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2025 VW California Camper Van

The redesigned VW California camper van has arrived! A vehicle intended for all adventurers who want a better experience of freedom, with more space and several novelties, and for the first time, it will have a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Volkswagen offers the camper van with three powertrain options: a 2.0-L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 150 hp (112 kW), a 2.0-L turbo gasoline engine with 204 hp (152 kW), and a 1.4-L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine assisted by an electric motor for a total power 245 hp (183 kW). The van will have all-wheel drive (4Motion) and will be able to tow a trailer weighing up to 2,000 kilograms.

When it comes to design, the van got another sliding door on the left side where the kitchen used to be. In fact, the kitchen elements (stove, sink, fridge and drawers) have been moved to the rear, and now passengers can access from both sides, which is much more practical. It will be offered with five equipment packages (Beach, Beach Tour, Beach Camper, Coast and Ocean), and standard equipment includes a roof tent with an insect screen.

The VW California is equipped with awnings on both sides, which gives more shaded space to rest on hot summer days. There is also a 230V plug for powering additional devices. Inside, the seats can be rotated 180 degrees while the rear bench is used as a bed. More space inside, at least to make it easier to stand, is provided by the aluminum pop-top roof. Additional equipment includes a multifunctional tablet that controls LED lighting, USB ports and infotainment. The tablet is placed on an adjustable support so that it can be viewed from multiple angles and used for work and entertainment.

The Ocean equipment package brings two additional batteries, two 230-volt sockets, heated front seats, additional space heating, storage compartments in the roof, a folding table and a 28-liter water tank.

Source: Volkswagen

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet sold for $85,356 USD

Porsche’s first production car, the 356, fetched six figures at auction for years, and buyers seem to be slowly losing interest in this model. One example, a 1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet, was recently sold for “only” $85,356 USD.

The car is finished in black, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a Ruetter body, a black soft top with a matching boot cover as well as dual side mirrors, a rear luggage rack with leather fasteners, polished side spears and rocker panel trim, and body-color bumpers with overriders and integrated exhaust. outlets at the rear, Koni shocks at the rear and four-wheel hydraulic drums.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dash. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 52,076 km (~32k miles). Additional equipment includes belts on the front seats, squareweave carpets covered with black rubber floor linings, Blaupunkt push-button radio and a passenger grab handle, and a gold ASI plate is mounted on the right kick panel.

In 2023, the car was serviced, which included rebuilding the dual carburetors, replacing the fuel pump and cleaning the fuel tank. Along with the car, the new owner received import paperwork, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, dealer consignment in North Carolina with refurbishment photos, and transferable New York State registration.

This 356A is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual downdraft carburetors paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Safety Car

At the beginning of March, Porsche presented the Taycan Turbo GT, which will be the new Safety Car for the rest of the Formula E season. It is the most powerful production car of the Stuttgart company, but also more powerful than racing cars.

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total power of 789 hp (580 kW) and 988 lb-ft (1,340 Nm) of torque. Thanks to Launch Control, the power increases to 1,033 hp (760 kW) or to 1,108 hp (815 kW) for two seconds. That’s quite enough to propel the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.2 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph).

The car will make its debut at the race in Brlin on May 12, 2024, and two examples will be presented. One car will be finished in Purple Sky Metallic and will be equipped with the Weissach package, while the other car will be finished in a shade of green. Both will be equipped with safety lights, flashing lights, fire extinguishers, as well as special communication equipment.

As a reminder, the road-legal Taycan Turbo GT embodies its track-oriented character with a redesigned body kit. It is equipped with the Weissach package, which contributes to weight reduction by eliminating the rear seats, an adaptive rear spoiler with Gurney wing and an in-built splitter with integrated “air wings”, a new rear diffuser, combined with air-directing elements in the chassis, creating 220 kg of downforce. It’s mounted on a set of new 21-inch lightweight forged wheels.

The dark cabin is equipped with adaptive sports seats with Race-Tex and black leather upholstery and a GT Sport steering wheel. The Turbo GT logo adorns the headrests and center console. Volt blue or GT silver contrasting tones, as well as different shades of stitching, are also available as an option. The Weissach package includes an analog clock, floor mats and luggage compartment mats, as well as insulating material. Porsche even opted for a single charging port on the passenger side, as well as lighter materials in the trunk.

Source: Porsche

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