“Hans in luck.” This is how he described himself, Hans Herrmann, the racing driver. A look at his statistics makes it a bit doubtful: 18 Formula 1 races with Mercedes, among others, ten points, one fastest race lap. In terms of results, Herrmann was not one of the greatest in German Formula 1 history. But… Continue reading German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433
Tag: VW
Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes
The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles. Go to Source
CES 2026: The First Solid-State Vehicle May Be a Motorcycle
In a global race to get solid-state batteries on the road, few would bet on two tiny companies in Estonia, known for their innovative hubless, in-wheel electric motors and motorcycles. Yet these upstarts have apparently done what Tesla, BYD and other EV-and-battery titans have been unable to do. To be fair, building a relative handful… Continue reading CES 2026: The First Solid-State Vehicle May Be a Motorcycle
The Porsche that transforms into a pick-up truck – MSN
The Porsche that transforms into a pick-up truck MSN Go to Source
Electric minibus: VW Transporter and Caravelle with more range
In addition to the ID.Buzz, VW has also electrified the Transporter and the Caravelle. Their range and charging speed should now increase. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
KBA registration statistics 2025: VW sells more than 100,000 electric cars a year
VW is the first manufacturer to sell more than 100,000 electric cars per year in Germany. Two others had more than 50,000 new registrations. (Electric car, Tesla) Go to Source
Dream desert drive: Flat out in the savage 815bhp Ford Mustang GTD
[embedded content] I wonder if Ford would have liked to build this car 10 years ago. Back then it was planning to return to Le Mans, given it was approaching 50 years since the GT40 had won there, and senior Ford bods wanted to do that with a Mustang. It was the swankiest car they… Continue reading Dream desert drive: Flat out in the savage 815bhp Ford Mustang GTD
Clean Technica: Tesla’s Germany Sales Down 72% From Their Peak!004320
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After writing about Tesla’s 10% drop in sales in the UK despite the UK EV market rising 24%, and BYD passing up Tesla in the UK in annual sales last year, a reader pointed out some extra jaw-dropping stats. The reader, “manes,” posted the numbers… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Germany Sales Down 72% From Their Peak!004320
@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011212
18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011212
@VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011211
17/12/2025 Film director and racing driver Jeff Zwart takes on his greatest challenge yet: the East African Safari Classic Rally. At the age of 70, there aren’t many things left to tick off Jeff Zwart’s to-do list. When he’s not directing award-winning commercials, thrashing a Porsche up Pikes Peak or choreographing the now iconic Luftgekühlt… Continue reading @VW Group: Tackling Africa’s toughest terrain in a classic air-cooled Porsche 911011211