Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, artificial-intelligence, augmented reality, autonomous, Dr. Herbert Diess, ELECTRIC, electric cars, Geneva Motor Show, GimsSwiss, I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, Volkswagen
Study is a realistic vision for a Volkswagen of the future Range of up to 650 kilometers allows long trips Production model to follow by 2022 at the latest Brand CEO Diess: “The I.D. VIZZION shows that we will not … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Herbert Diess, ELECTRIC, electric cars, GimsSwiss, I.D. VIZZION, self driving, Volkswagen
I.D. VIZZION: the AUTO-mobile of the future – driving autonomously and electrically I.D. VIZZION: innovative technology makes the car clean, safe and comfortable I.D. VIZZION: futuristic interior and control concepts The potential of I.D. Family models: from a compact Golf-class … Read the full press release
The Volkswagen flagship: the brand’s statement on design, technology and dynamic handling A success story: around one million Touareg sales in the first two vehicle generations World premiere: on 23 March 2018 in Beijing WOLFSBURG, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Media
Tagged Beijing, Touareg, Volkswagen, world premiere
Social media content added to international marketing campaign for new T-Roc Winnie Harlow embodies campaign motto “Born confident” WOLFSBURG, 07-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is today taking the next step in the international marketing campaign for its new T-Roc. In cooperation … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Media, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged marketing campaign, Mirja Schneider, T-ROC, VICE network, VIRTUE, Volkswagen, Winnie Harlow
Las Vegas / Wolfsburg, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen and NVIDIA today (08 January 2018) shared their vision for how AI and deep learning will shape the development of a new generation of intelligent Volkswagen vehicles. At the kickoff of the … Read the full press release
Experts in charging and battery technology, traffic sensors, automated driving, and mobility insurance selected From innovative idea to market readiness in 200 days Spring programme set to get underway in March 2018 DRESDEN, 14-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen supports innovative business … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Science, Small Business, Technology
Tagged "Future Mobility Incubator", ChargeX, EcoG, Embotech, Keysurance, Marco Weiß, Novum, S O Nah, start-up scheme, Volkswagen
Innovative driver assistance systems and great efficiency make the 200 PS Polo the compact sports car of a new generation First Polo with Front Assist area monitoring system and optionally with fully digital instruments (Active Info Display) Industry specialists Bähr … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Retail
Tagged new Polo GTI, Volkswagen
Successor to Friedrich Eichler, who became Head of Chassis Development at the beginning of September WOLFSBURG, 24-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kurt Blumenröder, previously Speaker of the Management Board of IAV GmbH, is to be Head of Powertrain Development of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged Friedrich Eichler, Kurt Blumenröder, Powertrain Development, Volkswagen
New SUV model for South America to roll off assembly line at Pacheco plant from 2020 Volkswagen brings further momentum to global SUV offensive President of Argentina, Mauricio Macri, is guest at Volkswagen plant CEO Diess: “South America and Argentina … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged Argentina, Dr. Herbert Diess, new SUV in Pacheco, Volkswagen
The air conditioning system uses an air quality sensor and active biogenic filter to keep pollen, fungal spores and particulates out WOLFSBURG, 05-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Happily driving along, everyone in the car is in a good mood. Summer landscapes, forests … Read the full press release
Jochen Sengpiehl to be new Head of Marketing of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand Xavier Chardon to head Digitalization Project House in China WOLFSBURG, 01-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective September 1, 2017, Jochen Sengpiehl (50) is to be the new … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, Marketing
Tagged Jochen Sengpiehl, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, Xavier Chardon
From 2019 on, Volkswagen will start fitting the first models with pWLAN technology Information on traffic risks arising at short notice will be sent to other vehicles and the local environment within a few milliseconds WOLFSBURG, 29-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Connectivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology
Tagged Connected motoring, pWLAN, Volkswagen
Six international startups devise practical solutions for digital factory planning Volkswagen Group and Siemens PLM Software joint project Winners implement ideas and results together with Volkswagen and Siemens BRUNSWICK, 29-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Six startups from six countries spent 24 hours … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Frank Jelich, Group Digital Factory Conference, Siemens, Startups, Volkswagen, Zvi Feuer
Visit to the Group IT Ideation Hub Tracking ideas on new mobility, Industry 4.0 and the work of the future WOLFSBURG, 18-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Is this a good idea? Does it have prospects of being implemented in practice? These are … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Dr. Jennifer Sarah Geffers, Ideation Hub, Startups, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group IT
Opening gala with 1,000 guests from state authorities, business, employees, the Volkswagen Group and unions About 3,000 employees will produce 100,000 vehicles annually Approx. 800 million Euros were invested WRZESNIA, Poland, 25-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Festive plant opening in Września, Poland: … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Poland
Tagged Andreas Renschler, automotive plant, Dr Eckhard Scholz, Jens Ocksen, Poland, Stephan Weil, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Crafter, Września
Brand CEO Dr. Diess: Pact for the future will lay the foundation for boosting competitiveness General Works Council Chairman Osterloh: no changes to existing collective bargaining agreements HR Board Member Dr. Blessing: workforce is to be made fit for digitalization, new technologies, new … Read the full press release
New speed record for specially prepared Beetle LSR with 550 PS Top performance at the annual World of Speed event on the Great Salt Lake in Bonneville, Utah (USA) WOLFSBURG, 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A specially-tuned Volkswagen Beetle has set a … Read the full press release
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
Agreement to produce Polo Vivo with local partner signed Beginning of engagement in further emerging market in Sub-Saharan region Production scheduled to commence at end of 2016 Training center to be established with support of German government Nairobi / Wolfsburg, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya, Polo Vivo, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen
WOLFSBURG, 13-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The CEO of Volkswagen AG, Matthias Müller, and the Volkswagen General Works Council Chairman, Bernd Osterloh, reached agreement on the next concrete steps in the Volkswagen 2025 initiative today (Monday). There is a consensus that the … Read the full press release
Experience 50 interactive exhibits and vehicles first-hand Test drives with Volkswagen electric vehicles six days a week New highlight: Sport Coupé Concept GTE with innovative plug-in hybrid technology Dresden, 13-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — After closing for 10 days to carry out … Read the full press release
TSI with 132 kW / 180 PS and TDI with 140 kW / 190 PS are now available to order In addition, a new “Milano” design package offers a more stylish interior with nappa seats and ambient lighting WOLFSBURG, 12-Apr-2016 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Euro NCAP, Touran, Volkswagen
WOLFSBURG, 04-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Annual Press Conference on April 28, 2016, Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2016 Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft has set the new dates for the Annual Press Conference and the Annual General Meeting of shareholders. These events were … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management
Tagged and Annual General Meeting, Annual Press Conference, Volkswagen
• In Berlin German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, and Chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Dr Herbert Diess, heard more about the practical implementation of the measures • An important step towards resolving the NOx … Read the full press release
New function for Christoph Adomat WOLFSBURG, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Adomat (49) has been appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at the Volkswagen brand with immediate effect. Christoph Adomat was previously the Group and brand press spokesperson … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, Marketing
Tagged Christoph Adomat, Stefan Ohletz, Volkswagen
Deutsche Umwelthilfe hält Plastiksieb-Nachrüstung für nicht ausreichend – Volkswagen und Kraftfahrtbundesamt sollen die angeblich als ausreichend bewertete technische Lösung mit dem ‚Zauberkunststoffsieb‘ im Detail veröffentlichen BERLIN, 30-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen hat am Mittwoch (25.11.2015) eine angeblich bereits vom Kraftfahrtbundesamt … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany
Tagged Betrugs-Diesel-Pkw, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Placebo-Lösung, Volkswagen
Launch following successful pilot project with Wolfsburg plant logistics Roll-out in the area of order picking Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant, the roll-out of 3D smart glasses as standard equipment has now started following a three-month … Read the full press release
Parking spaces driven to fully automatically Electric vehicles charged automatically V-Charge places only minor demands on car park infrastructure Intelligent form of valet parking Wolfsburg, 15-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen aspires to holding the leading position in the field of automated parking. … Read the full press release
Volkswagen continues e-motoring offensive with plug-in hybrid Passat GTE delivers 218 PS and travels up to 50 kilometres on all-electric power First Volkswagen plug-in hybrid in the high-volume segment of large family cars Wolfsburg / Amsterdam, 15-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged the new Passat GTE, Volkswagen, Volkswagen plug-in hybrid
TDI and TSI: new engines in the Sharan up to 14.3 per cent more efficient Wolfsburg / Hannover, 19-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — App-Connect: new infotainment systems bring Apple and Google on board Ten key facts about the new Sharan: 1. New TSI … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Apple, Google, Sharan, Volkswagen
Introducing the Volkswagen Group and its brands Focus on the automotive Group’s brand diversity, tradition and visions BERLIN, 4-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DRIVE is set to open its doors to the public today with an exhibition based on the theme … Read the full press release
The international sports marketing company is to commercialise all sponsorship, advertising and hospitality with immediate effect through to 2027/28 Munich, Germany, 24-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media is to become exclusive marketing partner of TSV 1860 München with immediate … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, 08-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced an agreement to deliver maps to Volkswagen, one of the world’s leading car makers. Volkswagen will launch in-dash navigation systems with TomTom maps, starting with the new VW multimedia system in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Harold Goddijn, in-dash navigation systems, maps, TomTom, Volkswagen
Service Quality Award 2014 presented to 100 international Volkswagen partners from 30 countries Seven dealerships inducted into VSQA Hall of Fame Wolfsburg / Dresden, 29-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —Volkswagen has recognized its 100 best international service partners with the Volkswagen Service … Read the full press release
Exclusive app for 2014 football mega-event now available to download Wolfsburg, Germany, 23-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is presenting the World Cup edition of the world’s most successful football app “Onefootball”. The Onefootball Brasil app is now available for free download. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Sports
Tagged "Onefootball", Anders Sundt Jensen, Volkswagen, World Cup edition football app
929,500 vehicles delivered in March / +7.6 percent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: “All in all, first-quarter deliveries very satisfactory. Prospect of return to modest growth on markets in Western Europe.” Wolfsburg, Germany, The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.40 (January-March 2013: 2.27; … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, Christian Klingler, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen
Vodafone continues to develop a strong position in the automotive market Bringing connectivity to Volkswagen and Audi vehicles Newbury, ENG, 10-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —Vodafone today announced a new agreement with Volkswagen and Audi in Europe to provide automotive connectivity, starting with new … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Analysys Mason, Audi vehicles, automotive connectivity, Erik Brenneis, in-car navigation, vodafone, Vodafone 4G network, Vodafone Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, Volkswagen
Volkswagen concept car provides preview of new SUV range Wolfsburg, Germany / Geneva, Switzerland, 5-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the evening before the Geneva International Motor Show the Volkswagen Group traditionally presents its highlights. With the world première of the T-ROC concept … Read the full press release
T-ROC study offers a glimpse of the new SUV series New Golf GTE with plug-in hybrid system Scirocco with a new design and engines Presentation of the Polo BlueMotion, Polo BlueGT and CrossPolo based on the new Polo Wolfsburg, Germany … Read the full press release
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