Tag: VW

Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

@VW Group: Porsche expands its digital communications offering

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche expands its digital communications offering

Silvercar by Audi Enables Responsible Travel with Contactless Features and Services

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Finally, rental car customers are going to get what they need and what they deserve. Silvercar by Audi is helping customers prepare for the “new normal” in travel with the roll out of Contactless Rental and Delivery to You service. As part of its Responsible Travel initiative, these expanded… Continue reading Silvercar by Audi Enables Responsible Travel with Contactless Features and Services

Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging

Sponsored Links Engadget Super-speedy 800V charging won’t just be reserved for luxury EVs in the near future. As part of a roadmap outlining its next wave of electrification, Kia has revealed (via Autoblog) that some of its upcoming EVs will boast an 800V charging capacity — and not just in the high-end models. Instead, the… Continue reading Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging

Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal

Brussels, 14 May 2020 – CEOs from across the automotive value chain came together for a meeting with the European Commission to align on the priorities for a solid recovery plan for the automotive sector, with a view to stimulating the wider economy and bolstering the transformation to a carbon-neutral society. CEOs of vehicle manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan that bolsters economy and Green Deal

Vauxhall’s Luton plant to restart

Vauxhall will restart production at its Luton plant on Monday but is calling for showrooms to open to speed up the automotive sector’s recovery. Managing director Stephen Norman told BBC Newsnight that the plant, which produces vans, would start up with only a third of its 1,600-strong workforce. The company’s Ellesmere Port plant, which makes… Continue reading Vauxhall’s Luton plant to restart

IRP Systems Raises $17M in Series B Funding

IRP Systems, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based provider of innovative electric powertrain products for e-mobility, raised $17M in Series B funding. The round was led by Chinese VC Fosun RZ capital, with additional funds provided by JAL ventures, previous investor Entrée Capital, Tal Capital, Union Tech Ventures, Cendana Capital and Allied Group subsidiary Champion Motors, the… Continue reading IRP Systems Raises $17M in Series B Funding

GM kills its electric bike project, Ariv

GM has killed its first electric bike. The automaker’s Ariv e-bikes, pronounced like “arrive” and stylized as “ARĪV,” were released last year in a handful of countries in Europe. But thanks to COVID-19, the company said it has decided to wind down its e-bike production. The website where customers previously could place orders now redirects… Continue reading GM kills its electric bike project, Ariv