(IN BRIEF) Kjell Gruner has been named President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America and CEO of the Volkswagen Brand North America, effective December 12, 2024. He replaces Pablo Di Si, who stepped down, with interim leadership by Gerrit … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outlaw Parts Culture, a leading supplier of premium classic Volkswagen car parts, has launched its new online platform, offering a comprehensive destination for Volkswagen and Porsche enthusiasts. The store features over 10,000 carefully curated parts, including engine components, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Portugal, Retail, Small Business
Tagged Beetle, body panels, Classic Car Parts, classic Volkswagen restoration, Engine Components, iconic vehicles, interior accessories, Karmann Ghia, online store, Outlaw Parts Culture, Porsche, Portuguese Startup, premium classic Volkswagen car parts, Rui Cruz, transmissions, Volkswagen, Volkswagen car parts, Volkswagen modification
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s electric mobility brand, Elli, has launched the Elli Charger 2, a smart charging solution aimed at the European market. This new charger can reduce charging costs by up to 40% by utilizing solar surplus charging and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged electric vehicle charging, Elli, Elli Charger 2, Europe, Giovanni Palazzo, innovative, Otovo, Smart Charger 2, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Classic and Autostadt will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco at the prestigious Edelweiß-Bergpreis Rossfeld Berchtesgaden hill climb race, held in the Alps on September 28 and 29, 2024. They will showcase iconic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars and SEAT S.A. have announced a leadership change in their finance departments, effective October 1, 2024. Patrik Andreas Mayer will become SEAT’s new Chief Financial and IT Officer, while David Powels, currently in that role, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged appointment, David Powels, finance, IT Departments, leadership, Patrik Andreas Mayer, SEAT, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has partnered with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH to develop a 100% bio-based leather alternative made from industrial hemp. This sustainable material, named LOVR™, is being designed for use in car interiors and could be integrated into … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 2028, ACCELERATE strategy, Andreas Walingen, automotive industry, bio-based adhesive, bio-based leather alternative, car interiors, circular material, collaboration, Components Development, compostable, customer feedback, design, eco-friendly, Germany, hemp fibers, industrial hemp, Kai Grünitz, large-scale production, LOVR™, Lucas Fuhrmann, Materials Technology, recyclable, resource conservation, Revoltech GmbH, sustainability, sustainable material, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Volkswagen Group Logistics, BIBA, and Unikie have launched the “AutoLog” project to automate logistics processes at the Emden port automotive terminal. The project uses Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network and edge data center technology to enhance efficiency. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'AutoLog' Project, Automated Logistics, BIBA, Deutsche Telekom, Emden Port, partnership, sustainability, Unikie, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has integrated ChatGPT, an advanced AI tool, into its latest vehicle models to enhance the functionality of its IDA online voice assistant. This integration allows drivers to interact with their vehicles using natural language, expanding beyond traditional … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars is gearing up for a change in its leadership as Martin Sander prepares to take the helm as the new Board Member for Sales, Marketing, and After Sales starting July 1, 2024. Succeeding Imelda Labbé, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Board member, Imelda Labbé, leadership, Martin Sander, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Euro NCAP, the prestigious European consumer protection program, has granted the new Tiguan its highest safety rating of five stars, solidifying its position as one of the safest vehicles in its class. The third generation of the popular … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 5-Star Safety Rating, Awards, Euro NCAP, Tiguan, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen ID.7 has achieved a historic milestone as the first vehicle ever to receive an overall rating of ‘very good’ with an average score of 1.5 in the rigorous ADAC vehicle test, conducted by experts from Europe’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ADAC Vehicle Test, Awards, Dino Silvestro, Electric Saloon, Kai Grünitz, safety, sustainability, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID.7
(IN BRIEF) At the Hannover Messe, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli, in collaboration with airborne wind turbine manufacturer EnerKíte and the Technical University of Braunschweig, unveils a pioneering research project with potential to revolutionize electric vehicle charging. The project harnesses high-altitude … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Elli, Energy-Autonomous EV Charging Solution, EnerKíte, Florian Breipohl, Hannover Messe, Mark Möller, partnership, sustainability, Technical University of Braunschweig, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Feka Automotive, a prominent Serbian automotive lighting producer with ties to major global car manufacturers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, is set to undergo a significant expansion with the support of a €15 million loan from the European Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Serbia, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged automotive, EBRD, ENERGY, expansion, Feka Automotive, partnership, SERBIA, Stellantis, sustainability, Toyota, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen announces the upcoming GTI Fanfest, scheduled from July 26-28 at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg, with the theme “Icons Coming Home.” Tickets are available for purchase, offering access to a range of activities including car displays, stage … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged GTI Fanfest 2024, Imelda Labbé, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli has unveiled Charging Site Management, a comprehensive B2B solution designed to facilitate the electrification of fleets. This innovative product offers a modular portfolio including AC and DC charging hardware, integrated software solutions, and consulting … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged B2B Charging Solutions, Charging Site Management, electrification, Elli, Michael Gotthelf, partnership, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Golf, Europe’s most successful car, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. Since its debut in 1974, the Golf has set industry standards, introducing innovations in technology, safety, and design across its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 50th anniversary, Andreas Mindt, automotive, Giorgio Giugiaro, golf, Herbert Schäfer, Hybrid, INNOVATION, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Financial Services has announced a successful conclusion to the 2023 financial year, marked by an operating profit of EUR 3.25 billion. Despite challenges such as negative valuation effects and a challenging interest rate environment, the company achieved … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards advancing their joint vision for e-mobility, Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) have signed a landmark supply agreement for components of Volkswagen’s MEB platform to be integrated into Mahindra’s purpose-built electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged electric mobility, INDIA, INGLO, Mahindra, partnership, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Romania, Science, Security & Safety, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G services, ABB, Accenture, AI, AI IN JAN 2024, AI innovation, AI safety, AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, AI-powered assistants, AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, Aurora Labs, aws, BBVA, ChatGPT, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Europe's AI scene, Fetch.ai, generative AI, Infineon, Ipsotek, Laura voice assistant, Mercedes-Benz, Meshmind, NextGen, NVIDIA, QuantHealth, Siemens, ŠKODA AUTO, Swisscom, The AI Governance Alliance, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group, with annual financing requirements of approximately €20 billion, is a regular participant in the international bond markets. To provide greater transparency to investors, Volkswagen AG and Volkswagen Financial Services AG have decided to engage Fitch … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arno Antlitz, creditworthiness, Financial, Fitch Ratings, investment, transparency, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) On February 1, 2024, Skanska organized the CEO Alliance meeting at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, where CEOs of member companies from various industries convened to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable business development and innovation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden
Tagged AAB, Anders Danielsson, CEO Alliance Meeting, climate transition, E.ON, Enel, Ericsson, Europe, Iberdrola, Scania, Schneider Electric, Skanska, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) The SPOBIS Conference in Hamburg saw discussions revolving around inclusion, diversity, and football, featuring the German Football Association (DFB) and Volkswagen. The ‘Inclusion in Football’ workshop addressed topics such as inclusive football clubs, emphasizing experiences over results, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Alexander Fangmann, DFB, diversity, football, Hamburg, Inclusion, Inga Grabow, Marcell Jansen, partnership, Ralph-Uwe Schaffert, Sandra Waidelich, society, SPOBIS Conference, sports, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen brand saw a significant increase in vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, with around 4.87 million vehicles handed over to customers, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2022. The demand for all-electric vehicles also grew, with Volkswagen delivering … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged deliveries, electric mobility, Imelda Labbé, vehicle, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates one year of its Volkswagen Group Art4All initiative, which offers free access to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to a wide … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Art4All, Benita von Maltzahn, Klaus Biesenbach, Neue Nationalgalerie, partnership, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Cerence Chat Pro, Cerence Inc., CES 2024, ChatGPT, In-Car Assistance, Kai Grünitz, partnership, Stefan Ortmanns, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG, a leading industrial company in Germany, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by partnering with Volkswagen Financial Services to electrify its fleet. The plan involves gradually adding up to 1,000 leased Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) QuantumScape, a U.S. technology company specializing in solid-state batteries, has achieved a significant breakthrough in battery development, as confirmed by PowerCo. Their solid-state cell has surpassed expectations by successfully completing over 1,000 charging cycles while retaining 95% of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery, electric vehicle, Frank Blome, Jagdeep Singh, partnership, PowerCo, QuantumScape, sustainability, technology, USA, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to boost electric mobility in Europe, Elli (Volkswagen Group Charging) has expanded its charging network to offer access to more than 600,000 charge points across 27 European countries. This expansion is part of Elli’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen’s new all-electric model, the ID.7, has achieved a stellar five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test, solidifying its position among the highest-rated models of 2023 according to the independent European … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Awards, Euro NCAP test, ID.7, Safety Rating, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has introduced an advanced Exit Warning System designed to enhance safety in inner-city traffic. This system alerts drivers and passengers to approaching road users when exiting the vehicle, particularly benefiting vulnerable road users like cyclists. The system … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged exit warning system, golf, ID.5., Passat, Tiguan MQB models, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.7, Volkswagen Tiguan
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has commenced the production of the fourth modern generation of the Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava, just four weeks after its global unveiling near Prague. This strategic move, relocating the Superb’s production from … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Slovakia
Tagged Andreas Dick, Bratislava, ICE flagship model, Kvasiny, Mladá Boleslav, Octavia, ŠKODA AUTO, ŠKODA Superb, SUPERB, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. is set to significantly expand its solar energy capacity with the installation of 39,000 new solar panels across its three production facilities in Martorell, El Prat, and Barcelona. This expansion, known as SEAT al Sol 2, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen reaffirms its commitment to Holocaust remembrance by inviting its employees and trainees to visit the “Flashes of Memory: Photography during the Holocaust” exhibition at the Museum für Fotografie in Berlin. This initiative aligns with Volkswagen’s corporate culture … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Germany, Society
Tagged 2023 Sara Frenkel Award, Benita von Maltzahn, Berlin, Carl Hahn School, discrimination, exhibition ‚Flashes of Memory, fight against antisemitism, Holocaust, Museum für Fotografie, photography, racism, Sara Frenkel, Sara Frenkel Award, Shoah, Volkswagen, World Holocaust Remembrance Center Yad Vashem, Yad Vashem
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and the Volkswagen Group have taken a significant step towards localizing the production of electric vehicles by allocating over 75% of the material costs for the Small BEV project to suppliers based in Spain. This move … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Electric Vehicle Project, Marc Riera, partnership, SEAT, Small BEV, Spanish Suppliers, sustainability, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has launched pre-sales for the latest generation of the Tiguan SUV in Europe. This new iteration of the popular model boasts a complete redesign and significant improvements in various aspects. It introduces hybrid powertrains with an electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Advanced Technology, Park Assist technology, Sustainable Drivetrains, Tiguan, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Elli, a brand under the Volkswagen Group, has introduced Elli Fleet Charging, an intelligent solution for managing and optimizing electric vehicle (EV) fleets across Europe. Initially available in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria, the platform allows companies to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Austria, electric vehicle, Elli, Elli Fleet Charging, Europe, Germany, Giovanni Palazzo, Italy, partnership, Spain, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has revealed a first look at its upcoming all-electric estate model, the ID.7 Tourer. This estate version of the ID.7, set to launch in Europe in 2024, combines spaciousness with high efficiency. The car boasts a low … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged all-electric, camouflaged, ID.7 Tourer, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has opened pre-sales for the new T-Cross SUV, featuring a range of enhancements including a refreshed exterior design, LED headlights and tail lights, and a higher-quality interior. The T-Cross will be available with three turbocharged petrol engine … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Pre-Sale, T-Cross SUV, upgrade, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Umicore and Volkswagen Group-backed battery company PowerCo have officially launched their groundbreaking collaboration named IONWAY. This Brussels-based joint venture is focused on large-scale industrial production of CAM (Cathode Active Materials) and pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Materials) in Europe, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Achim Holzer, battery, cathode active materials, Frank Blome, IONWAY, Mathias Miedreich, partnership, PowerCo, sustainability, Thomas Jansseune, Umicore, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is proud to support the annual Kaiserring exhibition in Goslar, featuring the works of the 2023 Kaiserring awardees, Yuri Albert and Vadim Zakharov. This collaboration underscores Volkswagen’s commitment to promoting culture and the arts in … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News
Tagged Artwork, Awardees, Awards, Benita von Maltzahn, Cindy Sherman, Dr. Bettina Ruhrberg, exhibition, Goslar, Isa Genzken, Kaiserring, Mönchehaus Museum, Olafur Eliasson, partnership, Sigmar Polke, Vadim Zakharov, Volkswagen, Yuri Albert
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