Tag: VW

Honda and Nissan’s $60 billion EV partnership plans are already falling apart

The landmark EV merger, which would create the world’s third-largest automaker, may not happen after all. Honda and Nissan’s EV partnership plans are reportedly already being called off. The partnership was expected to help the Japanese automakers survive after falling behind BYD, Tesla, and others as the industry shifts to electric. Why are Honda and… Continue reading Honda and Nissan’s $60 billion EV partnership plans are already falling apart

Audi quietly dropped an extreme overland Q6 e-tron — and we are here for it

The overlanding trend may be played out, but no one told Audi — and they absolutely knocked it out of the park with this extreme off-road Q6 e-tron concept featuring genuine, high-clearance portal axles. (!?) Volkswagen has been struggling to keep its Audi brand on track recently, but there is no denying team Audi’s styling… Continue reading Audi quietly dropped an extreme overland Q6 e-tron — and we are here for it

Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts

2024 Lincoln Nautilus  Ford DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s move to impose 10% additional tariffs on imports from China this week affects a small number of U.S. vehicles. But those tariffs are also hitting auto parts, which could increase already heightened vehicle prices for consumers. The U.S. in recent years has imported roughly $15.4 billion… Continue reading Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts

@VW Group: Volkswagen Future Plan: Passenger Cars brand gives first glimpse of entry-level electric model at works meeting009905

At today’s works meeting in Wolfsburg, Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, presented plans for the future of the core brand. Employees also had a first glimpse of the design of the Volkswagen brand’s future entry-level electric model at a price of about €20,000. “With the conclusion of negotiations in December, we… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Future Plan: Passenger Cars brand gives first glimpse of entry-level electric model at works meeting009905

@VW Group: Škoda at Rétromobile: 130 years of automotive heritage in 16 exhibits009905

The Czech carmaker is celebrating its 130-year milestone in style. At Porte de Versailles, where the 49th iteration of Rétromobile is taking place, Škoda has doubled its exhibition space to 500 m². With 16 exhibits, there are more vehicles on display than ever, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to see a broad cross-section of the company’s evolution. From two wheels to… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda at Rétromobile: 130 years of automotive heritage in 16 exhibits009905

German FAZ: But not a new giant car company from Japan008684

The third largest car company in the world could have become Volkswagen from a merger of the three Japanese car companies Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi. But the plans that were announced shortly before Christmas now seem to fail. Japanese media report that Nissan wanted to suspend the merger talks with Honda Motor, since the two… Continue reading German FAZ: But not a new giant car company from Japan008684

German FAZ: Helpless in Trump’s Welt008684

The Volkswagen “Atlas” is a car that the Americans love. The mighty terrain liner not only has plenty of horsepower, but also offers everything that the “Soccer Moms” need from the American middle class with seven seats and 17 cups to take their offspring to football training and take a few children from the neighborhood… Continue reading German FAZ: Helpless in Trump’s Welt008684

German FAZ: This SUV is supposed to save the VW master seat

The plans for new compact electric cars from the Volkswagen Group are concretized. At a works meeting in Wolfsburg, the head of the trunk brand VW, Thomas Schäfer, made public on Wednesday, which will run off the band in addition to the planned electrical version of the Golf model in the next few years. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: This SUV is supposed to save the VW master seat

German Manager Magazin: VW leaders

Less applause for works council chief Daniela Cavallo (49), but also no whistles or boos for management: At the first company meeting at VW after the collective bargaining from December, the mood was replaced. In contrast to the previous company meetings, when Cavallo had primarily mobilized resistance to the group’s savings plans, this time both… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: VW leaders