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This week begins with more worrying news from the Volkswagen Group’s Zwickau factory, which is the group’s largest EV plant in Europe. According to Automobilwoche and MDR (via Electrive), Volkswagen is shutting down production of the Volkswagen ID.3 and Cupra Born hatchback entirely this week and this pause is expected to continue through the end of this year. Let’s recall that the MEB-based duo of compact hatchbacks, produced on the same production line in Zwicaku, already noted a two-week pause in October, while in November (after resuming production) the company canceled the third shift. It seems that the demand issues are…

Racing driver Romain Dumas sets a new world altitude record in a Porsche 911 powered by eFuels on the Ojos del Salado volcano.On December 2nd, Romain Dumas, a celebrated three-time Le Mans champion, achieved a groundbreaking feat by setting a new world record for the highest altitude reached by a vehicle. Piloting a significantly modified Porsche 911 running on eFuels, Dumas ascended the west ridge of the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile, marking a historic moment in automotive exploration. The challenging expedition was backed by an international team from various countries, including Chile, France, Germany, the United States, Canada,…

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – So far, the month of December has featured above-average temperatures, but December is known for its temperature swings and wintry precipitation. Meteorological winter began December 1 December can have many extremes from brutal cold and snowstorms to sunny, warm days with highs in the 60s and thunderstorms. In a typical December month here in the Pioneer Valley, the average high for December is 40 degrees while the average low is 34 degrees. December can also bring a lot of snow if the right amount of cold air is around with an average of 10.2 inches. In…

Hennessey matches up two performance pickup legends.As the automotive world transitions to electrification and perfects its approach to combustion engineering, electric and gasoline-powered performance vehicles make for interesting matchups. In the pickup truck world, two of the best in their respective realms are the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Ram TRX equipped with Hennessey’s MAMMOTH 1000 upgrade package.With Hennessey’s upgrade package, the Ram TRX truck’s power is increased to an incredible 1,000 horsepower from a supercharged V8 engine. However, with its electric power, the Ford F-150 Lightning quietly delivers instant torque for a futuristically powerful drive when the accelerator…

In the latest episode of “The Racing Business,” host Jason Dukes introduces an unconventional yet pivotal figure in the world of motorsports – Karen Bailey-Chapman, Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs at SEMA. Her role, often overshadowed by the glitz of the racetrack, is instrumental in shaping the landscape of motorsports through government interaction. Bailey-Chapman’s story is not that of a typical motorsport enthusiast. Growing up in an automotive town, her life was intrinsically linked to the industry from the beginning. “I grew up in a car town. I didn’t really think of it as anything other than…

Genesis has imagined what a hypercar styled under the pricinples of the brand’s current design language might look like, and the resulting work is impressive, to say the least. The car also features a hybrid powertrain good for 1,071 hp, and while it isn’t destined for production, fans will be able to drive it shortly in the “Gran Turismo” video game. Five finalists have been picked for the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2024 award. The finalists come out of an original list of 25 new or significantly updated luxury and performance cars, trucks, and SUVs, and cover a…

While no injuries were reported, this is the sad demise of a stunning supercar.Known for his illustrious acting career, including roles in Creed and Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan is known around the world as one of Hollywood’s favorite personalities. Unfortunately, this past weekend, his Ferrari was involved in an accident in Los Angeles, which occurred on Sunset and Beachwood Drive.The aftermath is a sad sight for any car enthusiast, as the stunning Ferrari 812 Superfast is heavily damaged, with the front passenger side wheel completely removed from the car, and other extensive damage throughout the right side of the…

N.C. Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth, announced Monday that she is retiring and will not run for re-election in 2024.A member of the N.C. Senate since 2014, Krawiec has been elected by constituents in Forsyth, Davie, Stokes, and Yadkin counties to her 31st District seat.”It has been a true blessing to serve my constituents in the Senate,” Krawiec said in a statement released by her office. “I am proud of what we have accomplished over the last nine years. As I reflect on my time in office I can’t help but think about the incredible change our state has seen. North…

The interior of the GV80 is a welcoming, spacious place although headroom is not its high point (pun intended). Our tester came with the third row but without the captain’s chair, making space for eight occupants, albeit three cramped ones in the third row. The materials and build quality inside are excellent, and the Bentley-like styling continues here, becoming blatant when you squint and look at the steering wheel.The interior could possibly be better ergonomically, and we found it odd that the dial for gear selection and the dial for controlling infotainment are next to each other. It feels like…

Porsche’s manufacturing facility in Saxony, Germany reached a significant production milestone today with the two-millionth vehicle, a Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid in Madeira Gold Metallic, rolling off its Leipzig assembly line. Destined for a customer in Dubai, this landmark vehicle highlights the success and growth of the Leipzig facility, especially with the Panamera model line since 2009.Gerd Rupp, Chairman of the Management Board of Porsche Leipzig GmbH, highlights the intertwined growth stories of the Leipzig location and the Panamera. The expansion of the facility in 2013 to include a body construction plant and paint shop, transforming it into a full factory,…