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World Premiere: Power bank for electric cars – the mobile quick charging station by Volkswagen Group Components

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, December 2018

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

AUDI AG Supervisory Board appointed Bram Schot as the Chairman of the Board of Management effective January 1, 2019

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, December 2018

Appointed as of January 1, 2019 Audi Supervisory Board Chairman and Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess: “We have laid important groundwork for Audi’s future orientation.” Peter Mosch, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the General Works Council: “Workforce expects … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s Toolmaking unit adds highly advanced 3-D printing center to its facilities in Wolfsburg

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, December 2018

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

JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. held groundbreaking ceremony for the New Energy Passenger Vehicle Project R&D Centre located in Hefei, Anhui Province, China

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, December 2018

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

SEAT and Snam partner to support the implementation of natural gas and renewable gas infrastructure, research and development projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, November 2018

The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and … Read the full press release

SEAT named leader in digital transformation by Financial Times study

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, November 2018

The report by the Financial Times singles out 100 leading European companies in the field of digitalisation The selected companies stand out for their ability to adapt to new technologies in an innovative way SEAT, recognised for tackling digital challenges … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group in India to restructure its management in order to use the existing synergies more efficiently

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2018

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 apprentices from Germany and Poland talk about their conservation work, encounters and experiences at Auschwitz Concentration Camp Memorial Site

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2018

Transparent Factory: Apprentices from Germany and Poland report on conservation work, encounters and experiences Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer: “It is so important not to forget – and to stand up for your opinions!” Managing Director for Human Resources and Organization … Read the full press release

Audi and First Automotive Works (FAW) celebrate the 30th anniversary of their partnership in China; plan to launch more China-specific model variants and digital services

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2018

Audi and Chinese partner First Automotive Works are to expand their local portfolio to more than ten models by 2022 and launch their first all-electric cars 2019: Audi Q2 L e-tron is the first electric car specifically for Chinese customers Herbert Diess, … Read the full press release

Milestone: ŠKODA AUTO’s Mladá Boleslav plant built its seven millionth MQ 200 gearbox since the plant began manufacturing the transmissions

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, November 2018

ŠKODA AUTO is currently investing 65 million euros in stepping up gearbox production ŠKODA AUTO’s manufacturing of transmissions plays a key role in Volkswagen Group’s production network Gearbox production is consistently centred on the principles of Industry 4.0 MLADÁ BOLESLAV, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group, Mobileye and Champion Motors announce plans to deploy Israel’s first commercial Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) with self-driving vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, October 2018

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

IONITY to install high power-chargers for electric cars at Eni service stations

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, October 2018

ROME, 29-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni and IONITY signed a framework agreement today to install high power-chargers for electric cars at Eni service stations. IONITY, a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen unveils comprehensive diesel swapping program throughout Germany valid for Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, October 2018

Environmental incentive for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles applicable throughout Germany Exchange premium in addition to residual value of old vehicle for Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 cities particularly affected Offers available now from dealers WOLFSBURG, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to improve air quality in German cities through fleet renewal

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, October 2018

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

Volkswagen Group of America welcomes new president and CEO Scott Keogh

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2018

Hinrich J. Woebcken remains available to the company as an adviser Mark Del Rosso, head of Bentley Motors Inc., Americas, named president of Audi of America WOLFSBURG, 12-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scott Keogh, head of Audi of America, was named president … Read the full press release

Audi A1 now exclusively made at SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, October 2018

The Audi A1 becomes the second premium car made in Spain after the Audi Q3 The new Audi A1 will enhance synergies and efficiencies with SEAT Ibiza and Arona MARTORELL, 10-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Production of the Audi A1 is already … Read the full press release

ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier received the ‘Eurostar’ award for ‘CEO of the Year’

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2018

Industry Magazine Automotive News Europe awards ‘Eurostar’ award for ŠKODA CEO’s outstanding achievements Award recognizes dynamic sales growth, excellent business results and attractive new models from ŠKODA under Maier’s leadership Bernhard Maier: “This prize belongs to all ŠKODA employees” MLADA … Read the full press release

SEAT marks its entry into the large SUV market with the launch of Tarraco

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2018

Tarraco is SEAT’s third SUV and represents the company’s entry into the large SUV market, completing the family line-up, joining the Arona and Ateca The large SUV offers greater flexibility for customers with both 5 and 7-seater options The Tarraco … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group to drive the future deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2018

The Volkswagen Group presents a wide spectrum of urban mobility solutions at the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Copenhagen Shaping the urban mobility of the future as a joint task: Volkswagen Group as a strong partner for … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group, the Grameen Creative Lab and Autostadt co-host an event for economic and social players in the Wolfsburg region

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2018

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