TVS Motor Co invests in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’

TVS’ investment will enable DriveX to further scale up offerings in India’s pre-owned two-wheeler market, which is witnessing a structural shift from the unorganised to the organised sector. TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of two- and three-wheelers, today announced its investment in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’ (NKars Mobility Millennial Solutions Pvt… Continue reading TVS Motor Co invests in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up ‘DriveX’

New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models

To mark 20 years since the VR6-engined Mk4 Golf R32, Volkswagen has released its fastest R model yet: the Golf R 20 Years. The special edition gets more power and a sportier drivetrain calibration than standard, which has allowed it to lap the Nurburgring in 7:47.31 – faster than any other R-badged model. The 328bhp… Continue reading New Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years sets Nurburgring benchmark for R-badged models

Tesla hopes new investors go for the ride after stock split

New York — Unlike its cars, Tesla shares are about to get less expensive. Tesla is splitting its stock 3 for 1, so after the close of trading Tuesday, investors will receive two additional Tesla shares for every one they owned as of Aug. 17. In theory, that should drop Tesla’s share price by about… Continue reading Tesla hopes new investors go for the ride after stock split

@VW Group: Confident off-road athlete: the winning streak of the Cayenne S Transsyberia005590

09/08/2022 Right from the start, the Cayenne had to deliver typical Porsche performance not just on the road, but off it as well. The sports car manufacturer provided the ultimate proof of its SUV’s ability to take the punishment of rough terrain between 2006 and 2008 in the Transsyberia Rally, a gruelling long-distance competition. It… Continue reading @VW Group: Confident off-road athlete: the winning streak of the Cayenne S Transsyberia005590

@VW Group: Porsche eager to end the season with success at the Formula E debut in Seoul005589

Race 16 The sports car manufacturer and the Swiss luxury watch brand joined forces as global partners in 2021. TAG Heuer has been the team’s title partner since Porsche entered Formula E in 2019. The squad’s third season did not conclude with the notable achievement it had hoped for at the Seoul E-Prix. André Lotterer… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche eager to end the season with success at the Formula E debut in Seoul005589

@BMW: BMW M Team RLL Heads to Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway.002211

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Aug. 23, 2022 . . . BMW M Team RLL will race at VIRginia International Raceway, in Alton, Va., this weekend in the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR, the second GT class-only race of the season after Lime Rock Park and the penultimate event of the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar season.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW M Team RLL Heads to Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway.002211

EVs reigned during Monterey Car Week

Monterey Car Week — still the most exclusive automotive event on the calendar — concluded Sunday with the 71st running of its pinnacle display, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. But as antique Duesenbergs and Jaguars, backlit by the Pacific Ocean, rolled onto the famed course’s 18th fairway to vie for “Best of Show,” the Concept… Continue reading EVs reigned during Monterey Car Week

@BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 23rd August 2022002209

ADAC GT Masters: Pole position and points at the Lausitzring.   The Schubert Motorsport team finished in the points at the Lausitzring (GER) in both ADAC GT Masters races at the weekend, yet missed out on the big prize on Sunday. Nick Catsburg (NED) secured pole position for the second race with slick tyres as… Continue reading @BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 23rd August 2022002209

Momentum Builds and Fans Rally at the Third-Annual U.S. National Jai-Alai Championship

MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The greatest jai-alai players in the U.S. faced off on Aug. 19 to 21 at the third annual United States National Jai-Alai Championship at Magic City Jai-Alai, the premier destination for professional jai-alai in the United States. The fully booked, three-day tournament took place on Magic City Jai-Alai’s state-of-the-art glass-walled court with more… Continue reading Momentum Builds and Fans Rally at the Third-Annual U.S. National Jai-Alai Championship

German Handelsblatt: Synthetic fuels: New VW boss speaks out in favor of e-fuels005018

Oliver Blume In addition to electromobility, the upcoming VW boss is also focusing on e-fuels. (Photo: Reuters) The future CEO of the Volkswagen Group, Oliver Blume, has once again spoken out in favor of so-called e-fuels. The goals of the Paris climate agreement cannot be achieved with electric mobility alone, he told the “Automobilwoche” on… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Synthetic fuels: New VW boss speaks out in favor of e-fuels005018