The next few months will show whether the new Opel Astra will succeed in shaking the throne of the VW Golf as king of the compacts. In any case, the Astra carries the genes of a people’s car, as it embodies the modern successor to the legendary Opel Kadett. In 1972, this sales champion contributed… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Vintage car: “Fanfare in the direction of Wolfsburg!” – the Opel Kadett becomes 60004059
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@FCA: Alfa Romeo Rolls Out New, Limited-edition Giulia and Stelvio Estrema Models
March 28, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Alfa Romeo introduces the limited-edition Giulia Estrema and Stelvio Estrema series. This new offering is the first time Alfa Romeo has created a globally available limited model. Engineers started with the premium Veloce trim level and added driving dynamics technology from the high-performance Quadrifoglio model, including standard Alfa… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo Rolls Out New, Limited-edition Giulia and Stelvio Estrema Models
Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
Aston Martin is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen its image as a bona fide British rival to Ferrari and in 2023 will reveal an entry-level supercar with a mid-mounted V8 to take on the new Ferrari 296 GTB. It will be the third addition to Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercar line-up, following the launch this… Continue reading Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
Lamborghini: “Someone who buys a car over 2 million euros wants to be sure that it is a good investment”
Between the Covid virus and the war in Ukraine, we should not miss 2021, a narrow window of opportunity for auto manufacturers. This is what Lamborghini has achieved, which is posting record results in terms of both volumes and value. The Sant’Agata Bolognese bull delivered 8,405 vehicles over twelve months, or 13% more over one… Continue reading Lamborghini: “Someone who buys a car over 2 million euros wants to be sure that it is a good investment”
Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations
The gas engine is dead, long live the gas engine. In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric-vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line Friday, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030. Called Hurricane, the high-performance, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-6 cylinder will replace V-8 powerplants for the… Continue reading Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations
German Handelsblatt: Car brands: “death blow for engineering” – Opel wants to sell old and new company headquarters in Rüsselsheim004051
View of the future factory premises The carmaker’s plans caused dissatisfaction in Rüsselsheim. (Photo: Stellantis) There is hardly an issue on which Opel managers are so unanimous: From their point of view, the company premises in Rüsselsheim are “completely oversized”. In fact, just five years ago, the area that the Hessian carmaker has as its… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car brands: “death blow for engineering” – Opel wants to sell old and new company headquarters in Rüsselsheim004051
@FCA: Stellantis Debuts Hurricane Twin-turbo I-6 Engine That Cuts Emissions, Increases Fuel Economy AND Is More Powerful
March 25, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis today revealed its new, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. Designed with an inherently… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Debuts Hurricane Twin-turbo I-6 Engine That Cuts Emissions, Increases Fuel Economy AND Is More Powerful
Stellantis Debuts Hurricane Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine that Cuts Emissions, Increases Fuel Economy and is More Powerful
Stellantis today revealed its new, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. Designed with an inherently smooth-running I-6 configuration and state-of-the-art technology, the… Continue reading Stellantis Debuts Hurricane Twin-Turbo I-6 Engine that Cuts Emissions, Increases Fuel Economy and is More Powerful
Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold
A new report shows that Tesla is spending more in research and development (R&D) per car than any other automaker by a wide margin, and it is spending the least in advertising per car sold. Tesla is now the biggest automaker in the world by market capitalization, despite selling only a fraction of the number… Continue reading Tesla spends the most R&D and least in advertising per car sold
New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic
Ferrari has confirmed that it will reveal its first SUV later this year, teasing the new car’s front end design on Instagram ahead of its arrival. Codenamed Purosangue, the SUV’s final name has yet to be revealed but it’s likely to be positioned as a higher-riding, high-performance Ferrari model rather than a two-box SUV. The… Continue reading New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic