Nathan Eddy Reporter covering the German market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +49 176 204 201 51 See All Staff Page Recent Stories How rear-wheel drive became an EV 'must-have' Volvo and Polestar recently joined Tesla and VW in favoring rear-wheel drive over front-wheel drive for base EVs because it offers better performance and efficiency. Continental sees software as Everest of challenges Under Gilles Mabire's guidance, Continental is helping automakers maximize the benefits of over-the-air updates and tap into the power of artificial intelligence. VW will not match Tesla price cuts for its EVs, CEO Blume says VW aims to become a global leader in EVs through profitable growth, not discounting, CEO Oliver Blume tolda German newspaper. Monetizing apps: Experts warn of backlash Automakers believe apps to improve functionality, safety and security could create highly lucrative new revenue streams, but a Cox Automotive survey found customers are reluctant to pay extra subscription fees. Ex-VW CEO Diess will head Infineon board Infineon expects to benefit from Diess's experience as a top executive at VW and BMW. VW brand hires Google exec to head marketing As chief marketing officer Nelly Kennedy will use her experience with Google to realign VW brand's marketing. Phantom braking dents tech confidence Some automated braking systems are perceiving obstacles where none actually exists, and the incidents that result are hurting consumer trust in many new automotive-safety technologies. Nio targets Europe and reaching profit faster than Tesla If Nio can survive in China, it has the chance to be competitive in other markets, the automaker's founder William Li said. VW might sell Russian factory amid Ukraine war sanctions The Kaluga plant, which opened in 2009 and employs 4,200 people, halted production shortly after the war in Ukraine began. How Audi, Mercedes, Nissan aim to gain from second-life EV batteries Fast-rising electric vehicle demand in Europe is putting increased emphasis on the secondary market for the most valuable commodity in the vehicles: the battery packs. Tesla could drop plans for German battery plant, report says Tesla is looking to tap into tax credits that will be offered to automakers who produce EV components, such as batteries, in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported. Tesla preps for production surge at German plant Tesla aims to build 5,000 vehicles a week at its new European plant in Germany by the first quarter of next year. Great Wall partners with Emil Frey to distribute Wey, Ora brands across Europe The Chinese automaker plans to launch the Ora and Wey brands in Europe in the fourth quarter. Auto supplier Eberspaecher reveals details of cyberattack that likely cost up to $60 million Eberspaecher, which produces exhaust technology, air conditioning and heating systems for VW, BMW and Stellantis, was forced to shut down networks and servers when cyber criminals used ransomware to gain access to its IT systems. Ford Europe halts orders for Focus, Fiesta amid delivery backlogs Ford Europe has stopped taking orders for the models as deliveries stretch into 2023 because of supply problems. Load More
Nathan Eddy Reporter covering the German market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +49 176 204 201 51 See All Staff Page