With an energized driving demonstration and a world premiere featuring high-caliber participants, Audi has presented its new electric spearhead – the Audi e-tron GT. In two events on the digital Day of Progress, the Four Rings showcased the highlights of this fully electric gran turismo: dynamic driving performance, emotional design, and sustainability. “The e-tron GT is… Continue reading @VW Group: Dynamic and high-caliber: the online world premiere of the Audi e-tron GT
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@VW Group: Audi Hungaria produces e-motors for future PPE model generation
Preparations for the production of the new generation of electric motors are already in progress at Audi Hungaria. In the future, Győr will supply the new electric drives for the Group’s all-electric models, which are based on the “Premium Platform Electric (PPE)” developed jointly with Porsche. For their production, a completely new production department will… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Hungaria produces e-motors for future PPE model generation
Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars
TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will aim to equip all of its minivehicles with simple hybrid systems in a few years, Nikkei has learned, as the automobile industry weathers a storm of change amid intensifying competition. The Japanese automaker also plans to develop fuel-efficient high-performance hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Japan’s signature miniature vehicles, known as… Continue reading Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars
Daimler Trucks chief says clean trucks will be ready before clean fuels
By Joseph White 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Daimler Trucks could have a full line of zero-emission commercial vehicles ready by 2027, ahead of most proposed deadlines for phasing out internal combustion engines, but deploying them will depend on infrastructure investments that have not yet been made, the Daimler AG unit’s chairman said. FILE… Continue reading Daimler Trucks chief says clean trucks will be ready before clean fuels
Exclusive: GM extends vehicle production cuts, begins parking incomplete cars due to global chip shortage
By Ben Klayman 3 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen in Warren, Michigan, U.S. on October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Tuesday it was extending production cuts at three global plants through at least mid-March and building but leaving incomplete vehicles at two other… Continue reading Exclusive: GM extends vehicle production cuts, begins parking incomplete cars due to global chip shortage
Volkswagen explores flying cars in China
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is pictured in a production line at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany March 1, 2019. Picture taken March 1, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen is conducting a feasibility study in China about flying cars, Europe’s biggest automaker said on Tuesday,… Continue reading Volkswagen explores flying cars in China
Cruiser Motorbikes to Stimulate Revenue Pools, Technological Innovations at the Core of Key Manufacturers: Fact.MR
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fact.MR’s recently published report on the global motorcycle market forecasts an optimistic outlook for 2021 compared to 2020. Despite a pandemic-induced recession, the market has rebounded well since the fourth quarter, and is likely to remain stable throughout the current year. Projections for the forthcoming decade are pegged at… Continue reading Cruiser Motorbikes to Stimulate Revenue Pools, Technological Innovations at the Core of Key Manufacturers: Fact.MR
A closer look at the Aspark Owl, the world’s fastest accelerating hypercar – Lifestyle Asia
Gear A closer look at the Aspark Owl, the world’s fastest accelerating hypercar Share this article Next article If this is the first time you’re hearing about the Aspark Owl, we don’t blame you. The story behind Japan’s first-ever hypercar is one that hasn’t had the same hype as cars that would come from, say,… Continue reading A closer look at the Aspark Owl, the world’s fastest accelerating hypercar – Lifestyle Asia
BMW’s most powerful engine ever wasn’t actually offered in a BMW – Top Speed
10. B57 3.0-liter inline-six (BMW 750d) We’re kicking this list off with a diesel engine, the only oil burner you’ll read about in here. The B57 engine was introduced in 2015 in single- and twin-turbo layouts, with up to 315 horsepower on tap. But in 2016, BMW launched a quad-turbo version of the 3.0-liter inline-six,… Continue reading BMW’s most powerful engine ever wasn’t actually offered in a BMW – Top Speed
James Ruppert: Larger dealers can still deliver cheap motoring
Buying a used car privately is temporarily banned, it seems. Clicking and collecting a car is problematic but permitted, as is a retailer delivering a car to you. This is all rather confusing, of course, and it seems to be working against bargain-hunting motorists, many of whom have only a small budget to play with.… Continue reading James Ruppert: Larger dealers can still deliver cheap motoring