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VW-AUDI: Volkswagen slips; Audi surges behind EVs

Relatively strong gains from electric vehicle nameplates helped Audi sales rise 21 percent in the third quarter, but they failed to fully offset losses from crossovers for sister brand VW, which dropped 1.2 percent in the quarter......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsOct 4th, 2023

VW sees promising test results for potential breakthrough EV battery

Volkswagen AG said its battery startup has seen promising results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the German carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout to adopt Tesla EV charging standard

Starting in 2025, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche electric vehicles will be equipped with the North American Charging Standard port. The three brands have waves of EVs coming......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 20th, 2023

UAW"s Fain travels to Tennessee to pressure VW management on organizing drive

Volkswagen said it denied "any claims of union-busting, intimidation or illegal violations of worker rights.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 18th, 2023

NHTSA opens probe into 447,000 VW, Audi vehicles; agency reviews 2016 recall efficacy

The safety agency said it had 79 complaints alleging leaks or related issues in 2015-2020 model year Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 14th, 2023

As Scout charges ahead, timeline comes into focus as Q3 debut looms

The Volkswagen Group-owned EV brand is still set to launch production in late 2026 and will initially focus on its SUV, with a pickup to follow......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 8th, 2023

Scout Motors names former VW executive Burkhard Huhnke as CTO

Burkhard Huhnke held various roles in a 20 year span at Volkswagen Group. The hiring of a chief technical officer follows Scout's hiring of a chief production officer and chief design officer this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2023

Scout Motors names former VW executive Burkhard Huhnke as chief technical officer

Burkhard Huhnke held various roles in a 20 year span at Volkswagen Group. The hiring of a chief technical officer follows Scout's hiring of a chief production officer and chief design officer this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2023

Here hires new CEO amid battle with Google to supply maps for self-driving cars

Former Honeywell executive Mike Nefkens will lead the Dutch mapping company, whose shareholders include Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Job losses likely at VW as the people’s car brand becomes uncompetitive

Management says high costs and low productivity are a big problem. Enlarge / The VW plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) The Volkswagen passenger car brand looks set to lay off workers, according to a report.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Volkswagen to reduce head count at "no longer competitive" VW brand

High costs and low productivity are making VW's cars uncompetitive, employees were told as managers mull jobs cuts as part of a $10.9 billion savings program......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 27th, 2023

Volkswagen follows other non-union automakers and hikes wages 11% for U.S. factory workers

The German company and other non-union automakers in the U.S. have come under increased pressure to improve pay and benefits following the record contracts achieved by the UAW in late October......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2023

Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada"s coasts

Along Canadian coasts, storm surges and flooding have gone from breaking news to seasonal norms......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023

Volkswagen aims to bring under-$35,000 EV to U.S. in 3-4 years, exec says

Options include VW plants in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Puebla, Mexico, as well as a new South Carolina assembly plant planned for VW subsidiary Scout......»»

Category: autoSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Audi sends off iconic TT with final edition roadster

Production of the Audi TT, which began as a concept in 1995, ends with the 2023 model year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2023

After Vulcan slips, Space Force ends up awarding more missions to SpaceX

"It is imperative to rapidly deliver critical space capabilities." Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket launches the USSF-67 mission for the US Space Force in January 2023. (credit: SpaceX) The US Space Force this week awarde.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2023

Audi Bedford wins 2023 Best Dealerships To Work For

Audi Bedford, a luxury dealership in Ohio, took home overall top honors and also was the large dealership category winner in Automotive News’ 2023 Best Dealerships To Work For program......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Audi puts planned Formula One entry under review, report says

Audi announced last year that it would enter Formula One with one of the sport's existing teams and using a new power unit to be built in Germany......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023

Group 1 reports record revenue; net income slips

Net income for the Houston-based dealership group fell 16.7 percent while revenue rose 13 percent......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

Lithia Q3 net income slips 20%, revenue record for quarter

Lithia set a third-quarter revenue record but saw quarterly net income fall 20 percent from a year earlier to $265 million as vehicle sales rose but gross profit fell......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 25th, 2023

BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Lexus are switching EV plugs

Volkswagen Group and Stellantis are the last remaining holdouts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More automakers this week announced a switch in the style of charging plugs that will be fitted to their future electric veh.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 20th, 2023