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German FAZ: Messi and Co as Qatar ambassadors 001754

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Faurecia to Take Over Auto Supplier Hella in $8 Billion Deal

(Bloomberg) — Faurecia SE agreed to take over Hella GmbH in a deal valuing the German automotive supplier at 6.8 billion euros ($8 billion), beating out rival bidders from the European car-parts industry. Nanterre, France-based Faurecia will purchase a 60% stake from Hella’s founding Hueck family through a mixture of cash and stock, according to… Continue reading Faurecia to Take Over Auto Supplier Hella in $8 Billion Deal

Porsche symmetry: a 911 road trip to the A911

Autocar has form with the idea that underpins this trip. Back in the 1990s, Colin Goodwin wrote a memorable story about driving across France using minor roads that shared their numbers with Porsche models, an approach that led him to several exceptional bits of Tarmac. The idea lodged in my head and I often thought… Continue reading Porsche symmetry: a 911 road trip to the A911

World NM: If You Like the Porsche 911, You Should See This Hour-long Documentary About It001462

Porsche’s 911 is an automotive icon, and each unit has been built in the same factory since 1963. Even if you are not a fan of the 911, you should watch this documentary on its production from start to finish, made by the German newspaper Welt. German legislation requires a… (continue reading…) Go to Source

@VW Group: Lamborghini Opens Private Lounge During Monterey Car Week 2021 Showcasing the Brand’s Ethos and Design DNA003664

Sant’Agata Bolognese/Pebble Beach, 14 August 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini returns to the coveted Monterey Car Week with a stunning presence and the opening of the Lamborghini Lounge Monterey for a second year. The Italian villa is transformed into an immersive brand experience and offers an exclusive look into the world of Lamborghini as it celebrates… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Opens Private Lounge During Monterey Car Week 2021 Showcasing the Brand’s Ethos and Design DNA003664

@VW Group: Lamborghini Kicks Off Monterey Car Week with Countach LPI 800-4 Global Debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering003663

Sant’Agata Bolognese/Carmel-By-The-Sea, 13 August 2021 – In commemoration of the legendary Countach’s 50th anniversary and V12 heritage, Automobili Lamborghini today debuted globally the next generation Countach LPI 800-4, alongside the North American premieres of the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae and Essenza SCV12 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The annual automotive event, held on the… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Kicks Off Monterey Car Week with Countach LPI 800-4 Global Debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering003663

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German FAZ: FDP calls for investigation 001750

EV makers confront risk of runaway prices for battery metals

TOKYO — Makers of electric vehicles and EV batteries have staked claim to both supplies and alternatives to lithium, cobalt and nickel as fast-rising prices of these crucial metals threaten to soar higher in the coming years. The International Energy Agency estimates global demand for lithium will be 42 times greater in 2040 than in 2020, assuming a target… Continue reading EV makers confront risk of runaway prices for battery metals

World NM: The Bugatti Bolide Concept Is Going Into Production as a Track-Only Toy001457

October 2020 is when Bugatti wowed us with the Bolide, a track-only concept with 1,825 horsepower on tap. Not even a year later, the hypercar has been confirmed for limited production at The Quail. As opposed to the functional design study, the limited-production Bolide belts out 1… (continue reading…) Go to Source