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tenacioususedcars · 4 years ago

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Driving A Premium Used VW Polo

Polo and Polo Vivo - Few cars are as synonymous with local success as Volkswagen seminal compact city car duo.

Since its launch, the Polo hatch has consistently been the second best-selling passenger car in South Africa with its sibling the Vivo being the local best-seller.

South Africans love the Polo almost as much as they enjoy a good braai; nearly 23 000 Polos were sold in 2017 alone.

In January 2018, Volkswagen launched its sixth-generation Polo locally. One of the benefits of having a group-wide platform (MQB AO) means technology and features will trickle down from more premium offerings, such as the Golf.

Some used VW Polo’s are longer, wider and, given a host of new tech, more premium than their predecessors. The 2018 Polo was the first to be equipped with digital instruments (borrowed from the Golf).

The range comprises five 1.0 TSI derivates (Trendline, Comfortline and Highline) in two engine outputs; 70kW/175Nm and 85kW/200Nm. Both engines can be mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG box.

The launch of the 2018 Polo was the culmination of an R 6.1-billion investment at VW’s factory in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, where the new hatch will be assembled and sold both locally and internationally.

Given its new features, sportier design and legacy, will the new Polo become another best-seller locally?

Quick facts

Model: Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI

Prices: R235 000 - R302 000

Engine: 1.0-litre, 3-cyl, turbo-petrol

Power: 75kW, 85kW

Torque: 175Nm ; 200Nm

Transmissions: five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG

Driving it

What’s it like behind the wheel? In short, the 2018 model is more premium than the outgoing Polo, handles well on the road, offers a comfortable ride and is surprisingly brisk despite its 1.0-litre engine capacity (the only engine currently available until the 2.0-litre GTI arrives).

The 70kW version offers sufficient power and the 1-0-litre petrol performs adequately when mated to the 5-speed manual. The 7-speed DSG, another benefit from its Golf sibling, is incredibly smooth, swopping cogs accurately and with great rev-matching speed.

The 85kW Highline, mated to a DSG, elevates the Polo to Golf territory offering a comfortable, frugal (4.7-litres/100km) hatchback.

In terms of handling, the Polo offers enough grip for spirited driving with negligible body roll though city driving remains its strong suit.

The engine, especially in 70kW guise, has a laid-back approach and is a perfect match for its comfort-tuned suspension. Steering is precise, light and overall its agile enough to make a breeze of entering and extricating itself from tight parking spots. Overall, the Polo has grown up and has resolved many of the issues affecting the outgoing model.

The Polo has all the ingredients for a best-seller in SA and given its price point and positioning could grab sales from the high-end Golf.

Design

Like the Golf, Touran, Tiguan, Passat and Arteon, the Polo uses the VW group's MQB platform and as a result, gains many of the design and structural elements of its siblings.

It's a lot more assertive in appearance than its predecessor though borrows heavily from the current Golf especially its head- and taillights. The roofline is longer and a fine line runs along its flanks.

Range and dimensions

Based on the VW group's MQB A0 platform, the Polo sports new dimensions; length has been increased 81mm to 4053mm and wheelbase lengthened by 94mm to 2548mm. The hatchback is also 69mm wider to 1751mm though its height has been reduced by 7mm to 1461mm.

In addition to the three standard trim lines, the special edition Polo beats (with features including a 300-watt sound system), R-Line package (with a sporty exterior featuring C-shaped front air curtains, side sills, boot spoiler, rear diffuser and 17" Bonneville alloy wheels) and the performance-focused halo model, the Polo GTI, (available in South Africa in the second quarter), provide added variety.

Inside

A new dashboard and cockpit layout make its way into Volkswagen compact models. New for this generation of Polo are digital dials, a new dashboard, angled centre console as well as revised dials and controls. More than any other feature, the digital dash gives the Polo an upmarket position few of its rivals can match.

It’s a lot more practical too for families – boot space has increased from 280 to 351 litres.

Driver Assistance systems

New features for the Polo include the lane change system, blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert, semi-automated park assist, proactive occupant protection system and a manoeuvre braking function. The hatchback has optional keyless start.

Overview of standard features

Trendline:

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as well as LED daytime running lights and front and rear curtain airbags. Front power windows, colour infotainment system with four speakers and a Connectivity Package featuring Bluetooth and USB also come as standard

Comfortline:

Multi-function Display “Plus”, the Composition Colour infotainment system with six speakers, leather multi-function steering wheel, Driver Alert System and front and rear electric windows

Highline:

Composition Media infotainment system, App Connect, Voice Control, Sport seats, Cruise Control with speed limiter and white LED ambient lighting (front doors and instrument panel).

Beats:

The new edition of the successful Polo beats special model has a 300-watt sound system from legendary US audio specialist ‘beats' (by Dr. Dre) and a whole array of customised features on board. The newly-designed amplifier and subwoofer are housed at the bottom of the boot to the left-hand side of the spare wheel well, where a full-size spare wheel is housed.

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The Comfortline and Highline trim versions can be further personalised by choosing the R-Line package.

R-Line:

The ‘R-Line' package makes the Polo even more dynamic with such features as 17-inch alloy wheels ('Bonneville'), a large, sporty front bumper and, at the rear, a diffuser with chrome trims and a roof spoiler. The Polo with R-Line package also has wrap-around black sill trim strips which visually press the car down to the road. The R-Line Package is only available in South Africa in the second quarter.

Convenience

The Polo can be further personalised and upgraded to satisfy individual budgets and tastes. New in the options programme are features such as high-intensity LED head- and tail light clusters and one of the largest panoramic sunroofs in its class (opening is 10mm wider and 20mm longer than before).

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itcars · 5 years ago

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First Look: The Volkswagen Touareg R - Plug-in Hybrid

Volkswagen is set to add a range-topping new premium model to its flagship Touareg line – the Touareg R. The versatile model’s 340 kW (462 PS) plug-in hybrid drive offers an innovative blend of superlative performance and electric efficiency. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the new SUV always starts in the all-electric E-MODE for zero emissions. The battery capacity is designed so that the Touareg R can cover the average daily commute under electric power. Like all Touareg models, the new R version comes with permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION) as standard. 4MOTION and the powerful drive system (700 Nm of torque) means the Touareg R has also been homologated for a maximum trailer weight of 3.5 tonnes. The premium model can cope with this maxi- mum trailer weight even in E-MODE. As the first plug-in hybrid SUV in the world, the Touareg can also be fitted with the trailer maneuvering system Trailer Assist. And yet another first: the Touareg will be available with Travel Assist for the first time. The premium model will be the first Volkswagen to boast assisted driving (automatic longitudinal and lateral guidance) up to a speed of 250 km/h.

First R model with plug-in hybrid. The new flagship model was designed by the Volkswagen R performance brand, which traditionally develops the sportiest models in the Volkswagen range. The Touareg R represents a paradigm shift – it is the first Volkswagen R model to feature a plug-in hybrid drive. It is also the first time a hybrid model has been the most highly-powered Volkswagen. The extremely well appointed Touareg R, which features the Black Style exterior design package along with 20-inch alloy wheels & R-Line interior trim (including Vienna leather), is set to enter the market in the second half of 2020.

Intelligent electric performance. The Touareg R is the third plug-in hybrid model in Volkswagen’s European product line, following in the wheel-tracks of the Golf and Passat. The Touareg R is the first all-wheel drive model in Volkswagen’s PHEV range, and is also another milestone in the realignment of Volkswagen R that started in 2019. Jost Capito, managing director of the Group’s in-house performance brand, explains: “We are currently vigorously expanding the Volkswagen R range. Following the compact CUV models – T-Roc R1and T-Roc Cabriolet R-Line2 – Volkswagen R is introducing another sport utility vehicle within a very short space of time – the Touareg R, which has a quite unique position and unrivaled charisma.” The Touareg R is synonymous with a new and intelligent level of electric performance in segment of large touring SUVs.

Authentic, avant-garde, practical. Volkswagen R is responsible for the visual and technical configuration, and with it the conceptual direction of the new model. The Touareg R is based on the third generation of the product line launched in 2018, which in turn was an evolution of the model first introduced in 2002. All current Touareg models feature a dynamic and elegant design, maximum safety and long-distance comfort, state-of-the-art connectivity and a largely digitized cockpit. The overall concept is also designed with a high level of everyday usability in mind. Some 60% of all Touareg owners in Germany and 40% in Europe also use their SUV as a towing vehicle – remarkably high figures. The Touareg is often driven by sporty, active people who value the utmost safety, outstanding driving comfort, intuitive control and cutting-edge connectivity. The new Touareg R has been designed specifically for this extremely tech-savvy customer group. For the first time, they now have a performance model that can be driven temporarily in all-electric mode with zero local emissions. The new Touareg com- plies with the Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC emission standard.

Extended powertrain range. The SUV product line is currently available with one turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) and three turbocharged diesel engines (TDI). The V6 TSI engine delivers a power output of 250 kW (340 PS)3. As a V6 TDI, the Touareg is available with two output levels: 170 kW (231 PS)4 and 210 kW (286 PS)5. The current most powerful Touareg is a V8 TDI with 310 kW (421 PS)6. Volkswagen is adding a range-topping model in the form of the new Touareg R.

Top R dynamic performance. As a typical Volkswagen R model, the Touareg R provides ultra-dynamic performance. Like at the touch of a button, the driver just has to press the accelerator to access the full output of the electric motor (100 kW/136 PS) and the turbocharged V6 petrol engine (250 kW/340 PS) as required. The two drive systems can then be combined in a boost function to use the vehicle’s dynamic reserves – for instance to over- take another vehicle quickly and safely – and to exploit the full system power of 340 kW (462 PS). The maximum system torque is 700 Nm.

All-wheel drive hybrid. The hybrid drive of the Touareg R essentially consists of a 2,995 cm3 V6 turbocharged petrol engine, the electric drive motor and a lithium-ion battery (energy capacity of 14.1 kWh) built into the luggage compartment underbody. The power electronics convert the direct current of the battery into alternating current for the electric drive motor. An 8- speed automatic gearbox (with Tiptronic) and a transfer box transmit power to the front and rear axles (4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive). A center differential lock with asymmetric dynamic torque distribution (Torsen traction) acts as a transfer box for the flow of forces between the front and rear axle. A maximum of 70% of the drive force reaches the front axle and up to 80% reaches the rear axle.

All-electric drive up to 140 km/h. When first started, the Touareg R uses only the electric motor if the battery is sufficiently charged. This ensures that the SUV comes as close to zero emissions as possible, especially on short journeys. This hybrid strategy also provides the greatest savings potential. The Touareg R can be driven in all-electric mode at a speed of up to 140 km/h; above this, the V6 TSI is activated automatically – or at any time using kickdown. The maximum speed of the SUV is electronically regulated at 250 km/h.

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kalpherzamansoldanatar · 4 years ago

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"2016’da belediyenin müteahhitlere borcu 1 milyar 892 milyon iken, 2018 yılı sonunda 4 milyar 338 milyon lira oldu. 2019 yılına gelindiğinde belediyeden alacaklı firmaların 500’den fazla olduğu görülüyordu.

Bir tüccar yapsa kara listeye girer, 2018 yılı sonunda belediyenin kasasında 102 milyon lira varken, piyasaya verdiği çeklerin ve ödeme emirlerinin toplamı 508 milyon liraydı.

Dolardan bile zarar

İstanbul, bir şehirden fazla, neredeyse bir ülke. Düşünün İstanbul’un ekonomisi 130 ülkeden büyük. Peki, onu yönetenlerin kafası bu vizyonda mıydı?

Şöyle anlatalım…

2017 yılında, yani sadece 3 yıl önce, dolar bir anda 3 lirayı aşmıştı. Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan yine “dolar bozdurma kampanyası” başlatmıştı. İBB de bu kampanyaya katıldı. Kasasındaki 41 milyon doları bozdurdu. Ama şöyle bir sorun vardı. İBB’nin borcunun 6 milyar 400 milyon lirası o an itibarıyla döviz üzerinden dış borçtu. Bu kez yeniden dolar almaya başlayan İBB, aradaki kur farkı nedeniyle 18 milyon lira zarar etti.

Arabalarla kurulan saltanat

Kamu kaynaklarını har vurup harman savurma o halde ki...

Hazal Ocak’ın kitabından öğreniyoruz, 2019 yılına gelindiğinde belediyede çalışan sayısı 13 bin 655 kişi. Kiralanan araba sayısı ise 1717. Yani her 8 çalışana bir araba düşüyor. Belediyede 8 genel sekreter ve yardımcısı, 28 daire başkanı, 100 müdür, 29 müdür yardımcısı ve 478 şef bulunuyor. Toplandığında 643 “yönetici” sıfatlı insan ediyor. Bütün yöneticilere birer kiralık araç dahi verilse geriye binin üzerinde araba kalıyor.

Belediye, hem bol bol araç kiralama ile yandaş sermayeyi zengin etti. Öte yandan fazla arabaları protokol imzaladığı yandaş vakıflara, projelere göndererek milletin malını onlar için kullandı. Seçim sonrasında Yenikapı’da sergilenen araçlarla başlayan tartışma, kamu kaynaklarının nasıl heba edildiğinin resmiydi.

Üstelik...

31 Mart seçimlerinden tekrarının yapıldığı 24 Haziran’a kadar el çabukluğuyla 517 araç iade edilmişti. Sergilenen 730 araç eklendiğinde fazladan yıllık kira gideri 35 milyon 750 bin lira, yakıt gideri ise 13 milyon 750 bin liraydı.

Hazal Ocak, kitabında iki seçim arası apar topar elden çıkarılan araçların peşine de düşmüş:

“Tam 104 tanesi lüks kategorisindeydi. 31 tane Opel Insignia, 15 tane Skoda SüperB, 37 tane Volkswagen Passat ve 18 tane de Caravelle, listede sıralanıyordu. Arabaların modelleri 2015 ile 2018 yılı arasında değişiyordu. Listede lüks araçların dışında 175 tane Renault Clio Sport, 57 tane de Renault Megane vardı.”

Üretmeden yağmalanan ekonomi

Düşünün, belediye kaldırımları parsellemiş, araçları kiralayan İSPARK diye bir şirket kurmuş. Nasıl olmuş ise bu da zarar etmiş. Yani sokaklara araçlar bedavaya park etse kamu bütçesi daha rahatlayacak. Bu kadar akıldışına çıkmış bir sistemden söz ediyoruz. Hazal Ocak’ın İhanet kitabından İSPARK’ın arpalığa dönüşmesinin hikâyelerini okuyoruz. Her gün tıklım tıkış bindiğimiz metrobüslerin alımında bile iflas etmiş bir şirkete milyonlarca Avro kazandırıldığını okuyup öfkeleniyoruz.

Söylemek istediğim açık...

Türk ekonomisi masalları bir yana, 25 yıl aynı zihniyetin yönettiği İstanbul’un ekonomisinin nasıl batırıldığını hiç anlatmıyoruz. Oysa İstanbul’un hikâyesi, Türkiye’nin hikâyesi. Dürüst olsak, devlet mallarını sattık, kamu mülkiyetini yandaşlarımıza yağmalattık, millete ait varlığı kendimiz için kullandık, üretime dayanmayan bir ekonomiyle sürekli tükettik diyeceğiz. Ama “ah şu dış güçler” ya da “bize operasyon yapıyorlar” diye anlatmak işimize geliyor.

Dikkat edin, Külkedisi’ni uçuran sihirli ayakkabıyı çalan dış güçler masalını ya da Pamuk Prenses’i zehirleyen kötü kalpli lobiler masalını dinlerken uyumayın. Çünkü uyursanız, daha da yoksullaşırsınız."

#barış terkoğlu #cumhuriyet #dolar #belediye #faiz #yağma #akp #rte #chp

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zhenguitan · 4 years ago

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If you are looking for a used car, you probably want to spend the least money to get the best-looking car. As most people would do, you probably would see a few different cars and compare them by the exteriors and interiors before you decide which is your favorite car. If you don’t know much about cars, you would likely end up buying a Volkswagen car. Why? Because there are plenty of Volkswagen cars in the market with perfect shiny paint and good-looking synthetic leather seats. Volkswagen cars tend to be the cheapest cars available out there for the same year, exterior and interior conditions. I made the same mistakes. In 2018, when I started my car rental business, I didn’t have much money in hand. But I want to purchase as many cars as possible. I purchased about 25 cars in 2018. About 7 of them were Volkswagen . I purchased 4 Tiguan and 3 Passat CC. They all looked pretty new inside out. From the renter’s review, we can see that they loved the Volkswagen cars. But these Volkswagen cars started to show problems one after another after about 2 months. First, my 2009 Tiguan engine failed because the timing chain was off. Volkswagen Honolulu quoted about $6000 for the rebuild of the engine. That’s too much for me. Then I tried to watch YouTube videos about how to rebuild the engine. Luckily, the vw TSI engine is simple enough for DIY repair. I purchased parts such as head gaskets, cylinder head bolts, timing chain, timing chain lock tool, lower timing chain cover, and a tube of cylinder cover gasket. They cost me about 500 dollars, and I fished the jobs in a week. I kept telling me, I have saved about 5500 dollars on this car. Once the timing chain was done, the brake kept making squeezing noise. I was so surprised because all the brake pads were almost as thick as new. Then I googled the internet to find a solution. Many said it’s a common Volkswagen problem. One review said my Brand-new Volkswagen started to make squeezing noise after 2 months on the road…oh no... I can live with the squeezing noise as long as it can run and make money for me. But customers mention the squeezing noise and gave me bad reviews from time to time. After I fixed the engine for my 2009 Tiguan. My 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC had a problem with the transmission. Transmission repair is a much more complicated job. I decided to send it to a transmission shop to repair it. I spent about 3000 dollars for rebuilding the transmission…and about 2 months later, The same Tiguan that I rebuilt the engine by myself had a transmission problem. This time I didn’t want to invest more money in it. I finally sold it at 1000 dollars. The other Volkswagen cars were also problematic. I sold most of them and kept the ones with low mileages. Today there still about 3 Volkswagen cars in my fleet. I am planning to sell them all after the mileages getting higher.

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Prince Carl Philip of Sweden visits Volkswagen

02.04.2019

: HRH Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden, is signing the Volkswagen guest book. From left: HRH Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden next to Andreas Renschler, CEO of TRATON SE and a Member of t

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Effective 1 April 2019, Konstantin von Vieregge, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa, will be moving to Atlanta to assume the position of President at Messe Frankfurt Inc. He will be succeeded by Joshua Low, who has already been Group Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt South Africa since June 2017.

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Realignment of BMW Group Design

29.03.2019

Sustainable structures for the future:- Jozef Kaban new head of Rolls-Royce design - Domagoj Dukec takes over BMW design - Van Hooydonk: “a signal of our future orientation”The BMW Group is reorganising its Design division and taking the next step towards sustainable, leaner structures. Jo

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Volkswagen exchanges more than 300,000 old diesels

28.03.2019

Group brands Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles make a key contribution to air quality improvement in German cities with exchange incentives Incentives for nearly new cars extended until further notice throughout Germany for VW and Audi Incentives for new cars to expir

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Testing of the new Porsche Taycan has entered the final stage

28.03.2019

From a computer simulation via the test bench to the roadPorsche’s first purely electrically driven sports car, the Taycan, is currently completing its final test drives before it enters series production. In Scandinavia, just a few kilometres awa

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Daimler and Geely Holding form global joint venture to develop smart

28.03.2019

50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Geely based in China to develop and operate smart brand globally as all electric carmaker smart to gain shared expertise in manufacturing, engineering and design from both groups smart to expand to meet demand for electrification, with production based

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Groupe PSA accelerates its deployment in China’s aftermarket by acquiring LONGSTAR

28.03.2019

• Groupe PSA pursues the deployment of its strategic plan, after the acquisition of shares in two other parts distributors in 2018[1].• Groupe PSA has the ambition to establish a strong position in the Independent Aftermarke

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SEAT will launch six electric and plug-in hybrid models and develop a new platform in Spain for electric vehicles

27.03.2019

SEAT ANNUAL MEDIA CONFERENCE• SEAT obtains its highest ever profit after tax of close to 300 million euros and its turnover nears 10 billion euros, the highest in history• In 2018, the company allocated more than 1.2 billion euros to investments and R&D expenses, a record figure•

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First McLaren carbon fibre chassis delivered

22.03.2019

...from new £50M McLaren Automotive Innovation and Manufacturing Centre First prototype MonoCell produced in new £50m innovation centre McLaren Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield

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Valvoline new partner for KTM Sportcar

22.03.2019

VALVOLINE TO BE EXCLUSIVE OEM FOR KTM X-BOWKTM Sportcar GmbH, Austria’s only OEM and manufacturer of the KTM X-BOW super sportscar is launching an exclusive cooperation with Valvoline, one of the world’s leadinglubricant manufacturers, just in time fo

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Volkswagen forms European Battery Union with Northvolt

22.03.2019

European companies and institutes join forces under the leadership of the Volkswagen Group and Northvolt to form the European Battery Union (EBU) consortium Consortium wishes to participate for funding for the research, development and industrial implementation of battery technology The Volkswagen Group and furt

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Diess: “Safeguarding our future can only succeed together”

20.03.2019

Works meeting in Wolfsburg Diess thanks employees for their performance and appeals for efforts to master the transformation to continue The Chairman of Volkswagen called for better cooperation on future topics at Volkswa

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Surfing in the desert - Extreme driving

19.03.2019

• The SEAT Tarraco undergoes testing on Morocco’s Erg Chebbi, one of the most unforgiving places on the planet• Dunes that soar to the height of the Sagrada Familia challenge driving assistants such as the

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Groupe Renault announces appointments in Regions

19.03.2019

In order to accelerate the Group transformation, boost the profitability of operations and develop growth in new markets, Groupe Renault announces the following appointments in its Regions. As of April 1, 2019:

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Prototype for new Porsche company architecture opened in Palm Springs

19.03.2019

Porsche dealerships receive worldwide new corporate architectureWelcoming and experiential: Porsche is launching a new corporate architecture for its Porsche Centres worldwide. Following the tagline “Destination Porsche,” dealerships are intended to

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Fossil energy sources go, Power-to-X comes

14.03.2019

Greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced and fossil fuels must be intelligently replaced. Power-to-X is the solution to many questions relating to the Paris Climate Agreement. Green electricity is turned into synthetic fuels, which are used in numerous industrial applications.The Paris

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Designing the first CUPRA, in three stages

14.03.2019

The creative process that goes into a concept car • Hundreds of sketches, virtual reality and more than six months of work to make the CUPRA Formentor come to life• A combination of technology and a sophisticated image, the priority of the designers• Virtual re

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Nissan and Mitsubishi to launch new kei cars as collaboration expands

14.03.2019

All-new minivehicles introduced through NMKV joint venture will be first to offer semiautonomous driving technologyNissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will introduce four new minivehicles in Japan through their joint venture, as th

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Opel Returns to Russia

14.03.2019

Comeback with initial line-up of three models this year still Grandland X, Zafira Life and Vivaro to be available in Russia in fourth quarter Zafira Life and Vivaro Transporter to be built in the Kaluga plant Further models will follow soon&nbs

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Groupe Renault announces the new composition of executive committee

13.03.2019

In order to respond to the sweeping changes taking place in the automobile industry, accelerate the company’s transformation to better meet customer expectations and improve the efficiency and profitability of operations, Thierry Bolloré, CEO of Groupe Renault, has

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LVCVA Board of Directors Votes to Move Forward with Elon Musk's The Boring Company

12.03.2019

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors today made a monumental decision that will revolutionize Southern Nevada’s transportation. The 14-member Board approved a recommendation to select

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Eric Basset appointed Director of PSA Retail France

12.03.2019

Effective 11 March 2019, Eric Basset is joining PSA Retail, Groupe PSA’s distribution group, as Director of PSA Retail France.He will report to Anne Abboud, Senior Vice-President of PSA Retail.From that date, he will also take ch

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Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi new Alliance operation board

12.03.2019

Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Renault, Hiroto Saikawa, CEO of Nissan, Thierry Bolloré, CEO of Renault and Osamu Masuko, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, announce the intention to create a new Alliance operating boardFrom left to rig

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New BMW 7 Series Sedan- Start of production

11.03.2019

Extensive update for Dingolfing’s top model – First plug-in-hybrid with six-cylinder engine – Digitalisation supports production processProduction of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan got underw

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Ford Sponsors 30 Team SA Athletes for Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi

08.03.2019

• Over R1-million sponsorship provided by Ford for 30 special needs athletes• 2019 Special Olympics Summer World Games takes place from 14 to 21 March• SA National Team will compete in football, futsal (five-a-side female soccer), table tennis, equestrian, bocce, open-water swimming,

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Who said this industry was a man’s world?

07.03.2019

• Women are behind several innovations that have shaped the automotive sector• Lane markings, turn signals and rear view mirrors all have the hallmark of a female creative mind• The industry added most of these inventions as standard equipment even though they were rarely paten

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Audi A3 Sportback g-tron available to order beginning on March 7

07.03.2019

Starting the New Model Year with a Longer CNG Range Noticeable power boost thanks to new engine with 131 metric hp Tank concept enables pure CNG range (WLTP) of around 400 kilometers (248.5 miles)

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Audi Now Ranks 1st and 2nd in Endurance Test by “Auto Bild”

07.03.2019

New Evidence of Top Quality: The A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI covered a distance of 100,000 kilometers without any problems and performed outstandingly, achieving a grade of 1 Audi places first and second in &l

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Audi installs used lithium-ion batteries in factory vehicles

06.03.2019

The brand applies used batteries from electric cars in its own production plant Testing of second-use concept at the Ingolstadt site A second life for batteries from electric car

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Opel Corsa 120Y Special Edition

06.03.2019

Extra Styling & SpecificationsOpel's core brand characteristic is to always offer customers more than they expect in the respective vehicle class.In celebration of our brand's solid reputation and OPEL's 120 years in the vehicle i

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The Ferrari F8 Tributo is revealed

05.03.2019

A tribute to the most powerful V8 engine ever Ferrari F8 Tributo, the new mid-rear engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company's classic two-seater berlinetta. Its name is an homage to both the model's

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McLaren poised to redefine the rules of Grand Touring

05.03.2019

McLaren announces intention to introduce a new Grand Tourer Announcement made by CEO, Mike Flewitt, during McLaren’s Geneva press conference Image released of a camo

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Leading photographer presents "Phantom off Duty"

01.03.2019

Witnessing the ‘Gentleman’s Tourer’ at the Geneva motor show, automotive culture photographer, Mark Riccioni, voiced a desire to capture this significant motor car in a fashion befitting of its spirit: disruptive, imperious and unapologetically contemporary.

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Axel Andorff, new SEAT Vice-president for R&D

01.03.2019

As of 1st March he will be replacing Dr. Matthias Rabe, who will lead the new Technical Development Operations area at the Volkswagen brand following 8 years as member of the SEAT Executive Committee The new Vice-president has close to 20 years’ experience at Daimler He will be responsible f

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Lighting Technology for Everyone: Opel Astra Turns Night into Day

28.02.2019

120 Years of Opel Automobile Production Anniversary offer: Astra “120 Years“ special edition at attractive prices Making cars since 1899: Best lighting has a

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Selezione Lamborghini Certified Pre-Owned

27.02.2019

Automobili Lamborghini launches Selezione Lamborghini Certified Pre-Owned, a new, comprehensive certification program for pre-owned cars sold through the authorized Lamborghini dealer and service center network worldwide. Selezione Lamborghini p

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The day the Popemobile was spared

27.02.2019

The history of a brand A fire in SEAT’s factory in Barcelona jeopardised the brand’s historic car collection Swift action taken by SEAT personnel and fire-fighters prevented damage to the vehicles The collection features gems such as a Popemobile, the second last 600 e

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