In the future management structure of the Volkswagen brand, the COO is to be responsible for the product lines and quality assurance.

Stuttgart / Mannheim – The first battery-electric driven series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses have been in operation in public transport in Hamburg and Heidelberg for several weeks now.

Dr. Herbert Diess, Volkswagen CEO, commented: “The share of software in vehicles is surging, it accounts for an ever-growing proportion of total value added, and therefore has a significant impact on the performance and characteristics of our vehicles.

On 22 February the ceremonial ground-breaking on the former Nittner aerodrome in Kalsdorf, around 15 kilometres to the south of Graz, marked the official start of construction work for a new G-Class Experience Center.

CoverOn, the new short-term insurance for all makes of vehicle, provides an easy way of insuring additional drivers.

Add to this the ability to swap battery packs to quickly and efficiently refuel the vehicle, reducing significantly the charging time for private customers and operation costs of an urban electric carsharing service.

In the future management structure of the Volkswagen brand, the COO is to be responsible for the product lines and quality assurance.

Stuttgart / Mannheim – The first battery-electric driven series-production Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses have been in operation in public transport in Hamburg and Heidelberg for several weeks now.

Volvo Cars has today taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly-developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range going forward.

The BMW Group and Daimler AG are pooling their mobility services to create a new global player providing sustainable urban mobility for customers.