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Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new

Markus Duesmann The former BMW manager will be the new boss of Audi. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Audi remains far behind his own expectations, This is true for sales as well as for profitability and position as the number three premium manufacturer behind BMW and Daimler, It can the VolkswagenDaughter more, much more. As part… Continue reading Comment: The new boss has to set up Audi completely new

Schaeffler und Audi gehen gemeinsam in die Zukunft

2019-11-15 | Herzogenaurach Audi bleibt langfristiger Technologiepartner in der Formel E Gemeinsame motorsportliche Erfolgsgeschichte in der elektrifizierten Rennserie dauert schon fünf Jahre Matthias Zink: „Eine Kombination, die von Anfang an perfekt gepasst hat.“ Know-how gelangt von der Rennstrecke in Serienentwicklungen Schaeffler und Audi bilden auch in Zukunft ein schlagkräftiges Team in der Formel E. Darauf… Continue reading Schaeffler und Audi gehen gemeinsam in die Zukunft

Tesla-Volkswagen partnership: VW CEO shuts down rumor

VW CEO has shut down the rumors of a collaboration between Tesla and Volkswagen after he was reported to be excited about an investment in the electric automaker. Over the years, Tesla was partly owned by Toyota and Daimler, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company. Both automakers ended selling their stake after Tesla went public and the stock… Continue reading Tesla-Volkswagen partnership: VW CEO shuts down rumor

New car demand down, dealers use pre-registrations to meet targets

The September plate-change new car market was tough. Consumer confidence was hit, demand for new cars declined and dealers pre-registered cars to meet quarterly targets. New car registrations rose 1.3% to 343,255 units. The SMMT said it was a below-par performance following the -20.5% decline in the same month in 2018, when new emissions regulations… Continue reading New car demand down, dealers use pre-registrations to meet targets

BMW executive Markus Duesmann tasked with reviving Audi

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Friday installed former BMW (BMWG.DE) executive Markus Duesmann to reinvent Audi (NSUG.DE) after the German premium brand lost key engineering know-how and influence in the wake of the 2015 diesel-cheating scandal. Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany,… Continue reading BMW executive Markus Duesmann tasked with reviving Audi

Volkswagen says it has no plans to cooperate with Tesla

Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess attends a construction completion event of SAIC Volkswagen MEB electric vehicle plant in Shanghai, China November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song WOLFSBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Herbert Diess on Friday said the German carmaker has no plans to cooperate with start-up electric carmaker Tesla (TSLA.O). Tesla should be admired… Continue reading Volkswagen says it has no plans to cooperate with Tesla

Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO

Markus Duesmann will become the new CEO of Audi on April 1, 2020. The 50-year-old mechanical engineer will succeed Bram Schot, who has held the position since June 2018. Duesmann has been active in the automotive industry for almost three decades, most recently as Board of Management Member for Purchasing at BMW. Bram Schot, 58,… Continue reading Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO

Automaker: VW invests 60 billion euros in electromobility and digitization – Duesmann will head Audi

Production of electric car ID.3 By the end of 2029, around 26 million electric vehicles will be produced. (Photo: AP) Wolfsburg The Volkswagen Group increases his Investments in electromobility and digitization, For the next five years until 2024, the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer will spend just under 60 billion euros. This is what the Supervisory Board… Continue reading Automaker: VW invests 60 billion euros in electromobility and digitization – Duesmann will head Audi

UPDATE 1-Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief

Markus Duesmann, board member of German luxury carmaker BMW attends the company’s annual news conference in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Friday said former BMW (BMWG.DE) executive Markus Duesmann, an expert in procurement and engine development, will take over as Volkswagen Group’s board member responsible for research… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief