“Porsche stands for particularly high-performance sports cars, delivering a high level of driving pleasure and, at the same time, full suitability for everyday use. However, this also makes tire development very complex,” says Sanghoon Lee, President of Hankook Tire Europe. “We are therefore very pleased with this original equipment, as it demonstrates the impressive performance… Continue reading Hankook Tire Supplies Original Equipment for 2021 Porsche 718 Models
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The Hongqi S9 is the start of a new chapter in China’s automotive story
China’s original state-owned automaker, First Automobile Works (FAW), has revealed the first electric vehicle that’s part of the government’s massive Belt and Road project. The Hongqi S9 is a 1,400-horsepower hybrid hypercar created in partnership with Italian engineering and design startup Silk EV. The car was first teased in February, but the two companies gave… Continue reading The Hongqi S9 is the start of a new chapter in China’s automotive story
Continental Presents World Premieres in Software and Sensor Technology
World premiere of radar sensors of the sixth generation for Euro NCAP requirements through to automated driving functions Software is becoming a driver of innovation in modern vehicle solutions With an end-to-end solution for connected cars, Continental is presenting the path to intelligent and autonomous mobility Shanghai, China, April 21, 2021. Under the slogan “Mobility.… Continue reading Continental Presents World Premieres in Software and Sensor Technology
@VW Group: Three premieres for Automobili Lamborghini at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show002890
First global public display of the track-only hyper car Essenza SCV12 China debut of the street-legal track car Huracán STO Huracán Fluo Capsule showcased for the first time in Asia Pacific Sant’Agata Bolognese/Shanghai, April 20, 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini celebrated three premieres at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, bringing the passion and racing DNA of… Continue reading @VW Group: Three premieres for Automobili Lamborghini at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show002890
@VW Group: Bugatti Records the Best Quarter in its Company’s History002890
Chiron1, Chiron Sport2, Chiron Pur Sport3 and Divo4. Bugatti delivered more vehicles in the first quarter of 2021 than ever before in the first three months of any year in the company’s modern history. The French hyper sports car manufacturer has thus exceeded its self-assigned targets and the figure for the same period in the previous year. “Every single… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Records the Best Quarter in its Company’s History002890
Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China
One after another, Chinese tech giants have announced their plans for the auto space over the last few months. Some internet companies, like search engine provider Baidu, decided to recruit help from a traditional carmaker to produce cars. Xiaomi, which makes its own smartphones but has stressed for years it’s a light-asset firm making money… Continue reading Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China
@VW Group: Volkswagen Taos harnesses North American Region engineering expertise for chassis development002880
Apr 19, 2021 Volkswagen’s new compact SUV slots below Tiguan and electric ID.4 in lineup Vehicle shows capabilities of regional engineering facilities and personnel Taos uses two chassis setups—a torsion beam suspension for front-wheel-drive models and a multilink setup for all-wheel-drive versions Herndon, VA — The Volkswagen Taos entry-compact SUV, which slots into the brand’s… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Taos harnesses North American Region engineering expertise for chassis development002880
@VW Group: The gaming software driving vehicle development002881
When Tobias Watzl comes home from work, he occasionally sits down in front of the Playstation to relax. However, the 28-year-old sees the games differently to most players. “Sometimes I wonder, for example, how the developers managed to get a certain reflection or texture – instead of defeating my enemies,” he says with a laugh.… Continue reading @VW Group: The gaming software driving vehicle development002881
Audi debuts A6 e-tron concept on new EV platform, plans 2022 release
Audi has just shown the future of their electric sedans with the A6 e-tron concept, which debuted at the Shanghai auto show today. The sedan is based on a new platform that Audi is calling “Premium Platform Electric” or “PPE” for short, developed in collaboration with Porsche. This platform will enable Audi to offer several… Continue reading Audi debuts A6 e-tron concept on new EV platform, plans 2022 release
German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk offered Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess the executive chair000728
Out of his admiration for the US electric car maker Tesla makes Volkswagen-Chef Herbert Diess (62) makes no secret: internally as well as publicly, he regularly praises the competitor, often combined with an invitation to his own people to take an example from the efficiency and speed of development of the Californians. Sometimes the impression… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk offered Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess the executive chair000728