Volkswagen-Boss Oliver Blume wants to further push the car manufacturer’s austerity measures. If the group wants to continue to earn money with its vehicles and be competitive in the future, costs must continue to be consistently optimized, Blume said at a works meeting in Wolfsburg, according to information from the company. VW has popular products… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures004571
Tag: VW
German Handelsblatt: Europe’s largest car manufacturer: VW boss wants austerity measures – loss of trust in the workforce011957
VW CEO Blume wants to stay on course and the workforce wants to change course: While the car manufacturer is pushing ahead with cost reductions, doubts about the leadership are growing internally. Go to Source
Jaguar Type 00 design boss Gerry McGovern leaves JLR
McGovern’s surprise departure leaves a design leadership void at the top of Britain’s biggest exporter. McGovern’s second-in-command, Massimo Frascella, left JLR in January 2024 and is now head of design at Audi. Jaguar relaunch JLR is taking a big risk with its relaunch strategy, unapologetically “sun-setting” its entire range of existing cars to create a… Continue reading Jaguar Type 00 design boss Gerry McGovern leaves JLR
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures011956
Oliver Blume wants to consistently implement the austerity measures at Europe’s largest car manufacturer. His goal: a strong group despite job cuts and cost pressure. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures011955
Oliver Blume wants to consistently implement the austerity measures at Europe’s largest car manufacturer. His goal: a strong group despite job cuts and cost pressure. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Crisis in the auto industry: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures011954
No going back: VW boss Blume wants to consistently implement the austerity measures at Europe’s largest car manufacturer. His goal: a strong group despite job cuts and cost pressure. Go to Source
The rising trend of hyper-personalised luxury cars
Another executive noted that an eminent industrialist in Pune bought three top-end luxury cars, one for each family member. Real estate developer Nitin Bagadia relived the excitement of buying his first small hatchback years ago when he drove his new BMW electric vehicle — worth over ₹2 crore — from the city to his hometown… Continue reading The rising trend of hyper-personalised luxury cars
Autocar Pod: Cropley on TV and writing off a Fiat Multipla!
In the new episode of the Autocar podcast Steve Cropley tells us about his (short) TV career, we find out what it takes to write off a Fiat Multipla (not a lot). Prior tells the story of doing 100 miles on less than a gallon of fuel in his Audi A2. There’s much more besides,… Continue reading Autocar Pod: Cropley on TV and writing off a Fiat Multipla!
Best used luxury cars to buy 2025
However, drive an Audi A8 – or even just be a passenger in one – and you’ll soon see why it’s worth making sacrifices to buy one. Audi has used only the best materials, there’s ample power, and the adaptive air suspension means the ride comfort is sublime. You’ll soon appreciate the lightweight aluminium construction,… Continue reading Best used luxury cars to buy 2025
Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift
Having launched in 2021, the current eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra is ripe for a facelift and we’ve just been given our first glimpse of the updated version ahead of its unveiling next year. The first official images show the Astra in its Opel-branded European-specification. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “Now we are taking the next big step.… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift