Tag: VW

New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch

Kia has revealed technical specifications for the European version of its EV5 electric SUV, which gets a different battery from the Chinese-market car launched two years ago. It swaps the Chinese model’s lithium-iron-phosphate pack for the 81.4kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt unit that is also offered in the smaller EV3 and EV4. This is claimed to yield a range of up to 329… Continue reading New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch

@VW Group: A legend returns to Le Mans: Škoda Sport back on the famous circuit after 75 years010406

It is 24 June 1950. The second hand of the starting clock ticks past 16:00. Škoda’s racing driver Václav Bobek sprints across the start line, quickly slides behind the wheel of the Škoda Sport, car number 44, and sets off on his first 13.65 km lap at Le Mans. “Every time we climb into this original… Continue reading @VW Group: A legend returns to Le Mans: Škoda Sport back on the famous circuit after 75 years010406

German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: This is how strongly dominates the German electric car market – Tesla falls far back 004305

The VW group dominates the German electric market market. With a market share of a good 46 percent in the first half of the year, the Wolfsburgers are not only for miles before the competition, but above all much better than a year ago, as an evaluation of figures from the Federal Motor Transport Office… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen: This is how strongly dominates the German electric car market – Tesla falls far back 004305

Steel Dynamics Honored with 2025 Volkswagen Group Award for Sustainability

FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) announced today that Volkswagen Group recognized Steel Dynamics with a Volkswagen Group Award for Sustainability. Steel Dynamics was recognized for its proactive sustainability efforts, including low-carbon steel production and circular economy practices. “We value the long-term collaboration with Volkswagen Group and are… Continue reading Steel Dynamics Honored with 2025 Volkswagen Group Award for Sustainability

Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed

The Lamborghini Urus will continue as a plug-in hybrid for its next generation after the electric variant was pushed back to the middle of the next decade, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has told Autocar. Winkelmann blamed the decision on the unpredictability of ever-changing regulations – something that may also delay the arrival of the car maker’s… Continue reading Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India to Oversee Bentley Operations in India from July 2025

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has officially added Bentley to its brand portfolio, taking over import, distribution, and service operations for the British luxury carmaker across India from 1 July 2025. The move brings Bentley under the same management umbrella as Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Porsche in the country. To oversee these… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India to Oversee Bentley Operations in India from July 2025

How Xiaomi succeeded where Apple failed

(Bloomberg) — Lei Jun, founder and chairman of Xiaomi (1810.HK, XIACY), the only tech company to have successfully diversified into carmaking, couldn’t resist. Most Read from Bloomberg Speaking at a triumphant launch event in Beijing late last month for Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle, a long-anticipated SUV, Lei pointedly mentioned Apple Inc. (AAPL), which spent a… Continue reading How Xiaomi succeeded where Apple failed