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30 years of DAFI: Scholarship program for refugees celebrates anniversary

30 years of DAFI: Scholarship program for refugees celebrates anniversary

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December 14, 2022
The "Deutsche Akademische Flüchtlingsinitiative Albert Einstein", or DAFI for short, has been in existence for 30 years. The Volkswagen Group supports the program, which enables talented refugees to study at a university or college. The 30th anniversary was now celebrated in Berlin with guests from business and politics. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), UN Refugee…
Winter aid for Ukraine: workforce again shows great solidarity

Winter aid for Ukraine: workforce again shows great solidarity

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December 14, 2022
Great response to the winter appeal for donations by the Group Works Council and the Volkswagen Group: In the first four days, the workforce has collected more than 125,000 euros for refugees in and from Ukraine. "I am extremely pleased about the solidarity among our workforce. A big thank you! Every donation counts to help…
Tyre pressure warning light: What is it?

Tyre pressure warning light: What is it?

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December 14, 2022
Has a tyre pressure warning light appeared on your dashboard? The yellow symbol looks like the cross-section of a tyre with an exclamation mark inside. But what does the warning light mean, and what should you do about it?What is the tyre pressure warning light?The warning light is an alert message to the driver that…
Helpers help helpers: Volkswagen Refugee Aid calls for support

Helpers help helpers: Volkswagen Refugee Aid calls for support

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December 14, 2022
Volkswagen Refugee Aid's major "Donate Warmth" appeal mobilizes Volkswagen AG's workforce. With the donations in kind, Volkswagen employees provide immediate help in the crisis regions of Ukraine threatened by cold and darkness. Less threatening, but similarly strenuous: the daily work of volunteers at aid facilities for refugees in Germany. Volkswagen has provided 59 Multivans alone…
2023 BMW i7 — What Changes To Expect

2023 BMW i7 — What Changes To Expect

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December 14, 2022
Next year, BMW will add new models to the i7 lineup, its most important luxury car since the original 7 Series. A new entry-level model is expected – the BMW i7 eDrive50, which is likely to come with a single, rear-mounted electric motor with 450 horsepower. For now, the U.S. market, customers have the BMW…
Charging Station: Should You Buy Hardwired or Plug-In?

Charging Station: Should You Buy Hardwired or Plug-In?

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December 14, 2022
When buying an home charging station for electric cars, there are a few things to consider. One is the amperage of the unit, as you have to make sure you have a circuit in your breaker box that can handle the charger. The next is whether you want one that free-stands or if you want…
8 excellent minivans you can't buy in the United States

8 excellent minivans you can't buy in the United States

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December 14, 2022
Americans have fallen out of love with minivans. For some reason, a super-practical, multi-seat vehicle that can haul almost anyone and anything is less popular than giant SUVs that make it difficult to access the third row. The rest of the world hasn’t forgotten the minivan’s virtues, and many well-known automakers offer a whole rainbow…
2023MY Configurator Goes Live On BMW USA Website, Confirms Price Increases

2023MY Configurator Goes Live On BMW USA Website, Confirms Price Increases

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December 14, 2022
Future BMW owners in the United States, your worst nightmares have sadly been confirmed. As previously reported, the year change does indeed make cars more expensive. The US configurator has been updated for the 2023MY to reflect the new pricing structure. Percentage-wise, the biggest jump is for the 330e xDrive, now 3.7% costlier than before,…
BMW Australia Says No To Direct Sales And Fixed Prices

BMW Australia Says No To Direct Sales And Fixed Prices

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December 13, 2022
The BMW Group will overhaul how it interacts with new customers by beginning to implement direct sales in Europe from 2024 with MINI. It’ll be gradually rolled out across the Old Continent, with Germany to lead the way in the first half of the year. Come 2026, the core BMW brand will also adopt what…
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