Porsche's strategy will be pursued despite current challenging macroeconomic conditions. Porsche AG held its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 June 2024. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board, expressed satisfaction to shareholders and also explained Porsche's current strategy. “In 2023, Porsche impressed while realising all its ambitious forecasts. Our financial position is robust and, even in uncertain times, we remain highly profitable. At the same time, we struck an even ...
Read MoreThe updated BMW M3 Competition and M3 Competition Touring get a 20bhp boost and run on BMW’s latest Operating System 8.5. BMW has once again elevated the stakes in the high-performance sector with updates to their iconic M3 models - the M3 Competition Saloon and the M3 Competition Touring. Both variants now boast an enhanced power output, pushing up to 523bhp with a whopping 650Nm of torque. This power is now accessible ...
Read MoreThe new BMW 3 Series Sedan and 3 Series Touring get Operating System 8.5, and there’s a new improved PHEV variant. BMW has spruced up the 3 Series, but you'd need a keen eye to spot the changes. The aesthetic tweaks include new aprons at both ends and a fresh duo of paint options: Arctic Race Blue and Fire Red metallic, adding a splash of colour to the lineup. Rolling on either ...
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Bridgestone Partners With Forza Motorsport For “Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top” Gaming Event
Bridgestone and Forza Motorsport are partnering to launch the first-ever “Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top'' gaming competition. With the "Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top competition", Bridgestone will be the first tyre manufacturer to partner with Forza Motorsport, featuring participants racing the iconic Lamborghini Huracán STO on the Hakone Grand Prix within the game. From 20 June 2024 to 10 July 2024 (UTC), eligible racers can compete in the “Bridgestone Rivals: ...
Read MoreThe last ever 1,479bhp W16 Bugatti Chiron rocketship rolls off the line. How time flies. Bugatti has dubbed its last Chiron creation the "L’Ultime" and fittingly, it's an extraordinary finale for the Chiron line. Wrapped in an exclusive livery that combines 'Atlantic Blue' and 'French Racing Blue,' this bespoke 500th Chiron echoes the original hues unveiled back in 2016. Key locations in the Chiron's lifespan are also sprawled across its flanks, with evocative ...
Read MoreA piece of art on two wheels was recently presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. This is the BMW R20 Concept. At the scenic Villa d'Este by Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unfurled the BMW R20 concept. The BMW R20 concept is unique in that the Big Boxer engine takes a central, almost sculptural role in its design. Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad, calls it a “mechanical masterpiece,” emphasising that it’s ...
Read MoreThe new Porsche 911 GTS models will offer a new 3.6-litre engine coupled to an electrically-assisted turbocharger. It was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Porsche 911 will soon be electrified, starting with the Carrera GTS models. The 3.6-litre engine will be paired with a shiny new 'T-Hybrid' system, an electric motor melded into an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This adds 53hp and 150Nm of torque at your beck and call. Even the turbocharger isn’t left ...
Read MoreSadly, the Lamborghini V10 has been killed off. But, in its place, there will be a new V8 engine capable of reaching 10,000rpm. Lamborghini has done it. It has succumbed to the electrification craze, and will electrify the supercar realm with its upcoming project, the Lamborghini 634. Slated to succeed the famed Huracán, this model is set to join the ranks of Lamborghini's High-Performance Electrified Vehicles (HPEV). Notable members include the Lamborghini ...
Read MoreThe new Kia EV3 now comes with a bigger 81.4kWh battery and a 201bhp electric motor, squaring up to its rivals. Cruising down the boulevard in a sleek, all-electric crossover. That's the promise of Kia's latest model, the EV3, as it joins its’ EV lineup. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, with the EV3 boasting 600km of range on its Long Range variant. It overshadows the EV6's 506km, thanks to ...
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Charlotte Dickson Appointed Regional Director of McLaren Asia Pacific
McLaren Automotive has recently announced that Charlotte Dickson will be appointed the role of Regional Director for the region. Having been at McLaren since 2018, Charlotte brings experience from her decade-long tenure in luxury automotive roles across Europe and the Middle East. Charlotte's journey with McLaren has been marked by significant achievements, including expanding the brand's footprint across the Asia Pacific market, optimising inventory across its extensive network of 17 retailers, and ...
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