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Recent vehicle sales data from Europe reveals that Tesla, historically the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is losing ground to established automakers like Volkswagen and BMW Group. According to research platform JATO Dynamics, both BMW and Volkswagen sold more EVs than Tesla in the European market in February 2025, signaling trouble for the Texas-based automaker.

Paradise Car Keys sets the standard for mobile car locksmith services in the Gold Coast, delivering fast, reliable solutions for all vehicle brands, with specialized expertise in luxury models like BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, and Porsche. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the team offers key cutting, programming, ignition repairs, and transponder key services with unmatched precision.

The Woodlands, TX () March 3, 2025 -- A family-owned mechanic shop delivers comprehensive car care services near College Park Drive in The Woodlands, Texas.

Las Vegas, Nevada - February 27, 2025 - The manufacturer Mods4cars has permanently reduced the price of the SmartTV module for Volkswagen, Bentley and Skoda with immediate effect. The retrofittable TV in motion module now costs 99.00 Euros plus tax. It enables TV and DVD playback to be activated while driving. This allows the front passenger to operate the entertainment system and play DVDs on longer journeys.

Management plans to close at least three local factories and cut tens of thousands of employees to cut operating costs, he said at a staff event at Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg on October 28.

Dubai () January 13, 2025 -- Germanic Auto General Repairing is excited to announce the expansion of its services to meet the growing needs of car owners in the city.

Volkswagen electric vehicles no longer have access to tax credits in the U.S. after the U.S. Department of Energy updated the list of eligible EVs . On the other hand, EVs manufactured by South Korea’s Hyundai Group, as well as the Tesla Cybertruck, joined the list and can be purchased with a subsidy.

A recent report from a German news magazine has revealed a massive Volkswagen leak that left the data of 800,000 electric vehicles exposed for several months . According to Der Spiegel, the months-long data leak exposed the phone numbers, email, and even physical addresses of some drivers. The leak raises questions about the safety of consumer data that companies have been collecting in increasing amounts over the past few years.

A3/B4 refers to the quality grade of engine oil and complies with the A3/B4 quality grade in the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) classification. Grades starting with “A” represent the specifications for gasoline engine oils. Currently, they are divided into five grades: A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5. Grades starting with “B” represent the specifications for light-duty diesel engine oils and are currently divided into five grades: B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5.

Southampton, PA - November 20, 2024 - Auto Tronics, a trusted automotive repair shop in the Bucks County region, has unveiled a revamped website designed to emphasize their specialization in servicing foreign vehicles, including Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. Known for their unparalleled expertise in European car care, Auto Tronics is making it easier than ever for owners of these high-performance vehicles to access professional maintenance and repair services.

Portland, OR - Steve's Imports, a premier auto repair shop in Portland, is proud to announce its 48th anniversary in business, celebrating nearly five decades of exceptional service and expertise in maintaining and repairing vehicles of all makes and models. Since 1976, Steve's Imports has built a reputation for providing reliable, high-quality auto care, specializing in foreign and luxury vehicles. The company’s commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction has earned them the trust of Portland drivers for generations.

Los Angeles, California - California Consumer Attorneys P.C. (CCA) is urging owners and lessees of 2019-2023 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles

DENVER, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc., a materials science company that uses its Atomic Armor™ Atomic Layer Deposition technology to optimize material performance to enable better products, today announced a $10M investment from GM Ventures, the venture arm of General Motors (NYSE: GM). The investment adds to its previous $50 million Series C with participation from Hanwha (KRX: 000880), Orion Infrastructure Capital (NYSE: ORN), Catalus Capital and Ascent Funds. The company has raised more than $100 million to date with additional investments from Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY), Mitsui Kinzoku (OTC: MMSMY), LG Technology Ventures (KRX: 003550), Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (OTC: SSUMF), Air Liquide (OTC: AIQUY) and SBI Investment (OTC: SBHGF).

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG), through its subsidiary Google, has embarked on an innovative partnership with Volkswagen to integrate an artificial intelligence (“AI”) assistant into Volkswagen vehicles. This collaboration is a strategic move by Google to penetrate deeper into the automotive industry, leveraging its advanced AI and cloud computing technologies. The AI assistant is designed to enhance the driving experience by providing vehicle-related information and assistance through a user-friendly smartphone app. This initiative is part of Google’s broader ambition to expand its footprint in the enterprise AI application sector, showcasing its commitment to leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.

The robotics industry has undergone rapid advancements, especially with AI integration, but the path forward is still filled with challenges. In 2016, Google X’s Everyday Robots project sought to revolutionize automation by merging AI with robotics, tackling global challenges such as labor shortages and aging populations. Though the project was discontinued in 2023, the push … Continue reading "Google X Sparks a New Era of AI-Powered Robotics"

The state of electric vehicle charging in North America is shaping up like the smartphone charging wars — but focused on much more expensive hardware. Right now, like USB-C and Android phones, the Combined Charging System (CCS, Type 1) plug is on a greater variety of cars. Meanwhile, Tesla’s plug was long compared to Apple and Lightning.

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP), an innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, is reporting that three existing clients, including its largest K5 Autonomous Security Robot (“ASR”) client, have renewed their contracts for ASR services.

There is an EV shakeout underway, and no start-up is risk-free. The big OEMs bide their time, waiting to buy or develop technology, ready for the next boom

Earlier this week, Volkswagen announced that it would be working with Revoltech GmbH to produce a leather alternative for its vehicles. Revoltech manufactures leather from hemp, making its products 100% plant-based, as well as plastic free and sustainable.

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ZK) is a subsidiary of Geely Automotive Holdings Ltd. (OTCMKTS: GELYY) based out of China. luxury

After 13 years, QuantumScape Co. (NYSE: QS) is getting closer to the launch of its first commercial solid-state lithium-metal (SSLM) battery.

Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLY) is a leading developer of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) vehicle solutions.

There is a growing sense of excitement at Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) as the company expects to reap big rewards from the $5 billion joint venture with Volkswagen (VW). In a Q2 earnings report call, company CEO, RJ Scaringe, shared some promising news about the impact of the VW deal on the company’s supply chain . Suppliers view this as a golden opportunity that will open doors for Rivian’s product line and VW’s extensive portfolio.

Rivian struggled in Q2, producing wider losses than in the year-ago period, setting its stock up for a big fall and the $10 level may not be the bottom.

Volkswagen-certified installation of the all-in-one LPS II power supply in ID. BuzzODENSE, Denmark - Aug. 6, 2024 - PRLog -- VW has made it easy for you to go all-in on electric behaviour in your ID.Buzz. When you need extra power for coffee or your compressor, the LPS is the fast and easy solution. VW has certified that the LPS II can be recharged at the same time as the ID.Buzz. No need for an extra 230V plug.The power you need with easeThe Clayton Power LPS II gives you easy access to electricity at work or when you are on holiday. The LPS provides both 230V and 12V. You can plug in your refrigerator, recharge your computer, make coffee or recharge your battery tools. As the LPS II only weighs 27 kg, it is easy to find room for it in the ID.Buzz. The ID.Buzz and the LPS II is a perfect match with a lot of advantages:+ Powers your 12V and 230V appliances at the same time+ Compact all-in-one power system+ Volkswagen-certified installation+ Charge your LPS II power supply from the ID. Buzz+ Charge your LPS II from solar panels+ No fuel. No emissions. No noiseCharging from the ID. Buzz and solar panels on the roofThe LPS II is recharged directly from the ID.Buzz and flexible solar panels can supply energy to the LPS II battery system even on a cloudy day. The LPS can be recharged with up to 400W per hour from the solar panels. The LPS II recharges fast both from the solar panels and from the vehicle. This combination ensures a consistent recharge. It is important to note, that the LPS does not discharge the vehicle's battery when the ID.Buzz is turned off but will still power your appliances.Capacity extension for the LPS ensures all future needsThe Clayton Power G4 battery range offers the LPS II customers more flexibility. If the need should arise, the LPS II can easily be upgraded with one or multiple G4 batteries increasing the capacity of the LPS II. The battery is connected to the LPS with a simple communication cable and a DC-DC converter to transfer energy between the battery and the LPS.Volkswagen-certified installationVW has certified that the LPS II can be recharged when you recharge your ID.Buzz. It simplifies the use of extra power, as you do not need an additional 230V plug in your vehicle for charging the LPS. When you follow the installation guidelines, the warranty is of course still valid.Full article: https://www.claytonpower.com/hot/2024/id-buzz-with-230v-lps-power-supply/See blog: https://www.claytonpower.com/hot/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGLYn3dzf6U