(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s battery company, PowerCo SE, plans to build its largest gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, with an annual production capacity of up to 90 GWh in the final expansion phase. The plant will be PowerCo’s second pillar … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to unveil its latest all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, on Monday, April 17th, with a global premiere scheduled to take place simultaneously in Europe, China, and the US. The new model, positioned at the top … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CANADA, CHINA, electric vihicle, Europe, ID. models, ID.7, Imelda Labbé, USA, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen and Moonshot Pirates have launched a global innovation competition, the Shape the Future of Mobility Challenge, which invites young people aged 15 to 20 to present their creative ideas for sustainable mobility. From May 15 to June … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has hosted a Brand Experience event in Hamburg where dealers from around the world have gathered to learn about the automaker’s future plans. During the event, attendees gained insights into Volkswagen’s upcoming line of models, which includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Marketing, Media, News
Tagged Andreas Mindt, Brand Experience event, Germany, Hamburg, ID. 2all04, ID.302, ID.703, Imelda Labbé, Kai Grünitz, Models, STRATEGY, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s PowerCo and Umicore gain approval for European battery materials venture PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group’s battery company, and Belgian circular technology firm Umicore have secured regulatory approval for their joint venture to produce cathode active materials (CAM) and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery, Belgium, cathode active materials (CAM), Germany, partnership, PowerCo, precursor materials (PCAM), technology, Umicore, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) PowerCo, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, has started building its second cell factory, called Gigafactory Valencia, in the Spanish region of Valencia. The cell factory is expected to start production in 2026 and will have an initial production … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, News
Tagged cell factory, Frank Blome, Germany, Gigafactory Valencia, King Felipe VI, Martorell, Pamplona, Pedro Sánchez, PERTE program, PowerCo, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen, Ximo Puig
(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Group (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, is introducing a revolutionary new feature in its upcoming ID.7 electric saloon: a smart air conditioning system that … Read the full press release
(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) WOLFSBURG, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Le groupe Volkswagen (ETR : VOW3), l’un des principaux fabricants mondiaux d’automobiles et de véhicules utilitaires, introduit une nouvelle fonctionnalité révolutionnaire dans sa prochaine berline électrique ID.7 : un système de climatisation … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced the succession of Thomas Schmall by Thomas Schäfer as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Spain
Tagged appointment, CUPRA, Daimler AG, Daniela Cavallo, Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Josep Piqué, Dr. Oliver Blume, Dr. Stefan Piëch, Luis Comas Martínez de Tejada, Mark Porsche, SEAT, SEAT S.A., ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., ein zum Volkswagen Konzern gehörender spanischer Automobilhersteller, hat die Nachfolge bekannt gegeben von Thomas Schmall durch Thomas Schäfer als Vorstandsvorsitzenden der Gesellschaft. Schäfer, CEO der Marke Volkswagen, wird die Position zum 8. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Spain
Tagged appointment, CUPRA, Daimler AG, Daniela Cavallo, Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Josep Piqué, Dr. Oliver Blume, Dr. Stefan Piëch, Luis Comas Martínez de Tejada, Mark Porsche, SEAT, SEAT S.A., ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in Chennai on 18th May evening. Binding supply contract planned to be concluded by end of 2022. At the Glasgow … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery cells, battery system components, Born Electric Platform, electric mobility, electric motors, electrification, electrified vehicles, INDIA, Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., MEB electric components, MEB Electric Platform, Rajesh Jejurikar, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
Le major indien des SUV Mahindra a l’intention d’équiper sa Born Electric Platform de composants électriques MEB de Volkswagen. Accord de partenariat signé à Chennai le 18 mai au soir. Le contrat de fourniture contraignant devrait être conclu d’ici la … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery cells, battery system components, Born Electric Platform, cellules de batterie, composants du système de batterie, composants électriques MEB, electric mobility, electric motors, electrification, électrification, electrified vehicles, Inde, INDIA, Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., MEB electric components, MEB Electric Platform, mobilité électrique, moteurs électriques, plate-forme électrique MEB, plate-forme électrique née, Rajesh Jejurikar, Thomas Schmall, véhicules électrifiés, Volkswagen
El actual director general, Thomas Schäfer, será nombrado presidente del consejo de administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars, se unirá al consejo de administración del grupo y se convertirá en director del grupo de la marca ‘Volume’ el 1 de julio … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Germany, Management
Tagged cita, Klaus Zellmer, Murat Aksel, Porsche Cars North America, ŠKODA AUTO, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
Current CEO Thomas Schäfer will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, join the Group Board of Management and become Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group on 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer is currently the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Germany, Management
Tagged appointment, Klaus Zellmer, Murat Aksel, Porsche Cars North America, ŠKODA AUTO, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
Schäfer est nommé nouveau PDG de la marque Volkswagen à compter du 1er juillet 2022 et rejoint le Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer nommé nouveau président du directoire de ŠKODA AUTO a. s. à compter du 1er juillet 2022 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Germany, Management, News
Tagged automotive, Chief Operating Officer, COO, Daimler AG, Klaus Zellmer, nomination, Ralf Brandstätter, ŠKODA AUTO, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
Schäfer appointed new CEO of the Volkswagen brand effective July 1, 2022 and joins the Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer appointed new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. effective July 1, 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Germany, Management, News
Tagged appointment, automotive, Chief Operating Officer, COO, Daimler AG, Klaus Zellmer, Ralf Brandstätter, ŠKODA AUTO, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
ID. Software 3.0 con i più recenti sistemi di assistenza alla guida, maggiore capacità di ricarica e prestazioni di controllo vocale di livello premium Il nuovo “Travel Assist with Swarm Data”1 consente il cambio di corsia assistito Novità in Volkswagen: con … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged ACCELERAZIONE, controllo vocale, e-mobility, guida automatizzata, ID tutto elettrico. modelli, ID. Software 3.0, manovre di parcheggio, mobilità, parcheggio, Park Assist Plus, Q2, Silke Bagschik, sistemi di assistenza alla guida, swarm data, Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen, We Connect Plus, “realtà aumentata
ID. Software 3.0 with latest driver assistance systems, greater charging capacity and voice control performance on premium level New “Travel Assist with Swarm Data”1 enables assisted lane changing New at Volkswagen: with “Park Assist Plus with Memory Function”2 the car can learn … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged ACCELERATE, all-electric ID. models, augmented reality, automated driving, driver assistance systems, e-mobility, ID. Software 3.0, mobility, Park Assist Plus, parking, parking manoeuvres, Q2, Silke Bagschik, swarm data, Thomas Ulbrich, voice control, Volkswagen, We Connect Plus
Montée en puissance réussie du BEV : n° 1 en Europe, n° 2 aux États-Unis, la Chine a plus que quadruplé Résilience globale renforcée : frais généraux considérablement réduits, discipline élevée en matière d’investissement, seuil de rentabilité abaissé Le bénéfice … Read the full press release
Successful BEV-run up: No. 1 in Europe, No. 2 in the US, China increased more than fourfold Enhanced overall resilience: overhead costs significantly reduced, high capex discipline, break-even lowered Profit doubled to 20 billion EUR and return on sales increased … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arno Antlitz, Autonomous mobility, CARIAD, digitalization, electrification, Herbert Diess, ID. Buzz, mobility, NEW AUTO Strategy, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group
(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Leadec, a Stuttgart based leader in technical services for the automotive and manufacturing industries, has announced the company supported Volkswagen Group with planning and setting up of new fully automated MEB HV battery … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 10-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Technical University of Munich (TUM) , a German public research university and one of Europe’s leading research universities, has announced that it has developed a software which enabled race cars to compete in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Education, Germany, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged 2007 Urban Challenge, Automotive Technology, Autonomous Challenges, Autonomous Vehicles, CES, DARPA Grand Challenge, Markus Lienkamp, motor sports, race cars, Sebastian Thrun, software, Stanford University, Technical University of Munich, TUM, TUM Autonomous Motorsport Team, Volkswagen
Continental will be showcasing innovative products and services from server-based vehicle architecture and automated driving capabilities to its sustainable tire concept For the first time at CES, Continental will present its award-winning Switchable Privacy Display aimed to help reduce driver … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AEye, automated driving, CES 2022, Cloud, Connected, Continental, data management, driving safety, Gilles Mabire, High-Performance Computer, HPC, HRL131, ID, lidar, LiDAR technologies, mobility, safely, ShyTech, sustainability, tire manufacturer, vehicle connectivity, Vision Zero, Volkswagen, Wrong Way Driver, WWD, ZCUs, zero crashes, zero fatalities, zero injuries, Zone Control Units
Audi donating 960,000 euros to the nonprofit 42Heilbronn and 42Wolfsburg IT schools for a multiyear scholarship program. In doing so, the company is supporting unconventional training for the IT specialists of tomorrow and the digital transformation of the German automotive … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged 42Heilbronn, 42Wolfsburg, AI25, Audi, Audi Neckarsulm, Automotive Initiative 2025, born2code, CARIAD, digital transformation, digitalization, donation, École 42 IT schools, educational opportunities, German automotive industry, IT schools, Max Senges, programming schools, Sabine Maassen, scholarship program, Thomas Bornheim, training, vocational training program, Volkswagen
(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leoni AG (ETR: LEO), a global supplier of wires, cables and wiring systems, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ursula Biernert (52) and Ingo Spengler (49) to its Board of Directors. They wil … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Board of Directors, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Operations Officer, CHRO, compliance, COO, DB Cargo AG, Dr. Ursula Biernert, ethics, Faurecia, human resources, Ingo Spengler, Labour Director, Leoni AG, Magna, Management, Porsche, Risk, supply chain, sustainability, Thales Group, Volkswagen, wiring system
(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 3-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced it will become a new shareholder of EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Germany, Industrial, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, automobile manufacturers, Bentley, Bugatti, carmaker, climate tech, Cupra ŠKODA, decarbonisation, Diego Pavia, Ducati, EIT InnoEnergy, electromobility, energy transition, European Battery Alliance, European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Centre, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, European Solar Initiative, H2 Green Steel, Jens Wiese, Lamborghini, Northvolt, Porsche, renewable energy tech, SEAT, start-ups, sustainable energy, transport sector, Volkswagen, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen continues process of transformation into software-oriented mobility provider Free updates for ID.301, ID.402 and ID.4 GTX03 to be made available immediately First update will see customers benefit from optimised surroundings recognition, more intuitive operability of the infotainment system, and other new … Read the full press release
Sharper design: New Polo is equipped with LED headlights and LED tail light clusters as standard, and has been given a new look at both front and rear Digital and always on: Digital Cockpit (fitted as standard), online infotainment systems, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged compact cars, Digital Cockpit, infotainment system, IQ.DRIVE Travel Assist system, IQ.LIGHT LED, LED tail light clusters, luxury SUV, multifunction steering wheel, partly automated driving, Polo, predictive ACC, R-Line, Ready2Discover Infotainment system, Touareg, Volkswagen, world premiere
Over 1,200 charging points already in operation at German sites Some 750 new charging points to be installed in 2021, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power Thomas Ulbrich: “We need significantly more charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AC charger, all-electric models, CAMS, Charger Connect, Charger Pro, charging points, DC charger, e-mobility, electric vehicles, Electrify America, Elli, EV, fully-electric cars, High Power Charging stations, ID. Charger, ID. Charger wallboxes, IONITY, Thomas Ulbrich, Volkswagen
Body High-Performance Computer (HPC) and Continental Cooperation Portal were awarded as “Winner” in the CLEPA “Cooperation” category The HPC based architecture replaces conventional, distributed control unit architectures in vehicles Continental Cooperation Portal simplifies software integration from various parties and increases … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2020 CLEPA Awards, 2020 CLEPA Innovation Award, 3D Natural Display, automation, automotive 3D display, Body High-Performance Computer, Connected Vehicles, connectivity, Continental, Continental Cooperation Portal, Deloitte, electric vehicles, European Association of Automotive Suppliers, holographic 3D visualization, HPC, In-Car Application Server, Jennifer Theveßen, Johann Hiebl, Leia, mobility, Natural 3D Lightfield Centerstack, Online Innovation Week, Sebastian Fillenberg, Ulrich Lüders, vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID.3
Regensburg company is the sole supplier of the drive control unit for Volkswagen’s MEB platform The central electric drive component is ready for volume manufacturing – allows software to be updated at any time (PRESS RELEASE) REGENSBURG, 12-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Continental AG, cyber security, drive control unit, Electric car, electric drive, electric mobility, electrification ecosystem, electrification solutions, MEB platform, modular electric drive, Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten, powertrain technologies, Vitesco Technologies, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID.3, Wolfgang Breuer
The former head, Karl Haupt, will leave Continental after more than 36 years on July 31, 2020 Frank Petznick takes over the management of the business unit from August 1, 2020 Member of the Executive Board Frank Jourdan: “Frank Petznick … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN / WOLFSBURG, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and Volkswagen opens application for the seventh “Science Award Electrochemistry”. Scientists and researchers of excellence from all over the world may apply until June 30, 2019 online at www.science-award.com. Participation … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Electrochemistry, energy converters, energy storage, engineering, researchers, science, scientists, storage systems, Volkswagen
(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 25-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is to unveil the latest top model of its successful T-Roc at this year’s International Geneva Motor Show – T-Roc R. The 89th edition of the International Geneva Motor Show will be held at Palexpo … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, News, Sports, Switzerland
Tagged 7-gear DSG dual-clutch gearbox, all-wheel drive, Benjamin Leuchter, GimsSwiss, Golf R32, International Geneva Motor Show, Nürburgring, Petter Solberg, race mode, T-Roc R, TSI engine, Volkswagen, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen R, Volkswagen T-Roc R
(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG/FRANKFURT, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — German brand and design authority Rat für Formgebung presented the top gold award in the “Passenger Vehicles” category for the Volkswagen Touareg at the German Design Awards on a ceremony held in Frankfurt am Main. The prestigious … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Marketing
Tagged German Design Awards, Klaus Bischoff, Rat für Formgebung, SUV, Tiguan, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Touareg
Follow your own vehicle during production Four stations at which the driver can assemble the car (with instructions) Arnd Meyer-Clasen, Head of Sales: “With us, not only are customers able to be there during the production of their car, but … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Arnd Meyer-Clasen, assembly, Dresden, e-Golf, eGolf, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Transparent Factory
Flexible charging station can support the stationary development of a charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and serve temporary needs CEO of Volkswagen Group Components, Thomas Schmall: “Completely new approach for the construction and expansion of the charging network” Head of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology
Tagged charging station, electric cars, electric vehicles, EV, evehicles, Mark Möller, mobile charging, Power bank, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
Electric offensive: ID.1, ID. VIZZION1 and ID. R Pikes Peak provided important impetus on the threshold of a new epoch SUV offensive: With nine new models, Volkswagen has expanded its efficient SUV fleet more than ever before More 2018 news: the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, electric mobility, GTI, Jetta, SUV, Tayron, Teramont, Tharu, Touareg, vehicles, Virtus, Volkswagen
Innovative binder jetting process sets new standards for speed, flexibility and automation New printer generation can print production parts in addition to prototypes in future Dr. Andreas Tostmann: “The 3-D printing center takes Volkswagen’s additive manufacturing activities to a new … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 3-D printing, 3D, additive manufacturing, Andreas Tostmann, automation, Eckhard Ritz, Oliver Schauerte, toolmaking, Uwe Schwartz, Volkswagen
The R&D centre will be located in Hefei and will focus on key areas such as electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving Thanks to the strong support of shareholders, among them SEAT, JAC Volkswagen will continue moving forward with its innovation-driven … Read the full press release
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