Nathan Eddy Reporter covering the German market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +49 176 204 201 51 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Continental answers staff questions on cyberattack The theft was said to include sensitive data from customers such as VW, information on supervisory board meetings and correspondence from chief controller Wolfgang Reitzle. VW criticizes World Cup organizers over One Love ban VW said it will continue its sponsorship of the German soccer team despite a controversy over the decision of FIFA to sanction players wearing the One Love armband. Why turning in-car apps, software into cash could be tricky Stellantis and GM expect their digital offerings to generate billions, but experts warn there could be customer backlash. VW brand hires Google exec to head marketing As chief marketing officer Nelly Kennedy will use her experience with Google to realign VW brand's marketing. Nio founder William Li sees Europe success as a long-term game Nio started its push into Europe in Norway and is now looking to establish a presence in additional markets including Germany and France with what it sees as a number of unique selling points. VW to work with Mobileye on automated driving after Argo exit, report says Mobileye, which already cooperates with VW's software unit Cariad on autonomous driving, is likely to be the automaker's partner for a robotaxi service that VW plans to launch by 2025. Tesla doubles Model Y output at German plant Tesla has doubled production at its only European factory since the summer. Nio targets Europe and reaching profit faster than Tesla If Nio can survive in China, it has the chance to be competitive in other markets, the automaker's founder William Li said. Phantom braking shakes up Tesla, Honda, others Tesla faces a lawsuit while Honda is under investigation for a problem that experts say risks undermining confidence in all brands' ADAS solutions. Stellantis partners with startup Casi to offer car subscription service Stellantis is touting the partnership as a major step forward in the way the automaker distributes cars and connects with customers. VW may sell Russian factory amid Ukraine war sanctions The Kaluga plant, which opened in 2009 and employs 4,200 people, halted production shortly after the war in Ukraine began. Auto industry falls short of EU sustainability targets Automakers' sustainability initiatives have slowed as the auto industry battles challenges ranging from the pandemic to ongoing supply chain problems such as the chip shortage, according to a recent report. Tesla plant fire in Germany raises pollution fears Environmental activists say a fire at Tesla's plant near Berlin is the latest incident to threaten the area's water supply. How Audi, Mercedes, Nissan aim to gain from second-life EV batteries Fast-rising electric vehicle demand in Europe is putting increased emphasis on the secondary market for the most valuable commodity in the vehicles: the battery packs. Mercedes-AMG C 63 hybrid tops C-Class lineup Mercedes' flagship C-Class model replaces its traditional V-8 with a powerful hybrid drivetrain. Load More
Nathan Eddy Reporter covering the German market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +49 176 204 201 51 See All Staff Page