E-Tron at the Brussels Motor Show in January Audi obtains its battery cells from the Korean supplier LG Chem. (Photo: Reuters) Munich, Wolfsburg Audi must stop the production of his hope-bearing E-Tron. The assembly of the electric car in the Brussels plant was interrupted until Wednesdaythe automaker said on Friday. The group gives the reason… Continue reading Electric car: Audi temporarily shuts down production of the E-Tron
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Pulman Group acquires Silbury ŠKODA in Cramlington
Pulman Group has recently acquired the Silbury ŠKODA site in Cramlington, Northumberland. The 28 Silbury staff will remain at the dealership, bringing the total number of employees employed by Pulman to over 250. Ian Buckle, managing director, said “We knew this business was a fantastic fit to our family run business here in the North… Continue reading Pulman Group acquires Silbury ŠKODA in Cramlington
@VW Group: TRATON starts cooperation on cybersecurity and AI with RISE
TRATON and the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) will start a long-term cooperation that will initially focus on cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI). TRATON and RISE have therefore signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will serve as a platform for a long-term and strategic relationship. As the first step, the cooperation will concentrate… Continue reading @VW Group: TRATON starts cooperation on cybersecurity and AI with RISE
@VW Group: Porsche Ventures invests in US software company DSP Concepts
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 Ventures invests in US software company DSP Concepts
DSP Concepts Raises $14.5M in Series B Funding
DSP Concepts, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based voice recognition company, has raised $14.5m in Series B funding. The round was led by Taiwania Capital, with participation from BMW i Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund by IGV, MediaTek Ventures, Porsche Ventures and the ARM IoT Fund. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its… Continue reading DSP Concepts Raises $14.5M in Series B Funding
Fifth-generation MQB platform-based Volkswagen Caddy revealed
The new, fifth generation Volkswagen Caddy has been revealed with a larger interior capacity, plethora of new technology and three diesel engines to choose from. The new Caddy will come in panel van, MPV and camper form. Buyers will welcome the 93mm of extra length and 62mm of additional width over its predecessor, with extra width… Continue reading Fifth-generation MQB platform-based Volkswagen Caddy revealed
@VW Group: Volkswagen shows pioneering rural mobility study as contribution to major exhibition in New York
Volkswagen is delighted to show an e-mobility project developed by Volkswagen Group Innovation and Volkswagen Group South Africa. A study of an electric tractor developed in and for Africa to facilitate small-scale agriculture and to increase the productivity of subsistence farmers while also improving power supply and mobility in sub-Saharan Africa. This study is shown… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen shows pioneering rural mobility study as contribution to major exhibition in New York
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO soon to enter Sri Lankan market
ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier emphasises: “Further internationalising our brand and conquering new markets are central areas of action laid out in the ŠKODA Strategy 2025. By re-entering the Sri Lankan market, we are taking the next step in raising ŠKODA’s position worldwide.” After 17 years, ŠKODA AUTO is returning to Sri Lanka: In May… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO soon to enter Sri Lankan market
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces seven millionth OCTAVIA
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed, “The OCTAVIA is the heart of our brand. Having enjoyed success since the mid-90s, it has contributed significantly to transforming ŠKODA from a regional market leader into an internationally thriving carmaker that has now firmly established itself as a high-volume manufacturer. This milestone is… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces seven millionth OCTAVIA
@VW Group: CUPRA opens the doors of its new headquarters with the debut of the first CUPRA Leon
The brand announces a product offensive and plans to reach one billion euros of SEAT’s total turnover when its full range is available CUPRA Racing presents two racecars and confirms its participation in the PURE ETCR The series version of the CUPRA Formentor will be presented at the next Geneva Motor Show The inauguration of… Continue reading @VW Group: CUPRA opens the doors of its new headquarters with the debut of the first CUPRA Leon