hybrid dealer and direct sales model. The new model is effective in Europe only at this point. Volkswagen will announce how it will sell its electric cars in the US at a later date. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Tesla famously uses… Continue reading Volkswagen will sell its new European EVs in a similar way to Tesla — here’s how it works
@VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
Tomorrow, Volkswagen do Brasil will be presenting its most recent model: the Nivus. The new Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) in the small car segment convinces with dynamic design, an ample vehicle interior and an elevated seating position. The virtual world premiere will take place at 4 pm (CEST). The presentation is broadcasted at https://press.live-vwnivus.com/. The… Continue reading @VW Group: World premiere of the new Volkswagen Nivus
@VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Audi is intensifying its focus on digital solutions for its customers. The company and its dealerships are integrating e-commerce solutions for purchasing new and used cars in more and more markets. France is the pilot market for a new online reservation tool, and online sales of new cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi further expands its e-commerce offerings together with retail partners worldwide