Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda Confirm Continuation of Operations in Russia Amid Sanctions

Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda Confirm Continuation of Operations in Russia Amid Sanctions

Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda have issued a statement saying they are staying in Russia. However, due to sanctions, they cannot carry out their activities on the territory of the Russian Federation under their own brand, so now the official representative offices of the automaker will be called AGR Automotive Group, according to the official public. … Read more

Inflation Hits Car Sales in Germany: Volkswagen Raises Prices on Some Models

Inflation Hits Car Sales in Germany: Volkswagen Raises Prices on Some Models

German car manufacturer Volkswagen⁣ has announced a price increase for some of its models with combustion engines starting from the ‍end of August. This‌ decision​ comes as the company faces a decline in customer demand⁢ due to the current economic situation in Germany. According to⁣ reports, consumer sentiment in the ​German economy‌ has been affected … Read more

Midsize Sedans Fail Crash Tests: Only Honda Accord Receives Highest Safety Score

Midsize Sedans Fail Crash Tests: Only Honda Accord Receives Highest Safety Score

Many midsize sedans are not safe enough for rear passengers. Only one of the seven models received the maximum score for safety. Mid-size sedans failed the updated crash tests. Only the new Honda Accord received the highest safety score. About it reported on the Automotive Addicts website. The Insurance Institute for Highway Traffic Safety (IIHS) … Read more

Volkswagen Offers California Models and Overnight Packages for Camping Enthusiasts in Czech Republic

Volkswagen Offers California Models and Overnight Packages for Camping Enthusiasts in Czech Republic

“We offer the California models to demanding camping fans, but a pleasant overnight stay on the road can also be provided by the new multivan with an overnight package, which we have just added to our offer on the Czech market,” says Mirka Cimrová, director of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles division of Porsche Czech Republic. … Read more

The Unique BMW M5 E39 with a W10 Prototype Engine: A Rare Find by GDM Motors

The Unique BMW M5 E39 with a W10 Prototype Engine: A Rare Find by GDM Motors

The Belgian company sells an extremely interesting BMW M5, the creation of which has an incredible background. The BMW M5 of the E39 generation probably does not need a long introduction. The fourth generation of the performance sedan was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1998 and very quickly gained enormous popularity. The car … Read more

Shanghai Volkswagen Recalls Over 83,000 Vehicles due to Fuel Pump Issue

Shanghai Volkswagen’s pure electric sports utility (SUV) vehicle displayed at the ’20th Shanghai International Auto Industry Exhibition’ on April 24th. (Photo/Xinhua News) [신화망 베이징 8월6일]Shanghai Volkswagen, a joint venture between Volkswagen of Germany and Shanghai Motors of China, has recalled more than 83,000 vehicles. According to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, Shanghai Volkswagen’s recall … Read more

The Spectacular Bus Gathering at Hannover: Bigger, Better, and Full of Surprises

The Spectacular Bus Gathering at Hannover: Bigger, Better, and Full of Surprises

My past bus gatherings were basically intimate events in the Czech Republic, a few dozen cars, a camp, an evening program… A nice meeting of a Czech club, usually somewhere near the water, a pleasant summer classic. But this year’s event in Hannover was really something else. Actually, only the legendary buses remained the common … Read more

Expanding Activities in China: VW Brand Invests in Xpeng, Audi Deepens Cooperation with SAIC

Expanding Activities in China: VW Brand Invests in Xpeng, Audi Deepens Cooperation with SAIC

The concern is expanding its activities in China. While the VW brand invests in the Xpeng brand, the Audi brand has agreed on deeper long-term cooperation with the SAIC company. The Volkswagen Group boasted the conclusion of two important agreements, which should strengthen the presence of the concern on the Chinese market and expand product … Read more

Škoda Auto at Risk: Relocating Enyaq Production, Mortgage Opportunities, Chef Pohlreich’s Insolvency, and More – E15 Weekly Recap

Škoda Auto at Risk: Relocating Enyaq Production, Mortgage Opportunities, Chef Pohlreich’s Insolvency, and More – E15 Weekly Recap

Škoda is at risk of losing its flagship electric car. The Germans are seeking to relocate the production of enyaqs. Thousands of deferred mortgages are given a chance, banks allow clients to pay most of their wages. Millions for lawyers – the king of chefs Pohlreich sent the company into insolvency, closed a year-long dispute. … Read more

Volkswagen Facing Serious Financial Problems, CEO Says

Volkswagen Facing Serious Financial Problems, CEO Says

The Volkswagen brand is facing serious financial problems, according to its CEO Thomas Schäfer and CFO Patrick Andreas Mayer. “Our roof is on fire,” the British magazine quoted Schäfer as saying Autocarwhich brings the message. “In a number of areas, we are letting costs rise too high,” Schäfer elaborated on his alarmist words. He went … Read more