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Audi Boosting Production Capacity for A1 by 20%

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In response to reports from its dealers, Audi is increasing the production capacity of the new A1, which goes on sale tomorrow in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other European markets from mid-September, by 20%. The Audi A1 is initially launching with three engine options: the 1.2

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Volkswagen Group’s profits dropped 20% in Q1, but it remains confident in hitting 2024 targets

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The numbers detail a slowing of sales and a drop in profits. Today’s Q1 2024 report from Volkswagen Group comes with little surprise, as the German automaker already gave the public an idea of its sales woes earlier this month when it shared its delivery numbers. Deliveries for Q1 were up 3% overall year-over-year, but BEV sales fell.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 270,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. CharIN e.V)

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Volkswagen Group closing in on 3M units sold in China this year

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Audi deliveries grew 19.7% —Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler. Deliveries in North America in the period to November were up 6.7% Deliveries in North America in the period to November were up 6.7% Earlier post.). The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered more than 2.26 to 217,400. to 217,400.

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A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming

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Volkswagen Group America CEO Pablo Di Si told MotorTrend at the Chicago Auto Show this week, “It is not in the plans anymore.” The VW Amarok is based on Ford’s newest Ranger and is for sale in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but not North America. It’s currently sold in South America, but again, it won’t enter the US.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia. ŠKODA became the fourth brand of the Volkswagen Group, alongside VW, Audi and SEAT, in 1991 via a joint venture. million cars in 2016.

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Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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fewer than in the previous year; however, the Group saw increased total sales revenue. Improvements in the mix, positive exchange rate effects and the financial services business helped sales revenue to reach €213.3 The operating return on sales before special items was in the expected range, at 6.0%. billion in total.

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