Daily Archives: July 16, 2014

Continental supplying first turbocharger with aluminium housing

Continental supplying first turbocharger with aluminium housing

Continental’s powertrain developers have launched series production of the first car turbocharger with an aluminium turbine housing. Integration of the unit in the three-cylinder, 1.5L 100 kW petrol engine for the MINI Hatch has been ongoing since spring 2014.

VW aims to lift profitability and save €5 billion

Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn -  VW aims to lift profitability and save €5 billion

Volkswagen Group plans to cut costs at its namesake passenger cars brand by €5 billion ($6.8 billion) by 2017 and boost productivity as it seeks to lift sagging profitability.

Russia bans state purchase of foreign-made cars to aid local automakers

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev - Russia bans state purchase of foreign-made cars to aid local automakers

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a ban on Russian state and municipal purchases of foreign-manufactured cars and machinery to support local producers.

Daughter surprises stepdad with Porsche 914

What does it take to be a good father? There is no simple formula, but I believe it is all about kindness, love, patience, sacrifice, learning and creating a supportive community for independence.

Porsche will consolidate sports car output in Zuffenhausen

Porsche will consolidate sports car output in Zuffenhausen

Porsche plans to consolidate production of its Boxster and Cayman sports cars at its main plant in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart.