Global semiconductor shortages are not over, says Volkswagen February 6, 2022 The global automotive industry is not yet out of the woods as semiconductor shortages are expected to continue this year, according to Volkswagen. “The volatile situation will affect us at least beyond the first half of this year. We must continue to fight for every part” said Murat Aksel, Volkswagen’s board member and head of [...]
Volkswagen and Bosch join forces to develop hands-free software by 2023 January 25, 2022 Volkswagen and Bosch have announced they will work on the development of a self-driving software that will be installed on vehicles from 2023. Using data from Volkswagen, Bosch and Cariad – the car maker’s software subsidiary – will develop a level 2 system to enable hands-free driving in cities, motorways and rural areas. A level [...]
Volkswagen and Bosch set up venture to make EU’s battery production self-sufficient January 18, 2022 Volkswagen and Bosch have joined forces and will set up a venture by the year’s end to make Europe’s battery production self-sufficient. The new company will provide integrated battery production systems, on-site ramp up and maintenance support, serving Volkswagen’s factories as well as plants across Europe. “Europe has the unique chance to become a global [...]
Volkswagen to produce fewer cars in 2022 following semiconductor supply issues December 16, 2021 Volkswagen has reportedly said it might have to reduce its production forecasts for 2022 as a result of ongoing semiconductor issues. After reducing its 2021 forecasts from 9.3 to 9 million vehicles produced, the German car marker could see deliveries fall to 8 million next year, business magazine Manager Magazin reported this morning, citing sources [...]
Volkswagen exec warns battery technology and materials will cost north of $30bn December 1, 2021 Volkswagen’s planned European battery cell plants and securing vital raw materials will cost as much as 30 billion euros ($34 billion), board member Thomas Schmall said, putting a price tag on the expansion for the first time. Schmall, who is in charge of technology at Europe’s largest carmaker, said in an interview at the Reuters [...]
Volkswagen committee still uncertain over chief executive’s future following row with unions November 24, 2021 The member of Volkswagen’s (VW) executive committee have yet to make a decision regarding the future of chief executive Herbert Diess, following clashes with union representative over his management style. “This topic is so hot, it is on a knife-edge,” a source told Reuters. “I can’t say anything further.” Diess has been at the centre [...]
Tesla competition may force Volkswagen to speed up electric transition with job losses looming October 13, 2021 Competition from Tesla is pushing Volkswagen to think about speeding up its transition to electric vehicles, and that could spell job losses for its army of workers. Watch the full report.
Semiconductor chip shortage puts on the brakes for Volkswagen and Toyota August 19, 2021 A semiconductor supply crunch is forcing world leading car manufacturers Volkswagen and Toyota to slash vehicle production. Toyota, the world’s largest car maker, announced it will cut production by 40 per cent in September. Instead of making 900,000 as planned the manufacturing giant will now produce just 500,000 cars. Likewise, Volkswagen’s parent plant in Wolfsburg [...]
BMW and Volkswagen Group fined $1bn by EU for emission cleaning July 8, 2021 The European Commission fines BMW and Volkswagen Group a total $1bn (£726m), saying that three German carmakers breached EU antitrust rules by restricting competition in emission cleaning for new passenger diesel cars. The EU executive said the trio – BMW, Volkswagen Group and Daimler – had colluded on technical development in the area of nitrogen [...]
Hire offer needed: Europcar rebuffs Volkswagen bid valuing it at €2.2bn June 23, 2021 Car rental giant Europcar has rebuffed an offer from VW and Audi owner Volkswagen, according to reports, that values the hire firm at €2.2bn (£1.88bn).