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
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@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
Auto parts maker Marelli secures $1.2 bln financing to withstand crisis
MILAN (Reuters) – Auto parts maker Marelli said on Wednesday it had secured additional capital and loans worth 130 billion yen ($1.2 billion) from top shareholder U.S. investment firm KKR (KKR.N) and Japanese banks. The COVID-19 epidemic has forced most manufacturers to temporarily halt production and almost erased car demand in March and April, leaving… Continue reading Auto parts maker Marelli secures $1.2 bln financing to withstand crisis
CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand
BMW is withdrawing the 6 Series Gran Turismo from the UK due to slow sales of the five-door executive liftback. The UK was expected to be one of the biggest markets for the model, which replaced the 5 Series GT in 2017, but BMW has confirmed it won’t offer the facelifted version that has been… Continue reading BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand
Daniel Abt fired from Audi’s Formula E team for using pro sim driver in virtual race
Audi fired Daniel Abt from its Formula E racing team after learning he had a professional sim driver race for him during a virtual competition called the “Race at Home Challenge” held over the weekend. The automaker said in a statement via Formula E that Abt had been suspended from Audi Sport “with immediate effect.”… Continue reading Daniel Abt fired from Audi’s Formula E team for using pro sim driver in virtual race
France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry
The French government has announced an €8bn (£7.1bn) rescue plan for its car industry, which has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal includes €1bn to provide grants of up to €7,000 to encourage citizens to purchase electric vehicles. It also puts money toward investments to make France a centre for… Continue reading France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry
@VW Group: Digital planning of production halls
Planning production halls from home? Sounds impossible – but it is already a reality at the Audi Neckarsulm site – more specifically: a digital reality. Using special software and hardware, production halls and entire buildings have been scanned in 3D. The three-person Audi team led by project manager Andre Bongartz has been working together with… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital planning of production halls
Exhaust scandal: Ex-Audi manager Hatz: The man who doesn’t want to know about anything
Wolfgang Hatz The former head of engine development at Audi and later Porsche board member has since been accused by the judiciary of fraud, among other things. (Photo: Â © argum / Thomas Einberger for Handelsblatt) Dusseldorf lockdown total. 23 hours a day in a small cell, in custody for nine months. There is probably… Continue reading Exhaust scandal: Ex-Audi manager Hatz: The man who doesn’t want to know about anything