@VW Group: Digital world premiere: Presentation of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally003526

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the Audi RS Q e-tron with which the company will be competing in the Dakar Rally for the first time in January 2022. Unique: Audi wants to be the first car manufacturer to use an electrified drivetrain in combination with an… Continue reading @VW Group: Digital world premiere: Presentation of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally003526

Ford and MS-RT announce £4m facility at Ford Dagenham

Ford and MS-RT, the design-led automotive engineering company, have announced they will create a new £4m facility at Ford Dagenham. This move will only strengthen an already strong relationship with Ford as they work together to create specialised Ford Vehicles. This investment has the potential to create over 120 jobs when the factory is fully… Continue reading Ford and MS-RT announce £4m facility at Ford Dagenham

@Renault: AVTOVAZ celebrates 55 years old000259

July 20, 2021 marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the government decree on the construction of car manufacturing plant in the city of Togliatti. This day is considered the date of AVTOVAZ foundation.For 55 years, AVTOVAZ has produced more than 30 million cars of more than 50 different models. LADA cars take a… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ celebrates 55 years old000259

SEE | These performance cars from other automakers also carry the ‘GT-R’ insignia | Wheels – News24

1995 McLaren F1 GTR at Le Mans. McLaren Media • BMW and Mercedes-Benz are some of the German automakers that have performance models with GTR in its name. • The first GT-R model from Nissan was launched in 1969. • Performance models with those three letters in its name generally meant it was fast. •… Continue reading SEE | These performance cars from other automakers also carry the ‘GT-R’ insignia | Wheels – News24

Daimler’s Maybach, AMG and G-Class will be bundled into new luxury group – Automotive News Europe

BERLIN — Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler will unveil a new business group comprising the AMG, Maybach and G-Class subbrands at the Munich auto show in September. The move will streamline marketing costs and is part of Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius’ plan to boost productivity and profitability, with a focus on high-margin sales. AMG boss Philipp Schiemer… Continue reading Daimler’s Maybach, AMG and G-Class will be bundled into new luxury group – Automotive News Europe

New Aston Martin Valhalla supercar revealed with 937bhp hybrid power

The new Aston Martin Valhalla supercar has been unveiled, together with full specifications for what is the first series production mid-engined road car in the brand’s 108-year history. Claimed to be “an extraordinary, truly driver-focused mid-engined hybrid supercar”, the Valhalla has evolved from the initial 2019 concept to a road-ready production model and will define a… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valhalla supercar revealed with 937bhp hybrid power

@FCA: Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport Extend Partnership

July 14, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport extend their partnership on a multi-year agreement. The renewal of this relationship represents an exciting new chapter in the long and prestigious motorsports history of two brands with an impressive racing heritage that includes success in Formula One, sports cars and touring cars.… Continue reading @FCA: Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport Extend Partnership

Dynisma Reveals The World’s Most Advanced Driving Simulator For Automotive Vehicle And Motorsport Development

This announcement comes shortly after the news that Dynisma has just finished commissioning the world’s most advanced simulator for one of the world’s most famous race teams, a project that has been in development for the past two years. The breadth of capability of the DMG-1 and DMG-1C driving simulators, has been developed by a… Continue reading Dynisma Reveals The World’s Most Advanced Driving Simulator For Automotive Vehicle And Motorsport Development

Scuderia Ferrari New Simulator Is Completed

BRISTOL, England, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The new Scuderia Ferrari simulator is in its new home. The fitting out of the facility and the commissioning of the simulator was completed this week in a new building that sits between the main office of the Gestione Sportiva and the Fiorano Track. In the coming weeks, the calibration work will be carried… Continue reading Scuderia Ferrari New Simulator Is Completed

@Geely: Wed 07 Jul 2021Lotus Emira: all-new sports car ‘unboxed’ in live world premiere from re-born Hethel HQIt was another night for the Hethel history book…

Lotus Emira world premiere film – 15 minutes [embedded content] PostShow-Highlights-Long-15-mins.mp4 Sensational Emira debut staged at Lotus’ historic home, significantly upgraded with new facilities and all-new sports car factory Emira ‘unboxed’ live in front of more than 300 guests Jenson Button, F1 World Champion and Lotus customer, was surprise special guest with world-exclusive first Emira… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 07 Jul 2021Lotus Emira: all-new sports car ‘unboxed’ in live world premiere from re-born Hethel HQIt was another night for the Hethel history book…