Petrol prices in the UK rose at their fastest rate on record in June, despite the wholesale cost of fuel dropping by 10p per litre over the course of the month. Fuel stations are now charging on average 16.59p more per litre for petrol than they did at the end of May, with a litre… Continue reading Outrage as fuel prices surge while wholesale cost drops
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From the archive: on this day in 2003
“Divide one thousand horsepower between two cars and apply to 30 miles of British road. Discover whether these outputs are an ivory-tower irrelevance or something you can use and enjoy.” Yes, the needless power wars began long ago. In 2003, it seemed mad that Chrysler’s new Dodge Viper got 500bhp from an 8.3-litre V10 when… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 2003
Steve Cropley: Storming up Goodwood’s hill in a Bugatti
This week, Steve’s made a visit to the Palace of Westminster and is considering a future purchase. But first, he tells us about a very special experience he had at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed… Saturday Are you a good passenger? I am, and I’m not. I can do quick road miles in perfect… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Storming up Goodwood’s hill in a Bugatti
New Lamborghini Countach: epic UK road trip in reborn icon
Compare and contrast with the original Countach’s designer: “Marcello Gandini would like to reaffirm that he had no role in this operation and, as the author of the original design from 1971, would like to clarify that the makeover doesn’t reflect his spirit and his vision – a spirit of innovation and breaking the mould,… Continue reading New Lamborghini Countach: epic UK road trip in reborn icon
Autocar magazine 6 July 2022: on sale now
The Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica is the latest model in the firm’s V10 lineup. Can this supercar match the drama of the Lamborghini Huracan STO on track, while also being a little bit more civilised on the road? Meanwhile, we’ve got behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53. Is this 677bhp electric saloon the ultimate… Continue reading Autocar magazine 6 July 2022: on sale now
Tesla Is Forcing the Auto Industry to Rethink How It Sells Cars
In 2019, many auto experts said Tesla was making a big mistake by deciding to sell cars only online, arguing that whatever bad feelings people had about dealerships they were essential to the car business. But the strategy, which was adopted by Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, and combines direct sales with a limited number… Continue reading Tesla Is Forcing the Auto Industry to Rethink How It Sells Cars
@VW Group: Lamborghini Squadra Corse obtains ISO 20121 certification: the first sustainable event of the Super Trofeo Europe takes place in Misano005353
The springboard toward a green championship Sant’Agata Bolognese/Misano, July 05, 2022 – On the occasion of the third round of the Super Trofeo Europe championship (1-3 July), Lamborghini Squadra Corse received ISO 20121 certification from TÜV Italia, which certifies that the organization of an event has been carried out according to the criteria of environmental,… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Squadra Corse obtains ISO 20121 certification: the first sustainable event of the Super Trofeo Europe takes place in Misano005353
@VW Group: Volkswagen’s future Mobility Solutions materialize with closing of Europcar transaction005355
Volkswagen delivered another important milestone of its NEW AUTO strategy with the closing of the Europcar transaction. The Group is aiming to secure a significant share of the global market for mobility services which is expected to grow rapidly in the course of the decade. Together with its consortium partners Attestor and Pon Holdings, Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen’s future Mobility Solutions materialize with closing of Europcar transaction005355
@VW Group: #NotWomensFootball: Volkswagen launches provocative campaign to increase gender equality as UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 kick off005354
Volkswagen, official Mobility Partner of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 and the German Football Association (DFB), is pointing out the inequalities that exist within football as the tournament kicks off. The focus is on the provocative hashtag #NotWomensFootball, with the aim of triggering a discussion around the topic of equal opportunities. The hashtag will be… Continue reading @VW Group: #NotWomensFootball: Volkswagen launches provocative campaign to increase gender equality as UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 kick off005354
@VW Group: We’ve got the Power: Mission SalzGiga005353
The Volkswagen Group celebrates the establishment of its European battery center with the Group’s first own cell factory at the Salzgitter site.Power On Mission SalzGiga will be broadcasted live on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 03:15 pm CEST. Website: https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/media/videos.html YouTube: https://youtu.be/LVu9Jw6lZRI Satellite-Feed for TV-Media: Europe / Middle East – live HD FeedLive feed to… Continue reading @VW Group: We’ve got the Power: Mission SalzGiga005353