Hamburg authorities have announced that a ban of diesel cars of the Euro-5 standard and older will take place from the end of the month. City officials erected signage last week for its ban on diesel vehicles in certain areas of the city, as the country’s air quality measures and backlash against diesel steps up a notch. Officials… Continue reading Hamburg older diesel car ban begins May 31
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Updated Kia Sportage gains a mild hybrid diesel variant
Kia has introduced a new mild hybrid diesel model, the Sportage Ecodynamics+, which has arrived as part of a mid-life model facelift that will reach UK showrooms in the summer. The electrified five-seat SUV is equipped with 48-volt electrical architecture with a starter-generator unit. This system, which uses a 0.46kWh 48V lithium ion battery, will eventually make its… Continue reading Updated Kia Sportage gains a mild hybrid diesel variant
Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars
SHFAYIM, Israel (Reuters) – Technology that has helped Israel’s military drive tanks, guide and intercept missiles, and keep its computer systems secure is being redeployed in the development of driverless cars. FILE PHOTO: The logo Israeli driverless technology firm Mobileye is seen on the building of their offices in Jerusalem March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File… Continue reading Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars
Company 22.05.2018 The Lateral Thinkers’ Club In an unconventional setting, employees work out the future of human resources work. mehr
They spent a good three weeks puttering and tinkering in Hall 5: roughly 100 staffing experts from every one of Volkswagen AG’s locations. They transformed the empty space in the Wolfsburg plant into an extraordinary workshop, a think tank for the future of human resources work. Without hesitation, the participants in the “HR Lateral Thinking… Continue reading Company 22.05.2018 The Lateral Thinkers’ Club In an unconventional setting, employees work out the future of human resources work. mehr
Company 22.05.2018 Team suggests improvements Ideas Management wanted to bring on more idea generators, and started a special campaign. mehr
Every idea is valuable. The Ideas Management staff are convinced of this, and are even using a special campaign in May to solicit suggestions for improvements for Volkswagen. Last year the brand’s employees in Germany submitted 54,899 ideas, saving their company 124.3 million euros. The idea generators also benefited: Volkswagen distributed 22.3 million euros in… Continue reading Company 22.05.2018 Team suggests improvements Ideas Management wanted to bring on more idea generators, and started a special campaign. mehr
Company 22.05.2018 New WLTP Test: the challenges From September 2018, the new WLTP measuring process will be in effect: inside has all the details. mehr
On the dynamometer and the streets – how we test our new models 1 An Arteon is tested on a roller dynamometer in Wolfsburg. The test vehicle is rolled in and secured before the start of the new, 30-minute WLTP driving cycle. Currently the test is in full swing in Hall 79 in Technical Development… Continue reading Company 22.05.2018 New WLTP Test: the challenges From September 2018, the new WLTP measuring process will be in effect: inside has all the details. mehr
Company 22.05.2018 People Profiles Volkswagen has filled important management positions in Germany and internationally. mehr
STEFFEN REICHE (50) has been CEO of Volkswagen de México since May 1. The Dresden-born executive has just taken over from Andreas Hinrichs, who recently went into retirement after around 30 years at Volkswagen, the last seven of which he spent in Mexico as CEO. Steffen has joined us from Martorell in Spain, where he… Continue reading Company 22.05.2018 People Profiles Volkswagen has filled important management positions in Germany and internationally. mehr
Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product: My First Porsche – Wooden Cars Hazard: The wheels and axles can detach from the wooden toy car, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy cars, take them away from young children and contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return… Continue reading Porsche Recalls Toy Cars Due to Choking Hazard
Third-generation Tesla Supercharger to double existing UK charger capacity
Tesla will reveal its third generation of the Supercharger later this summer, CEO Elon Musk has revealed. The current Supercharger charges at a capacity of 120kW and the next-gen version is likely to double this, given Musk’s previous comments. While the second-gen Supercharger is currently the UK’s fastest, charge point provider Pod Point announced in February… Continue reading Third-generation Tesla Supercharger to double existing UK charger capacity
China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to BMW, Tesla
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China will steeply cut import tariffs for automobiles and car parts, opening up greater access to the world’s largest auto market amid an easing of trade tensions with the United States. FILE PHOTO: Visitors pass by a booth with long wheelbase BMW X1 xDrive25Li displayed during the Auto China 2016 auto show… Continue reading China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to BMW, Tesla