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Volkswagen To Continue Operations In China Despite Reports Of Human Rights Violations
Despite reports of human rights violations in Volkswagen car manufacturing plant in China's Xinjiang region, according to a chief executive of Volkswagen, the car manufacturer is planning to continue its operations. He further stated that they ensure the labour standards are implemented, and that the cultural and religious differences are respected. Volkswagen has also been accused of human rights violations in Brazil, where public… read-more
Tags: Volkswagen, China, Xinjiang, Brazil, human rights violation
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Toyota Retains World's Largest Car-Maker Title
Toyota has become the world's largest "car-seller" for the second time in a row with an increase of 10.1% in vehicle sales. The Japanese car-maker has reportedly sold 10.5 million vehicles in 2021. Volkswagen sold 8.9 million vehicles in 2021, bagging the second spot. Volkswagen stated that the sales figures were affected due to a chip shortage the company faced owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tags: Toyota, Volkswagen, Car sales, Japan, business
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Skoda Launches All New Slavia In India: Bookings Open
The all-new Skoda Slavia compact sedan made its global debut in India on November 18. According to reports, the car is based on the company's localised MQB-A0-IN platform, officially replaces the Rapid sedan. It's one of four new products that the company aims to release as part of its India 2.0 strategy. Moreover, bookings for the car has been opened with three variants for the customer to choose from.
Tags: Skoda Auto, India, salvia, Volkswagen, Car Launch
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Volkswagen Launches Its New SUVW Taigun For Indian Customers
Taigun is a German-engineered 'SUVW' that is the newest entrant in the mid-size SUV category. The launch began with a visual display at a large-outdoor-event, hosted at Central Park in Delhi's renowned Connaught Place. Huge LED grids which took 144 hours to build, were programmed to create color combinations with music. Moreover, 70 feet towers were constructed to support cameras for broadcasting the event around the world.
Tags: Volkswagen, India, taigun, SUV
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Formula 1600 To Make Comeback In MRF National Racing Championship
The MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is scheduled for September 25 at the MMRT. Around 9 car races and about 76 competitions are lined up for the event. Making comeback on track after the pandemic, the highlight of the event is going to be the MRF Formula 1600 class. However, Formula LGB 1300, Volkswagen's 22 VW Polo cars will also be on the lookout.
Tags: Formula One, MRF, Volkswagen, Indian Nation car racing championship
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Volkswagen Unveils New Polo GTI; To Be Launched Globally In June
The new Volkswagen Polo GTI is ready for its world debut in June 2021 and the vehicle will apparently be more sportier version of the Polo hatchback. This announcement has come just weeks after the company unveiled the hatchback model in April. The GTI model will feature the standard dimensions i.e. 4.05 metres in length and 1.45 metres in height. It also promises aggressive-looking exterior with unique interior designs.
Tags: Volkswagen, Polo GTI, Polo Hatchback, Vehicle Launch
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Volkswagen Retrenches 5,000 Jobs Till 2023 To Finance EV Segment
The German carmaker Volkswagen has announced to retrench around 5,000 employees, including 900 employees opting for early retirement, between now and the end of 2023. Citing cost-cutting to finance the electric vehicle segment, the automaker has plans to fill the vacant places later. The VW HR director Gunnar Killian said the company would continue practising strict cost management strategies for future investments. Earlier in 2019, VW had… read-more
Tags: Volkswagen, Covid-19, job cuts, jobs unemployment
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Volkswagen To Bring Software Driven Vehicles Under 'Accelerate' Strategy
Volkswagen is eyeing to become a software-driven mobility provider in future. Touted as an 'accelerate' strategy, the company will integrate software into vehicle systems to enhance user experience. Besides, the automaker is planning to roll out 5,00,000 concept models in two years to get customer feedback. Moreover, the German automobile giant is estimated to spend €16 billion on digitalisation and hybridisation by 2025. Currently,… read-more
Tags: Volkswagen, Cars, Electric cars, software, Technology
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Volkswagen, Microsoft To Collab For Developing Self-driving Software
Volkswagen AG will join hands with Microsoft Corp to employ the latter's cloud computing services to enhance its software improvement efforts directed at automated driving. The renowned automobile brand had independently started operating on both self-driving cars and driver-assistance innovations, including the currently available cruise control feature. Reportedly, the collaboration would allow Volkswagen to maintain a singular cloud-based… read-more
Tags: Volkswagen, Microsoft, Cloud Computing, automated driving, Self Driven Cars
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Gets Tag Of Net Water Positive Company
Automobile giant Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has achieved the feat of becoming a net water positive company with a score of 1:1.05. The term indicates the quantity of water restored in proportion to its consumption. Reportedly, the company replenished 105 litres of water for every 100 litres it used. The company's Managing Director Gurupratap Boparai expressed his aspiration to continue such sustainability measures. The company now eyes the… read-more
Tags: Skoda Auto, Volkswagen, environment, water conservation
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