The third quarter of this year featured numerous adverse factors for the Audi Group: As expected, restrictions in the sales portfolio caused by the changeover to WLTP had an increasingly negative effect. At the same time, the densely packed program of phase-outs and ramp-ups in connection with the broadest model initiative in Audi’s history reached… Continue reading AUDI AG after three quarters: key financials impacted by extraordinary factors
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VW’s Electrify America Unveils EV Sharing in Sacramento
Electrify America will unveil its electric car-sharing service for an apartment complex in Sacramento, California, as part of the company’s $44 million investment in the city. The Whispering Pines Apartments in Meadowview will feature hundreds of electric vehicles from Envoy, an electric car-sharing company awarded funds by Electrify America, according to a release from the… Continue reading VW’s Electrify America Unveils EV Sharing in Sacramento
Seat plans design revolution starting with new Leon
Seat will differentiate its cars from Volkswagen Group siblings with a completely new design language starting next year, according to design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos. The new look will be previewed on a concept version of the next-generation Leon, which is due to make its debut next March at the Geneva motor show. Mesonero-Romanos told Autocar… Continue reading Seat plans design revolution starting with new Leon
Possible car cartel: BMW versus EU – Brussels with hidden criticism of cooperation in antitrust proceedings
BMW In the ad-blue antitrust case, Bayern did not offer leniency. (Photo: Unsplash) Munich, Brussels Twelve months – Margrethe Vestager still has that much time. Her term of office as EU Competition Commissioner will end in October 2019, and until then the Dane, according to industry circles, would like to conclude a special procedure: the… Continue reading Possible car cartel: BMW versus EU – Brussels with hidden criticism of cooperation in antitrust proceedings
Electrify America Adds A “Locate A Charger” Map: See If It Works Here
4 H BY STEVEN LOVEDAY As Electrify America’s presence grows, a map and charger location tool is a welcome addition. While it’s clear from the image above, Electrify America has a long way to go in developing and implementing its charging network, though any updates are appreciated. The best part about the entire situation is… Continue reading Electrify America Adds A “Locate A Charger” Map: See If It Works Here
Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler – Biography
Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler was born in Plettenberg (North Rhine-Westphalia) on August 10, 1957. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Siegen and has been with the Volkswagen Group since 1986. He initially assumed duties there in the area of engine design for commercial vehicles and technical project management for passenger cars for the VW brand.… Continue reading Hans-Joachim Rothenpieler – Biography
Ole Harms to talk about Moia’s mobility bet at Disrupt Berlin
Volkswagen Group wants to reinvent itself in the age of connected and electric vehicles. And it starts with Volkswagen’s Moia, a brand new mobility brand with services and vehicles built for the cities of tomorrow. That’s why I’m excited to announce that Moia CEO Ole Harms is joining us at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin. Volkswagen has… Continue reading Ole Harms to talk about Moia’s mobility bet at Disrupt Berlin
A deeper connection
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the topic of artificial intelligence.Many systems created under this epithet have been artificial for a long time, but intelligence has not been a property they widely possessed. Over the last seven years, however, this has changed rapidly: With deep neural networks, developers now have a powerful tool at… Continue reading A deeper connection
Volkswagen confirms sales revenue and profit target
The Volkswagen Group continued to grow during the first nine months of the fiscal year and is well on track to achieve its sales revenue and profit target. Despite the switch to the new WLTP test procedure, which resulted in the anticipated temporary third-quarter decline in unit sales particularly in Europe, the Group’s key figures… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms sales revenue and profit target
VW reviewing autonomous car alliances, Waymo seen as a leader -CFO
FRANKFURT, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter on Tuesday said the carmaker was open to deeper alliances with outside companies, particularly in the area of autonomous driving, where Google’s Waymo is seen to be an industry leader. “It remains to be seen whether every carmaker develops their own system, or whether… Continue reading VW reviewing autonomous car alliances, Waymo seen as a leader -CFO