(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has delivered two million battery-electric vehicles worldwide, marking an important milestone in the company’s transition toward electric mobility. The anniversary vehicle, an ID.3 produced in Zwickau, was delivered at the Transparent Factory in Dresden. Key contributors to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Autostadt Wolfsburg, battery electric vehicles BEV, e-Golf, e-up, electric mobility strategy, electric vehicle production, electromobility transformation, European EV market, ID Polo, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5., ID.7, ID.7 Tourer, Martin Sander, modular electric drive matrix (MEB), Transparent Factory Dresden, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Celebrates Two Million BEV Deliveries with ID.3 Handover at Dresden Transparent Factory, Volkswagen Expands Electric Mobility Leadership After Delivering Two Million Battery Electric Vehicles, Zwickau plant
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen delivered around 4.73 million vehicles worldwide last year, largely matching prior-year volumes despite challenging global market conditions. Growth in Europe and South America helped offset declines in China and North America. Demand for all-electric vehicles remained stable, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Battery Electric Vehicles, electric vehicles, European automotive market, EV strategy, Germany automotive market, global vehicle deliveries, Golf GTI Edition 50, GTI anniversary, ID. models, ID7, Martin Sander, product offensive, SUVs, T-ROC, Tayron, Volkswagen, Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen Delivers 4.73 Million Vehicles Worldwide Amid Challenging Markets and Expanding EV Portfolio
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has renewed its partnership with UEFA for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, supporting the tournament and seven national teams, including Germany, France, and Italy. This sponsorship highlights Volkswagen’s ongoing commitment to female empowerment in sports and global … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged #KeinFrauenfußball, Alexandra Popp, Christine Wolburg, electric vehicles, empowerment, female athletes, football, gender equality, ID. family, partnership, sponsorship, sports, sustainability, Tournament, UEFA, UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, VfL Wolfsburg, Volkswagen, women’s football
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has launched a new PCR polycarbonate material made from end-of-life vehicle headlamps, certified by TÜV Rheinland and now available for commercial automotive use. Developed in partnership with GIZ, Volkswagen, NIO, and Chinese recycler Ausell, the material supports … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ausell, automotive circularity, automotive sustainability, China EPR, circular economy, closed-loop systems, Covestro, ELV recycling, end-of-life vehicles, EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive, GIZ, green manufacturing, Mobility Innovation, NIO, partnership, PCR polycarbonate, plastic recycling, recycled plastics, sustainability, sustainable materials, TÜV Rheinland, Vehicle Interior Air Quality, VIAQ, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has launched the PAC-MAN Championship Edition as part of its in-car gaming experience, now available in over 300,000 vehicles across Europe via the AirConsole app. The classic arcade game has been updated with brand-themed elements such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged AirConsole, BANDAI NAMCO, digital experience, Europe, gaming innovation, gaming platform, golf, Golf R32, GTI, GTX, ID. Light, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5., ID.7, in-car entertainment, in-car gaming, Infotainment, interactive lighting, N-Dream, PAC-MAN Championship Edition, parked vehicle gaming, Passat, R, retro gaming, smartphone controller, Tayron, Tiguan, vehicle software 4.0, Volkswagen, VW Beetle, VW Bus, VW Connect Plus
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is significantly expanding its support for renewable energy projects across Europe, backing 26 solar and wind farms in nine countries, including the Djupdal wind farm in Sweden. These initiatives generated approximately 1.1 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 000 charging points, 1.1 terawatt-hours, 2024, 750, charging network, CO2 footprint, decarbonization, Djupdal wind farm, dynamic energy tariff, electric vehicles, EU green electricity mix, Europe, Fraunhofer Institute, green power projects, ID. models, ID. vehicles, ID.4, partnership, rapid chargers, renewable electricity, renewable energy, renewable energy tariff, solar farms, sustainability, Sweden, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID. fleet, Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex, wind farms
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Polo, an iconic small car that has sold over 20 million units across six generations since its debut in 1975. Renowned for its affordability, quality, and innovation, the Polo has become a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, News
Tagged 1975 Polo L, 2025, 50 Years, Advanced Technology, affordability, affordable mobility, anniversary, Bremen Classic Motorshow, digital technology, global bestseller, hill climb Polo, historic models, INNOVATION, legacy, motorsport achievements, Polo, Quality, safety features, six generations, small car, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Classic, World Rally Championship
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen and SAIC Motor have extended their joint venture, SAIC VOLKSWAGEN, until 2040, marking 40 years of partnership. The agreement accelerates the transformation of China’s automotive industry through electrification, innovation, and sustainability under Volkswagen’s “In China, for China” … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, Decarbonized Mobility, ELECTRIC, partnership, Ralf Brandstätter, SAIC, SAIC Volkswagen, sustainability, Volkswagen, Wang Xiaoqiu
(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
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