Tag: VW

Modern cars are pushing me past breaking point

Petty Gripes, The Guardian calls its series of light-hearted features on elements of modern life that involve minorly annoying things. Things like bands that name themselves after other bands or being irritated by somebody else’s coffee snobbery. You know, little quirks. In one recent article, a software update in a writer’s phone meant that his… Continue reading Modern cars are pushing me past breaking point

Porsche Brings Wireless EV Charging to Consumers

Charging an EV at home doesn’t seem like an inconvenience—until you find yourself dragging a cord around a garage or down a rainy driveway, then unplugging and coiling it back up every time you drive the kids to school or run an errand. For elderly or disabled drivers, those bulky cords can be a physical… Continue reading Porsche Brings Wireless EV Charging to Consumers

Porsche’s new project turning rubbish into premium materials

Porsche has created some of the most thrilling performance cars of all time but, behind the scenes, it’s also using its engineering expertise to perfect better methods of recycling. Working with German chemical giant BASF SE and technology partner BEST (Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies), Porsche has recently completed a joint project for recycling troublesome mixed waste… Continue reading Porsche’s new project turning rubbish into premium materials

2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars

Is 2026 the time people start to actually care about Chinese cars? That sounds a bit odd when we’re looking back on a year where BYD registered more cars than MINI, Tesla or Mazda, Jaecoo jumped ahead of Honda and SEAT, and Omoda shifted more metal than Suzuki. But how much do those buyers actually… Continue reading 2026 is the year people really start to care about Chinese cars

@VW Group: Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador011164

Emily Cox becomes the new brand ambassador for Volkswagen. The Austrian actress with Irish-English roots, known from international Netflix productions such as “The Last Kingdom” and the German comedy series “jerks.”, stands for versatility and authenticity. In her roles, she embodies multifaceted characters while remaining approachable and down-to-earth – values that also characterize Volkswagen. At… Continue reading @VW Group: Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador011164

@VW Group: The original turns 50 – Volkswagen celebrates five decades of GTI in 2026011163

It is the world’s most successful compact sports car: the Golf GTI. The original in its class. More than 2.5 million units have been produced to date. In 2026, the Golf GTI will turn 50 – and this will be celebrated with a variety of national and international classic events, the exclusive anniversary model Golf… Continue reading @VW Group: The original turns 50 – Volkswagen celebrates five decades of GTI in 2026011163

@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011167

18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011167

@VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011166

17/12/2025 Film director and racing driver Jeff Zwart takes on his greatest challenge yet: the East African Safari Classic Rally. At the age of 70, there aren’t many things left to tick off Jeff Zwart’s to-do list. When he’s not directing award-winning commercials, thrashing a Porsche up Pikes Peak or choreographing the now iconic Luftgekühlt… Continue reading @VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011166