Key economic figures The key figures concerning deliveries and production relate to the Porsche Group (including subsidiaries). The key supplier figures relate exclusively to Porsche AG. 1) Including the 918 Spyder. 1) As of financial year 2019, figures do not include pre-production vehicles. 1) Based on the creditor’s billing address. 1) Suppliers are considered to… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche AG Group – Key figures of sustainability
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Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
Brussels, 20 March 2020 – The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented, with grave consequences for the automobile industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government measures, and are… Continue reading Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
Volkswagen: networking and software orientation
The manufacturer Volkswagen was praised for the networking and proclaimed the sovereignty of the software – also with Daimler? When it comes to networking Volkswagen on the WLANp Standard, which the EU does not consider default was established. Instead of C-V2XWith the mass integration into the new, Volkswagen creates what works on the basis of… Continue reading Volkswagen: networking and software orientation
Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Nissan has filed a new Z trademark, giving the strongest hint yet that it’s readying a replacement for the 370Z sports car. This trademark was filed by Nissan just days ago with the Government of Canada, as first reported by Motor Trend, and shows the Japanese company is committed to its long-standing sports car. Talking to Autocar… Continue reading Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Autocar lunchbox: Colin McRae remembered, Rodin’s rib-breaker and more
It’s everyone’s favourite part of the working day, lunchtime, and you’re no doubt craving a hefty dose of car-related content. So we’ve revived our Autocar Lunchbox feature to bring you our favourite videos, stories, photos, quotes and more all in one place. Here are today’s picks: HOT NEWS Four is more for Volkswagen So, Volkswagen’s first… Continue reading Autocar lunchbox: Colin McRae remembered, Rodin’s rib-breaker and more
Fastest ever Nurburgring lap times – the definitive rundown
In fact, Radical has two cars in the rear drive top 5, the other being the SR8. 4 – Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) – 6:56:04 Porsche’s old-school approach to record-setting saw few tweaks required to the GT3 RS, with only a racing bucket seat and harness chosen from the options list along with the weight-saving… Continue reading Fastest ever Nurburgring lap times – the definitive rundown
Volkswagen electrifies classic Type 2 Samba with 82bhp motor
Volkswagen and German-based electrification specialist eClassics have teamed up to build the new e-Bulli: a 1966 Type 2 Microbus fitted with an electric motor from the e-Up city car. As with the electric version of the original Beetle revealed last year, the split-screen van has been completely restored, before having its flat-four petrol motor replaced… Continue reading Volkswagen electrifies classic Type 2 Samba with 82bhp motor
Corona crisis: Volkswagen is preparing parts production for medical devices
Volkswagen plant in Zwickau Düsseldorf The Volkswagen group prepares according to Handelsblatt information to produce parts for medical devices because of the corona crisis. The main focus is on components for ventilators. “Volkswagen is ready to help,” confirmed a company spokesman on Friday. It is not just about a possible parts production in Germany, but… Continue reading Corona crisis: Volkswagen is preparing parts production for medical devices
Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production
Jaguar Land Rover is to suspend all production at its plants across the UK, in response to the spread of coronavirus. The firm said manufacturing would stop next week. It plans to resume on 20 April, but said this could change. Its decision is part of the company’s plan to “safeguard its business continuity”. The… Continue reading Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production
VW subsidiary: Porsche applies for short-time work due to corona crisis
Production of the electric Porsche Taycan Undeterred by the crisis, the sports car manufacturer plans to invest a total of around 15 billion euros in electromobility and digitalization by 2024, thereby increasing the budget by five billion euros. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart Porsche has short-time work for the production interruptions in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig applied for… Continue reading VW subsidiary: Porsche applies for short-time work due to corona crisis