@VW Group: Porsche Supercup tackles Silverstone with a 32-strong field005336

The preview Once again, the large grid line-up includes drivers of many different nationalities: Driving for the GP Elite team, the current leader of the series Larry ten Voorde from the Netherlands faces 31 rivals from 15 countries. For the first time this season, Porsche drivers from the USA, Belgium and Australia will compete. And… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Supercup tackles Silverstone with a 32-strong field005336

Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087

The Biden–Harris Administration highlighted this week the more than $700 million in EV charging investments from the private sector. A White House fact sheet related how these investments will: increase US domestic capacity to manufacture more than 250,000 new EV chargers each year; add at least 2,000 good-paying jobs; and, make EV charging more affordable,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087

Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086

In June 2022 Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles took 55.1% market share, up from 49.4% YoY. BEVs grew share by over 31% YoY, whilst PHEVs reduced share slightly. Overall auto market volume, at 26,059 units, was 28% down YoY. Sweden’s best selling vehicle (of any powertrain) in May was the Tesla Model Y. June’s combined plugin… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086

German Handelsblatt: Quarterly figures: US car market weakens – sales dampeners for VW, BMW and Audi004607

VW in Zwickau Like many car manufacturers, VW lacks components and chips. (Photo: dpa) A lack of chips and supply chain problems are further slowing down the US car market – things are also going badly for German manufacturers. According to its own statement on Friday, Volkswagen sold 78,281 new cars in the second quarter,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Quarterly figures: US car market weakens – sales dampeners for VW, BMW and Audi004607

Nissan, Dodge among vehicle recalls this week

U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for June 24 through July 1, including a Nissan recall involving 322,671 units and a Dodge recall involving 270,904 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s… Continue reading Nissan, Dodge among vehicle recalls this week

The Racing Journey of Michael Fassbender

The actor Michael Fassbender, known for films such as “X-Men,” “Inglourious Basterds” and “12 Years a Slave,” has also been carving out a career as a racecar driver with the goal of reaching the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Fassbender, a two-time Academy Award nominee, will realize that dream by lining up on the grid… Continue reading The Racing Journey of Michael Fassbender

Toyota Is Looking Over Its Shoulder at Le Mans

It took Toyota 20 attempts to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But since getting its hands on the trophy for the first time in 2018, the company has refused to let go, winning the last four races by a comfortable margin of at least four laps. This year, Toyota will go up against… Continue reading Toyota Is Looking Over Its Shoulder at Le Mans

Europa Wire: Thomas Schäfer to succeed Thomas Schmall as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEAT S.A.000337

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Thomas Schmall as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEAT S.A. (PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced the succession of Thomas Schmall by Thomas Schäfer as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Schäfer, CEO of… Continue reading Europa Wire: Thomas Schäfer to succeed Thomas Schmall as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SEAT S.A.000337

Europa Wire: Thomas Schäfer wird Nachfolger von Thomas Schmall als Vorsitzender des Board of Directors der SEAT S.A.000336

Thomas Schäfer wird Nachfolger von Thomas Schmall als Vorsitzender des Board of Directors der SEAT S.A. (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., ein zum Volkswagen Konzern gehörender spanischer Automobilhersteller, hat die Nachfolge bekannt gegeben von Thomas Schmall durch Thomas Schäfer als Vorstandsvorsitzenden der Gesellschaft. Schäfer, CEO der Marke Volkswagen, wird die Position zum… Continue reading Europa Wire: Thomas Schäfer wird Nachfolger von Thomas Schmall als Vorsitzender des Board of Directors der SEAT S.A.000336