Tag: VW

Inside Look At The Production Of The Volkswagen ID.3

We go inside the plant where the brand’s new history is written: this is where the electric revolution starts for VW. This September, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, the standard version of the Volkswagen ID.3 will be officially presented, the first electric vehicle designed for a mass market, with a starting price below 30,000 euros. More ID.3 News ***Editor’s… Continue reading Inside Look At The Production Of The Volkswagen ID.3

A Ford-VW alliance with Argo could redraw self-driving sector

DETROIT, July 11 (Reuters) – An expanded alliance between Ford Motor Co and Volkswagen AG that includes a partnership in Ford self-driving unit Argo AI could redraw the balance of power in autonomous vehicles. A Ford-VW collaboration with Argo, the Pittsburgh-based start-up that has spearheaded Ford’s self-driving development since 2017, could help reduce the engineering… Continue reading A Ford-VW alliance with Argo could redraw self-driving sector

Ford – Volkswagen AG Providing Update on Global Collaboration

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F): WHAT: Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG will provide an update on their global alliance, which was announced in January. The companies also will share details of new collaborations also aimed at better serving their customers while improving each company’s competitiveness and capital efficiency.   WHO: Jim Hackett – Ford… Continue reading Ford – Volkswagen AG Providing Update on Global Collaboration

Production Of Pre-Series Parts For Volkswagen ID.3 Now Underway

Launching volume in-house production of core components like drive units and battery systems is proof of serious intentions. Volkswagen Group Components, part of the Volkswagen Group, released an interesting presentation about core components and parts for the upcoming ID.3, which are produced in-house. The company says that the production of pre-series MEB platform parts already… Continue reading Production Of Pre-Series Parts For Volkswagen ID.3 Now Underway

The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power

The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power 07/11/2019 The results of the second test series: 5 STARS: Nissan Leaf (electric), 4 STARS: Opel Corsa (petrol), 3 STARS: Audi A4 Avant g-tron (methane), Mercedes Class C and Renault Scenic (diesel) Emissions and actual consumption of the cars on… Continue reading The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power

Car manufacturers: electric cars and autonomous driving: green light for alliance of VW and Ford

Production line for e-cars at Volkswagen The world’s largest carmaker from Lower Saxony and the number two in the US had announced their global alliance in January at the Detroit auto show. (Photo: Bloomberg) DüsseldorfThe planned big alliance of Volkswagen and ford has taken the last hurdle. As was confirmed on Thursday evening in group… Continue reading Car manufacturers: electric cars and autonomous driving: green light for alliance of VW and Ford

Volkswagen introduces all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features

Volkswagen introduces the all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features. In the Passat, five components combine to form the current level of connected mobility: a new generation of Infotainment, an online connectivity unit (OCU) with integrated eSIM, “Volkswagen We” as an online ecosystem, the “Digital Cockpit” and a head-up display. Online Infotainment The new Passat… Continue reading Volkswagen introduces all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features

Luminar Drives Expansion Into Automotive Market With Over $250 Million Total Raised

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luminar announced today it is entering the consumer automotive and commercial trucking markets with a sensing and perception platform called Iris, now backed by new major institutional and strategic investors. After three years of stealth development, the company also revealed its perception software built on its LiDAR sensing platform. A recent addition… Continue reading Luminar Drives Expansion Into Automotive Market With Over $250 Million Total Raised