Tag: Possible_Motorsport

Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster

The style-conscious MINI Countryman is targeted more at the glamping crowd than those who like to get properly dirty exploring the wilderness, and very few of these SUVs are likely to go off-road at all. However, after heavy modifications, this new concept model has us thinking that MINI could take on the infamous Dakar Rally. … Continue reading Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster

@VW Group: Porsche Penske Motorsport locks out third grid row in Detroit010288

The 100-minute race on Detroit’s twisty street circuit gets the green light at 3:40 pm local time (9:40 pm CEST) on Saturday. Matt Campbell qualified fifth-fastest in the 15-minute session, while his fellow Porsche factory driver, Nick Tandy, claimed the sixth grid spot in the sister car. Gianmaria Bruni finished the qualifying session in tenth… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche Penske Motorsport locks out third grid row in Detroit010288

@VW Group: Porsche defends championship lead with podium finish in Detroit010287

Championship leaders Felipe Nasr (Brazil) and Nick Tandy (UK) followed in fourth, adding to their impressive record of three wins and a second-place finish at Laguna Seca. In the GTD Pro class, customer team AO Racing defended its lead with a strong performance in the Porsche 911 GT3 R. Changed conditions at the start of… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche defends championship lead with podium finish in Detroit010287

German FAZ: “This is frustrating for everyone” 009416

His gaze so empty, the hanging lower lids slightly swollen, dark shadows around the half open eyes, Charles Leclerc sits on a red chair. In the paddock of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Monegasse looks as if it urgently had to fall asleep again instead of in front of reporters, it is that it is… Continue reading German FAZ: “This is frustrating for everyone” 009416

Bajaj Auto: Thriving Amid Turbulence

The year ended March 2025 has thrust the automotive industry into a high-stakes rally of unpredictability, and Bajaj Auto, one of India’s most iconic two- and three-wheeler manufacturers, is right in the thick of it. From the tremors of global geopolitical tensions rattling supply chains and currency markets to the subtle but sweeping shifts in… Continue reading Bajaj Auto: Thriving Amid Turbulence

Trump to double steel tariffs to 50%

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would raise tariffs on imported steel to 50 per cent, up from the current 25 per cent. The move, set to take effect on June 4, is expected to raise costs for global steel producers and expand the scope of his trade actions. “We are going to… Continue reading Trump to double steel tariffs to 50%

@VW Group: Masterpieces: From early customer requests to factory one-offs010284

From the very start, Ferry Porsche connected his sports cars to the vision of fulfilling dreams, and the brand has remained true to this objective to this day. Today more than ever before, there is very little chance that two identical Porsche models will leave the factory halls. And yet the customization trend began rather… Continue reading @VW Group: Masterpieces: From early customer requests to factory one-offs010284

German FAZ: Fusing chic009411

Cognac on the Safarileica brings a special edition of its camera M11-P: The M11-P Safari comes in an olive-green brass housing with silver-colored controls and belubs. The classic red Leica logo was replaced by a screw, more engravings decorate the housing. Technically, the M11-P Safari corresponds to the regular M11-P. So she has a full… Continue reading German FAZ: Fusing chic009411