Tag: VW

@VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4

The ID. CROZZ showcar evolves into its series production version, the ID.4: Volkswagen is forging ahead with its electric mobility strategy by providing a detailed insight into the brand’s first all-electric SUV during a webcast following the cancellation of the Geneva Motor Show. The new ID.4 will be launched this year. Following in the tracks… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen provides first insights into its new all-electric compact SUV ID.4

@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art crash lab at the Polygon test centre in Úhelnice near Mladá Boleslav

Christian Strube, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Technical Development, explained, “Our new crash lab allows us to simulate potential accidents even more comprehensively and realistically, thus creating an important technical prerequisite for further improving our cars’ high level of safety in future. What’s more, the facility also meets all of the technical requirements for tests… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO opens state-of-the-art crash lab at the Polygon test centre in Úhelnice near Mladá Boleslav

@VW Group: Top-of-the-range 911 with enhanced dynamics: the Porsche 911 Turbo S

03/03/2020 Porsche presents the new-generation 911 Turbo S for unprecedented power, driving dynamics and comfort. The new range-topping 911 is being launched as a Coupé and Cabriolet. The new 911 Turbo S is powered by a new 3.8-litre boxer engine with two VTG turbochargers, which delivers 478 kW (650 PS; 911 Turbo S Coupé: Combined… Continue reading @VW Group: Top-of-the-range 911 with enhanced dynamics: the Porsche 911 Turbo S

@VW Group: “Youth Research” and “Pupils Experiment”: Regional deciding round for young researchers at Audi

Young inventors wanted: Audi welcomes children and young people from the region to the 41st regional deciding round of the “Youth Research” (“Jugend forscht”) science competition and its junior segment, “Pupils Experiment” (“Schüler experimentieren”). On Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, students up to 21 years old as well as apprentices of the four… Continue reading @VW Group: “Youth Research” and “Pupils Experiment”: Regional deciding round for young researchers at Audi

@VW Group: Success model 4.0: the new Audi A3 Sportback

Audi established the premium compact class segment with the A3 in 1996. The fourth generation of the success model is now being introduced on the market – sporty, digitalized and fully connected. Beneath the progressive design of the body of the new A3 Sportback lie many innovations from the full-size class, for example the infotainment,… Continue reading @VW Group: Success model 4.0: the new Audi A3 Sportback

Hacking an Audi: performing a man-in-the-middle attack on FlexRay

Introduction Last weekend comma.ai held a 48 hours hackathon at their San Diego office. We’ve seen some really cool projects, and hopefully the results will be upstreamed to openpilot soon. This medium post is about a project by three comma employees. The goal was to inject steering commands onto the FlexRay bus of an Audi… Continue reading Hacking an Audi: performing a man-in-the-middle attack on FlexRay

Martinrea International Inc. Completes Purchase of Structural Components for Passenger Cars Division of Metalsa S.A. de C.V.

TORONTO, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc., a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Structural Components for Passenger Cars operations of Metalsa S.A. de C.V. The purchase price… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Completes Purchase of Structural Components for Passenger Cars Division of Metalsa S.A. de C.V.

Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is 1099bhp performance EV

Revived luxury car marque Hispano Suiza has revealed an upgraded version of its Carmen electric grand tourer, inspired by the brand’s motorsport heritage.  Called the Carmen Boulogne in reference to one of the Spanish firm’s historic race cars, the limited-run luxury car is claimed to offer substantial performance and handling upgrades over the standard car,… Continue reading Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is 1099bhp performance EV

Mega-power electric hypercar “not a priority” for Porsche

Porsche has no desire to follow the array of electric hypercars with four-figure power outputs into the market, according to the brand’s design chief.  Talking to Autocar in a phone interview that would have taken place at the cancelled Geneva motor show, Michael Mauer expressed that he has other ideas about what is important for enthusiasts. … Continue reading Mega-power electric hypercar “not a priority” for Porsche