German FAZ: IG Metall is again calling for warning strikes at VW on Monday008315

IG Metall is calling for a second nationwide warning strike at Volkswagen on Monday. In parallel with the ongoing collective bargaining round, there will again be temporary work stoppages at all German VW locations except Osnabrück, the union announced. In Wolfsburg, where the fourth round of collective bargaining is taking place at Volkswagen, a protest… Continue reading German FAZ: IG Metall is again calling for warning strikes at VW on Monday008315

@FCA: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale en el banco de pruebas con Valtteri Bottas, piloto de Fórmula 1 y miembro del exclusivo “Club 33”.

4 de diciembre de 2024 , Ciudad de México –  Valtteri Bottas, piloto de Fórmula 1 y cliente exclusivo del nuevo Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, pasó una jornada intensa y apasionante con el equipo de ingeniería de Alfa Romeo en el campo de pruebas de Balocco (provincia de Vercelli), probando el “prototipo 00” del nuevo personalizado. coche… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale en el banco de pruebas con Valtteri Bottas, piloto de Fórmula 1 y miembro del exclusivo “Club 33”.

@BMW: BMW M Motorsport signs Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen for its LMDh programme.003841

Munich. BMW M Motorsport’s LMDh programme is getting a new addition from Formula 1 for the 2025 season. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) will become a BMW M works driver and will compete in races with the BMW M Hybrid V8 starting next year. The 32-year-old Dane has participated in a total of 185 Formula 1 races… Continue reading @BMW: BMW M Motorsport signs Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen for its LMDh programme.003841

When did cars outgrow that ‘vintage’ shape?

Every time a properly ‘vintage’ car appears in these pages, a colleague remarks: “The problem with old cars is they all look exactly the same.” Even as Autocar’s biggest history nerd, I find this difficult to totally refute, genre of car aside. All had that same in-sweeping bonnet, terminating in a vertically oblong grille between… Continue reading When did cars outgrow that ‘vintage’ shape?

German Manager Magazine: Audi: Car manufacturer appoints Geoffrey Bouquot as Chief Development Officer003802

Audi-Innovation board member Geoffrey Bouquot will also take over the development department at the Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer. The former head of technology at the French automotive supplier Valeo has been on the Audi board since June and heads the newly created department for innovation and software. At the turn of the year, as part of… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi: Car manufacturer appoints Geoffrey Bouquot as Chief Development Officer003802

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Morizo: “You are all awesome!” Team Toyota’s Challenge Pays Off at Rally Japan

The third year of Rally Japan, based in Aichi and Gifu, was held for four days from November 21 to 24. In October, Morizo said, “Let’s have a car lovers’ alliance” during the collaboration event in Korea, Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival. In the battle for the Manufacturer’s title, Hyundai was leading, and… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Morizo: “You are all awesome!” Team Toyota’s Challenge Pays Off at Rally Japan

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Morizo: “You are all awesome!” Team Toyota’s Challenge Pays Off at Rally Japan

The third year of Rally Japan, based in Aichi and Gifu, was held for four days from November 21 to 24. In October, Morizo said, “Let’s have a car lovers’ alliance” during the collaboration event in Korea, Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival. In the battle for the Manufacturer’s title, Hyundai was leading, and… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Morizo: “You are all awesome!” Team Toyota’s Challenge Pays Off at Rally Japan

Indian Navy and Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launch Ten-Day rally to mark 53rd Navy Day

The Indian Navy and Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles have partnered for the “Ride of the Marakkars” motorcycle rally, a tribute to India’s maritime history and naval strength. The rally began on December 2 at INS Kunjali in Mumbai, featuring a convoy of 22 motorcycles led by senior Navy officers. For the first time, BSA Motorcycles have… Continue reading Indian Navy and Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launch Ten-Day rally to mark 53rd Navy Day

@VW Group: Porsche Motorsport and Iron Dames launch far-reaching partnership009625

03/12/2024 “Porsche X Iron Dames – because every dream matters” is a slogan that represents the close collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and the renowned initiative to promote women in motor racing. The project kicks off with the start of the Asian Le Mans Series next weekend in Sepang (Malaysia).  Four fast female drivers will compete… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Motorsport and Iron Dames launch far-reaching partnership009625

@VW Group: New all-electric Macan makes its customer test drive debut in China009624

02/12/2024 Alongside a high-speed selection of classic Porsche legends from road and racetrack, the new all-electric Porsche Macan has been made available for customers in China to test drive on the Shanghai International Circuit. Running from 22 November to 2 December, Porsche has been hosting a first-of-its-kind track-driving experience for racing enthusiasts, with cutting-edge sports… Continue reading @VW Group: New all-electric Macan makes its customer test drive debut in China009624