Exclusive figures show that the VW subsidiary achieves almost half of its sales with discounted rental cars and demonstration vehicles. BMW also has fewer private customers. The margins sink. Go to source
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German Handelsblatt: Auto Industry: “Money Change Council” – This is how Audi artificially supports its sales in Germany011053
Exclusive figures show that the VW subsidiary achieves almost half of its sales with discounted rental cars and demonstration vehicles. BMW also has fewer private customers. The margins sink. Go to source
Bentley Bentayga Speed
With the central knurled rotary control you can sweep through the various driving modes. You will most often use Comfort, Sport or the Goldilocks mode, named Bentley. We found that while the body take on a gratifyingly languid attitude when the suspension is in Comfort, it’s actually the marginally firmer Bentley mode in which the Speed feels sweeter. That… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga Speed
Audi replaces indicator stalks with buttons for new £38,300 Q3
The Audi Q3 has returned for a third generation, bringing a fresh design and a quite radical interior operational change. One of the German car maker’s best selling models – having sold more than two million globally since its 2011 launch – the crossover will arrive in September priced from £38,300. While sporting a much-changed… Continue reading Audi replaces indicator stalks with buttons for new £38,300 Q3
Audi reverses 2033 internal combustion engine axe
Audi has reversed its decision to end the development and sale of internal combustion engined vehicles in 2033 and now has no fixed date for such a plan. The German firm had previously planned to end development of internal combustion engines next year. At one stage it planned to launch no new ICE cars are 2026,… Continue reading Audi reverses 2033 internal combustion engine axe
New Audi concept car to preview brand’s ‘bold’ new look
Audi is set to reveal a new concept car later this year that will preview an all-new look for the brand under design boss Massimo Frascella. Frascella joined Audi from JLR 18 months ago and his impact on the German brand will be seen for the first time before 2025 is out, CEO Gernot Döllner… Continue reading New Audi concept car to preview brand’s ‘bold’ new look
Nissan’s new EV looks like a hit in China, with nearly 400 miles of range and a $17,000 price tag
It’s not the next-gen LEAF, but the N7 was one of the best-selling foreign EVs in China last month. With a starting price of just $17,000, would you consider buying Nissan’s new electric vehicle? You may have the opportunity soon, as Nissan plans to launch it globally. Nissan’s new N7 EV starts hot with a… Continue reading Nissan’s new EV looks like a hit in China, with nearly 400 miles of range and a $17,000 price tag
Shares of Gucci-owner Kering pop 10% on reports Renault’s de Meo to be next CEO
A Gucci logo is displayed at their store on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of French fashion house Kering popped as much as 10% on Monday on reports that it has appointed industry outsider Luca de Meo as group CEO. It comes as the… Continue reading Shares of Gucci-owner Kering pop 10% on reports Renault’s de Meo to be next CEO
@VW Group: The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025 – Interim Report 2010346
15/06/2025 Porsche 963 continues to fight for victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The number 6 Porsche 963 of the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team is in an intense battle for overall victory after around two thirds of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. During the night and in the course of the… Continue reading @VW Group: The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025 – Interim Report 2010346
@VW Group: Top results for Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans010345
After 387 laps, the other two identical hybrid prototypes of the factory team finished seventh and ninth. In the LMGT3 category, Team Manthey celebrated its second class victory in a row after 2024 with the Porsche 911 GT3 R. The 24-hour classic in Le Mans is one of the greatest challenges in motorsport worldwide. In… Continue reading @VW Group: Top results for Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans010345