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News

Porsche and Audi in Formula 1

Some were skeptical when rumors surfaced earlier this year that Porsche and Audi could, in four years, enter the world’s most famous car competition, Formula 1. However, this news became official, and was confirmed by the director of the Volkswagen Group, Herbert Diess.

Porsche and Audi in Formula 1 - Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess

The FIA ​​has decided to change the competition rules from 2026, which opened up the perfect opportunity for Porsche and Audi. Brands will not compete under the Volkswagen Group name. Instead, they will use their own names, which should increase the value of both companies.

Both companies are committed to achieving this goal, as internal combustion engines will use synthetic fuels, which are already used by some Porsche models such as the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Of course, Porsche has gone further with engine development and will collaborate with Red Bull, but Audi is not far behind either.

Asked why Formula 1 and not some other competition, Herbert Diess said: “The decision is based on the fact that Formula 1 is developing extremely positively around the world, especially in the US and Asia, where the popularity of Formula 1 is growing.” Whether this will bring more popularity to Audi and Porsche remains to be seen.

Source: Volkswagen Group via YouTube

EV, News

Tata Avinya

The new concept of the Indian company Tata Motors, Avinya, with an extremely short suspension points to the “electric” ambitions of this company. The name comes from the Sanskrit language and means “innovation” and is really appropriate because the car hints at novelties that arrive a little later in this decade.

The shape of the Avinya is more of a minivan than a crossover. Thin headlights illustrate Dad’s logo, and instead of standard side mirrors there are cameras. The straight line of the roof points to a spacious interior that provides plenty of legroom thanks to the extended wheelbase as the wheels are moved to the corners of the vehicle. Unlike most vehicles, the Avinya does not have a central screen. The screen is located on the steering wheel.

The car is equipped with large rims reminiscent of those from the Volkswagen ID.3 model. It also looks reminiscent of Audi’s E-Tron concepts and production models. The company did not release many details, but revealed that it will have a battery that will charge in less than 30 minutes and provide a range of at least 500 kilometers.

The first production car should arrive by 2025, and will be based on Tata’s new GEN 3 platform for electric cars.

Source: Tata Motors

News, Tuning

Brabus 900 based on Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600

After last year’s Brabus 800, the German high-performance tuning company introduced its new product, the Brabus 900. The car is based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, which is the largest, most powerful and most luxurious in Mercedes’ SUV range.

The Brabus 900 got carbon parts like front bumper intake, extended fenders, rear diffuser, new front grille, large exhaust tailpipes, as well as a Shadow chrome finish on some parts. The car is equipped with Brabus Airmatic suspension, which brings the Brabus 900 closer to the ground by 25 mm.

Inside, the car underwent Brabus Bi-Color Masterpiece treatment. The seats are upholstered in a combination of high quality black and beige leather, and there is also a lot of carbon and Brabus tiles on the seat backs.

The Brabus 900 is powered by a 4.5-liter biturbo V8 engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 922 lb-ft (1,250 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h). It is equipped with a 24-inch Brabus Monoblock M Platinum Edition light rims wrapped in XL Continental SportContact tires.

The price of the Brabus 900 is available on request.

Source: Brabus