German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007425

Drinking in the teenage years usually begins as rebellion, as a conspiratorial ritual away from school grounds or with that one friend at home whose parents are a little more relaxed or are not interested in their offspring’s activities. In my youth I was everything but not a rebel. Of course I also drank alcohol,… Continue reading German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007425

German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007413

Drinking in the teenage years usually begins as rebellion, as a conspiratorial ritual away from school grounds or with that one friend at home whose parents are a little more relaxed or are not interested in their offspring’s activities. In my youth I was everything but not a rebel. Of course I also drank alcohol,… Continue reading German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007413

BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has said the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new combustion-engined cars in 2035 is the “wrong approach” and has called for it to accelerate the roll-out of e-fuels. Under the current legislative framework, the EU will ban sales of new non-zero-emission cars in 2035. As well as battery-electric and hydrogen fuel… Continue reading BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know

And this could have further repercussions. If you’re disqualified for 56 days or more (see also the more serious single-offence bans, above) you’ll need to apply for a new licence, and this may even entail retaking your driving test. How will speeding penalties affect my car insurance? Insurers will generally regard drivers who’ve accrued penalty… Continue reading UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know

German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007403

Drinking in the teenage years usually begins as rebellion, as a conspiratorial ritual away from school grounds or with that one friend at home whose parents are a little more relaxed or are not interested in their offspring’s activities. In my youth I was everything but not a rebel. Of course I also drank alcohol,… Continue reading German FAZ: Freedom tastes bitter007403

@VW Group: Strong start to August for the Audi customer teams009078

The customer teams in numerous countries are preparing for exciting championship decisions in the coming weeks. In Australia and Europe, several Audi Sport customer racing teams got off to a good start into August with victories and further successes. In TCR Australia, the private touring car team Tufflift Racing is at the top of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Strong start to August for the Audi customer teams009078

Ford turns ‘dirty’ business into a profit driver. GM and Stellantis are taking notice

2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited Ford DETROIT — A once “dirty” word, and business, in the automotive industry has become a multibillion-dollar battleground for U.S. automakers, led by Ford Motor. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has turned its fleet business, which includes sales to commercial, government and rental customers, into an earnings powerhouse. And Ford’s… Continue reading Ford turns ‘dirty’ business into a profit driver. GM and Stellantis are taking notice

Maserati Quattroporte and Levante axed, ending V8 era

Maserati has retired the Quattroporte saloon and Levante SUV, bringing an end to the Italian firm’s V8 era. The smaller Ghibli saloon left production earlier this year, having been on sale since 2013.  All three were based on the M156 platform, developed under Fiat’s ownership of Maserati, and had been built at the Mirafiori factory alongside the new Maserati Granturismo… Continue reading Maserati Quattroporte and Levante axed, ending V8 era

RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage

RML Group, the British engineering outfit behind a number of successful global motorsport programmes and highly exclusive road cars, will mark its 40th anniversary with four unveilings. RML was founded in 1984 as racing team Ray Mallock Ltd and has since run works motorsport efforts for the likes of Seat, Vauxhall, Aston Martin, Saleen and Chevrolet across multiple… Continue reading RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage

Wynn Officially Unveils “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”

Revealing 30 of the world’s rarest, ultra-luxury hypercars – many on display for the first time in Macao – for a diverse “Tourism + Sports” experience MACAO, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), “Wynn Signature”, the exclusive lifestyle brand of Wynn Resorts, is pleased to present the… Continue reading Wynn Officially Unveils “Wynn Signature – 2024 Hypercar Exhibition”