125 years of Škoda MotorsportŠkoda traces the start of its motorsport era to June 1901, when Narcis Podsedníček achieved a ‘moral victory’ on a Laurin & Klement Slavia B motorcycle in the Paris–Berlin race, although it was not officially confirmed at the finish at the time. This marked the beginning of motorsport activities in Mladá Boleslav, which… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Auto: Landmark anniversaries in 2026011242
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@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011246
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011246
@VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011245
17/12/2025 Film director and racing driver Jeff Zwart takes on his greatest challenge yet: the East African Safari Classic Rally. At the age of 70, there aren’t many things left to tick off Jeff Zwart’s to-do list. When he’s not directing award-winning commercials, thrashing a Porsche up Pikes Peak or choreographing the now iconic Luftgekühlt… Continue reading @VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011245
@VW Group: German number 1 Eva Lys at the 2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix011244
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@VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011243
Data is the new gold. This much-quoted statement is particularly true when it comes to vehicle development. Data analyses and data-driven development based on them are becoming increasingly important in this field. And that’s no wonder, as they allow engineers to obtain faster insights into the current performance of new vehicle functions—and to draw conclusions… Continue reading @VW Group: Data-driven development: The Building Blocks of Success011243
@VW Group: Porsche opens new Studio in the heart of Istanbul011242
16/12/2025 The new Porsche Studio Istanbul showcases the new Cayenne Electric for the first time in Turkey. Porsche AG is unveiling one of its most comprehensive applications of Porsche’s global Studio concept in the heart of Istanbul, Etiler. A collaboration between Porsche Central and Eastern Europe (PCEE) and Doğuş Otomotiv (Porsche Türkiye), Porsche Studio Istanbul… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche opens new Studio in the heart of Istanbul011242
German FAZ: Opel puts comeback of the cult car Manta on hold010453
Corsa and SUV first: Opel puts comeback of the cult car Manta on hold01/15/2026, 2:13 p.m. Reading time: 1 min. Expand image descriptionTuners and nostalgics had already been looking forward to a reissue, but now the damper is coming from Rüsselsheim. What plans Opel is pursuing instead. Go to Source
German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010452
The city of Rüsselsheim would like to make its contribution to alleviating the housing shortage in the Rhine-Main region. This is not entirely selfless, as more residents also bring more money into the cash-strapped city coffers. In addition to the development of the old Opel factory, the approximately 65 hectare new development area “Eselswiese” in… Continue reading German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010452
German FAZ: Journey to heaven 010451
In the contemporary automotive calendar, model changes often only mark subtle shifts. Some things are becoming edgier, others are becoming more digital, and many things are becoming more efficient. It’s similar with the Opel with probably the most heavenly name, Astra. He’s starting this year with new resolutions. After a year in which the brand… Continue reading German FAZ: Journey to heaven 010451
@Toyota: How to Use Your IsoDynamic Performance Seat
A few years ago, Toyota turned the off-roading world upside down when it introduced the IsoDynamic Performance Seat in the new Tacoma TRD Pro. The seat, which has a built-in suspension that helps mitigate bodily impact on rough terrain, was both functional and eye catching. But it’s not without its learning curve. How do you… Continue reading @Toyota: How to Use Your IsoDynamic Performance Seat