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zhenya-car · 1 year

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Volkswagen - is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1937 by the German Labor Front.

Fact 1. The big role of Porsche

Volkswagen's success would not have been possible without the skill and talent of Ferdinand Porsche. He was one of the most talented designers and engineers of his time. Porsche's legendary status in the automotive industry is well documented. According to Wikipedia, it took him only 10 months to create a working prototype of the first Volkswagen car.

Fact 2. The beetle was not a beetle

VW Beetle embodies the term "people's car", which is a translation of its name. Nevertheless, over the 65 years that the car was on the assembly line, it had several names. The first ever people's car was called Type 1. It was the model that brought Volkswagen to life.

Fact 3. The dictator's brainchild

Hitler wanted an affordable mode of transport that the family could use. The car also had to reach a speed of at least 100 km/h. Hitler instructed that the car should not cost more than a motorcycle, which at that time was a means of transportation for many Germans. Meeting all these conditions was a huge challenge, but it laid a solid foundation for the company's success. ( ❗ The content of the fact does not contain propaganda of fascism and Nazism/idealization of Hitler❗).

Fact 4. They don't just make cars

It's not always about cars for Volkswagen. According to MSN, Volkswagen has invested heavily in engine technology. They produce marine diesel engines for motor boats. The company also produces chemical reactors, steam turbines, gas and turbochargers.

Fact 5. Bug Advertising

Volkswagen was trying to sell cars to the American market, in whose collective consciousness the memory of the war was still fresh. What did the company do? They were honest with their product offerings and detailed what to expect from their cars. The title of the copy read: "Introducing the slowest fastback in America." This bright headline was enough to attract someone's attention.

Fact 6. Golf emerged from the ashes of Beetle

Golf was born due to the decline in Beetle revenues. According to the company, the Golf is Volkswagen's most successful car to date, having sold more than 29 million copies worldwide.

Fact 7. The first in the world

Volkswagen is the largest car manufacturer in the world in terms of sales. According to statista.com , Volkswagen sold 10.7 million cars in 2017. That's 300,000 more cars than Toyota, which has dominated the global automotive market for the past decade.

Fact 8. Wrestling in America

The two-year emissions scandal has undone much of the progress they've made over the years. It will take a lot of effort to convince Americans to trust Volkswagen, despite its global success.

Fact 9. Wolfsburg - House

Wolfsburg is home to several German car brands, but it is Volkswagen that stands out from the rest. It is also the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturing plant. The factory produced more than 70,000 units of E-Golf.

Fact 10. Their cars are named after ocean currents

Volkswagen has a long history of naming its cars after ocean currents. Examples of such names include Jetta, Corrado, Vento, Passat, Santana and Scirocco. For example, Passat is the German name for wind.

Fact 11. An amazing record

What comes to mind when you hear people talking about Beetle? Its compact size is definitely one of the first things. The mountaineering team decided to accept the challenge. The car was able to accommodate 57 people. How is this even possible when they are known for barely being able to accommodate five people? Never underestimate the power of Beetle!

Fact 12. China

In 2017, the automaker sold 3.18 million cars in China, which is almost half of their global market.

Fact 13. The fastest car in the world

The fastest production car in the world is a Volkswagen car, and this car is a Bugatti Chiron. The car is equipped with an 8.0-liter w16 engine with a four-cylinder turbo, which can produce up to 1,497 hp. The car has a limited maximum speed of 430 km / h and can go from 0 to 100 in 2.4 seconds.

Fact 14. Volkswagen vs. Toyota

Volkswagen managed to surpass Toyota, no matter what. In 2016, the company sold more than 10 million units, which is slightly more than Toyota managed to sell in the same time period.

Fact 15. For one day they were the most valuable company on Earth

For one day, the Volkswagen Group was the most valuable company on earth. According to the Washington Post, it happened on October 29, 2008. The company's value that day exceeded $350 billion. According to investment analysts, there were fewer stocks available for purchase than those that were bought.

Fact 16. Loss of 5 million dollars from each Bugatti Veyron sold

Its base price is $1.5 million. This raises the question of how it is possible that Volkswagen could lose $5 million on the sale of Bugatti Veyron. A Bernstein Research report was published, which emphasizes that the high cost of research and development was one of the main reasons. Another factor is volume, since less than 50 units were produced.

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hittveu · 5 years

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TCR Racecar Benny Leuchter

25 BENNANI Mehdi (mar), Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR team Sebastien Loeb Racing, action during the 2018 FIA WTCR World Touring Car cup of China, at Ningbo from September 28 to 30 – Photo Marc de Mattia / DPPI

Johan Kristoffersson, FIA World Rallycross Championship 2018, Round 98, Riga, Latvia, 15.09. – 16.09.2018

Robert Huff (GBR)

BENNANI Mehdi (mar), Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR team Sebastien Loeb Racing, portrait pole position race 2 during the 2018 FIA WTCR World Touring Car cup of China, at Wuhan from october 5 to 7 – Photo Jean Michel Le Meur / DPPI

Weltcup-Quartett komplett: Benjamin Leuchter fährt vierten Golf GTI TCR

 Benjamin Leuchter (D) wechselt aus der TCR Germany in den FIA Tourenwagen-Weltcup  Nordschleifen-Kenner war in Entwicklung des Golf GTI TCR eingebunden  Volkswagen und Sébastien Loeb Racing setzen in WTCR auf internationales Fahrerteam

Wolfsburg (30. Januar 2019). Das Fahrer-Quartett von Volkswagen und Sébastien Loeb Racing für den FIA Tourenwagen-Weltcup (WTCR) ist komplett: Benjamin Leuchter (D) wechselt aus der ADAC TCR Germany in die Top-Liga des Tourenwagen-Rennsports und geht im Golf GTI TCR an der Seite seiner Teamkollegen Mehdi Bennani (MA), Rob Huff (GB) und Johan Kristoffersson (S) an den Start. Erstmals wird Sébastien Loeb Racing im Jahr 2019 vier von Volkswagen unterstützte Fahrzeuge einsetzen.

„Ich freue mich sehr, dass wir Benjamin Leuchter für die WTCR gewinnen konnten“, sagt Sven Smeets, Volkswagen Motorsport-Direktor. „Benny zählt seit Jahren zur Volkswagen Familie und hat an der Entwicklung des Golf GTI TCR von Beginn an mitgearbeitet. Seine Ergebnisse sprechen für sich und bei den Testfahrten hat er einen super Job gemacht – auf der Strecke und auch im Zusammenspiel mit den Ingenieuren. Für die WTCR 2019 haben wir nun ein starkes internationales Fahrer-Quartett aufgestellt und möchten mit dieser Mannschaft natürlich vorne mitmischen.“

„Ein Kindheitstraum geht in Erfüllung“

Leuchter blickt der Herausforderung euphorisch entgegen. „Mit dem Weltcup geht für mich ein Kindheitstraum in Erfüllung“, sagt der 31-Jährige aus Duisburg. „Ich freue mich riesig darauf, mit Volkswagen in der WTCR an den Start gehen zu dürfen, und ich werde alles geben, die deutschen Farben würdig zu vertreten. Zwar kenne ich bislang nur zwei der zehn Strecken im Kalender, aber ich lerne schnell und werde alles daransetzen, erfolgreich zu sein.“

Neben seinem Engagement als Fahrer fungiert Leuchter bereits als Markenbotschafter und Motorsport-Repräsentant von Volkswagen, als Instruktor im Team der Volkswagen Driving Experience und kennt den Golf GTI TCR seit dem ersten Tag. „Ich war schon 2015 ins Entwicklungsprogramm eingebunden und habe seitdem neben zahlreichen Renneinsätzen jeden Wintertest für die Weiterentwicklung mitgemacht“, so Leuchter.

Rundenrekord auf der Nordschleife

Viele seiner Erfolge im Motorsport sind eng mit Volkswagen verbunden: In der ADAC TCR Germany 2016 fuhr Leuchter im Golf GTI TCR auf Gesamtrang fünf und war damit bester Volkswagen Pilot. Im selben Jahr stellte er im Golf GTI Clubsport S auf der Nürburgring-Nordschleife einen neuen Rundenrekord für frontangetriebene Serienfahrzeuge auf.

Im Jahr 2017 gewann Leuchter die TCR-Klasse in der VLN-Langstreckenmeisterschaft und beim 24-Stunden-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring. In der vergangenen Saison war Leuchter als Gesamtachter erneut bester Volkswagen Pilot in der ADAC TCR Germany und stellte seine Klasse unter anderem mit dem Gesamtsieg in der TCE-Kategorie und dem Sieg in der TCR-Klasse beim 24-Stunden-Rennen in Dubai unter Beweis.

Daten und Fakten zu Benjamin Leuchter (D)

Geburtsdatum 22. November 1987 Geburtsort Duisburg (D) Größe/Gewicht 165 cm/60 kg Motorsport seit 2001

Karriere-Highlights

2018 ADAC TCR Germany (8. Gesamtrang, bester Volkswagen Pilot, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Dubai (Gesamtsieger TCE-Kategorie, Sieger TCR-Klasse, Golf GTI TCR)

2017 VLN-Langstreckenmeisterschaft (Gesamtsieger TCR-Klasse, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Nürburgring (Sieger TCR-Klasse, Golf GTI TCR) 2016 ADAC TCR Germany (5. Gesamtrang, bester Volkswagen Pilot, Golf GTI TCR) 24h Nürburgring (2. Platz TCR-Klasse, Golf GTI TCR) Rundenrekord für frontangetriebene Serienfahrzeuge auf der Nürburgring-Nordschleife (7:47,21 Minuten, Golf GTI Clubsport S)

2014 VLN-Langstreckenmeisterschaft (1. Platz Klasse SP8) seit 2010 Fahrinstruktor im Team der Volkswagen Driving Experience

Kalender FIA Tourenwagen-Weltcup 2019 06.04.–07.04. Marrakesch (MA) 27.04.–28.04. Budapest (H) 11.05.–12.05. Slovakiaring (SK) 18.05.–19.05. Zandvoort (NL) 20.06.–22.06. Nürburgring (D) 06.07.–07.07. Vila Real (P) 14.09.–15.09. Ningbo (CHN) 26.10.–27.10. Suzuka (J) 14.11.–17.11. Macau (CHN) tba. Sepang (MAL)

*Golf GTI TCR – WLTP Kraftstoffverbrauch, l/100 km: langsam 10,3 / mittel 7,5 / schnell 6,7 / sehr schnell 7,8 / kombiniert 7,7; CO₂-Emission kombiniert, g/km: 175; Effizienzklasse: D. Golf GTI TCR – NEFZ Kraftstoffverbrauch, l/100 km: innerorts 8,3 / außerorts 5,8 – 5,7 / kombiniert 6,7; CO₂-Emission kombiniert, g/km: 153 – 151; Effizienzklasse: D

Quelle: VW Motorsport

Weltcup-Quartett komplett: Benjamin Leuchter fährt vierten Golf GTI TCR Weltcup-Quartett komplett: Benjamin Leuchter fährt vierten Golf GTI TCR  Benjamin Leuchter (D) wechselt aus der TCR Germany in den FIA Tourenwagen-Weltcup…

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unknownpoliticalobject · 6 years

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Brexit impact on UK car industry

Rather than creating post after post about news of yet more job losses in the UK car industry, I decided to create one entry and keep it periodically updated. Before the EU referendum, experts unanimously agreed that if the UK was to leave the EU it would result in job loses under all scenarios. A so called “hard Brexit” probably resulting in pretty much the end of all UK based industry.

What was labelled “project fear” at the time, is now becoming bitter reality for thousands losing their jobs:

2017-03-01: Magna hiring 3000 people in Graz, Austria for the production of the new Jaguar (apply here)

2017-03-01: Nissan faces a decline in profits of hundreds of millions when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.

2017-03-21: Minis could be latest victim of Brexit as BMW boss hints at moving production out of UK

2017-05-15: UK says Brexit talks with Bentley Motors must remain confidential

2017-07-03: After Brexit, we should just let the UK car factories close

2017-09-11: Brexit Kills Its First Car, But Not The One You Might Think (Mark 8 Golf Cabriolet)

2017-10-02: Eurofound fact sheet Jaguar Land Rover to create 2800 new jobs in Slovakia, EU (click here to apply)

2017-12-17: Magna to build new paint line in Slovenia to support Graz vehicle production

2018-01-22: “Jaguar Land Rover to cut production at Halewood” via the Guardian (The Halewood plant, in Liverpool, employs around 6,000 people.)

2018-01-22: French President Macron Says Toyota Will Invest 300 Million Euros And Create 700 Jobs At French Plant

2018-01-28: Jaguar Land Rover to create 150 jobs in Shannon, Ireland

2018-02-08: Japan warns on Brexit: we cannot continue in UK without profit

2018-02-16: Layoffs Arrive in Brexit Britain, and Auto Workers Are Up First

2018-02-23: BMW plans to build electric Minis in China

2018-02-26: Aston Martin seeks green light for new car in EU not UK due to Brexit uncertainty

2018-03-02: Magana press release - First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna in Graz, Austria

2018-04-13: Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs after ‘slump due to Brexit’, Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs due to Brexit 'headwinds'

2018-04-17: Vauxhall to 'terminate' entire dealership network as sales plunge - putting 3,800 jobs at risk.

2018-04-20: Nissan to cut hundreds of UK jobs

2018-04-23: Rolls-Royce mulls European move as Brexit deal worries grow

2018-05-08: Business secretary warns of job losses at Toyota if customs partnership is not adopted - Greg Clark suggests 3,500 jobs at Toyota’s Derbyshire plant could be at risk

2018-05-15: Japan’s Yaskawa to increase its investment in Slovenia. The purpose of this new facility is to transfer production from Cumbernauld “back into the EU”.

2018-06-06: 95 more jobs going at Wrightbus - and Brexit is being blamed

2018-06-11: Land Rover Discovery model moved to Slovakia from the UK (BBC) ("Every day we seem to hear more about job losses and closures and as Brexit moves closer and closer in the horizon, it'll be even more difficult to predict where we will be in a year's time," he added.)

2018-06-11: Jaguar Land Rover to shed jobs, move work to Slovakia (FT) (It comes on top of the 1,000 job losses the company announced last month, which also affected agency workers at the Solihull site)

2018-06-11: Rolls-Royce set to announce more than 4,000 job cuts (Guardian)

2018-06-14: Rolls-Royce to axe 4,600 jobs, company announces (Independent)

2018-06-18: BMW invests €42m in Eisenach (German) and creates new jobs (MDR)

2018-06-22: Toyota confirms Derbyshire factory will cease production on one of its models (DL)

2018-06-22: BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning (BBC) (BMW makes the Mini and Rolls Royce and employs about 8,000 people in the UK.)

2018-06-23: Chief executive of Unipart, automotive group which employs 6000 people: “If we barrel headlong towards a hard Brexit....I believe the British motor industry will find it very difficult to survive in the long term." (FT)

2018-06-27: BMW's Dutch Mini production provides Brexit hedge (autonews) “ BMW is cutting its dependence on its factory in Oxford, England, for Mini production by expanding a Dutch assembly site. [...] At VDL Nedcar staffing levels have jumped to about 7,200 today, from around 4,500 last year and 1,450 in 2014, VDL said.”

2018-07-10: BMW signs deal to make electric Mini in new factory in China (electrek) “The production version of the electric vehicle is expected to come rolling off the production line at the brand’s main plant in Oxford next year, but now BMW adds another manufacturing facility to the electric Mini program through a new joint-venture in China.”

2018-07-21: Top Japanese official issues ominous warning to Theresa May's Government, saying 'no-deal' Brexit would be 'impossible for us to accept' (This Is Money) “Iida represents 1,000 Japanese firms with British operations”

2018-07-24: Manufacturers cutting back on spending amid fears over Brexit (The Guardian)

2018-07-31: BMW Plans First EU Plant in Two Decades Amid Trade Tensions (Bloomberg) “The carmaker is investing 1 billion euros ($1.17 billion) in a new production plant in Hungary to produce 150,000 vehicles annually, according to a statement Tuesday.”

2018-07-31: 'Not an option': The British car industry is sounding the alarm on a no deal Brexit (Business Insider) “The car industry employs over 850,000 people, both directly and indirectly in Britain and Hawes said car manufacturers were getting as "ready as possible" for any disruption from a no-deal Brexit.”

2018-08-01: Jaguar Land Rover slips to £264m pre-tax loss driven by Brexit uncertainty (Shropshire Star)

2018-08-03: JLR plans to shift production from UK to China, Austria, Slovakia (liveMint) “JLR is planning to shift production of at least four models from its British factories to its plants in low-cost markets such as China, Austria and Slovakia. At present, the E-Pace compact SUV (sport utility vehicle) and the I-Pace electric SUV are the only models that are not manufactured in JLR’s three British manufacturing facilities.”

2018-08-11: Brexit: what it means for the British car industry (Autocar) “The way Brexit plays outs will be pivotal for car manufacturing in the UK. [...] For example, Aston Martin and McLaren both use Italian-made Graziano gearboxes.”

2018-08-17: VW will Produktion in Wolfsburg auf eine Million Autos erhöhen (MAZ)

2018-08-18: Ford's Brexit warning as profits slide by £760m: Car giant may scale back in the UK as it says it 'will take whatever action needed' (This Is Money) “The firm, which employs 9,000 people in this country, is also expecting to make a loss in Europe, including the UK, this year.”

2018-08-20: 'Stop accusing car firms of fuelling Project Fear - it's for real': McLaren boss warns on Brexit and says he's sorry for overseas investors who will suffer because of it (This Is Money)

2018-08-20: Ford plans to let 1,100 jobs go at Bridgend factory - is Brexit to blame? (itv) “The new Dragon engine which will replace it will be made for Ford's European operations only.”

2018-08-28: 'Everyone is seriously concerned': 2 years after its viral Brexit letter, Japan is back with another dire warning on leaving the EU (Business Insider) “Major Japanese firms, including automakers Nissan, Toyota, and Honda, all have substantial footprints in the UK, [...], employs over 7,000 people, most of whom are concentrated in the firm's plant in the north east city of Sunderland.”

2018-09-06: Honda could stop car production in Britain post-Brexit (Yahoo Finance) “Honda currently employs 3,600 people at its factory in Swindon and has its European headquarters in Bracknell.“

2018-09-07: German companies prepare for hard Brexit (Handelsblatt) “Britain is likely to suffer most. Some 2,500 German companies employing 400,000 people operate in the country, including BMW, ...”

2018-09-11: 'No-deal' Brexit could cost £60m a day, Jaguar boss warns (Sky News)

2018-09-11: 'Disaster' warning for North East car industry if Brexit goes wrong (Chronicle) “MPs and JLR boss warn that tens of thousands of jobs could be lost”

2018-09-12: If it weren’t so devastating to us, Brexit would almost be funny (Shropshire Star) “Brexit has cost Jaguar Land Rover up to more than £1.2 billion profit each year, BMW management say 8,000 jobs could go if the supply chain for parts became too difficult without a frictionless Customs Union, and, for the same reason, Airbus is warning that its 14,000 jobs investment in the UK could go.”

2018-09-14: “Wir erweitern unser Team am Standort Graz im Bereich Produktionsplanung in der Business Unit Jaguar Land Rover” (Magna)

2018-09-17: Jaguar workers put on three-day week until Christmas (BBC) “About 1,000 Jaguar workers at its Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham have been moved from a five to a three-day week until Christmas. [...] Jack Dromey, the Labour MP for Erdington, blamed "Brexit chaos and the mishandling by ministers of the transition from diesel" for the move.”

2018-09-18: BMW's famous Mini plant in Oxford will not produce cars for at least a month from 29 March 2019. (Sky News)

2018-09-19: Aston Martin Joins Jaguar in Calling Out Brexit Risk to Industry (Bloomberg)

2018-09-29: No-deal Brexit 'could halt production at UK Toyota plants' (The Guardian) “British car manufacturing business, which employs more than 186,000 people directly and more than 856,000 indirectly.”

2018-10-02: Vauxhall owner warns of 'dramatic consequences' of Brexit (BBC)

2018-10-04: Nissan warns of dangers of a no-deal Brexit (The Times) Nissan chief exec Carlos Ghosn: "We are preparing for the worst but I do not want to tell you how we are preparing because you will say I am just trying to scare people."

2018-10-08: Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week closure as demand falls (BBC)

2018-10-15: Nissan Delays Wage Talks With U.K. Workers on Brexit Uncertainty (Bloomberg)

2018-10-30: Exclusive: Bentley warns worst case no deal Brexit would hit profitability, investment (Reuters)

2018-11-01: BMW announces new £890 million factory in Hungary (autocar)

2018-12-04: Toyota faces 'stop-start' production under no-deal (Sky News)

2018-12-09: Ford boss warns a no-deal Brexit would be a 'catastrophe', with factory closures and job losses (This Is Money)

2018-12-12: Rolls-Royce confirms transfer of work from Derby to Germany (Derby Telegraph)

2018-12-15: Jaguar Land Rover set to cut thousands of jobs in new year (FT)

2018-12-16: Jaguar Land Rover to 'axe up to 5,000 jobs' (Guardian) “Analysts say carmaker will outline job cuts in new year as part of drive to combat Brexit”

2018-12-31: Toyota Europe’s leader wary over Turkey, Brexit (Automotive News)

2019-01-07: Aston Martin triggers Brexit contingencies to prepare for no deal (Reuters)

2019-01-24: Jaguar Land Rover plants to close for week in April due to Brexit (Sky News)

2019-02-03: Nissan chooses Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car (BBC)

2019-02-05: Nissan blow leads to regret and defiance in a Brexit heartland (JP Times) “Employing 7,000 people and supporting another 28,000 supplier jobs, the factory churned out 442,000 autos last year.”

2019-02-12: Ford told UK PM May it is preparing alternative production sites (Reuters)

2019-02-13: Brexit: Ford reveals its plans for move abroad (The Times) “The business, which has 13,000 staff in the UK, told the prime minister on a private call with business leaders that it was preparing alternative sites abroad.”

2019-02-18: Honda to closure of Swindon factory (Sky News) “Honda is preparing to announce the closure of its factory in Swindon, dealing a devastating blow both to its 3500-strong workforce and ministers’ hopes that the UK will remain an elite manufacturing economy after Brexit.”

2019-02-27: A ‘no-deal’ Brexit is already happening for us, Aston Martin CEO says (CNBC) “Shares in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings fell more than 15 percent Thursday. The firm posted a pre-tax loss of £73.1 million ($97.2 million) in 2018.”

2019-03-02: Honda reveals it had plans to make electric cars in Swindon before plant closure (Swindon Advertiser) “Rumours a UK-bound ship laden with equipment which would secure the Swindon plant’s future was turned back are extremely concerning.“

2019-03-05: Brexit: BMW could shift production from UK to Austria in event of no deal, board member reveals (MSN)

2019-03-06: Brexit hazard warning from car giants as Mini production could be moved out of Oxford in event of no-deal (Evening Standard)

2019-03-12: Union reps at Rolls-Royce and Toyota say no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' for workers (Derby Telegraph)

2019-03-12: Nissan is moving more car production out of the UK (CNN)

2019-03-12: Nissan to end Sunderland production of luxury Infiniti brand (The Guardian)

2019-04-08: Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production For One Week Amid Brexit Uncertainty (Huffington Post) “The scheduled pause follows an announcement from the car manufacturer that it will cut nearly 5,000 jobs.”

2019-04-30: JLR to build new Land Rover Defender in Slovakia (BBC)

2019-05-30: Brexit shutdown slashes UK car production by 45% (BBC)

2019-06-02: Manufacturing shrinks as Brexit stockpiling halts (BBC)

2019-06-05: Ford planning to close Bridgend plant, putting 1,700 jobs at risk (The Guardian)

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_ Note: This list shows jobs created in the EU as well as the ones lost in the UK. As the timeline shows, hiring people in one location is often followed by layoffs in the UK a year later. Thereby giving a pretty good indication of things to come. For example, if JLR is hiring 3000 people in Austria and 2800 in Slovakia, and the Halewood plant just happens to employ around 6000 people, you do the maths.

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alvaromatias1000 · 4 years

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VW inicia produção da Golf 8 Variant e completa gama do hatch alemão

A Volkswagen iniciou a produção da perua Golf 8 Variant, que é um belo exemplo de resistência ao crescimento de crossovers e SUVs na Europa, um dos últimos redutos de familiares no mercado mundial.

Além da Europa, a China é outro lugar onde as peruas parecem florescer, ainda que em menor nível , visto que as marcas de luxo não oferecem suas familiares por lá, pelo menos nesse momento.

Mantendo o nome Variant em evidência, assim como a “mãe” Passat Variant, a familiar do Golf 8 retorna à Wolfsburg após 14 anos, juntando-se ao hatch, cuja produção para o ocidente está sendo concentrada na sede da Volkswagen.

Em nota, que se atentou sabiamente em contar um pouco da história daqueles que fizeram a Golf Variant e que ainda a fazem nas linhas de montagem, a montadora informou que toda a gama do Golf 8 agora se encontra na matriz.

Faltando apenas o Golf R para completar o quadro, o Golf 8 entra para a próxima década mantendo o essencial de sua proposta, ainda que não haja mais um Golf Cabrio ou mesmo o estranho Golf Sportvan (ex-Golf Plus, inspirado no Fox).

No caso da Variant, seu porte maior (66 mm), lha garantiu mais espaço para bagagens, ampliando em 6 litros o volume, que agora é de 611 litros. Além disso, ganhou 22 litros com os bancos rebatidos, chegando a 1.642 litros no total.

Com 4,633 m de comprimento, 1,798 m de largura e 2,686 m de entre eixos, a Golf 8 Variant mantém seu estilo conservador, mas com um leve toque esportivo.

Tendo a mesma frente do hatch, na traseira, ela incorporou lanternas em LED chanfradas, que realçaram essa parte da perua, que está mais pronunciada.

Por dentro, incorporou o cockpit digital do Golf 8, com cluster e multimídia em telas grandes, assim como a diminuta alavanca de câmbio estilo “Porsche”.

Apesar de as peruas serem parte essencial do portfólio da VW, a marca não ousou em lançar uma Golf 8 Shooting Brake para rivalizar com a Kia Proceed, que é uma das mais belas peruas que existem. Para compensar, a Arteon Shooting Brake aparece, mas na gama superior.

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alexiwalling · 4 years

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From the very first day that Martin Winterkorn became the new Chief Executive of Volkswagen AG he has made it clear that he means business. And just last month, he has ordered the scrapping of the scheduled preview of the new Passat in Germany's capital not because of mechanical problem, electrical problem not even parts problem say defective VW ball joints but for the reason that he was not satisfied with the look and feel of the Passat. Winterkorn said, "I don't like to present car before it's finished. That's why I canceled the Berlin showing."

For those who are not familiar with Winterkorn, he is the former Chief of Volkswagen's luxury unit, Audi. And tomorrow at the company's annual press conference, Winterkorn will finally discuss his plans for the Volkswagen brand.

The Volkswagen brand was primarily the reason why Winterkorn was placed as the new CEO of VW. It should be noted that Winterkorn was the man responsible for the remarkable turnaround of Audi and VW top brass feels that Winterkorn can do the same magic on the VW brand which has been losing hundreds of millions of euros at its German factories since 2005.

When Winterkorn assumes the CEO position in VW he also brought with him his entourage of loyal subjects from Audi which he rationalize by saying that his Audi design team can get the job done quickly.

According to Peter Braendle fund manager at Zurich-based Swisscanto Asset Management, which oversees the equivalent of $46 billion including Volkswagen stock, "All of the Audi cars have a more trendy and Verdale modern design than Volkswagen. This Audi design team is strong. If they can do the same successful job at Volkswagen as with the Audi, then it will be marvelous."

And tomorrow at the company's annual press conference Volkswagen will report its detailed financial figures. Europe's largest has reported last month that its 2006 net income has doubled to 2.75 billion euros or $3.61 billion USD due to the following: launching of new car models such as Audi's Q7 sport-utility vehicle, disposal of a vehicle-rental division and a tax gain. The Audi unit was accounted for about half of the group profit earned by the Wolfsburg, Germany-based Volkswagen.

Shares of Volkswagen in Frankfurt increase by 3.60 euros or 3.7 percent to 100 euros which is considered to be the highest price obtained since July 8, 1998. VW's stock has gained 16 percent for this year which is the third-best performance on Germany's benchmark DAX Index.

The Passat Scrapped for Good? Before the takeover of Winterkorn the Passat is a project headed by Wolfgang Bernhard, former CEO of VW who resigned last January due to the management shake-up that is happening inside Volkswagen.

The Bernhard Passat is the very same model that was suppose to debut at Berlin but unfortunately was stopped by Winterkorn. The Passat project is not totally abolished it's just that the new VW CEO's team from Audi which includes Walter de Silva has focused more on the next generation of Golf hatchback, Volkswagen's best-selling vehicle. The new Golf is scheduled to come out next year which doesn't leave much time for changes.

"The first priority is the Golf, the Golf successor, because that's the most important vehicle of the brand. That's the vehicle that has all of our attention," said Ulrich Hackenberg, the former Audi development chief and at present the head of Volkswagen engineering at an interview in Geneva.

Hackenberg first week at Volkswagen he ordered outright changes especially in cutting the size of the rubber window seals in half to reduce weight and cost while giving the car a more refined look. According to Hackenberg, the Golf looks is "Very Rough". "It looked very rough and not elegant and precise. This was something which could destroy the quality feeing, or the quality characteristics, of the car." The changes that will takes place will incorporate the Audi touch to the Volkswagen models and the Golf is the going to be first product of the said change.

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oldmotors · 4 years

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Almost all of these two-door Mk2 Jettas have been modified in some way - so it’s unusual to see one that doesn’t look too different from when it drove off the lot. Not many actually did drive off the lot, either. Although the Mk2 Jetta was the best selling North American VW in the late 80s/early 90s, almost all were 4-doors. On top of that, VW’s U.S. sales fell steadily overall in the late 1980s as prices rose and competitors encroached. As is often the case, what few wanted back then is a cult car today. Most are modified because in VW of America’s eyes, the 2-door was meant to be an entry level car, not a sporty coupe - never getting the GLI or GLI 16V treatment. Slow sales meant it was dropped in 1991, but continued for 1992 in Canada. Tiny sedans were out of vogue during the great hatchback/supermini revolution of the 1970s, of which the Mk1 Golf (Rabbit in the USA) was a prime exponent. But some Europeans still wanted 3-box shapes, and VW served them up the Polo-based Derby in 1977, followed by the original Jetta (the same 3-box treatment but on a Golf), which bowed at Frankfurt in 1979. The car came stateside in early 1980 and did well, but it didn’t become VWoA’s prime mover until the mk2, which arrived in early 1985. As with the Mk2 Golf, the styling was done in-house this time, by a team led by Herbert Schäfer. The Mk2s looked larger and more substantial than the Mk1s, which they were - heavier, quieter, bigger, and faintly more “upmarket.” With hatches fading in the USA, the Jetta soon outpaced the Golf (the Rabbit name was dropped) and became VWoA’s volume leader. Though U.S. Jettas didn’t look too different from global models, they had a narrower range of specs. The 2-door was marketed as the value leader, and possibly fearing competition for the 3-door GTI, used only the 85-hp 1.8L 8-valve four or the diesel options. The only exception was the rare 1987 Wolfsburg edition, with GLI specs, 100hp, and Pirelli wheels. Not billed as sporty or a “coupe,” most U.S. buyers passed it over for the convenience of 4 doors if they wanted a Jetta or the GTI if they wanted speed. 2-doors made up less than 15% of sales, which led to the model getting cut. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWhSS5FpZC/?igshid=8sbkynw7a5kg

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en24news · 5 years

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VW: Unusual bargain offer for Golf 7 surfaced!

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Wolfsburg. Bargain alarm at VW! Last week has VW proudly presents the brand new Golf 8 in Wolfsburg. The company from Wolfsburg expects a lot from the compact car, which will come on the market in December.

At the same time could now beat the hour of absolute bargain hunters. Because after the world premiere of VWGolf 8 is likely to have its predecessor for significantly less money. A…

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schunckinfo · 5 years

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Das meistverkaufte Auto Deutschlands geht in eine neue Generation: VW stellt in Wolfsburg seinen Golf 8 vor. Der soll mit neuen Antrieben die Klimabilanz verbessern. In Sachen Elektromobilität steht allerdings ein anderer Wagen im Mittelpunkt… Bild-, Text-und Video-Quelle: youtube.com (User: ntv) Nutzungsrecht: Schunck.info darf den Film nach geltendem Recht von der Plattform youtube.com und /…

Beim Golf 8 macht VW keine Experimente was originally published on schunck.info

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Photo Comparison: New VW Golf 8 vs. BMW 1 Series

With the market launch of the new VW Golf 8 in December 2019, the cards in the compact class are being reshuffled. The undisputed best-seller from Wolfsburg now enters its eighth generation. In our photo comparison, we show the new model side-by-side with the also new BMW 1 Series, which in its third generation has switched over to a front-wheel drive architecture.

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talksteer · 6 years

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The New Ford Focus

I’m just going to come out and say it. The new Ford Focus has got to be amazing otherwise Ford is in trouble. It’s no secret that the past 2 years have been tough on the manufacturer with all the engine problems and call backs on some of their current models. Many people have lost confidence in Ford, and they have a lot to do to restore our confidence in their products. With that being said, the new Focus hasn’t landed on our shores yet (it is expected in the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year) but if the images and press releases doing the rounds on the internet are anything to go by, Ford has got a winner on its hands. Here’s why…

Ford listened to its customers.

The new Focus, like the current gen Mustang, is one of Fords Global Cars. Designed with the consumer in mind, Ford adopted what they call a “human centred” design process where they worked closely with current Focus owners to hear exactly what they wanted out of their cars. They did this to understand and satisfy the unique needs of Ford owners around the world.

Styling is always a subjective thing, but I find the new Focus to be very handsome and purposeful, with an athletic stance that I hope filters through to the drive. The good looks extend across the entire range, and depending on what market you’re in, there are 3 body styles, which are a 4 door sedan, 5 door estates and the popular 5 door hatch. Trim levels have been revised as well, introducing a luxury Vignale, ST-line, Active and upscale Titanium. The sporty ST-line is the one I am most excited about as it gives us a glimpse of what the next performance Focus will look like.

Off to a good start then? So, what’s new in the new Focus?

Engines include the 1.0 litre EcoBoost, International Engine of the year for 6 consecutive years from 2012 – 2017, a 1.5 litre EcoBoost and a 2.0 EcoBlue diesel with the option of a new 8 speed automatic transmission. Focus has traditionally been class leading in the handling department thanks to a well sorted chassis and suspension dynamics, new Focus looks to continue this tradition with an all new suspension setup promising to be more fun to drive.

More technology, more space and comfort and an even better driving experience. The new Focus features the latest in connectivity and infotainment systems, with high speed internet in some models with wireless charging for your phone and electronic devices, as well as the obligatory Bluetooth, AUX and USB we’ve all become accustomed to.

The technology extends to passenger and driver safety as well, with Ford debuting what they call Ford CoPilot 360. Essentially a collection of advanced driver aids designed to not only make your commute easier but a whole lot safer as well. These features will vary slightly on region and spec level you opt for, but noteworthy features are Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Ford’s enhanced Stop & Go. Speed sign recognition and Lane-Centering are also available to keep you in your lane and below the speed limit. Driving at night should be a breeze thanks to the Focus’ ability to monitor bends and road signs (a first in the motoring industry) and in turn pre-adjust the headlight patterns for improved visibility.

Autonomous features, usually reserved for the likes of big German saloons, are starting to show up more and more in this segment and Ford is at the forefront of this technology in the segment with their Active Park Assist which selects gears, handles steering wheel, throttle and brake input to manoeuvre the car into the parking bay. This, coupled with the segment first Evasive Steering Assist, steers cars around obstacles to help avoid accidents!

The VW Golf 7 is the King of the Hill at the moment, many have tried and failed to dethrone Wolfsburg’s finest, but with the inclusion of the new Focus things are really starting to hot up in this fiercely contested segment.

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