(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 2-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wayne Griffiths has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA. The appointment expands Griffiths’ responsibility as SEAT Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing and CUPRA Chief Executive Officer. CUPRA Board … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, News, Spain, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Antonino Labate, Antonio Vidal Tost, appointment, AUDI AG, Axel Andorff, Carlos Galindo, Carsten Isensee, CUPRA, CUPRA Leon, Francesca Sangalli, Ignacio Prieto, Ingolstadt, Jaime Puig, Khaled Soussi, Luis Comas, Marta Almuni, SEAT, the CUPRA Garage, the CUPRA Racing Factory, Volkswagen Group, Wayne Griffiths, Xavier Serra
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 22-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT announces the appointment of Alfonso Sancha as new executive Vice-president for Purchasing. He will assume his position on September 1st and will be a part of the SEAT Executive Committee. He will … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Alfonso Sancha, appointment, Blanca Marco, Cristina Vall-Llosada, driver asistance systems, e-mobility, Klaus Ziegler, Luca de Meo, purchasing, SEAT, Volkswagen Group
(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 30-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Elli, which stands for Electric life, is a newly established company (2018) part of Volkswagen Group that aims to be the first provider on the market to offer a seamless energy and charging experience for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged charging on the road, charging solutions, charging stations, eco-power plants, eco-power tariff, electric cars, electricity, Elli.eco, emobility, ENERGY, energy management systems, energy transition, Green Energy, Karsten Miede, modular electric toolkit, Salzgitter wind farm, sustainability, sustainable energy solutions, Thorsten Nicklass, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen ID., Volkswagen Naturstrom®, VW Kraftwerk GmbH, wallboxes
More efficient use of synergies: under ŠKODA’s leadership, Volkswagen Group establishes new management structure in India from 1 January 2019 Gurpratap Boparai, currently Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO India Private Limited (SAIPL), to also become Managing Director of Volkswagen India … Read the full press release
Volkswagen Group, Mobileye and Champion Motors have announced plans to commercialize Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) with self-driving vehicles in Israel. Volkswagen Group will provide the electric vehicles (EVs) as well as its in-depth knowledge about mobility services. Mobileye, an Intel Company, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Autonomous EV, autotech, Champion Motors, Dr. Herbert Diess, electric vehicles, MaaS, Mobileye, mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service, New Mobility in Israel, Professor Amnon Shashua, Professor Itzhak Swary, ride hailing service, self driving, self-driving vehicles, smart mobility, Smart Mobility Summit 2018, Volkswagen Group
Successful environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles again being offered throughout Germany Keepers of Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 most heavily polluted cities to receive exchange premiums in additional to residual value of old … Read the full press release
A joint event by the Volkswagen Group, the Grameen Creative Lab and Autostadt for economic and social players in the Wolfsburg region Pioneering platform for sustainable and socially responsible entrepreneurship Key topic: using commercial principles in response to social challenges … Read the full press release
16th edition of the long-standing rally to run from 23 to 25 August with Volkswagen’s support Volkswagen Classic participating with ‘fired-up’ modern classics and sporty Beetles 560 kilometres through Saxony, the Ore Mountains and the Czech Republic WOLFSBURG, 20-Aug-2018 — … Read the full press release
SEAT to become a shareholder of the company created by Volkswagen Group China and JAC and will be the Group’s lead brand in the joint venture The Spanish carmaker will actively participate in the creation of an R&D centre in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, electric_vehicle, EV, JAC Volkswagen Automotive, SEAT, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is investing one billion euros in the implementation of the project Together, ŠKODA AUTO and Volkswagen will develop new models in the A0 segment for the Indian market The first model to appear as part of the project … Read the full press release
Objective of new joint venture with QuantumScape is the commercialization of innovative solid-state battery technology Volkswagen is the largest automotive shareholder in Stanford spin-off QuantumScape Corporation Volkswagen Group will take a seat on the board of QuantumScape WOLFSBURG, 22-Jun-2018 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged batteries, battery cell technology, Dr. Axel Heinrich, e-mobility, Jagdeep Singh, QuantumScape, solid-state batteries, sustainable, Volkswagen Group, zero emission mobility
Marc Langendorf to be Head of Global Corporate Communications Eric Felber to be Head of new Corporate Responsibility Communications Department from July 1, 2018 WOLFSBURG, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marc Langendorf is to become the new Head of Global Corporate … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged Communications, Eric Felber, Marc Langendorf, Peik von Bestenbostel, Volkswagen Group
200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release
CEO Matthias Müller: “Within the Volkswagen Group, we want and indeed need more competence, more experience and more prospects from and for women.” WOLFSBURG, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is committed to employing women in leadership functions and management … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged Bernd Osterloh, Matthias Müller, potential female managers, Volkswagen Group
Daily production capacity of up to 200 vehicles Assembly to start with the Volkswagen Golf, SEAT Ibiza, ŠKODA Octavia and the Caddy from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Training of employees at production plants of the various Group brands Volkswagen Polo and … Read the full press release
Dr. Frank Fabian becomes Speaker of the Management Board of Wolfsburg AG WOLFSBURG, 24-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr. Kurt Michels (46), previously Chief Compliance Officer Trucks & Vans & Buses of Daimler AG, has been appointed as Chief Compliance Officer of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged Daimler AG, Dr. Kurt Michels, Volkswagen Group, Wolfsburg AG
Volkswagen Group expands IT know-how in future-oriented areas HR Board Member Blessing: “We are adding top people to team for digitalization.” CIO Hofmann: “Nowhere is IT more exciting than at Volkswagen!” WOLFSBURG, 29-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is reinforcing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, AI research workers, artificial-intelligence, Big Data, connectivity, design thinking experts, Dr. Martin Hofmann, Industry 4.0, IoT, IT specialists, know-how, level designers, mobility services, robotics experts, smart production, the Internet of things, Virtual Reality, Volkswagen Group
Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt: “Our goal is to anchor conduct based on integrity and values even more strongly in our everyday lives.” Integrity management and integrity ambassadors to form the link between the Board of Management and the workforce Integrity is a cornerstone … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged campaign on integrity, Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Wolfsburg plant
Operating profit before special items for the first six months up on the prior-year figure Volkswagen Passenger Car brand turns in a robust performance in the second quarter CFO Witter: “Group can build on its high earnings power“ Wolfsburg, 28-Jul-2016 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Frank Witter, Volkswagen Group
883,400 vehicles delivered in month of June – a rise of 5.1 percent Fred Kappler, Head of Group Sales: “Solid growth overall during the first half year is partly attributable to the strong performance in June.” Wolfsburg, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany
Tagged Fred Kappler, Volkswagen Group
• Group sales revenue for the first three months down slightly, operating profit at EUR 3.4 billion, due to positive special items • Net liquidity in the Automotive Division up further to EUR 26.0 billion at the end of March … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged Volkswagen Group
CEO Matthias Müller: “We will strictly prioritize all investments and expenditures” Even greater focus on alternative drive technologies and digitalization Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is aligning investment activity in its Automotive Division with the current situation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged Matthias Müller, Volkswagen Group
Wolfsburg, Germany, 13-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Johann Jungwirth (42) has been appointed as Head of the Volkswagen Group’s newly-established Digitalization Strategy Department effective November 1, 2015. Jungwirth moved to the Volkswagen Group from the American IT corporation Apple and reports … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, Technology
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn informs high-ranking delegation about Volkswagen electro-mobility campaign Key topic digitalization / presentation on autonomous driving WOLFSBURG, 20-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ma Kai, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, visited the Volkswagen … Read the full press release
• EUR 85.6 billion for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities in the coming five years • Capex ratio to remain at a competitive level of between six and seven percent • Over half of investments in property, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Management
Tagged Bernd Osterloh, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Group
600 experts visit the PhD Day at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg WOLFSBURG, 30-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This year, more than 600 experts attended the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Day, when 95 young scientists presented their research findings at the MobileLifeCampus in Wolfsburg. Their … Read the full press release
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Automobili Lamborghini has obtained certification from TÜV for its carbon fiber car repair service over the entire product range. The certificate was presented today at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters in the presence of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Italy, Management, Technology
Tagged Automobili Lamborghini, carbon fiber car repair service, Ettore Favia, Stephan Winkelmann, TÜV, Volkswagen Group
Once again, high investor demand in refinancing Stuttgart, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche Financial Services, Inc. headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has issued a new ABS bond in the USA worth approximately 490 million US dollars. Porsche Financial Services is an indirect, wholly … Read the full press release
Crewe, UK, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wolfgang Dürheimer, General Representative of the Volkswagen Group responsible for motorsport, is to become Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors Ltd with effect from June 1, 2014. He is to succeed Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, … Read the full press release
• More than €10 billion for research and development for the first time • EU new vehicle fleet better than target, at about 128 grams CO2 / km • Already 54 model variants below 100 grams CO2 / km • … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 128 grams CO2 / km, below 100 grams CO2 / km, eco-friendly vehicles, Geneva Motor Show, low-CO2 fleet, Prof. Dr. Winterkorn, the world's largest low-CO2 fleet, Volkswagen, Volkswagen eco-friendly vehicles, Volkswagen Group, Volkswagen invested record €10.2 billion in 2013
• Group to reorient “thinking and action” to new challenges • Cooperation of “best developers, production experts and strategists” planned • Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Winterkorn: “The automobile industry must not bury its head in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Future Tracks" initiative, fundamental transformation, Geneva Motor Show, major automotive industry challenges, modular toolkits, people's mobility expectations, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen Group
4.7 percent* increase from January to November 828,600 vehicles delivered in November / +4.3 percent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: “Deliveries in November developed well. Challenges remain.” Wolfsburg, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Worldwide deliveries by the Volkswagen Group grew … Read the full press release
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