Škoda is responding to persistently high demand for the Karoq by beginning serial production of the compact SUV in Nizhny Novgorod.

The Russian factory is another site to produce the Karoq, in addition to Kvasiny and Mladá Boleslav, in Czech Republic and Ningbo (China). As of autumn 2020, Škoda Karoq will also be manufactured in Bratislava.

Michael Oeljeklaus, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed «Since its market launch in October 2017, our compact SUV has delighted customers all over the world. Demand considerably exceeds supply. Thanks to ...

Abarth's hugely successful 2019 racing season has concluded with its second consecutive victory in the FIA R-GT Cup, and victory in the 2 wheel drive and GT Trophy in the Spanish Rally Championships on Tarmac and now it's ready for the 2020 season. Next year will see Abarth compete in rallies with the Abarth 124 rally, and will feature on racetracks in Italy and Germany in Formula 4, a Championship whose single-seater cars are all fitted with Abarth T-Jet 160 HP engines.

In the last three seasons, the ...

As an e-mobility pioneer, the BMW Group has reached another electromobility milestone and already delivered half a million electrified cars to customers worldwide.

Sebastian Mackensen, BMW Group Senior Vice President Market Germany, handed over the keys to a very special BMW 330e to its future owner at BMW Welt Wednesday.

«Half a million vehicles is the best proof: Our broad range of electrified vehicles is meeting exact customer needs. Now, we are stepping up the pace significantly: We aim to have one million electrified vehicles on the roads within two ...

Sparco presents its 2020 collection, new catalogue and a brand ambassador of the first order − Antonio Giovinazzi, the only F1 driver from Italy, for the F1 Alfa Romeo Racing team.

Giovinazzi, with longstanding ties with Sparco is testimonial for the new Sparco 2020 catalogue, with its upgraded products line.

The ideal testimonial for Sparco’s apparel for racers, Antonio − who hails from the Puglia region − has chosen the Prime+ suit, shoes and underwear – i.e. the entire set of Sparco apparel upgraded to the new standards set by the latest ...

Casa Seat is about to reach the heart of Barcelona. It is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2020, and will be Seat's tribute to the city where it was founded almost 70 years ago.

The new multidisciplinary space featuring 2,600 m2 extending over four floors. The name is inspired by iconic buildings of the city, such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà or Casa Fuster, all located very close to the brand's new space. Casa Seat aspires to become a benchmark centre where the new ...

Porsche completes the Macan series with a distinctly sporty model.

The new Macan GTS launches with a powerful engine. The 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine delivers 380 PS – an increase of 20 PS compared with the predecessor model- and 520 Nm of torque. Combined with the newly adapted PDK dual-clutch transmission and the op- tional Sport Chrono package, the Macan GTS can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, three tenths faster than before. It has a top speed of 261 km/h.

The abbreviation GTS ...

For the first time since Enzo Ferrari published the debut edition 70 years ago, the Ferrari Yearbook will have two different covers dedicated to two of the cars unveiled by the marque in 2019: the SF90 Stradale, the first hybrid model in the range, and the Ferrari Roma.

This 240-page volume tells the story of everything that happened in Ferraris' world in the course of 2019 through images. A very productive 12 months that brought the launch of no less than five new models in all: the F8 Tributo, F8 ...

The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles «In order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing transformation of the industry» according by the two companies in a statement.

the intention is to establish a global technology partnership and to create a stronger, combined heavy-duty truck business for Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks in Japan and across international markets.

This will entail transferring ownership of the complete UD Trucks business globally from the Volvo ...

Ineos Automotive has announced an expansion of its partnership with Magna. Its subsidiary, Magna Powertrain, has been responsible for chassis and suspension development of Grenadier 4x4 since the inception of the project.

It will now be joined by Magna Steyr, which will undertake the series development phase of the forthcoming vehicle.

Dirk Heilmann, Chief Executive Officer of Ineos Automotive, confirmed: «The transition from concept to series development is a major landmark in the evolution of the Grenadier. We are pleased to have Magna, with their long heritage and experience in ...