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@VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010730

On the Fuji Speedway, Laurens Vanthoor and Kévin Estre charged from 17th on the grid to secure the final podium spot in the No. 6 Porsche 963. Julien Andlauer and Mathieu Jaminet followed closely in the sister car to take the flag in fourth place. Porsche’s customer squad Proton Competition spent time in the lead… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010730

@VW Group: Porsche Carrera GT: A legendary supercar marks its milestone010729

28/09/2025 A quarter of a century ago, Porsche presented a study in Paris that set standards in technology, design and driving dynamics: The Carrera GT. The V10, originally developed for Le Mans, was derived from the LMP 2000 – a prototype that was never put into a race but saw its second wind in the… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Carrera GT: A legendary supercar marks its milestone010729

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Business Secretary, Peter Kyle MP, described JLR’s announcement as “very welcome news for workers and suppliers, but I know many are still under pressure, particularly further down the supply chain”. Kyle continued, saying that “My focus will remain on helping JLR resolve this cyber incident, making further progress towards restarting production, and supporting the long-term… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Other than the Dacia Spring, which starts cheap and ends up even cheaper after three years, with retained value of around 40% (how does six grand for a three-year old EV sound?), the Dacia range is pretty slow to shed its value. Affordable cars tend not to drop too quickly, since their affordability is still… Continue reading Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s

The Shelbys offer serious performance, however. The GT350 comes with the same 5.0-litre V8 engine as the regular Mustang, but tuned to 480bhp. Its power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. That same engine is also offered with a supercharger, giving an output of 810bhp. Performance figures haven’t… Continue reading Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s

German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010102

There are doubts about the figures in the latest report prepared by the Institute for Housing and Environment in Darmstadt. They do not currently accurately reflect the reality in the housing markets. This was also shown by the feedback from many municipalities on the expert report, said Ines Fröhlich (SPD), State Secretary in the Hessian… Continue reading German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010102

German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010102

German FAZ: Speeders exercise outside010102

Stand BrettA stand-up paddle board from a car manufacturer, how come? BMW has developed a SUP with the Slovenian manufacturer SipaBoards, with a motor, of course, muscle power would be far-fetched. The electric motor has up to 300 watts of power, so it pumps up the board and then pushes it. It is controlled via… Continue reading German FAZ: Speeders exercise outside010102

German FAZ: Speeders exercise outside010102

German FAZ: Oliver Blume resigns from Porsche board position010104

After ten years: Oliver Blume resigns from Porsche board position10/17/2025, 3:09 p.m. Activate external content ReutersBlume separates his dual role at VW and Porsche. But was the burden the real reason – or is the sports car manufacturer in deeper problems than the company has previously admitted? Go to Source