Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announced a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry. Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed that the companies intend to develop commercial vans and medium-sized pickups for global […]
ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi
ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.
Volkswagen Will Begin Using 3D Printing for Production Vehicles
Vehicle manufacturer announces cooperation with HP and GKN to integrate small customized parts on production vehicles. Structural parts two-to-three years away. Volkswagen announced today it is the first automotive manufacturer using the the HP Metal Jet 3D printing process to simplify and speed up metallic 3D printing. The biggest advantage: productivity improves fifty times compared […]
Volkswagen and Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company yesterday announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are exploring a strategic alliance designed to strengthen each company’s competitiveness and better serve customers globally. The companies are exploring potential projects across a number of areas – including developing a range of commercial vehicles together to better serve […]
Spies Hecker Renews Three-Year Agreement with Volkswagen Group UK
Spies Hecker, one of the refinish paint brands of Axalta Coating Systems, announced it has maintained its preferred paint partner status with the Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) in a three-year contract renewal. Mark Andrews, National Sales Manager for Axalta in the UK & Ireland, says, “Spies Hecker and Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) have worked closely […]
OPS Partners With Volkswagen for Collision Repair Parts Procurement Technology Suite
Overall Parts Solutions (OPS) announced a national partnership with Volkswagen Group of America (VW) integrating OPS’s technologies in VW dealerships across the country to provide a single electronic pipeline to quickly identify, locate and deliver auto parts for collision repair facilities. The OPS Technology Suite will power VW’s “Genuine Advantage Program” that enables dealers to […]
Axalta Coating Systems Refinish Brands Approved by Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A.
Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox approved for use in Italian dealer network Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) recently signed a new, three-year commercial agreement with Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A. Under the terms of the contract, the products of Axalta’s three refinish brands, Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, are approved for use in Volkswagen Group Italia’s Service […]
BASF Hosts VisionPLUS University course at Audi Training Center on June 6
BASF’s VisionPLUS University class, Advanced Production Management, will be hosted on June 6, at the Audi Training Center in Ashburn, Va. The course focuses on three areas: pre-repair planning, scheduling and segmenting repairs to eliminate the barriers to efficient production. This course demonstrates the most efficient use of people, space and time to increase profits, […]
Mark Ilijanic Appointed SVP Parts & Vehicle Logistics at Volkswagen Group of America
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. announced that Mark Ilijanic, 41, has been appointed Senior Vice President Parts & Vehicle Logistics, effective immediately. In this position, Ilijanic will oversee the operations of logistics and distribution of Parts and Vehicles for the Volkswagen and Audi brands. He will report directly to Anu C. Goel, Executive Vice President, […]
Volkswagen Launches New Mechanical Parts Program Using OEConnection
OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VW) has expanded the use of RepairLink, a web-based, all makes and models parts ordering and fulfillment solution, for their network of U.S. dealers and independent repair facility customers. The newly created VW parts marketing program, Genuine Advantage, allows VW dealers to offer mechanical parts at […]