Alfa Romeo is expected to announce a new range of performance hybrid models, as well as a new large SUV, in June. The plans will be announced at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Balocco test track by Sergio Marchionne, 14 years to the day after he became FCA’s boss. Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe to pack 641bhp with… Continue reading Alfa Romeo to bolster SUV range with performance hybrids and larger model
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Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech
The rise of cars with self-driving capabilities has created numerous opportunities for technology firms to break into the automotive industry. Now the world’s biggest smartphone producer has bet more than half a billion US dollars that it can become a market leader in autonomous vehicles – and we’re not talking about Apple. The firm in… Continue reading Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech
Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger
Nidec Industrial Solutions enters the ultra-fast charging segment with a new 320 kW charger, equipped with a 160 kWh energy storage system to limit the draw from the grid to 50 kW. That and the recent developments of electric powertrains makes us think Nidec is seriously interested in electrification. Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo The… Continue reading Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger
Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures
News Press Release News Brand Wolfsburg, 11 May 2018 Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures Volkswagen has confirmed a technical issue on the new Polo (model year 2018). There is the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane changes with five… Continue reading Volkswagen announces a recall for the current Polo generation due to issue with rear seat belt lock fixtures
55 new models between 2018 and 2022: electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion
All articles and backgrounds 05/11/2018 55 new models between 2018 and 2022 Electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion Is the electromobility the future of auto industry? At least one big automaker seems to have decided on it: like the graphics of Statista shows, Volkswagen has by far the most new electric car models… Continue reading 55 new models between 2018 and 2022: electric cars – Volkswagen is announcement world champion
Supplier Rebel Prevent achieves partial success
The district court of Leipzig has made a decision in the dispute between the Prevent subsidiary ES Guss and VW – and thus far behind the request of the supplier. Factory premises of the automotive supplier ES Automobilguss in Schönheide Friday, 11.05.2018 5:32 pm In the legal dispute with VW, the automotive supplier ES Automobilguss… Continue reading Supplier Rebel Prevent achieves partial success
Ex-VW boss Winterkorn apparently wants to wait for access to the file
In the USA, Martin Winterkorn is being sought with an arrest warrant. In Germany, Minister of Transport Scheuer has accused him of “nibbling style”. Winterkorn wants to speak according to a report but only under conditions. Martin Winterkorn Friday, 11.05.2018 08:25 clock The behavior of ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn reminds a bit of the VW… Continue reading Ex-VW boss Winterkorn apparently wants to wait for access to the file
Bentley Flying Spur PHEV to use Panamera hybrid powertrain
Bentley will equip its first plug-in hybrid Flying Spur with the electrified powertrain of the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Insurance database information shows that a recently spotted development car, caught on camera in London by Autocar reader Chris Thomson, is using the 2.9-litre V6 engine that’s also used by the Porsche saloon, rather than the 3.0-litre unit… Continue reading Bentley Flying Spur PHEV to use Panamera hybrid powertrain
Key Volkswagen shareholder says unions should stick to staff matters – Stern
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) labour leaders should focus on staff-related matters and not get involved in other aspects of management, the head of the carmaker’s controlling shareholder group was quoted as saying on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Wolfgang Porsche, member of Supervisory board of Volkswagen addresses a news conference at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg,… Continue reading Key Volkswagen shareholder says unions should stick to staff matters – Stern
Audi invests heavily in 20 electrified cars by 2025
At its annual meeting Wednesday, Audi announced an ambitious plan to build 20 new electrified cars by 2025, most of them battery electrics,. The company says it will invest $47.6 billion (€40 billion) into these electrified cars, a new app platform for its cars, a new fleet of autonomous vehicles to be launched in 2021,… Continue reading Audi invests heavily in 20 electrified cars by 2025