ANDREAS TOSTMANN has worked as Head of Production and Logistics for the Volkswagen brand since February of this year. He was born in Peine in 1962, and holds a degree in mechanical engineering and economics from the University of Braunschweig. Tostmann joined Volkswagen in 1990, starting in the Group’s Product Planning division. Beginning in 1994,… Continue reading Company 22.08.2018 Focus on Production Board member Andreas Tostmann: We need to make and implement decisions more quickly”. mehr
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Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging
Porsche is actively pursuing the future of electromobility and the challenges that await Porsche is one of those legacy companies that is pursuing electrification with more zeal than others. With so much emphasis put on the Taycan lately, the company’s other moves in the same direction are kept mostly unnoticed. However, for Porsche, making the transition… Continue reading Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging
2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models
FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles. Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models
Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile
Trees do not climb to the sky unless they are called Ferrari. A shining symbol of the insolent health of the luxury automobile, the Italian brand has flown on the stock market since coming to Wall Street three years ago. The prancing horse is currently worth 24.5 billion dollars in the market (21 billion euros),… Continue reading Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile
2018’s diesel deaths – by brand
FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles. Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – by brand
New Aurus firm launches Russian presidential limousine
New Russian luxury car brand Aurus has launched its first models, the Senat and Senat Limousine, at the Moscow motor show. The limo, described as offering “uncompromising level of ballistic and explosive protection”, will serve as Russia’s new state vehicle and was seen in that role at the inauguration of president Vladimir Putin earlier this year. The… Continue reading New Aurus firm launches Russian presidential limousine
UPDATE 3-Aston Martin plans to go public as turnaround picks up speed
LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Aston Martin plans to float on the London Stock Exchange, completing a turnaround for the once perennially loss-making company that could now be valued at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.4 billion). FILE PHOTO: A company logo is seen on the new Aston Martin Vantage car at a media event… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Aston Martin plans to go public as turnaround picks up speed
James Bond cult brand: Aston Martin reviews IPO
All articles and backgrounds 08/29/2018 James Bond cult brand Aston Martin reviews IPO DPA James Bond aka Daniel Craig gets out of an Aston Martin DB 10 British sports car maker Aston Martin wants to go public. A corresponding registration document as a condition for the Gang on the floor the automaker had submitted to… Continue reading James Bond cult brand: Aston Martin reviews IPO
Volkswagen reinforces competences in highly automated driving
” Volkswagen Group acquires a minority interest in the technology company FDTech GmbH of Chemnitz in Saxony FDTech develops software and future-oriented systems for automated and autonomous driving The Volkswagen Group has acquired a minority stake in the technology development com-pany FDTech GmbH. The company, which has its headquarters in Chemnitz and was estab-lished in… Continue reading Volkswagen reinforces competences in highly automated driving
Electric Peugeot 208 won’t get bespoke design
The electric version of the next-generation Peugeot 208, due next year, will not get its own bespoke look, the company’s design boss, Gilles Vidal, has told Autocar. Vidal said the new electric supermini will receive very few modifications, such as a flat front grille and some EV-specific submenus in its infotainment system. “We do not… Continue reading Electric Peugeot 208 won’t get bespoke design