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Porsche’s plans for the future

Last year was extremely successful for Porsche, as the company sold more than 300,000 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2020. According to the report, revenue of more than 33 billion euros was generated. This is primarily the result of teamwork, but also of courageous and innovative decisions aimed at Porsche’s plans for the future.

Porsche is currently well positioned in the market. The intention of the company is to maintain the existing sales growth, but also that half of the sales, in the coming years, come from electric vehicles. That would be the path to fulfilling the long-term goal, which is carbon neutral by the end of the decade. Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman and Member of the Executive Board of Finance and IT at Porsche AG, said: “Thanks to our highly motivated employees, our profitability program has been a complete success. Porsche has further increased its efficiency and lowered the profitability point. It gives us freedom to invest in the future survival of our company despite the tense economic situation. We are resolutely initiating investments in electrification, digitalization and sustainability. “

The current crisis with the shortage of semiconductors, but also the Russian invasion of Ukraine, had a big impact on all companies, including Porsche. The company suspended the delivery of vehicles to the Russian market, and only a few days later announced that it was temporarily suspending production. However, the company is optimistic about the future, especially better cooperation with Volkswagen.

Porsche 911 Hybrid

Currently Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model 911, the Porsche 911 Hybrid. The car is currently in the final stages of testing, and should arrive on the market in 2023. According to the latest information, the car will not be PHEV, which was confirmed by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. This would mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery. Rumor has it that the Porsche 911 Hybrid could have over 650 hp (478 kW), but this has not been confirmed.

Porsche 911 Carrera

Also, Porsche has decided to refresh several of its models such as the popular 911 Carrera and 911 (992) Cabriolet (as the 2024 model). Both cars will hit the market in 2023.

Porsche 911 (992) Cabriolet

Source: Porsche

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Has Come To An End

Aston Martin has announced the strongest but, unfortunately, also its last V12 Vantage. This was confirmed by Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers who said: “Now it is time to bring this bloodline to a close, fittingly with the most spectacular example yet – the fastest, most powerful and most dynamically capable V12 Vantage ever.”

The new Aston Martin Vantage will be powered by a 6.0 twinturbo V12 engine with 690 hp (507 kW) and 555 lb-ft (753 Nm) of torque, which is 20 percent more than the V8 model. It will reach 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h). It is mounted on 21-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot 4S tires.

The car was on a diet so the weight was reduced to more than an excellent 1795 kg. All this is achieved by the use of lightweight carbon parts such as carbon fenders, side sills, rear bumper, deck lid, centrally placed stainless steel exhaust. It is also equipped with adaptive suspension, new springs, composite brakes with 410 mm discs and six-piston calipers at the front, while at the rear there are 360 ​​mm discs with four-piston calipers.

Tobias Moers also said: “Every great sports car brand has a hero car. For Aston Martin in more recent years that car has been the V12 Vantage. Right from the moment the first V12 Vantage RS Concept was shown back in 2007 our customers and fans around the world fell in love with the idea of ​​fitting our biggest engine into our smallest and most sporting model. ”

It will be produced in only 333 copies, and the first cars should reach their owners at the end of the year.

Source: Aston Martin

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Will Audi produce its first pickup?

A few days ago there was news that Audi is considering the production of a pickup. This was confirmed by Audi director Markus Duesmann, who said that they are seriously considering it. He also said that we could soon see something similar to a pickup.

Photo: Kolesa.ru

The development of the new platform would be too expensive for Audi, so it is assumed that in this case they could borrow the T6 platform as a basis for further vehicle development. This platform is used by the VW Amarok model which will be powered by a V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well. This means that the pickup would probably get more luxurious materials and improved technology in the interior, while the exterior would be adorned with the standard Audi logo.

Some rumors say it could also be one of the platforms used by electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. Would that mean that the vehicle will be aimed primarily at the American market? If so, then the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV would get a serious competitor.

Source: Autocar, Photo: X-Tomi Design