Michael Perschke has been all over the automotive map, from directing Audi India to becoming the CEO of ultra-luxury EV company Automobili Pininfarina upon its 2018 launch. Perschke wants New Automovile Development to become a core “go-to boutique investment firm” for institutional investors looking for sustainable investment targets in the non-public market, including everything from… Continue reading World NM: Why a former auto industry CEO thinks Croatian supercar and technology firm Rimac is the next EV powerhouse000856
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Devel Sixteen Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars – HotCars
When you say supercar, what comes to mind? Other than the Fast&Furious franchise, that is? Well, let’s list out the ones we know and have seen strutting their stuff on hallowed tracks like the Nürburgring. The McLaren Speedtail is coming up in 2021, promising 250 mph. The Bugatti Chiron is in existence now, maxing out… Continue reading Devel Sixteen Costs, Facts, And Figures | HotCars – HotCars
This Russian Shop Turns Used BMW 3 Series Into Retro Cruisers With Mind-Boggling Interiors – The Drive
The Bilenkin Vintage is part Volvo P1800, part classic Volga, and part BMW. Bilenkin Classic Cars Bilenkin Classic Cars is a Russian restoration shop that decided to enter the lucrative restomod scene, only to come up with a Volvo P1800/Volga M21-inspired body and interior set on BMW’s rear-drive E92 platform. The offspring of that marriage… Continue reading This Russian Shop Turns Used BMW 3 Series Into Retro Cruisers With Mind-Boggling Interiors – The Drive
Top 5 wings & spoilers on supercars: Keeping Ferraris, Lamborghinis from taking off – The Financial Express
Lightweight wings or spoilers at the rear of supercars that help generate downforce to keep them grounded at straight-line speeds and high-speed corners, here’s how biggies like Ferrari do it. How to ensure that a land object moving at great speed remains on land and not take off? Put some weight on it. But you… Continue reading Top 5 wings & spoilers on supercars: Keeping Ferraris, Lamborghinis from taking off – The Financial Express
The Manual Gearbox Isn’t As Dead As You Might Think – CarBuzz
Porsche remains highly committed to keeping the manual transmission alive, especially in the US market. “Traditionally, the interest of US-based Porsche customers in manual transmissions has been healthy,” said Frank Wiesmann, Manager of Product Communications for Porsche Cars North America. All 2020 model year and later Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S models (Coupe, Cabriolet,… Continue reading The Manual Gearbox Isn’t As Dead As You Might Think – CarBuzz
Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels
“Dock+Go” was built by Peter Kägi and his company 4erC. The concept draws its charm from easy-to-dock single-axle “backpacks on wheels.” These so-called “packs” carry out their assigned tasks depending on the current need. But the best thing is: they cleverly solve the much-debated operating range problem that electric vehicles suffer from. Neither unnecessary space… Continue reading Concept car goes beyond function of any car before – Women on Wheels
German Handelsblatt: Legal dispute between battery producers: Volkswagen wants a longer grace period in the US dispute between two battery manufacturers001291
Volkswagen SKI had won an order from Volkswagen to supply e-car batteries in the USA in 2018 from bigger rival LG Chem. (Photo: dpa) Washington In the legal dispute between two South Korean battery manufacturers in the United States, Volkswagen is asking the authorities for a concession to secure electric car production. On Friday, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Legal dispute between battery producers: Volkswagen wants a longer grace period in the US dispute between two battery manufacturers001291
Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
NEW DELHI: Taking a cue from its Swedish colleagues at Volvo and the pragmatic views of automotive product planners worldwide, General Motors roiled the international automobile industry last week by proclaiming that all its cars will go pure electric by 2035. The pronouncement is likely to apply more pressure on more automakers, both in the… Continue reading Electric vehicles force carmakers to reinvent the wheel, and brakes, and mirrors
@VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
Feb 12, 2021 Volkswagen’s commitment to the electrification of its fleet and support of the Paris Climate Agreement requires a steady supply of U.S. sourced batteries. We have invested $800 million to build the ID.4 in Chattanooga and are hiring hundreds of employees to build this state-of-the-art vehicle. Volkswagen has become an unintended victim in… Continue reading @VW Group: Statement from Volkswagen Group of America on recent International Trade Commission Ruling
VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on car in a showroom of a Volkswagen car dealer in Brussels, Belgium July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG late Friday called itself an “unintended victim” in a battle between two battery suppliers and urged… Continue reading VW ‘unintended victim’ in battery supplier dispute, seeks four-year reprieve