Take a look at the creative force that powers Bugatti, and it is immediately obvious that a team of exceptionally talented designers are committed to a legacy of design excellence. This ambition is built on the incredibly rich history of Bugatti’s acclaimed racing heritage of the glorious 1920s and 1930s, while looking ahead to experiments… Continue reading @VW Group: Insight: designing the Bugatti Bolide
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@niche: Solar Mobility Provider Sono Motors and Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) Partner on Development of Chassis for Solar-Electric Car Sion000340
The novel cooperation includes the development, simulation, and production of a suspension and chassis system for Sono Motors’ electric car Sion. The chassis system is integrated into Sono Motors’ new prototype for the first time. Munich, December 3, 2020 – Solar mobility provider Sono Motors has announced its cooperation with Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) for… Continue reading @niche: Solar Mobility Provider Sono Motors and Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) Partner on Development of Chassis for Solar-Electric Car Sion000340
On Track: Battista Hypercar Completes High Speed Test Programme In Nardò
The successful test marks the beginning of the next chapter in the development programme of the most powerful Italian sports car ever produced. This will see nine test and validation versions of the pure-electric Battista driven on public roads and in private test facilities to fine-tune, validate and homologate its bespoke chassis settings, advanced torque… Continue reading On Track: Battista Hypercar Completes High Speed Test Programme In Nardò
Volkswagen unveils ‘Mission T’ to catch up to Tesla — and has tapped a Porsche race-car engineer to help make it happen (TSLA, VW)
Volkswagen’s CEO is facing a vote of confidence from the automaker’s board this week. Herbert Diess has reportedly ruffled feathers internally as he pushed for corporate change and more investment in electric vehicles. In a new blog post, he outlined how Volkswagen formed ‘Mission T’ to take on Tesla and electrify all its brands. Visit… Continue reading Volkswagen unveils ‘Mission T’ to catch up to Tesla — and has tapped a Porsche race-car engineer to help make it happen (TSLA, VW)
@VW Group: Pooling strengths for the electric offensive: Integration of Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH in Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen brand is pooling strengths for the transformation to the mobile electric era. The brand is terminating its motorsport activities as part of the company’s realignment and further focusing. The Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH workforce will be integrated in Volkswagen AG. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable… Continue reading @VW Group: Pooling strengths for the electric offensive: Integration of Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH in Volkswagen AG
VW bets on Porsche racecar engineer to help overtake Tesla
* Hitzinger heading up Volkswagen’s Project Artemis * Aims to be producing new electric car in 2024 * Expects to have 200-250 staff on the project FRANKFURT, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Alexander Hitzinger, a 49-year-old engineer who defected to Apple after helping to develop Porsche’s winning 919 racecar, has been lured back to Volkswagen Group… Continue reading VW bets on Porsche racecar engineer to help overtake Tesla
@VW Group: Audi to compete in Dakar Rally
Audi is facing one of the greatest challenges in motorsport: The brand with the four rings will be competing in the famous Dakar Rally for the first time in 2022 with an innovative prototype. The alternative drive concept combines an electric drivetrain with a high-voltage battery and a highly efficient energy converter for the first… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi to compete in Dakar Rally
Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar
In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we hear small cars are a catch-22 for Renault, check in on Gordon Murray’s T50 supercar and its retro modified Ultima bodyshell and more. Small cars in the crosshairs Renault boss Luca de Meo said the Clio and Captur make very good profit margins but warned that small… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar
Marelli to open production facility for electric vehicle drivetrains in Cologne, Germany
“With the new production facility, we are expanding our manufacturing footprint and capacities for this important growth market,” said Joachim Fetzer, CEO of Marelli’s Electric Powertrain business. “We have chosen Cologne for its location in the heart of Europe, as we find highly skilled employees with experience in the auto industry here and as the… Continue reading Marelli to open production facility for electric vehicle drivetrains in Cologne, Germany
@VW Group: Stephan Winkelmann additionally becomes the new president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
With effect from 1 December 2020, Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann will additionally take up the position as President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. on top to his current function. The Bugatti President will therefore have a dual role. “It is both a great honour and pleasure, but also a great challenge for me to… Continue reading @VW Group: Stephan Winkelmann additionally becomes the new president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.