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@VW Group: Volkswagen celebrates the world premiere of the Golf GTI Clubsport at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race008738
World premiere of the most powerful Golf with front-wheel drive: Volkswagen will present the new Golf GTI Clubsport in front of a large crowd of fans Racing premiere: unique Golf GTI Clubsport 24h will take part in the ADAC 24-hour race at the Nürburgring powered by the new E20 fuel Golf history: three fast Golf… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen celebrates the world premiere of the Golf GTI Clubsport at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race008738
@VW Group: Exclusive and individual: Porsche 911 GT2 – Coppa Florio008742
This 911 is no stranger to the Porsche world, though very few people are likely to have ever seen it in person. But if you type Coppa Florio and Porsche into an Internet search, you will encounter this GT2 immediately. There are official factory photos from the Exclusive Manufaktur, casual snapshots and even 1:18-scale model… Continue reading @VW Group: Exclusive and individual: Porsche 911 GT2 – Coppa Florio008742
@VW Group: Rapid prototyping008741
21/05/2024 Developing automated or connected driving functions is a major challenge. In JUPITER test vehicles from Porsche Engineering, the Robot Operating System (ROS) speeds up development of new and innovative functions so that they can be experienced sooner. Since 2007, researchers around the world have been working on advancing the Robot Operating System (ROS)—initially at the… Continue reading @VW Group: Rapid prototyping008741
@VW Group: Porsche travels to China as the leading manufacturer008740
21/05/2024 Formula E revisits China: On 25 and 26 May, the electric world championship will hold a double-header in the economic metropolis of Shanghai for the first time. The inaugural Formula E race took place at the Beijing Olympic Park in 2014. Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa will compete for the TAG Heuer… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche travels to China as the leading manufacturer008740
@VW Group: „Gijs“ van Lennep and his Sicily008739
The life of Jonkheer Gijsbert “Gijs” van Lennep is by no means short of special moments. In 1971, he won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 917, repeating the feat in 1976 in the Porsche 936. He drove in Formula 1 and won the sports car class in the 1,000 kilometre… Continue reading @VW Group: „Gijs“ van Lennep and his Sicily008739
@VW Group: Larry ten Voorde celebrates victory in his 200th one-make cup race with Porsche008738
Race In recent years, Larry ten Voorde has celebrated victories in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the national Carrera Cups in Germany and Italy, among others. The 27-year-old Dutchman once again demonstrated his winning ways in his 200th one-make cup race with a Porsche. “I’m a racer, I want to win every race,” he… Continue reading @VW Group: Larry ten Voorde celebrates victory in his 200th one-make cup race with Porsche008738
@VW Group: Start of Production of the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar at Audi Brussels008739
Today, the first Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar rolls off the production line in Brussels. Inspired by the world’s most important desert rally, this special edition embodies the spirit of innovation and adventure that defines the Dakar Rally. The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is based on the Q8 advanced 55 e-tron quattro, which has… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of Production of the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar at Audi Brussels008739
@VW Group: The new Audi S3 on the winding mountain passes in the Dolomites008738
The new Audi S3 is more powerful and agile than ever before. Its increased four-cylinder turbo engine with 333 hp and 420 Nm, combined with the torque splitter, the sportier front axle and the improved steering, ensures an emotional driving experience. The outstanding handling characteristics are optimally transferred to the road by a 235/35 R19… Continue reading @VW Group: The new Audi S3 on the winding mountain passes in the Dolomites008738
Volkswagen in talks for car JV in India: Company official
Volkswagen Group, the Wolfsburg Germany based automaker home to brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Bentley, Seat, Lamborghini, Ducati and several CV brands, is engaged in “concrete discussions” regarding a potential partnership for passenger car production in India, Reuters reported the group’s finance chief, Arno Antlitz, as saying. Antlitz, speaking at the Reuters Events Automotive… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks for car JV in India: Company official