The F1 champion tested the VW electric racer. And straight to the Ring

The F1 champion tested the VW electric racer.  And straight to the Ring

Shortly after winning his only championship title, Nico Rosberg left the championship to eventually become a big fan of electric cars. Now he’s tried one of the faster ones. – Electric race car Volkswagen ID.R – record holder from Pikes Peak and pioneer of electric technologies VW – tested F1 champion from 2016 Nico Rosberg. … Read more

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is here! It has 300 horses and a special mode for Nordschleife

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is here!  It has 300 horses and a special mode for Nordschleife

An enhanced version of Clubsport returns to the Golf GTI offer. Volkswagen promises more significant differences from the original model than in its predecessor. – The Volkswagen Golf GTI is already a traditional part of the German brand’s offer. Originally, the first generation was supposed to build only 5,000 pieces, but in the end it … Read more

Porsche is investing heavily in synthetic fuels

Porsche is investing heavily in synthetic fuels

A classic combustion engine for petrol or diesel, or an electric motor or a car for hydrogen? These are more or less already, or soon will be, conventional ways of moving the vehicle. So far, less attention has been paid to the “third” way, the development of so-called synthetic fuels, in the pursuit of greening … Read more

TV AUTO NEWS TESTED: Seat Leon ST still has its own special handwriting (+ VIDEO)

TV AUTO NEWS TESTED: Seat Leon ST still has its own special handwriting (+ VIDEO)

The Seat Leon Sportstourer station wagon is already beautiful and youthful. To get an independent view, TV Auto News visited a man with a previous generation of Leon, also in red, also with a petrol turbo, also with 18-inch wheels and, of course, FR. Rūdolfs Bergmanis, the manager of the motorcycle shop and motorcycle driving … Read more

He privatized the Škoda in the hands of VW. Now Pithart calls on government to protect it from “dacia”

He privatized the Škoda in the hands of VW.  Now Pithart calls on government to protect it from “dacia”

Former Czech Prime Minister Petr Pithart and former Minister of Industry Jan Vrba called on the Czech government to express its concern about the possible change in the position of Škoda Auto in the group. According to them, a possible restriction of the model lines and a focus on cheap cars for developing markets would … Read more

Pithart and Vrba called on the government to contact Volkswagen about the position of Škoda – ČT24 – Czech Television

Pithart and Vrba called on the government to contact Volkswagen about the position of Škoda – ČT24 – Czech Television

According to Pithart, Volkswagen contributed to the cultivation of the market environment in the Czech Republic and to the improvement of relations between the Czech Republic and Germany through Škoda. “We are all the more concerned about some hitherto unofficial statements by VW representatives that Škoda’s position within the VW Group should change. According to … Read more

The future of Lamborghini in jeopardy? Volkswagen is considering selling it

The future of Lamborghini in jeopardy?  Volkswagen is considering selling it

Lamborghini was experiencing the best period in its history in the run-up to coronavirus, when sales of the Urus SUV were growing rapidly. Nevertheless, its future may now be jeopardized. – Today, the Volkswagen Group is considered the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, with nine passenger car brands, one motorcycle manufacturer and other brands … Read more

Electric VW ID.4 reveals Czech prices. Prepare at least CZK 1.2 million

Electric VW ID.4 reveals Czech prices.  Prepare at least CZK 1.2 million

Shortly after its official premiere, the VW ID.4 revealed the Czech prizes in the 1st and 1st Max versions. Those who like to play with surcharges will get bored in the configurator. – The Czech representation has so far revealed the prices of variants via the configurator 1st a 1st Max. These are the introductory, … Read more

We are negotiating production with VW, says the head of Škoda Auto. The Superb will be decided by the end of the year

We are negotiating production with VW, says the head of Škoda Auto.  The Superb will be decided by the end of the year

The corporate newspaper Škoda Mobil published an interview with the new head of Škoda Auto, Thomas Schäfer. For the first time, he comments on negotiations on possible relocations of production of individual Škoda Auto models to Volkswagen factories and vice versa. According to Schäfer, the decision on what will happen to the Superb should be … Read more

Volkswagen is considering even cheaper electric cars, but SUVs remain a priority

Volkswagen is considering even cheaper electric cars, but SUVs remain a priority

The head of Volkswagen specified further plans of the brand in the field of electrification. Emphasis will be placed primarily on cars from the SUV segment, but we should also look forward to smaller city electric cars. – Ralf Brandstätter, head of the Volkswagen brand, recently discussed with colleagues from the British Autocar about the … Read more