New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp

This is the all-new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The Gaydon firm has confirmed that the car represents a last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders. To give V12 power in the Vantage a worthy send-off, Aston Martin has thoroughly… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp

German Handelsblatt: Auto: BMW with US sales plus – VW subsidiaries Porsche and Audi weak004075

Porsche showroom The VW subsidiary has had the best quarter in the company’s history. (Photo: Bloomberg) German automakers performed differently in the US in the first quarter. BMW achieved an increase in sales of its core brand of 3.2 percent to 73,714 vehicles, as the company announced on Friday evening (local time). With 6876 vehicles,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto: BMW with US sales plus – VW subsidiaries Porsche and Audi weak004075

@VW Group: New Lamborghini showroom inaugurated in Geneva004830

Dealership commemorates 20th anniversary of operations Sant’Agata Bolognese/Geneva, 31 March 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini has inaugurated the new dealership in Geneva, which this year marks its 20th anniversary. In addition to considerably expanding the showroom’s floor space, all the interiors have been renovated. The dealership was also adapted to the new design and corporate identity… Continue reading @VW Group: New Lamborghini showroom inaugurated in Geneva004830

@VW Group: Change in the Management Board at Porsche Engineering in China004831

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Change in the Management Board at Porsche Engineering in China004831

@VW Group: Porsche and Holoride launch in-car virtual reality attraction in a moving vehicle004830

© 2022 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. *Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. As of 1 September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Due to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emission values determined in accordance… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche and Holoride launch in-car virtual reality attraction in a moving vehicle004830

New 2023 Porsche Panamera pictured during winter tests

A prototype version of the new Porsche Panamera has been spotted testing in winter conditions, as the German firm prepares to launch the third-generation model for the end of 2023.  The model, which was not wearing the Porsche badge, was pictured with a solid black exterior paint. Its front-end design is similar to the current… Continue reading New 2023 Porsche Panamera pictured during winter tests

German Handelsblatt: Change of leadership: VW sales manager Zellmer is to become the new Skoda boss004073

Klaus Zellmer, Sales Director of the VW core brand The car manager could lead Skoda in the future. (Photo: bernhardhuber.com) Chair back at Volkswagen: According to insiders, Klaus Zellmer is to become the new Skoda boss. “This is a realistic scenario,” said a person familiar with the events of the news agency Reuters on Friday.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Change of leadership: VW sales manager Zellmer is to become the new Skoda boss004073

German Handelsblatt: Project “Software X”: Opel mother Stellantis builds software unit in Rüsselsheim004069

Opel-Stammsitz in Rüsselsheim Mutterkonzern Stellantis will Teile der Softwareentwicklung in Rüsselsheim ansiedeln. (Foto: imago images/Hoffmann) Bei der digitalen Vernetzung seiner Fahrzeuge gilt Opel bisher eher als Nachzügler in der Autoindustrie. Um die Lücke zur Konkurrenz zu schließen, wollen die Hessen aber nun über ihren Mutterkonzern Stellantis das Entwicklungstempo teils um das Zwanzigfache erhöhen. Dafür paktiert der… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Project “Software X”: Opel mother Stellantis builds software unit in Rüsselsheim004069

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Volkswagen Group calls plug-in hybrids into the workshop because of the risk of fire004067

Volkswagen plug-in hybrids have additional heat protection Volkswagen T7 as a plug-in hybrid: The new semi-electric minibus from the Wolfsburg car manufacturer is also subject to the current new recall due to a possible fire hazard. (Photo: imago images/Manfred Segerer) Risk of fire with plug-in hybrids from the Volkswagen Group: As the company confirmed on… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Volkswagen Group calls plug-in hybrids into the workshop because of the risk of fire004067