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Porsche recalls around 21,500 Cayenne diesel cars in Europe for emissions fix

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In agreement with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt – KBA), Porsche has recalled Cayenne 3.0-liter liter V6 Diesel models in the EU6 emissions class. A member of the Volkswagen Group, Porsche pointed out that it does not develop or manufacture diesel engines itself.

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Porsche opens new plant for eight-cylinder engines; digitalization and data management; V8s for all VW Group brands

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Porsche has officially dedicated a new engine plant for eight-cylinder engines. Porsche’s new engine plant will also contribute towards synergies within the Volkswagen Group. Porsche stands for sporty high-performance engines: from engine design to series production. Flexible interlinkage of manufacturing and automation.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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It exhibits all the benefits of electric drive: smooth and quick acceleration from a stop, quiet, and zero toxic emissions. Hackenberg (right) explaining at the fuel cell technology workshop. At this point, the Passat is a fully electric car—but with a range of more than 300 miles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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New VW Group CEO: “swift and relentless clarification” of emissions scandal; technical solution to be presented to authorities

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Speaking at a plant meeting in Wolfsburg, Matthias Müller, the new CEO of Volkswagen AG, promised employees “swift and relentless clarification” of the emissions scandal. We will keep our customers constantly informed about the measures and arrange workshop appointments. ”. Bring Audi, Porsche, and other brands to the fore.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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The e-Golf is currently on sale in Germany, and will be launched late this year or early next year in the US, initially in the ZEV (zero emission vehicle regulation) states (i.e., In designing the motor housing unit, Volkswagen was also able to achieve an extremely low level of noise emissions. It is indeed quite quiet.

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