He would have said that in a meeting in July 2015 known as “Damage Table.” Reputation is something tough to fix. Despite Volkswagen’s intentions to become an electric powerhouse, many readers still did not forget Dieselgate and accused the company of being “evil.” We are not sure how they will react to the latest development… Continue reading Martin Winterkorn Told Managers To Hide Dieselgate, Says Former Exec
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Audi R8 RWD joins new-look line-up on permanent basis
Audi has added a new rear-wheel-drive R8 to the line-up on a permanent basis, which joins the updated and uprated quattro all-wheel-drive versions of the brand’s mid-engined supercar in a new-look line-up. The R8 was given a thorough facelift this time last year, with a sharp new look and extra power for both the base… Continue reading Audi R8 RWD joins new-look line-up on permanent basis
Design sketches provide first glimpse of the interior concept for the new ŠKODA OCTAVIA
The sketches released by ŠKODA Design show the redesigned instrument panel in the new OCTAVIA. Topped by a large, free-standing central display, it’s composed of several layers whose lines and colours reference the signature shape of the ŠKODA grille. The instrument panel’s visual width emphasises the cabin’s generous sense of space. The fourth generation of… Continue reading Design sketches provide first glimpse of the interior concept for the new ŠKODA OCTAVIA
Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Investing in Joint Venture with Aptiv
Hyundai Motor Group announced today that it will be forming an autonomous driving joint venture in the U.S. with Aptiv, one of the industry’s most innovative vehicle technology providers. The joint venture will advance the design, development, and commercialization of SAE Level 4 and 5 autonomous technologies. HMG will collectively contribute 2 billion US dollars.… Continue reading Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Investing in Joint Venture with Aptiv
Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger
The FCA-PSA tie-up gathers 15 brands under the same roof The agreed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group will create the world’s fourth-largest car company based on sales. The two European firms last week announced their intention to create a new entity owned 50/50 between the two but led by PSA’s CEO, Carlos Tavares. PSA will… Continue reading Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger
Here’s Everything TopSpeed Knows About The Tesla Model S Plaid
Our “Everything We Know” is hard to match, but these guys have made a solid video presentation on the topic. We are very proud of the “Everything We Know” articles we produce about hot vehicles that are on their path to world première. We have helped many readers decide if it was worth waiting for… Continue reading Here’s Everything TopSpeed Knows About The Tesla Model S Plaid
Mahle to make electric two and three-wheelers in India – www.electrive.com
Mahle has just announced its entry into the promising market for electric two and three-wheelers in India. To this end, the supplier has increased its stake in the former joint venture Mahle Letrika Roots India from 50 to 90 per cent. What is now called Mahle Electric Drives India, is based in Coimbatore in the… Continue reading Mahle to make electric two and three-wheelers in India – www.electrive.com
Bosch makes two-wheelers and powersports vehicle fit for the future
Milan – Motorcycling is passion, dynamics, and speed. It also provides a unique riding pleasure and a sense of freedom. To make two-wheelers and powersports vehicles fit for the future without compromising the thrill of the ride, Bosch offers a bunch of innovative solutions making it as exciting, safe, and emissions-free as possible. You will… Continue reading Bosch makes two-wheelers and powersports vehicle fit for the future
Ford built an electric Mustang with a manual transmission. And we’re mad.
Ford wants the world to take notice of its plans for electric vehicles. And what better way than to build an all-electric Mustang fastback with a six-speed manual transmission? And that has us angry over here because it’s a gigantic tease of a prototype that will never make it into production. Or least that’s what Ford… Continue reading Ford built an electric Mustang with a manual transmission. And we’re mad.
Lamborghini’s long shot mission to take its super fast cars into the electric age
Amborghini doesn’t just make supercars, it invented them.It’s an insane sounding technological long shot, but this technology could dramatically change the world of high performance cars — if this team of university scientists and auto company engineers can figure it out.Lamborghini’s sister brand Volkswagen — both companies are owned by the Volkswagen Group (VLKAF) — recently set a lap record for an electric car on Germany’s challenging Nurburgring race track with its ID.R electric race car.