Born and raised in Lisbon, Tavares displayed his early passion as a 14-year-old volunteer at the Estoril track. He has since competed in more than 500 races as an amateur driver and has said he became an engineer because he lacked the talent and money to race professionally. He was scheduled to drive a Lancia… Continue reading Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
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Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe
PARIS — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told unions that French plants were competitive within the newly created automotive giant, reassuring workers after he said the company will not cut jobs or close plants. It was the first time he met the French unions since Stellantis officially sprang from the merger of France’s PSA Group and… Continue reading Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe
@VW Group: Porsche European Open venue thrills golfers003221
03/06/2021 Michael Blesch is ready. The founder and course designer at the Green Eagle Golf Courses is standing on the 18th green coordinating the final preparations for the fourth staging of the Porsche European Open (5 – 7 June) on the Porsche Nord Course – a venue that has caused quite a stir ever since… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche European Open venue thrills golfers003221
@VW Group: From rookie to professional with the 9:11 Porsche Podcast003220
The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2021 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles… Continue reading @VW Group: From rookie to professional with the 9:11 Porsche Podcast003220
@VW Group: Porsche in Paradise003219
03/06/2021 Life’s a beach for the enviable islanders of PCA Hawaii. With its sprawling capital Honolulu and famous Pearl Harbour marine base, the island of Oahu is the economic and cultural centre of Hawaii. But move away from the bustling south, and as members of Porsche Club of America’s local fraternity will attest, it’s also… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche in Paradise003219
@VW Group: Taycan Cross Turismo: room for adventure003218
02/06/2021 An all-electric sports car with innovative 800-volt technology for fast charging, a convincing range and impressive space: the Taycan Cross Turismo is Porsche’s first Cross Utility Vehicle (CUV) and it’s fully electric, versatile, robust – and ready for adventure. The flat front, muscularly curved wings and a roofline that slopes down towards the rear… Continue reading @VW Group: Taycan Cross Turismo: room for adventure003218
@VW Group: Porsche European Open: World class golf is back in Germany003217
Round 1 The 28-year-old only drove to Hamburg on Friday from Brussels and played a few holes on the challenging course in the afternoon. The preparation worked a treat for Detry’s game – with seven birdies in nine holes, he found himself topping the high-class line-up at four under par. Only a double bogey on… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche European Open: World class golf is back in Germany003217
@BMW: After 4 hours: BMW M Motorsport teams survive turbulent opening stage to battle for the lead.001183
Nürburgring. The BMW M Motorsport teams managed to avoid any accidents during the turbulent opening stage of the Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER) and are battling for top positions after four hours of racing. Heavy rain on parts of the Nordschleife and dry stretches in in other areas made tyre selection extremely difficult. Both ROWE Racing… Continue reading @BMW: After 4 hours: BMW M Motorsport teams survive turbulent opening stage to battle for the lead.001183
New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled
This is the new, limited edition Ferrari 812 Competizione. It’s a pumped up, more powerful, lightweight variant of the Italian brand’s front-engined V12 berlinetta, which has been unveiled alongside an open-top 812 Competizione A targa-style version of the car too. Production of the Ferrari 812 Competizione is limited to 999 units for the hardtop and… Continue reading New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled
@VW Group: Bugatti’s Super Sport Legends003213
Extremely fast and yet very comfortable – with the Chiron Super Sport 300+1, Bugatti is once again redefining luxurious hyper sports cars. Once again because the French luxury automobile manufacturer designed its first Super Sport some 90 years ago – the Type 55, which was created by a young Jean Bugatti. The three subsequent models –… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti’s Super Sport Legends003213