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FiestaST
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If Skoda had to be offered locally most locals would prolly pronounce the name in a horrible manner.
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Volkswagen SA boss Thomas Schaefer named global chief at Škoda!
Volkswagen Group South Africa has confirmed Thomas Schaefer, the company’s chairman and managing director, has moved to Škoda in the position of global CEO.
Škoda is, of course, a wholly owned Czech subsidiary of the VW Group.
Schaefer’s switch is effective from 3 August 2020. He will be replaced by Dr Robert Cisek, who is currently responsible for the production strategy of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand in Wolfsburg.
Schaefer has been at VW SA's helm since February 2015, with his role expanded in 2017 to include responsibility for sub-Saharan Africa.
“My tenure as the MD of VW SA has been the highlight of my career so far. I am immensely proud to have worked for and led such an impactful and good company,” said Schaefer.
www.carmag.co.za
Volkswagen Group South Africa has confirmed Thomas Schaefer, the company’s chairman and managing director, has moved to Škoda in the position of global CEO.
Škoda is, of course, a wholly owned Czech subsidiary of the VW Group.
Schaefer’s switch is effective from 3 August 2020. He will be replaced by Dr Robert Cisek, who is currently responsible for the production strategy of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand in Wolfsburg.
Schaefer has been at VW SA's helm since February 2015, with his role expanded in 2017 to include responsibility for sub-Saharan Africa.
“My tenure as the MD of VW SA has been the highlight of my career so far. I am immensely proud to have worked for and led such an impactful and good company,” said Schaefer.
Volkswagen SA boss Thomas Schaefer named global chief at Škoda! - CAR Magazine
Volkswagen Group South Africa has confirmed Thomas Schaefer, the company’s chairman and managing director, has moved to Škoda in the position of global CEO. Škoda... Read more →
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FiestaST
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Thomas Schafer succeeds Bernhard Maier as Skoda boss
New board chairman previously worked at Daimler and led Volkswagen Group’s South African operations
Skoda has confirmed a successor to former chairman Bernhard Maier, with Volkswagen Group regional boss Thomas Schäfer taking over the role with immediate effect.
Schäfer becomes chairman of the board at the Czech manufacturer, having held previous management positions within the wider Group including leading its international production and chairing its operations in South Africa.
The 50-year-old German began his industry career at Daimler in 1991, where he held a number of management positions in production and quality management in Germany, the US and South Africa.
www.autocar.co.uk
New board chairman previously worked at Daimler and led Volkswagen Group’s South African operations
Skoda has confirmed a successor to former chairman Bernhard Maier, with Volkswagen Group regional boss Thomas Schäfer taking over the role with immediate effect.
Schäfer becomes chairman of the board at the Czech manufacturer, having held previous management positions within the wider Group including leading its international production and chairing its operations in South Africa.
The 50-year-old German began his industry career at Daimler in 1991, where he held a number of management positions in production and quality management in Germany, the US and South Africa.
Thomas Schafer succeeds Bernhard Maier as Skoda boss | Autocar
New board chairman previously worked at Daimler and led Volkswagen Group’s South African operations
www.autocar.co.uk
FiestaST
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Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night
Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety
Skoda has developed a light-up LED seatbelt buckle that it says could “eliminate” the hassle of trying to put on seatbelts at night.
The patented buckle features a pair of multicoloured LED lights under a transparent eject button that operate in two modes.
When nobody is in the seat, the lights glow white, making the buckle visible in the dark. However, once a passenger sits down, the second mode activates, causing the buckle to glow red to remind the passenger to put on the seatbelt. It then turns green once the belt is secure.
The buckles feature a crystalline pattern on the transparent eject button, which Skoda said helps disperse light, increasing the button’s glow. Users can also programme the buckle to flash, making it even more noticeable at night.
Skoda said the red glow will be particularly useful for parents who can “see immediately” if their children haven't put on their belts properly but will improve safety for all passengers.
www.autocar.co.uk
Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety
Skoda has developed a light-up LED seatbelt buckle that it says could “eliminate” the hassle of trying to put on seatbelts at night.
The patented buckle features a pair of multicoloured LED lights under a transparent eject button that operate in two modes.
When nobody is in the seat, the lights glow white, making the buckle visible in the dark. However, once a passenger sits down, the second mode activates, causing the buckle to glow red to remind the passenger to put on the seatbelt. It then turns green once the belt is secure.
The buckles feature a crystalline pattern on the transparent eject button, which Skoda said helps disperse light, increasing the button’s glow. Users can also programme the buckle to flash, making it even more noticeable at night.
Skoda said the red glow will be particularly useful for parents who can “see immediately” if their children haven't put on their belts properly but will improve safety for all passengers.
Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night | Autocar
Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety
www.autocar.co.uk
Nicholas Lisse
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RGB ALL THE THINGS!Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night
Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety
Skoda has developed a light-up LED seatbelt buckle that it says could “eliminate” the hassle of trying to put on seatbelts at night.
The patented buckle features a pair of multicoloured LED lights under a transparent eject button that operate in two modes.
When nobody is in the seat, the lights glow white, making the buckle visible in the dark. However, once a passenger sits down, the second mode activates, causing the buckle to glow red to remind the passenger to put on the seatbelt. It then turns green once the belt is secure.
The buckles feature a crystalline pattern on the transparent eject button, which Skoda said helps disperse light, increasing the button’s glow. Users can also programme the buckle to flash, making it even more noticeable at night.
Skoda said the red glow will be particularly useful for parents who can “see immediately” if their children haven't put on their belts properly but will improve safety for all passengers.
Skoda patents LED seatbelt buckle to improve usability at night | Autocar
Czech firm announces light-up belt buckle with multi-colour LEDs and a variety of modes to boost safety
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I can't say that "not bucking a seat belt at night" has ever been a problem for me.
Even when I was young, it didn't take my parents long to make sure I was bucked up either. I mean I sort of get it from a safety perspective, but this is just more complexity added to a solution that doesn't require it.
My solution? Make the red button translucent but underneath it, have a simple red or white flag that spins depending on whether there is a seatbelt inserted or not. Odds are you aren't sitting in total darkness so you should be able to see the difference between red and white anyhow, even in near-darkness.
It seems like throwing tech at 'problems' is the way to go these days, though
Even when I was young, it didn't take my parents long to make sure I was bucked up either. I mean I sort of get it from a safety perspective, but this is just more complexity added to a solution that doesn't require it.
My solution? Make the red button translucent but underneath it, have a simple red or white flag that spins depending on whether there is a seatbelt inserted or not. Odds are you aren't sitting in total darkness so you should be able to see the difference between red and white anyhow, even in near-darkness.
It seems like throwing tech at 'problems' is the way to go these days, though
Johnatan56
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My dashboard shows if a seat hasn't been buckled in? And I'd find the glow quite annoying while driving, has to be a toggle for it somewhere so I can disable/enable it when needed (so basically never enabled).
FiestaST
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Skoda Knows It's All About The Little Things
When it comes to designing a car, it seems like plenty of manufacturers get so caught up trying to do something Big that they forget that, sometimes, the best changes you can make are the little ones. Skoda has recognized this and, as aa result, kicked off the Simply Clever catalog of features that are the epitome of “why hasn’t anyone thought of that before?” It’s genius.
Among one of the more recent features is an illuminated seat belt that lets you know if you’ve correctly secured the belt before you take off. It glows red if you haven’t connected the belt. If you securely connect, it glows green before turning white, letting you know that you’re safe to take off.
Not everyone agrees (there are two whole entire responses to the above tweet that read “Great! another simply clever solution!” and “absolutely useless”), but if you’ve ever tried to wrangle kids in a dark car, a neat little light would just be one of those things that makes life easier. You’ll be able to visually see that you’ve, say, successfully strapped your toddler’s car seat into the car.
It also provides a nice illuminated visual that all your passengers are strapped in—especially if you live somewhere where drivers can be punished for passengers not wearing their belts.
jalopnik.com
When it comes to designing a car, it seems like plenty of manufacturers get so caught up trying to do something Big that they forget that, sometimes, the best changes you can make are the little ones. Skoda has recognized this and, as aa result, kicked off the Simply Clever catalog of features that are the epitome of “why hasn’t anyone thought of that before?” It’s genius.
Among one of the more recent features is an illuminated seat belt that lets you know if you’ve correctly secured the belt before you take off. It glows red if you haven’t connected the belt. If you securely connect, it glows green before turning white, letting you know that you’re safe to take off.
Not everyone agrees (there are two whole entire responses to the above tweet that read “Great! another simply clever solution!” and “absolutely useless”), but if you’ve ever tried to wrangle kids in a dark car, a neat little light would just be one of those things that makes life easier. You’ll be able to visually see that you’ve, say, successfully strapped your toddler’s car seat into the car.
It also provides a nice illuminated visual that all your passengers are strapped in—especially if you live somewhere where drivers can be punished for passengers not wearing their belts.
Skoda Knows It's All About The Little Things - Jalopnik
When it comes to designing a car, it seems like plenty of manufacturers get so caught up trying to do something Big that they forget that, sometimes, the best changes you can make are the little ones. Skoda has recognized this and, as aa result, kicked off the Simply Clever catalog of features...
jalopnik.com
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