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Another OEM looking to move away from its agency plans? This time it's Volkswagen Group reviewing agency. #autoretail #automotive #agency #cardealer https://lnkd.in/ehfZgqsQ

🚗💡 Volkswagen's Electric Drive History In light of recent events, let's delve deeper into Volkswagen. Allegedly, Chinese spies had their sights set on the expertise in the field of electric drive technology. 📚 A brief glance into the history books reveals: VW has been involved in this topic for a long time, longer than one might have thought. What a journey! Hava a look yourself. Link to the e-history in the comments. Volkswagen's dedication to electric drive technology is not a recent development, but rather a longstanding commitment that predates many assumptions. This incident sheds light on the significance of VW's expertise and innovation in the automotive industry. ⚡🔌 #Volkswagen #ElectricVehicles #Innovation #mobility #automotivehistory

VW NAR boss has to leave, as losses reach 0.5Bn… and the new new EV SUV brand Scout rethinks launch: intro as EV, a year later as hybrid! The leave of a salesman is not too astonishing, when numbers do not fit. Pablo Di Si came with a SAR track record, but has not yet the right products. However VW‘s oath to go electric would be undermined with the hybrid Scout. The Scout would be the first EV ever, from which a hybrid derivate is developed. However Premium EV have its market, I do not see the necessity for a hybrid. What‘s your guess? #mobility #sustainability #electricvehicle #pivot Volkswagen Group of America Inc Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Scout Motors Inc.

Insightful ‘fireside’ chat from Michael Leiters CEO of McLaren Automotive Ltd at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) International Automotive Summit in London today. Insights include: 🇬🇧 The local content of hybrid Artura is c65%, but if McLaren switched to full EV tomorrow, it would drop to around 15% based on what is available in the UK. Huge investment needed in the UK electric supply chain capability and capacity. 💡McLaren lead on innovation which attracts large suppliers as today’s cutting edge technology is tomorrow’s volume market standard equipment. 🇨🇳 Western OEMs will never compete head on with Chinese brands on price alone, and must deliver on innovation, with particular focus on what the customer wants. Here at Unipart Logistics we’ve been helping McLaren Automotive Ltd deliver outstanding service to their customers around the world since we designed their aftermarket solution in 2011. We first handled the legendary hybrid P1 battery over a decade ago - talk to us about how our Supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies can help your electrified transformation journey. #ev #electrification #automotive #supplychain

VW to shrink, labor force by 35,000 and car production by nearly 750,000 cars per year. Germany's car industry is under retreat. Europe is under retreat. https://lnkd.in/e85yezwj

If you cant beat 'em, join 'em! VW debuts their ID.Code concept (a reskinned XPENG G9) at Auto China. Stellantis, Audi and Honda all following suit, as well as Nissan. GM is launching amazing EVs in China under the Buick banner, all designed and built by China's SAIC. The western legacy automakers, as well as Japanese automakers cannot catch up without using Chinese platforms that are way, way ahead. Over 20 Chinese EV brands are making big headway into the global market such as UK, EU, Australia and S. E Asia.. In the mean time the US is mired in political debate where to drill for more oil and whether the next US market Cadillac perhaps could burn coal https://lnkd.in/gQRFKaDP

"The road looks rocky for the automotive sector", my article on Medium https://lnkd.in/d-aQQRZJ

Volkswagen's #electriccar sales figures for 1H 2024. Can you spot the declining sales in Europe/US offset by rising sales in China and the rotw? We explained why this would happen in our 1Q 2024 Electric Vehicle Summary back in April: https://lnkd.in/eAQ4DFcb

New video now out! In this one I take a look at the new Volkswagen ID.7, check it out below!

Could Volkswagen's historic plant closures in Germany signal trouble? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gauS5HSF #Volkswagen #ElectricVehicles #CostCutting #AutoIndustry Hey, folks! 🚗💨 Big news in the auto world! Volkswagen is considering closing down its factories in Germany for the very first time in its 87-year history. That’s quite a bold move, right? 🤯 Here’s what’s going on: Why Now? Volkswagen is looking to tighten its budget as it faces increasing competition from electric vehicle manufacturers in China. This shift is a part of a broader strategy to cut costs and stay competitive. Historical Significance: If they decide to go through with it, this would be a monumental first for a company that has been a staple of German manufacturing for just about nine decades. Market Pressure: The electric vehicle market is getting more crowded by the day, and Volkswagen needs to keep its edges sharp to compete with these rising competitors. So, what do you think about Volkswagen potentially closing its German plants? Would this move make sense in the current market climate? 🤔 Let’s discuss! Have you ever worked in the automotive sector? Do you have tips ...