Bengaluru: Freelance writer Sangita Nambiar recalls feeling a sense of shock when she first realised that former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry had passed away most probably because he was not wearing a seat belt while sitting in the back of a Mercedes-Benz, which rammed into a portion of a bridge. “We have a Mercedes… Continue reading Cyrus Mistry’s death may drive rear seat-belt use but unlikely to last
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@VW Group: Nail-biting three-way fight for the driver’s title at Supercup finale in Monza005729
The qualifying Instead, pole position goes to the second fastest qualifier, Frenchman Marvin Klein. The three favourites for the title, Luxembourger Dylan Pereira, Larry ten Voorde from the Netherlands and Porsche Junior Laurin Heinrich from Germany, secured positions three, five and seven on the grid. The final round of the Supercup season is contested as… Continue reading @VW Group: Nail-biting three-way fight for the driver’s title at Supercup finale in Monza005729
@VW Group: Porsche AG is preparing for its Initial Public Offering005728
Porsche AG welcomes the decision of Volkswagen AG to offer up to 25% of Preferred Shares of Porsche AG in an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Listing is planned on the Regulated Market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The IPO is targeted for the end of September or beginning of October and is expected… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche AG is preparing for its Initial Public Offering005728
@VW Group: Porsche aims to extend championship lead at the return to Fuji005727
The qualifying Michael Christensen’s fastest qualifying lap handed the Porsche GT Team pole position in Fuji, Japan. This has earned the Dane and Kévin Estre (France) another critical point in their bid for the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC title. Gianmaria Bruni (Italy) starts from the third spot on the grid. Pole position at the… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche aims to extend championship lead at the return to Fuji005727
@VW Group: How the Porsche Cayenne became even sportier005726
05/09/2022 Almost as soon as the world premiere of the Cayenne took place, 20 years ago, it was hard to imagine a Porsche product portfolio without it. The delivery figures for the first generation of the SUV even exceeded the expectations of Porsche itself. However, when work on creating its successor began in 2005, the… Continue reading @VW Group: How the Porsche Cayenne became even sportier005726
@VW Group: Connected watch of TAG Heuer and Porsche005725
05/09/2022 TAG Heuer and Porsche have launched the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition, a luxury connected timepiece inspired by the design of the all-electric Porsche Taycan, with Wear OS exclusive features for Porsche owners where information from cars is displayed directly on the watch face. The watch follows the launch of… Continue reading @VW Group: Connected watch of TAG Heuer and Porsche005725
Hero Electric best-seller for second consecutive month, e2W sales cross 225,000 in April-August
Electric two-wheeler sales in India are on a roll and August 2022’s retail numbers are the best yet this fiscal: 50,475 units. While this is a massive 238% year-on-year increase on the pandemic-impacted August 2021’s 14,913 units, they constitute a more realistic 13% month-on-month growth over July 2022’s 44,595 units. Last month’s e-two-wheeler retails, as… Continue reading Hero Electric best-seller for second consecutive month, e2W sales cross 225,000 in April-August
@BMW: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 7.002244
Recap of Day 7. Location: Kavaje, Albania Weather: Sun, 35º Course: 80km around Kavaje Terrain types: Tarmac 20km, trails 60km Tests: SP1: Final course (double points exercise), Top three male teams: (final)1. South Africa, 2. UK, 3. Germany Top three female teams (final):1. South Africa 2. Germany, 3. Mexico Kavaje, Albania. The BMW Motorrad International… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Southeast Europe. Day 7.002244
Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
The heatwave that’s been hitting California and other states in the West has been a beast of a problem. It’s crippling grids, which even has utilities and governments asking people to not charge their electric cars, turn down their AC, and wear dirty clothes rather than do the laundry*. What’s really needed, though, is more… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236
NIO has been clear with its brand identity since it launched: we sell expensive, premium-class electric vehicles that are quite large, high tech, fancy, and did we say expensive? Its sales have been quite good, considering its young age and its vehicles’ high cost, but it’s now making moves and aiming much higher. Like Tesla… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236