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ABT CUPRA will compete in ABB FIA Formula E, the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, December 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 9-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced that its sports car brand CUPRA will be joining ABT, a German motor racing and auto tuning company, to compete in … Read the full press release

Alexia Putellas, the 1st woman football player to win the Ballon d’Or 2 years in a row and a CUPRA ambassador, to share key moments experienced with CUPRA in a new Amazon Prime documentary

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 28-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced that its sports car brand CUPRA will be featured in the new documentary of Alexia Putellas, the 1st woman football player … Read the full press release

MAN Lion’s Coach touring buses to drive the footballers to the Allianz Arena in Munich for the first official NFL game in Germany

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, November 2022

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: First official NFL game in Germany MAN Truck & Bus is “Official Supplier of the National Football League/NFL” and “Official Supplier of the 2022 Munich Game” Together with AutobusOberbayern and Bus Verkehr Berlin, 15 … Read the full press release

Transmission production milestone for the production plant of ŠKODA AUTO in Vrchlabí, the Czech Republic

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, October 2022

 Transmission production at the Vrchlabí plant started in October 2012 To date, more than four million DQ200 transmissions have been produced and are used throughout the Group Over 200 million euros have been invested in the site’s ongoing modernisation so … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl to succeed Klaus Blüm as Head of Information Technology at ŠKODA AUTO as the automaker seeks to transform to a software-oriented company

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, October 2022

The IT expert was most recently Senior Vice President of Information Systems at MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl succeeds Klaus Blüm, who has held a new position in the Volkswagen Group since September ŠKODA AUTO is forging ahead … Read the full press release

Two iconic British brands unveil a ground-breaking horizontal vessel to hold an exceptional single malt whisky

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, August 2022

Unique prototype of first product collaboration revealed Ground-breaking horizontal vessel to hold exceptional single malt whisky Six key upcycled, repurposed or ethically sourced materials unite to create a stunning, sustainable design Recycled copper, reused wood, recycled aluminium and low CO2 … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Murat Aksel as Chairman of ŠKODA AUTO’s Supervisory Board

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, July 2022

Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group , succeeds Murat Aksel, who is stepping down as Chairman but will remain a member of the Supervisory Board Schäfer: “ŠKODA … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Thomas Schmall as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEAT S.A.

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, July 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced the succession of Thomas Schmall by Thomas Schäfer as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer wird Nachfolger von Thomas Schmall als Vorsitzender des Board of Directors der SEAT S.A.

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, July 2022

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., ein zum Volkswagen Konzern gehörender spanischer Automobilhersteller, hat die Nachfolge bekannt gegeben von Thomas Schmall durch Thomas Schäfer als Vorstandsvorsitzenden der Gesellschaft. Schäfer, CEO der Marke Volkswagen, wird die Position zum 8. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450 million in Electrify America, North America’s largest public ultra-fast charging network for EVs

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, June 2022

$450 million equity investment supports Electrify America’s expansion plansin U.S. and Canada Siemens is first external investor in Electrify America LLC and becomes new shareholder; in line with company’s commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility $2.45 billion post-money … Read the full press release

Volkswagen et Siemens investissent 450 millions de dollars dans Electrify America, le plus grand réseau public de recharge ultra-rapide d’Amérique du Nord pour les véhicules électriques

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, June 2022

Un investissement en capital de 450 millions de dollars soutient les plans d’expansion d’Electrify America aux États-Unis et au Canada Siemens est le premier investisseur externe dans Electrify America LLC et devient un nouvel actionnaire ; conformément à l’engagement de … Read the full press release

Guided tours are again offered to the public at ŠKODA AUTO’s Czech plants

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, June 2022

After over two years without visitors due to the pandemic, the car manufacturer’s Czech plants are reopening their doors to the public. Guided tours are ideal for families with children aged ten and over; online booking on the ŠKODA Museum … Read the full press release

Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electric components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, May 2022

Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in Chennai on 18th May evening. Binding supply contract planned to be concluded by end of 2022. At the Glasgow … Read the full press release

Le constructeur indien de SUV Mahindra prévoit d’utiliser des composants électriques MEB de Volkswagen pour sa nouvelle plate-forme électrique Born

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, May 2022

Le major indien des SUV Mahindra a l’intention d’équiper sa Born Electric Platform de composants électriques MEB de Volkswagen. Accord de partenariat signé à Chennai le 18 mai au soir. Le contrat de fourniture contraignant devrait être conclu d’ici la … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award for striking design, spaciousness and balanced package for the new ŠKODA FABIA, the brand’s third award since 2008

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, May 2022

ŠKODA FABIA wins Red Dot Award for the third time after 2008 and 2015 17th Red Dot Award in total for a ŠKODA model Sporty exterior and spacious interior impress the jury International experts evaluate multiple criteria, including functionality, ergonomics … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer to succeed Thomas Schäfer as the new CEO of ŠKODA AUTO

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, April 2022

Current CEO Thomas Schäfer will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, join the Group Board of Management and become Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group on 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer is currently the … Read the full press release

Changements à la direction de la marque Volkswagen et de ŠKODA AUTO

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, April 2022

Schäfer est nommé nouveau PDG de la marque Volkswagen à compter du 1er juillet 2022 et rejoint le Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer nommé nouveau président du directoire de ŠKODA AUTO a. s. à compter du 1er juillet 2022 … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Volkswagen brand and ŠKODA AUTO

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, April 2022

Schäfer appointed new CEO of the Volkswagen brand effective July 1, 2022 and joins the Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer appointed new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. effective July 1, 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Volkswagen svela la generazione 3.0 del software volta a migliorare l’esperienza dell’utente e ottimizzare la capacità di ricarica sulla sua completamente elettrica ID. modelli

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2022

ID. Software 3.0 con i più recenti sistemi di assistenza alla guida, maggiore capacità di ricarica e prestazioni di controllo vocale di livello premium Il nuovo “Travel Assist with Swarm Data”1 consente il cambio di corsia assistito Novità in Volkswagen: con … Read the full press release

Volkswagen unveils the software generation 3.0 aimed at enhancing user experience and optimising charging capacity on its all-electric ID. models

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2022

ID. Software 3.0 with latest driver assistance systems, greater charging capacity and voice control performance on premium level New “Travel Assist with Swarm Data”1 enables assisted lane changing New at Volkswagen: with “Park Assist Plus with Memory Function”2 the car can learn … Read the full press release