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Porsche continues to gain momentum ahead of its ABB FIA Formula E Championship entry: Neel Jani has been signed as the first driver. With the experienced Swiss racer on board, the new works team will begin track testing early in 2019 to prepare for the worldwide, fully electric single seater series’ sixth season, which kicks off in December 2019. Porsche is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first standardised chassis to install its in-house-developed drive train, which has already been on the test benches. Jani has been a Porsche works driver since 2013. At the wheel of the Porsche 919 Hybrid he took outright victory at Le Mans in 2016 and became FIA World Endurance Champion the same year. Between 2014 and the end of 2017, the 35-year-old won four races in the 919 while securing nine pole positions and four fastest race laps. In 2018 he smashed the track record at Spa-Francorchamps (BE), where he beat the then Formula One benchmark with the 919 Hybrid Evo. Jani began his career in single seaters, climbing up to Formula One as a test driver.
Volkswagen Navarra has started today the series production of the new Polo. With more than 18 million units manufactured worldwide throughout its successful history, the Polo belongs to the most successful group of compact models. Within the Volkswagen brand, it is positioned among the three best-selling models. Now a new evolution hits the market in which the design, technologies and equipment matrix of the bestseller are extensively updated, making it one of the first cars in its class capable of semi-autonomous driving.The first car in series production was a Volkswagen Polo Highline, in Vibrant Violet Metallic, fitted with a 70 kW (95 hp) 1.0 TSI EVO petrol engine and destined for Germany.The Landaben plant has been producing the Polo since 1984. After 34 years of uninterrupted manufacturing of this model, Volkswagen Navarra took over the production of the T-Cross in December 2018, an urban SUV that is part of one of the largest segments. market growth. Now, the plant awaits the arrival of a third model, the new Taigo, a sports coupe crossover whose production will begin at the end of September this year (week 39). A milestone for the Navarra factory, which reflects the Volkswagen Group's commitment to Spain.
The new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars, the premium car maker. “Winning this award with our new XC40 is perfect timing,” said Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. “Volvo now has three globally available SUVs in its range for the first time. The XC40 will be a strong contributor to further growth, taking us into a new and fast-growing small SUV segment.” The XC40 win means that the complete line-up of new global Volvo SUVs have each been named Car of the Year in either Europe or North America. Both the large XC90 and mid-size XC60 were awarded the North American Truck/Utility of the Year title in the past two years.
Volvo snatched its first "Car of the Year" award in more than 50 years on Monday, as its XC40 SUV was crowned on the eve of this year's Geneva International Motor Show. XC40 was made winner by a jury of 60 journalists from 23 European countries after gathering 325 points, an ample margin over the other six finalists that include the second place Seat Ibiza from Spain, the third place BMW 5-series, as well as Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, Citroën C3 Aircross, and Kia Stinger. The group of seven finalists came last November from a long list of 37 candidates. The award takes consideration a span of criteria such as innovation and security, design and the value for money. Volvo has been a finalist on a number of occasions, but this is the first time it has won this prestigious award, with 83 points separating it from its competitors.
The Karma Revero, a luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal’s 2018 “Luxury Green Car of the Year” at the Washington Auto Show. The vehicle’s combination of iconic design and innovative electric plug-in hybrid drive technology contributed to the judges’ decision to choose the Karma Revero as the winner. Finalists for the competition included the BMW 530e, Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, Lexus LS 500H and Porsche Panamera 4 E- Hybrid.
The Karma Revero, a luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal’s 2018 “Luxury Green Car of the Year” at the Washington Auto Show. The vehicle’s combination of iconic design and innovative electric plug-in hybrid drive technology contributed to the judges’ decision to choose the Karma Revero as the winner. Karma Revero generates its own electricity, supplementing on-board batteries and delivering 50 fun-filled miles of zero-emission driving, with a total electric range of about 300 miles.
The Karma Revero, a luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal’s 2018 “Luxury Green Car of the Year” at the Washington Auto Show. The vehicle’s combination of iconic design and innovative electric plug-in hybrid drive technology contributed to the judges’ decision to choose the Karma Revero as the winner. Karma Revero generates its own electricity, supplementing on-board batteries and delivering 50 fun-filled miles of zero-emission driving, with a total electric range of about 300 miles.
The Karma Revero, a luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal’s 2018 “Luxury Green Car of the Year” at the Washington Auto Show. The vehicle’s combination of iconic design and innovative electric plug-in hybrid drive technology contributed to the judges’ decision to choose the Karma Revero as the winner. Finalists for the competition included the BMW 530e, Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, Lexus LS 500H and Porsche Panamera 4 E- Hybrid. “Karma is a low-volume, premium car company committed to building a reputation for unparalleled customer service and engagement,” said Jim Taylor, Karma Automotive Chief Revenue Officer. Our passion is building cars that are as beautiful as they are technologically advanced. We have the full backing of an ownership group with the resources and patience needed to build a luxury car company capable of delivering the advanced technology, premium materials, and performance that today’s luxury buyer demands.”
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