Tag: VW

@VW Group: Hybrid world premiere in Geneva: || the new Touareg R

Volkswagen ramps up its hybrid campaign in 2020: with the world premiere of the new Touareg R at the Geneva Motor Show (5 to 15 March 2020), the brand’s top-of-the-range model now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R with a power output of 340 kW (462 PS) offers an innovative blend of… Continue reading @VW Group: Hybrid world premiere in Geneva: || the new Touareg R

@VW Group: Porsche demonstrates autonomous driving in the workshop

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 demonstrates autonomous driving in the workshop

@VW Group: From bottle to fabric: Seat upholstery made of PET

The fashion industry produces jewelry, clothes and bags from PET bottles. In addition, more and more furniture is being made from waste material such as paper shreds, plastic bottles and wood chippings. Audi is now offering seat upholstery made from recycled material for the new A3 for the first time. Sustainability is a central pillar… Continue reading @VW Group: From bottle to fabric: Seat upholstery made of PET

Argo AI’s CEO explains why its fleet of self-driving taxis won’t be all-electric (at first)

One of the burning questions facing self-driving carmakers is whether it makes sense to go all-electric. Some companies, like GM-owned Cruise, are all in on battery-electric vehicles, seeing both self-driving and all-electric as the future. Others are keeping one foot in the present, like how Waymo is building a fleet that includes both all-electric Jaguar… Continue reading Argo AI’s CEO explains why its fleet of self-driving taxis won’t be all-electric (at first)

Berlin documentary explores value of work in Germany’s struggling car industry

BERLIN (Reuters) – Disruptions in Germany’s car industry are eroding job security and national identity, with the most vulnerable drawing more self-respect from work than the wealthy, the director of a documentary screening at this year’s Berlin Film Festival said. FILE PHOTO: A worker assembles a new Audi at the production line of the German… Continue reading Berlin documentary explores value of work in Germany’s struggling car industry

LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd (051910.KS) said on Tuesday it will exclusively supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to U.S. electric carmaker Lucid Motors, which plans to start production of its Lucid Air sedan later this year. The South Korean EV battery maker, which counts General Motors (GM.N) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) among its… Continue reading LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors

UPDATE 1-LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors

SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd (051910.KS) said on Tuesday it will exclusively supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to U.S. electric carmaker Lucid Motors, which plans to start production of its Lucid Air sedan later this year. The South Korean EV battery maker, which counts General Motors (GM.N) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) among its… Continue reading UPDATE 1-LG Chem to exclusively supply EV batteries to U.S.-based Lucid Motors

Dealers recognised by Sunday Times as top employers

TrustFord has been ranked 20th on the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For 2020. This is the fifth year running that the company has made the list. The only automotive company to be named to the list, it employs 3015 staff over 195 sites, with staff turnover of 27%. Staff is 76% men to… Continue reading Dealers recognised by Sunday Times as top employers