Representative Image New Delhi: Automobile industry has been witnessing a gradual improvement in month-on-month sales for most segments, supported by excitement of new launches, better availability of semiconductor chips, softening of commodity prices and an improved consumer sentiment in rural areas. On a year-on-year basis, the sales performance remained in green, barring the tractor segment.… Continue reading Auto Sales in June 2022: PVs, CVs in green, 2Ws remain under pressure
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EU’s electric vehicle drive leaves supercars at the back of the grid
EU’s electric vehicle drive leaves supercars at the back of the grid None of the 22,000 luxury fast cars sold in 2021 were fully electric but with the 2035 fuel ban sports carmakers must change, fast A Lamborghini Sian, a hybrid electric supercar. Photograph: Top Gear/BBC Studios/PA A Lamborghini Sian, a hybrid electric supercar. Photograph:… Continue reading EU’s electric vehicle drive leaves supercars at the back of the grid
German Manager Magazin: Combustion engine off: German car manufacturers hesitate before taking the big leap001889
The EU wants to ban new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from 2035 and only allow fully electric cars. This makes Europe a global pioneer. The Association of European Car Manufacturers (ACEA) considers this goal to be “extremely ambitious” and refers to scarce raw materials and the thin charging network. There are only 307,000 charging… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Combustion engine off: German car manufacturers hesitate before taking the big leap001889
Virtuo Adds Tesla Model Y to U.K. Fleet
Virtuo’s fleets are available across seven European countries, allowing drivers to take their rentals into different European countries at no extra cost. Photo: Virtuo On-demand and app-based car rental service provider Virtuo announced in a statement the addition of the Tesla Model Y to its U.K. fleet. Renters in London will be able to book the model for delivery… Continue reading Virtuo Adds Tesla Model Y to U.K. Fleet
@VW Group: Porsche Talent Team’s Jule Niemeier into Wimbledon last 16005339
© 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 Talent Team’s Jule Niemeier into Wimbledon last 16005339
@VW Group: Porsche partners with international sporting goods manufacturer Head005338
01/07/2022 The best of both worlds: Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche and Austrian sporting goods manufacturer Head release their first joint winter sports product line in time for the upcoming 2022 ski season. The heart of the partnership is formed by two models of skis, inspired by racing skis and each of a unique design,… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche partners with international sporting goods manufacturer Head005338
@VW Group: The secret project: how Hemmingen became the home of the Porsche SUV005337
30/06/2022 Once upon a time, a small town gave rise to a big automobile – and for some time, no one noticed a thing. Unlike all the other Porsche models, the Cayenne wasn’t developed in Weissach, but mainly in Hemmingen. With its population of 8,000, this town sits halfway between the Weissach Development Centre, which… Continue reading @VW Group: The secret project: how Hemmingen became the home of the Porsche SUV005337
@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
@VW Group: The art in his head005335
If all the nerve pathways in the human brain were lined up, they would stretch over an incredible distance – about 5.8 million kilometres, or almost 150 times around the world. With up to 100 billion neuron connections, the brain is a highly complex construction, a veritable work of art – especially for someone like… Continue reading @VW Group: The art in his head005335
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