“The construction of a new paint shop at our main plant in Mladá Boleslav underscores our commitment to both the Czech Republic, the home of Škoda Auto, and the company’s ongoing development. The facility’s extensive use of cutting-edge technologies, such as robotic systems for PVC-based sealant application and automated systems for plugging body openings, will significantly… Continue reading @VW Group: Future-proofing its headquarters: Škoda Auto lays foundation stone of state-of-the-art paint shop010377
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@VW Group: Victory for Václav Vondřich in 1905: A milestone in Škoda Motorsport History010376
“The Travelling Blacksmith”Václav Vondřich (1874–1943) was a trained file maker and a Czech cycling pioneer. Just two years after Laurin & Klement was founded in Mladá Boleslav, Vondřich began assembling bicycles using components from the company in 1897. He became only the 26th person in Prague to acquire a driving licence in 1902, and by September that same year,… Continue reading @VW Group: Victory for Václav Vondřich in 1905: A milestone in Škoda Motorsport History010376
@VW Group: Eleven Porsche tackle the world’s largest GT3 event in Spa010376
Just six days after the Nürburgring 24 Hours and two weeks after the 24 Hours of Le Mans, yet another classic event is on the calendar. On 28-29 June, 75 GT3 cars from ten brands will line up at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to tackle the race twice around the clock. Porsche customer teams have been… Continue reading @VW Group: Eleven Porsche tackle the world’s largest GT3 event in Spa010376
@VW Group: DTM driver Ayhancan Güven and youngster Elia Weiss to compete in Rookie Test for Porsche010375
24/06/2025 Ayhancan Güven and Elia Weiss are the Porsche duo for the Formula E Rookie Test in Berlin (14 July). On the Monday after the German E-Prix, a total of 22 rookie drivers will have the opportunity to test Formula E cars and in doing so prove themselves in these cars – none of them… Continue reading @VW Group: DTM driver Ayhancan Güven and youngster Elia Weiss to compete in Rookie Test for Porsche010375
@VW Group: Audi R8 LMS clinches first titles of the 2025 season010374
The International Motorsport customer team celebrated a strong winning streak in New Zealand with a well-deserved title win for its Audi R8 LMS. The brand’s customers also remain the benchmark in touring car racing, as the halfway point of the TCR Italy season proves. A film premiere with the Audi RS Q e-tron drew a… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi R8 LMS clinches first titles of the 2025 season010374
@VW Group: First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI010370
Anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50 makes its debut in front of a large crowd Class win for the Golf GTI in the 24h race at the Nürburgring 280,000 spectators attend Germany’s largest motorsport event Unique weekend of motorsport for Volkswagen at the Nürburgring: the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 in… Continue reading @VW Group: First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI010370
@VW Group: Car culture and community celebrated at FAT Mankei010372
23/06/2025 To honour the Porsche community opening at FAT Mankei, a collection of road and race cars from Porsche’s history were assembled on the Austrian Grossglockner last weekend. Since its grand opening in May 2023, the FAT Mankei restaurant – located on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road – has quickly become a must-visit destination for… Continue reading @VW Group: Car culture and community celebrated at FAT Mankei010372
@VW Group: Rail Passengers on the Right Track010371
For rail passengers, modern travel means convenient, fast and trouble-free connections from door to door, with one ticket for everything. Digitalization is helping to make this a reality. © Deutsche Bahn AG 23/06/2025 Not everything can happen all at once, especially with a system as complex as the railroads. However, important steps must be taken now… Continue reading @VW Group: Rail Passengers on the Right Track010371
@VW Group: Porsche Penske Motorsport fights to secure fourth at Watkins Glen010370
Watkins Glen once again stayed true to its reputation for unpredictable weather: Light rain began to fall as the six-hour race got underway, escalating into a downpour around 30 minutes into the race. The tricky conditions early on led to multiple incidents and a series of safety car periods – conditions that played perfectly into… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Penske Motorsport fights to secure fourth at Watkins Glen010370
@VW Group: Porsche customer team Manthey EMA in the lead at the Nürburgring010369
The ‘Grello’ driven by Ayhancan Güven and factory drivers Thomas Preining and Kévin Estre led the endurance classic on the 25.378-kilometre traditional circuit for long stretches. With Dinamic GT’s 911 in sixth place and Falken Motorsports’ number 44 in eighth, two more Porsches were able to hold their own in the top 10 at eight… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche customer team Manthey EMA in the lead at the Nürburgring010369