The new entity will be led by Gurpratap Boparai, who will assume the role of its Managing Director New Delhi: Skoda Auto led Volkswagen Group India on Monday announced the transformative merger of its three passenger car subsidiaries – Volkswagen India Private Limited (VWIPL), Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited (NSC) and Skoda Auto India… Continue reading Volkswagen Group India consolidates into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Is Finally Starting To Add Up
Tesla has been building out its huge network for years and others are following suit. Tesla was years ahead of other automakers in understanding the importance of public charging infrastructure. The company’s Supercharger network, which (as of this writing) includes 1,604 stations with 14,081 individual chargers, remains the gold standard of charging networks. However, charging options for… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Is Finally Starting To Add Up
New 2021 BMW iNEXT targets 360-mile range
BMW is targeting a WLTP-verified range of 360 miles for its forthcoming all-electric iNEXT SUV. The iNEXT was first unveiled at 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show in concept form and, when it reaches the UK in 2021, it will act as the technological halo for the brand’s zero-emissions “i” range, rivalling the Audi e-tron. Our… Continue reading New 2021 BMW iNEXT targets 360-mile range
Volkswagen Group India consolidates into a new entity: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited
Company logo of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL). Bernhard Maier, ŠKODA AUTO CEO, explains: “The operational launch of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited marks an important milestone in the INDIA 2.0 project. This merger creates one of the key prerequisites for working together more efficiently at all levels and achieving our long-term… Continue reading Volkswagen Group India consolidates into a new entity: ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited
Road map E: Audi in the era of electric mobility
Consistently electric Audi is becoming a provider of integrated, carbon-neutral premium mobility with the goal of taking the leadership role in the competition. To this end, the manufacturer is accelerating its electrification road map and company-wide decarbonization. By 2025, the carbon footprint of the vehicle fleet across the entire life cycle is to be reduced… Continue reading Road map E: Audi in the era of electric mobility
Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus
It’s been two years since Geely founder Li Shufu (56) appointed former Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales (57) to the Hanghzou headquarters. He had just signed the contract that secured him a majority stake in British sports car maker Lotus. And he already knew what he wanted next: a car that never existed before. Very fast,… Continue reading Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: first images released
Aston Martin has released the first images of a new Vantage Roadster, in engineering prototype form, ahead of an expected launch in the coming months. The hardtop coupé variant of Aston’s Porsche 911 rival has been on sale in its current form since 2018, following its unveiling at the 2017 Los Angeles motor show, spearheading the… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: first images released
Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volvo Cars will merge its engine development and manufacturing assets with those of parent Geely, creating a division to supply in-house brands Lotus, LEVC, Lynk and Proton, and also potential rivals with next-generation combustion and hybrid engines. It marks the latest example of consolidation in the engine manufacturing sector as tighter emissions… Continue reading Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations
Suppliers: Continentals Care: How Electromobility Challenges Vitesco Technologies
Andreas Wolf unveils the new Vitesco Technologies logo The head of Continentals Drive division must make the company more profitable. (Photo: Vitesco Technologies) Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Andreas Wolf has probably the heaviest job in the supplier industry. He is head of Continental’s propulsion division, which since October 1 is called Vitesco Technologies. The first part of… Continue reading Suppliers: Continentals Care: How Electromobility Challenges Vitesco Technologies
The importance of maximising aftersales to boost profitability
Advertisement feature from CDK Global Today’s dealers must consider how they can work smarter to maximise aftersales profitability and stay a step ahead of their competitors. The good news is that CDK Global has a suite of products which will enable retailers to capitalise on this opportunity by personalising experiences, streamlining processes and putting the… Continue reading The importance of maximising aftersales to boost profitability