Tag: VW

CUPRA shows its vision of reinvented sportiness with all-electric CUPRA Tavascan Concept

As we shift away from the conventional and enter a world powered by electrification, CUPRA is redefining elements like performance. After unveiling the CUPRA Formentor Concept earlier this year, CUPRA is going one step further into its vision of electrified performance with the CUPRA Tavascan Concept. The unique and special car brand is now linking… Continue reading CUPRA shows its vision of reinvented sportiness with all-electric CUPRA Tavascan Concept

SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV: Technology, sportiness and efficiency

SEAT is expanding the efficiency and desirability of the Tarraco, introducing plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and  the sporty FR trim. The Tarraco plug-in hybrid is a demonstration of SEAT strategy towards electrification, which will include six electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models until the beginning of 2021. SEAT sold a record 369,500 vehicles… Continue reading SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV: Technology, sportiness and efficiency

Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

manager-magazin.de: Mr Ingenlath, with Polestar Volvo is building up its own electric car brand. Unlike VW with its ID models or Mercedes with its EQ family, you do not create a completely new brand, but with Polestar, you are modifying a former tuning and performance company for the electric car brand. Why so complicated? Thomas… Continue reading Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

At the premiere of the first electric car Taycan: Porsche under power

Porsche The cockpit in the new Taycan: Porsche today presents its first electric car At the same time on three continents Porsche today his first pure electric model before: the Taycan. The diesel scandal Porsche has not left its mark, the VW subsidiary has put everything on the map, invested billions in electromobility and sustainability… Continue reading At the premiere of the first electric car Taycan: Porsche under power

LEVC Appoints Andrea Bakes as Communications Director

Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 With immediate effect, LEVC is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Baker as Communications Director, responsible for PR, Marketing Communications and Product Marketing, reporting to CEO Joerg Hofmann. With more than 20 years of communications experience in the automotive industry, Andrea joins LEVC from Bentley Motors where she has led… Continue reading LEVC Appoints Andrea Bakes as Communications Director

Larry Thompson: US inspector sees after diesel scandal no more violations at VW

Larry Thompson and Hiltrud Werner in August 2018 The US monitor should look Volkswagen on the finger, so that failures as in the diesel scandal four years ago can not be repeated. (Photo: AP) Wolfsburg The of the US Justice for the processing of the diesel scandal used minder Larry Thompson joined in the second… Continue reading Larry Thompson: US inspector sees after diesel scandal no more violations at VW

Eastern Europe: Czech Republic wants to cooperate with possible VW plant in Turkey

VW “The Czech Republic is an important manufacturer of car parts … We are in a leading position and would certainly like to cooperate,” said Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (Photo: AP) Istanbul Volkswagen According to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, plans a large investment in the Turkey, The head of government said this on… Continue reading Eastern Europe: Czech Republic wants to cooperate with possible VW plant in Turkey

Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián

Even Lamborghini can’t resist the pressure to electrify its lineup, although it’s definitely not following a conventional route. The Italian automaker has introduced the Sián (“flash” or “lightning” in Bolognese dialect), its first hybrid car, and the emphasis here is on raw performance over eco-friendliness. The coupe mates a 785HP V12 engine with a 34HP… Continue reading Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián