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VW teases second-generation ID.3 EV with design and tech upgrades: VW has teased a second-gen ID.3 that promises a slicker design and better technology..
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VW teases second-generation ID.3 EV with design and tech upgrades: VW has teased a second-gen ID.3 that promises a slicker design and better technology..
engadget.com/vw-id3-second-generation-redesign-teaser-182700069.html
Volkswagen: local operations unaffected by Baltimore bridge collapse
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
F.A.S. exclusive: Nobody wants to build cars anymore: The large car companies have long been the most popular employers. That is now changing: fewer and fewer ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/warum-studenten-nicht-mehr-in-die-autobranche-wollen-19605519.html
Quick Glance: Automotive Industry: Declining Interest and Growing Challenges
- German automakers are facing a decline in popularity as employers, especially among young individuals who are increasingly opting out of automotive-related studies.
- The decrease in the popularity of automotive studies has been evident since the mid-2010s and is particularly pronounced in universities near automotive hubs like Stuttgart and Braunschweig.
- The Diesel scandal and the negative industry image regarding climate change have significantly contributed to the decline in student enrollments in technical fields.
- German automakers are losing attractiveness as employers, reflected in declining applicant numbers and reduced interest from engineering and IT graduates.
Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum: Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel engine vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with ...
electrek.co/2024/03/27/volvo-makes-its-last-diesel-car-and-puts-it-in-a-museum/
Fisker in trouble: search for a partner failed, future uncertain: The electric car maker Fisker needs money and was looking for a large car manufacturer that ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/verkehr/fisker-elektroauto-partner/
Nobody Told EV Owners How Quickly They Burn Through Tires: Adoption appears to be leapfrogging education as new owners are frustrated to learn that powerful ...
thedrive.com/news/nobody-told-ev-owners-how-quickly-they-burn-through-tires
VW Golf VR6 | Spotted: All the VR6-engined Golfs seem desirable these days - does that also mean the Mk3?
pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/vw-golf-vr6--spotted/48355
Volkswagen Foundation: Half a billion euros for universities in Lower Saxony: Last year, the Volkswagen Foundation in Hanover said it distributed a record sum of ...
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How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory: One of the most modern factories for electric car batteries is being built on the German North Sea ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/northvolt-gigafactory-elektroauto-batterien-china-100.html
Volkswagen workers are joining the big auto industry unionization push: The United Auto Workers are coming for its shops — and would make the German automaker ...
qz.com/volkswagen-workers-tennessee-uaw-union-1851345636
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Auto advice: Are electric cars cheaper to fuel than a petrol or diesel car?: Our motoring editor answers your questions on the total cost of ownership for ...
independent.ie/life/motoring/auto-advice-are-electric-cars-cheaper-to-fuel-than-a-petrol-or-diesel-car/a1021748407.html
VW workers in Tennessee will vote in April on whether to join UAW: Workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant will vote in April on whether ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/vw-workers-tennessee-will-vote-april-whether-join-uaw-2024-03-25/
Audi boss Döllner is convinced: “The future of cars is clearly electric!”: Electromobility is in crisis in Germany after funding was withdrawn. However ...
hna.de/leben/auto/interview-mercedes-audi-chef-gernot-doellner-elektroauto-elektrisch-stromer-krise-absatz-zr-92891096.html
Quick Glance: Audi CEO Convincing: Future of Cars Electric
- Despite a downturn in electric mobility in Germany, Audi remains committed to its electric offensive.
- Audi CEO Döllner emphasizes the clear electric future of cars and plans to phase out conventional drives by 2033.
- Mercedes adjusts its plans in light of declining sales of electric cars and extends production of combustion engine models.
- Many electric car start-ups fail as establishing new brands proves to be challenging.
Tech giant reveals nice price for new EV to take on Tesla: Tesla already has its work cut out in China competing with auto behemoth BYD, but a new player ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/tech-giant-reveals-attractive-price-for-new-ev-to-take-on-tesla/
VW Wolfsburg plant: Who is allowed to park where at VW and what offers are available?
waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/vw-werk-wolfsburg-wer-darf-wo-bei-vw-parken-und-welche-angebote-gibt-es-GPO4E57EQBFF3DQ4WQB7ABAZOU.html
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Volkswagen reveals ID Buzz GTX with 340hp: The most unlikely member of the GTX clan has arrived with all-wheel drive and Cherry Red paint
pistonheads.com/news/electric-vehicles/volkswagen-reveals-id-buzz-gtx-with-340hp/48335
Volkswagen is focusing more on e-cars: "The future is electric": The Group is launching 30 new models on the market this year, including combustion engines ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000211415/volkswagen-setzt-staerker-auf-e-autos-die-zukunft-ist-elektrisch
BYD’s new EV, starting at less than $10,000, is stoking fear across the industry: Leading EV maker BYD shook the industry after unveiling the new Seagull ...
electrek.co/2024/03/22/byds-new-ev-starting-under-10000-stoking-fear-rivals/
Podcast: “ams explains” (66): The 1x1 of the charging infrastructure: The government wants 1 million charging points - We already have 10 percent ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/podcast/ams-erklaert-so-werden-ladesaeulen-aufgebaut/
Finally official: This is what Volkswagen R is planning in the Wolfsburg Autostadt
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ID 1: VW is said to be working on small electric cars for less than 20,000 euros: According to a report, a new platform with its own battery cells will enable VW ...
t3n.de/news/vw-id-1-elektro-kleinwagen-1561766/
Volkswagen: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better: Despite challenging and competitive market, Volkswagen delivered solid performance in 2023 with increased ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4678007-volkswagen-it-gets-worse-before-it-gets-better
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VW ID.3 GTX: The GTI among the electric cars: With the ID.3 GTX, VW is bringing the performance version of the compact electric car. It even comes in two ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/elektroauto/vw-id3-gtx-elektro-gti/
Quick Glance: Volkswagen: Challenges and Issues for VW
- Volkswagen describes the 2023 balance sheet as robust, indicating room for improvement.
- Profitability is increasing, yet remains below target. Cost-cutting measures are planned.
- Weak demand for electric cars impacts profitability and poses challenges.
- Expectations are set on new electric models, software division, and the Chinese market.
Volkswagen, Mobileye to bring new automated driving functions to series production
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-mobileye-bring-new-automated-driving-functions-series-production-2024-03-20/
Half of Irish drivers willing to make the move to electric or hybrid car, survey shows
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41356666.html
EV euphoria is dead. Automakers are scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html
China technology giant Xiaomi starts electric car sales: The launch comes as a cut-throat price war intensifies in the world's biggest car market.
bbc.com/news/business-68541164
The Taycan Turbo GT Is The Quickest, Most Powerful Porsche Ever: The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT packs up to 1,092 horsepower and can hit 60 in just 2.1 seconds ...
motor1.com/news/711771/porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-quickest-most-powerful-porsche/
VW subsidiary Porsche launches health campaign: Understanding and avoiding addiction
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Quick Glance: Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: Wildcards for German Top Players
- Laura Siegemund and Tatjana Maria secure wildcards for the main draw.
- Angelique Kerber and Emma Raducanu receive top-20 wildcards.
- Young players Ella Seidel and Nastasja Schunk granted wildcards for the qualification rounds.
- Exciting show doubles tournament kicks off the tournament with stars from various sports.
BYD Seagull - the cheapest electric car in the world is a declaration of war: Build Your Dreams offers the Seagull small electric car for under 9,000 euros ...
stern.de/auto/byd-seagull---das-billigste-elektroauto-der-welt-ist-eine-kampfansage-34577004.html
Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?: From April, it will be possible to fill up with the new HVO climate diesel - as a CO2-reduced alternative ...
focus.de/auto/news/hvo-100-sauberer-als-ein-tesla-kann-mein-auto-den-neuen-klima-sprit-tanken_id_259777393.html
Electromobility: Why the electric car hype is only just beginning - Golem.de: In recent weeks, one could get the impression that the electric car has already ...
golem.de/news/elektromobilitaet-warum-der-elektroauto-hype-erst-anfaengt-2403-183605.html
New Tesla Roadster will have SpaceX technology, Elon Musk says: The long-awaited second-generation Tesla Roadster will come out of a collaboration with SpaceX.
businessinsider.com/tesla-roadster-spacex-technology-elon-musk-interview-2024-3
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Directive to Implement Full Self-Driving Beta in Every New Tesla Delivery
- Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to install and demonstrate Full Self-Driving Beta for all customers receiving a delivery in North America.
- Tesla is committed to enhancing the system continuously, aiming to eliminate the need for driver attention and achieve true autonomous driving.
- In a move to increase customer acceptance, Elon Musk directed Tesla employees this morning to install the FSD Beta software on all newly delivered vehicles and provide brief test drives to the new buyers.
- Requiring a test drive with each new delivery is expected to significantly increase the workload at Tesla stores and delivery centers, a requirement Musk emphasizes as crucial.
Wolfsburg plant: VW continues to run special shifts in April and May: The combustion engine models from the VW brand are in high demand. Special shifts will ...
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Ferrari's First EV Will Not Be Silent: The legendary Italian marque's EV will come with "sound signatures" mean to "stir emotions" when it arrives in late 2025.
roadandtrack.com/news/a60256715/ferraris-first-ev-will-not-be-silent/
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Volkswagen sees slowdown in vehicle sales growth amid growing competition: The company said on Wednesday it expected a boost to vehicle orders in Western Europe ...
business-standard.com/world-news/volkswagen-sees-slowdown-in-vehicle-sales-growth-amid-growing-competition-124031300554_1.html
I sold my electric car and went back to a diesel – I’d had enough: Drivers are finding there are plenty of reasons for stalling on electric cars ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/sold-electric-car-diesel-unreliable-2979616
China to challenge Biden’s electric vehicle plans at the WTO: China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/china-challenge-biden-electric-vehicle-plans-wto-rcna145225
Audi reveals new all-electric Q6 e-tron SUV, its first next-generation EV: Ordering for the Q6 e-tron quattro will open this month in Europe, starting at 74 ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/18/audi-reveals-all-electric-q6-e-tron-suv.html
Dacia Sandero still top-selling model in Europe, ahead of Tesla and VW: The best-selling model of the Dacia brand, Sandero, managed to keep its place at number 1 ...
romania-insider.com/dacia-sandero-still-top-selling-model-europe-february-2024
Tesla Model Y as a commercial vehicle: Tesla France turns the Model Y into a van: Tesla France shows a Model Y converted into a commercial vehicle ...
auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/tesla-model-y-als-nutzfahrzeug/
Electric car sales in Australia's outer suburbs take off as commuters pocket 'ridiculous' savings
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-11/electric-car-sales-in-australia-outer-suburbs-overtake-city/103542014
This Batmobile-like Rimac Nevera electric car hits 256 mph — and costs $2.5M: With a top speed of 256 mph, the Rimac Nevera is headed from its birthplace in ...
nypost.com/2024/03/23/us-news/this-batmobile-like-electric-car-can-go-256-mph/
China's Jianghuai Automobile, Volkswagen China to boost investment in JV: China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile said on Tuesday it and Volkswagen China will boost ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-jianghuai-automobile-volkswagen-china-boost-investment-jv-2024-03-12/
Epic-sounding 3.3-litre VW Transporter for sale: Heard the one about the VW bus with a Subaru flat-six? Best get comfy
pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/epic-sounding-3-3-litre-vw-transporter-for-sale/48300
VW boss wants to stick to the end of combustion engines - and demands a clear line from politics
goettinger-tageblatt.de/wirtschaft/vw-chef-will-am-verbrenner-aus-festhalten-und-fordert-klare-linie-von-der-politik-K7VQG5ALEFEVVG7GJIV2WW77HU.html
Car auctions are full of used EV bargains – but should you take the plunge?: Prices for second-hand electric cars are on the floor, so there are savings to be ...
irishtimes.com/motors/2024/03/20/used-ev-bargains-to-be-had-at-auction-but-should-you-take-the-plunge/
Volkswagen R Wants To Become A Standalone Electric Performance Brand
carbuzz.com/volkswagen-r-standalone-electric-brand/
Volkswagen cancels plans to build ID.3 at main plant because ‘every euro counts’: Volkswagen has canceled plans to build its all-electric ID.3 at its main ...
electrek.co/2024/03/11/volkswagen-cancels-plans-to-build-id-3-at-main-plant/
New ID 7 GTX 'the most powerful VW estate ever': Electric wagon earns 340hp and all-wheel drive - will it be enough?
pistonheads.com/news/electric-vehicles/new-id-7-gtx-the-most-powerful-vw-estate-ever/48306
Renault wants to charge £7,500 to fix my Zoe electric car: The charger was the only fault, but it would cost more than the car was worth to replace
theguardian.com/money/2024/mar/12/renault-charge-fix-zoe-electric-car
This is how the German auto industry is doing: German car manufacturers are often talked badly about. But the numbers for 2023 say things aren't going so badly.
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Apple Car: Leaked design info reveals it would've been a minivan: Apple was taking design inspiration from the classic Volkswagen van and EV car company Canoo.
mashable.com/article/apple-car-minivan-design
China-based Canadian stole Tesla secrets, say US prosecutors: A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing electric ...
reuters.com/world/owners-china-based-company-charged-us-with-conspiracy-steal-secrets-2024-03-19/
Tesla May Be Blacklisting Cybertruck Flippers: If you try to flip your Tesla Cybertruck for a quick profit during the first year of ownership the EV maker may ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/tesla-may-ban-cybertruck-flippers-1235542608/
Rimac Teases a Hatchback Out of Nowhere, and We'll See It June 26: Electric hypercar pioneer and Bugatti partner Rimac has teased a hatchback out of nowhere ...
thedrive.com/news/rimac-teases-a-hatchback-out-of-nowhere-and-well-see-it-june-26
Biden’s regulators poised to issue rule meant to drive electric car sales: The regulation offers a test of President Biden’s ability to drive an ambitious ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/bidens-regulators-poised-to-issue-rule-meant-to-drive-electric-car-sales-00148019
Why Has the EV Market Stalled?: Surprisingly, the EV market has stalled in recent years. Why? Because the market has reached a difficult point in the ...
hbr.org/2024/03/why-has-the-ev-market-stalled
China's Xiaomi embarks on Apple's road not taken: China's Xiaomi may have started out as an Apple wannabe but it has now pulled ahead of the American technology ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/chinas-xiaomi-embarks-apples-road-not-taken-2024-03-13/
China’s automakers try turning Japanese: Electric-vehicle makers in the People's Republic want to go back to the future. Efforts to block car exports from China ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/chinas-automakers-try-turning-japanese-2024-03-20/
Switch to electric motoring accelerates with more motorists opting to buy EVs: Despite the increase in sales, the overall take-up of EVs (electric vehicles) in ...
irishtimes.com/business/2024/03/11/switch-to-electric-motoring-accelerates-with-more-motorists-opting-to-buy-evs/
Why the Lucid Air Is the Best and Worst Car We’ve Ever Had: During one year of ownership, our 2022 Car of the Year reached for the stars.
motortrend.com/reviews/2022-lucid-air-grand-touring-performance-yearlong-test-review-verdict/
Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning
electrek.co/2024/03/20/move-over-toyota-japanese-ev-pickup-rival-fords-lightning/
Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA: Nikola wants to build 14 of these stations in California this year ...
electrek.co/2024/03/21/nikola-inaugurates-first-hyla-modular-hydrogen-refueling-station-in-ontario-ca/
Alfa Romeo Tells Us The New Giulia Looks The Bomb: In an interview with Motor1, Alfa Romeo CEO Jean Philippe Imparato shared details about the next Stelvio and ...
motor1.com/news/712013/alfa-romeo-giulia-confirmed-2026/
2026 Mercedes-AMG EV Teased While Testing in the Snow: An electric follow-up to the four-door AMG GT is due to arrive by 2026, and it sports similarly dramatic ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60230420/2026-mercedes-amg-ev-teased/
Hertz CEO out following electric car ‘horror show’: Hertz is replacing its CEO for the fourth time in four years
cnn.com/2024/03/18/business/hertz-ceo-departure-ev/
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25-year-old critically injured in accident in Geeste: A 25-year-old was critically injured in a traffic accident on the south-north road in Geeste on Monday ...
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Ferrari CEO: Our EV won't be 'silent' like Tesla: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said the carmaker's future electric car won't be quiet like other EVs on the road.
businessinsider.com/ferrari-ceo-ev-wont-be-silent-like-tesla-car-2024-3
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Porsche unveils one of the fastest road cars in the world, featuring a 1,000-horsepower ‘launch control’ button
cnn.com/2024/03/11/business/porsche-reveals-its-most-powerful-car-ever/
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Going Electric Won’t Fix Our 'Global Epidemic Of Car Harm': Plus Tesla production gets back online in Germany and Chinese automakers may have a new way to sell ...
jalopnik.com/going-electric-won-t-fix-our-global-epidemic-of-car-har-1851324376
Smartphone maker Xiaomi aims for top-five slot with electric car launch: Weeks after Apple abandons EV project, Chinese tech company debuts model that ...
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Yellen says China’s rapid buildout of its green energy industry ‘distorts global prices’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Tesla rival BYD is officially a bigger deal than Elon Musk would like to admit: The Chinese automaker reported strong net profits in 2023 as it became the top ...
qz.com/byd-profits-tesla-elon-musk-ev-sales-china-1851368470
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How did Norway become the electric car superpower? Oil money, civil disobedience – and Morten from a-ha
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/12/how-did-norway-become-the-electric-car-superpower-oil-money-civil-disobedience-and-morten-from-a-ha
Craze for SUVs too shall pass in years to come: Maruti's R C Bhargava: Maruti Suzuki India Limited is India's largest carmaker with about 43 per cent volume ...
business-standard.com/specials/bs-events/bs-manthan-craze-for-suvs-will-pass-in-coming-years-says-rc-bhargava-124032801082_1.html
Nissan wants to launch 16 EVs in 3 years as it eyes a Honda partnership: "We cannot succeed if we continue along the same path," Nissan's CEO said
qz.com/nissan-motor-honda-ev-auto-sales-1851363162
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Quick Glance: Nissan Aims for 30 New Cars by 2027
- Nissan plans to introduce 30 models over the next three years as part of the Arc business plan, including 16 electrified and 14 ICE vehicles.
- Apart from the U.S. and Canada, the Arc includes various regional strategies that involve the introduction of seven completely new models.
- While maintaining secrecy regarding the lineup of 30 models, Nissan appears to have a strong focus on crossovers and SUVs.
- No specifics about a potential collaboration between Nissan and the struggling startup company Fisker are outlined in the Arc business plan.
Review: Honda ZR-V: With the Honda ZR-V you get the best of both worlds – electric and petrol – says Julie Marshall
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Electric car grants could be targeted at rural drivers under new proposals: The government is to undertake a review of the existing electric vehicle grant scheme ...
businesspost.ie/article/electric-vehicle-grants-could-be-reserved-for-rural-drivers-under-new-proposals/
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The Polestar 4 Starts at $56,300 and No, You Can’t Pay Extra for a Rear Window: The Polestar 4 will start at $56,300 in the U.S. when it goes on sale in the ...
thedrive.com/news/the-polestar-4-starts-at-56300-and-no-you-cant-pay-extra-for-a-rear-window
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