FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is seen at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is making masks in China for distribution to Volkswagen plant employees in Europe, the German automaker said on Thursday as it prepares to restart European production. Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen making masks in China for its staff at European plants
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Volvo beats first-quarter forecasts but warns of truck order cancellations
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) on Thursday warned of weakening truck demand despite reporting a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly operating earnings helped by service sales. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo Its net order intake… Continue reading Volvo beats first-quarter forecasts but warns of truck order cancellations
Truck maker Volvo profit falls less than expected amid pandemic pain
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) reported a smaller-than-expected fall in quarterly operating earnings on Thursday as service sales held up in the face of tumbling sales and orders of… Continue reading Truck maker Volvo profit falls less than expected amid pandemic pain
@VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production
In connection with the resumption of production, the Volkswagen Group has developed measures ensuring the maximum level of health protection for its employees and is now implementing them at its plants. In order to provide the best possible support for the resumption of production and logistics processes in the coronavirus crisis by its more than… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen supports its 40,000 suppliers with instructions for protective measures in production
@VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants
The brands of the TRATON GROUP are gradually restarting production operations that have been shut down since mid-March. Following the shutdown of production, Scania Vehicles & Services will initially test the stability of its supply chain and its production line processes on two business days that will be carried out at a reduced tempo while… Continue reading @VW Group: The brands of the TRATON GROUP are ready to ramp up their plants
@VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt
Long telephone conferences and many hours in front of a computer screen. Far away from the extraordinary hyper sports cars themselves. Bugatti has suspended production of its vehicles such as the Chiron1 and Divo2 in Molsheim. Even so, many staff are continuing to work from home now, taking into account the recommendations of the respective… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti working from home – Design Director Achim Anscheidt
@VW Group: Bestsellers: Extended rear window for SCALA and larger wheels for KAMIQ
The ŠKODA SCALA and ŠKODA KAMIQ are both shaping the current development stage of the Czech manufacturer’s emotional design language. The SCALA is characterised by refined aerodynamics; it has a modern and sporty appearance. This look is enhanced with the distinctive extended rear window. In 2019, 57% of all SCALA customers chose this optional design… Continue reading @VW Group: Bestsellers: Extended rear window for SCALA and larger wheels for KAMIQ
@VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance
With its e-tron** and e-tron Sportback** models, Audi is making electric mobility a reality for long-distance driving – thanks in part to a charging curve that is unique in the competitive environment. Drivers of a fully electric Audi model thus benefit from high charging speeds because the charging capacity of up to 150 kW is… Continue reading @VW Group: Charging capacity vs. charging speed: What constitutes high charging performance
@VW Group: TRATON SE announces preliminary Q1 2020 results
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic still has a significant impact on TRATON GROUP’s business. As a result, the production chains in the commercial vehicle industry has largely come to a standstill. Supplier bottlenecks led to extensive production stops within the TRATON GROUP. The aforementioned developments have a negative impact on the expected financial results of the… Continue reading @VW Group: TRATON SE announces preliminary Q1 2020 results
@VW Group: Two-tone leather interior from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
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: Two-tone leather interior from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur