Hyperpole The two 911 RSR fielded by the Porsche GT Team will take up this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans from the second grid row. In the Hyperpole session, the two works drivers Frédéric Makowiecki from France and Laurens Vanthoor from Belgium planted the two ca. 378 kW (515 PS) 911 racers on positions… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche 911 RSR tackles the Le Mans 24 Hours from the second grid row005211
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@VW Group: A gentleman and a record-breaker005208
Gianmaria Aghem has driven more than 400 vintage car rallies in his life – and he’s won a fair share of them, too. His car: a 1965 Lancia Fulvia Coupé. “I love the classic design, the vintage technology, and the sound of the engine,” says the 74-year-old entrepreneur from Turin with evident delight. His living… Continue reading @VW Group: A gentleman and a record-breaker005208
@Groupe PSA: PR “Arena del Futuro” Demonstrates Capability of Dynamic Inductive Recharging Technology for Electric Vehicles003882
“Arena del Futuro” (“Arena of the Future”) circuit built by A35 Brebemi in collaboration with Stellantis and other partners field tests revolutionary dynamic induction electric charging for EVs Testing with Fiat New 500 shows that Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) simplifies the customer approach to electric mobility by removing range anxiety and supports decarbonization and… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR “Arena del Futuro” Demonstrates Capability of Dynamic Inductive Recharging Technology for Electric Vehicles003882
Ferrari previews 2023 Le Mans contender
Ferrari has released the first preview image of its upcoming prototype hypercar Le Mans challenger, which will mark the return of the Prancing Horse to the famous 24-hour race for the first time in 50 years in 2023. The image gives little away about the look of the LMH-class racer, but it is the first… Continue reading Ferrari previews 2023 Le Mans contender
@FCA: Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Returns Legal Street Racing to Woodward Avenue
June 10, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Gearheads and performance lovers are receiving a much anticipated invitation: the seventh edition of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is set for Saturday, August 13, 2022, when legal street drag racing will roar back to life on metro Detroit’s famed Woodward Avenue. The announcement opens another garage… Continue reading @FCA: Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Returns Legal Street Racing to Woodward Avenue
Detroit carmakers watch an experiment that could shorten the workweek
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@FCA: Detroit Artist Announced as Stellantis Mural Project Takes Shape
June 9, 2022 , Detroit – Stellantis announced today a partnership with renowned Detroit fresco artist Dr. Hubert Massey to create the largest municipal art installation in the city’s history. Dr. Massey will be creating his next work of art on the sound barrier outside of the Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack plant along two sections of… Continue reading @FCA: Detroit Artist Announced as Stellantis Mural Project Takes Shape
Toyota Leads Glickenhaus in Opening Practice – Sportscar365 – Sportscar365
Photo: Toyota Brendon Hartley denied Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus a one-two in opening practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the New Zealander topped the session with a flying lap within the final 20 minutes. Hartley posted a 3:29.441 behind the wheel of the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid, thus dropping Glickenhaus driver Franck… Continue reading Toyota Leads Glickenhaus in Opening Practice – Sportscar365 – Sportscar365
@VW Group: Porsche GT Team optimises the 911 RSR setup at the official test day005195
Qualifying The 911 RSR in which Michael Fassbender celebrates his Le Mans debut has not qualified for the shootout. Fassbender had an accident during the qualifying but was uninjured. “A few drops of rain fell, the red flag came out and then it began to pour – to find the ideal time window for a… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche GT Team optimises the 911 RSR setup at the official test day005195
Ginetta Akula supercar still in development despite “uncertain period”
Leeds-based Ginetta has reaffirmed its commitment to producing its 200mph, Ferrari-priced supercar, which is still in development alongside the upcoming G56 GT Academy and GT4 race cars. The Ginetta Akula was first revealed in 2019 and details have been thin on the ground since then. In a statement sent to Autocar, Ginetta said it will… Continue reading Ginetta Akula supercar still in development despite “uncertain period”