A successful career despite the oddsPetr Hrdlička was born on 12 September 1934 in Prague. Due to his father’s wartime engagement as the Director of the car company, personnel assessments initially prevented him from being admitted to higher education, prompting him to join the Institute for Motor Vehicle Research (ÚVMV). However, thanks to his skill and determination, along… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Auto: Influential engineer and manager Petr Hrdlička celebrates 90th birthday009264
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@VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009268
Dark clouds are passing overhead and some of the asphalt is still wet as we turn onto the test track at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig. Behind us, the factory’s landmark soars into the sky like a huge diamond. The sun breaks through and we revel in being instructed on the capabilities of our… Continue reading @VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009268
@VW Group: Porsche’s sim racing works team competes for the Esports World Cup009267
1. All information offered on Porsche Newsroom, including but not limited to, texts, images, audio and video documents, are subject to copyright or other legislation for the protection of intellectual property. They are intended exclusively for use by journalists as a source for their own media reporting and are not intended for commercial use, in… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche’s sim racing works team competes for the Esports World Cup009267
@VW Group: Maiden win for Alexander Tauscher in the 400th Carrera Cup race009266
Race 10 “My first victory, and in the 400th Carrera Cup race – I’m at a loss for words,” said Alexander Tauscher, struggling to contain his emotions. Tackling the race from pole position, the 22-year-old from Bavaria won the sprint to the first corner against his Dutch teammate Larry ten Voorde. He continued to pull… Continue reading @VW Group: Maiden win for Alexander Tauscher in the 400th Carrera Cup race009266
@VW Group: Porsche and Varta deepen strategic partnership009265
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@VW Group: 911 Speedster built as a Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off009264
Since 1954, Speedster variants have been part of the Porsche company history. They combine open driving pleasure with particularly expressive driving dynamics. The car is characterised by its shortened windscreen and its rear lid. But there is a gap in the model history of the 911. From 1988, when the G-Series ended, Porsche offered a… Continue reading @VW Group: 911 Speedster built as a Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off009264
@VW Group: Porsche Design and Ananda Development debut Asia’s first Porsche Design Tower in Bangkok009263
27/08/2024 Porsche Design has unveiled its collaboration with Ananda Development, a prominent real estate developer in Thailand, to introduce the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok. The groundbreaking concept of the highly exclusive luxury residence is located on one of the most prestigious addresses in the capital city of Thailand. The Porsche Design Tower Bangkok marks the… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Design and Ananda Development debut Asia’s first Porsche Design Tower in Bangkok009263
@VW Group: New Porsche NOW locations open in Canada009262
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@VW Group: Despite Larry ten Voorde’s fifth win: The finale will decide the title009261
Race The decision on the drivers’ title in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has been postponed until the finale in Monza, Italy (30 August to 1 September 2024). Larry ten Voorde celebrated his fifth win of the season in Zandvoort at the wheel of Schumacher CLRT’s Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. However, his rival from BWT… Continue reading @VW Group: Despite Larry ten Voorde’s fifth win: The finale will decide the title009261
@VW Group: Inspired by Korean Culture: the limited Taycan Turbo K-Edition009260
“The concept of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition is to lend a visible expression to the close connection between Porsche DNA and Korean society and culture,” says Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea. “At the same time, some exterior and interior details highlight, for example, the extensive and high-quality customisations that are possible through the Sonderwunsch… Continue reading @VW Group: Inspired by Korean Culture: the limited Taycan Turbo K-Edition009260