The striking exterior painted in a colour block style was one of the highlights of South by Southwest® in Austin, Texas, in March. Now Porsche is revealing the interior of the art car for the first time: the lively colour blocking continues with Nash Blue, Sean Peach, Loretta Purple and Ashley Green. Cork on the dashboard, steering wheel… Continue reading @VW Group: New art car: sneaker design meets electric sports car005149
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@VW Group: Porsche participates in further Rimac funding round005148
© 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 participates in further Rimac funding round005148
@VW Group: Taycan tour around the world supports local projects005147
© 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: Taycan tour around the world supports local projects005147
German FAZ: Mercedes is recalling almost a million cars worldwide003506
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German FAZ: The painful cutting off of China003505
For years, the German auto industry has been hiding behind a narrative when asked about its high dependency on a country with an unpredictable regime. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess once tried to make a historical comparison when asked why he was sticking to his plant in western China even though there were human rights violations… Continue reading German FAZ: The painful cutting off of China003505
German FAZ: The painful cutting off of China003506
For years, the German auto industry has been hiding behind a narrative when asked about its high dependency on a country with an unpredictable regime. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess once tried to make a historical comparison when asked why he was sticking to his plant in western China even though there were human rights violations… Continue reading German FAZ: The painful cutting off of China003506
German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
Anyone who wants to order a new car from Volkswagen online will see a warning message after just a few steps in the digital configurator: “Due to global delivery bottlenecks, production times for some of our model variants may be significantly longer.” Regardless of whether it’s a VW Polo or VW Passat, a punctual delivery… Continue reading German FAZ: price shock for car buyers003505
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a shaky step towards a luxurious EV future
Bentley is engaged in a never-ending battle to balance classic luxury coach-building and modern automobile manufacturing. The luxury automaker not only has to keep up with changing technology, consumer taste and industry standards, it must also consistently deliver the old world-inspired sophistication that its known for. The automotive industry’s move towards electrification adds another challenge… Continue reading The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a shaky step towards a luxurious EV future
@Daimler: Formula E: Jakarta E-Prix 2022 – Race
The Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team secured vital points at ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race premiere in Indonesia: Stoffel Vandoorne finished the Jakarta E-Prix in fifth place while Nyck de Vries was forced to retire through no fault of his own. Stoffel set the fastest time in his qualifying group and moved through to… Continue reading @Daimler: Formula E: Jakarta E-Prix 2022 – Race
Kit Cars Put You in the Driver’s Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World – HowStuffWorks
Since the 1960s, kit cars have served as good ways to get drivers into building custom vehicles and creating more accessible replicas of rare sports cars. Kit cars initially got their name because manufacturers would sell the cars in pieces, like a full-size model kit. It was up to the purchasers to assemble them according… Continue reading Kit Cars Put You in the Driver’s Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World – HowStuffWorks