Tag: VW

German FAZ: The family wants it like this003840

Diess successor: Oliver Blume Image: Porsche The entrepreneurial dynasty that rules Volkswagen has chosen a new boss. Oliver Blume succeeds Herbert Diess. His first assignment: the mega IPO of Porsche. But there are problems. There was something strangely inappropriate about the end of Herbert Diess’ career as head of the world’s largest car company. The… Continue reading German FAZ: The family wants it like this003840

What You Need To Know About The Infamous Noble M600 – HotCars

Lee Noble founded Noble Automotive in 1999 as a low-volume British sports car manufacturer. The firm manufactures rear-wheel-drive, high-performance sports cars with a mid-engine layout. Noble M10 (1999 to 2000), Noble M12 (2000 to 2008), Noble M400, Noble M14, Noble M15, Noble M600, and Noble M500 are the seven models the company has manufactured since… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Infamous Noble M600 – HotCars

Tyring work: tracking the life of rubber at Nurburgring 24

At 9.45pm, almost six hours into the race, the call is made to switch to the soft slick tyres and the pit garage explodes into life. Our tyre, along with its three team-mates, is removed from its warm cocoon and stacked onto a tyre trolley. Tools, fire extinguishers, signal boards and bottles of compressed air… Continue reading Tyring work: tracking the life of rubber at Nurburgring 24

VOID AT THE TOP 

Herbert Diess has been in the news for the last few days following his abrupt exit as CEO of the Volkswagen Group. Reports indicate that he was ousted by the Board in a dramatic turn of events where the CEO of Porsche, Oliver Blume, has been anointed successor. Diess has been the face of VW… Continue reading VOID AT THE TOP 

The Unbelievable 5000+ Hp Alieno Unum Wants To Shame Every Hypercar In The World – HotCars

If you were to imagine insane hypercars today, what would they pack? Wild futuristic looks with bleeding edge battery technology, because EVs are the future, right? Well, your dreams are no match in front of the Alieno Unum which is a hypercar slated to hit roads between 2024-2027. The Unum is a wild creation of… Continue reading The Unbelievable 5000+ Hp Alieno Unum Wants To Shame Every Hypercar In The World – HotCars

Ducati sells 33,265 bikes in H1 2022, revenue up 54% to 542m euros

Ducati has recorded a strong first half CY2022, despite the challenges imposed by the ongoing supply and logistics crisis. Between January to June 2022, the Italian bikemaker’s revenue grew by 5.4%, going from 514 to 542 million euros (Rs 4,410 crore). This is the highest figure ever recorded by the motorcycle manufacturer in the first… Continue reading Ducati sells 33,265 bikes in H1 2022, revenue up 54% to 542m euros

Clean Technica: 13% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (21% Plugins)002136

With the overall European car market still in the red, down 17% last month year over year (YoY), the European passenger plugin vehicle market has also started to be affected. It was down 8% last month, with approximately 219,000 plugin vehicles registered in June. Looking closer, plugin hybrids (-22% YoY) were the ones to blame… Continue reading Clean Technica: 13% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (21% Plugins)002136

Chrysler, Audi among vehicle recalls this week

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 21 through 28, including a Chrysler recall involving 52,340 units and an Audi recall involving 49,443 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive recalls… Continue reading Chrysler, Audi among vehicle recalls this week

@VW Group: Lamborghini Munich Debuts new showroom005491

A renewed dealership for next-generation luxury vehicles Sant’Agata Bolognese/Munich, 29 July 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini has officially opened its new showroom in Munich. The totally renewed location features a state-of-the-art design in the Lamborghini brand’s signature global corporate identity, underscoring the brand’s commitment and new design direction for the future in Munich. The celebratory event,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Munich Debuts new showroom005491