It's already looking quite promising. The development of electric vehicles at Volkswagen Group is going full steam ahead. This holds true not only for the core Volkswagen brand but also for the premium Audi marque. The Ingolstadt-based automaker recently unveiled the E-Tron GT and is now focussing on its high-riding zero-emission flotilla. A batch of spy photos from earlier this month confirmed the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron are not the only electric SUVs Audi is currently working on. To the surprise of everyone here at Motor1.com , our spies caught a prototype of the Q5 E-Tron testing with its production body and with no fake camouflage panels. Future Electric Models From Audi: Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Interior Glimpsed In New Spy Shots Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Spied With Steelies With so little left to the imagination even at this early stage of development, someone had to render the next-generation Porsche Macan’s brother from … [Read more...] about Audi Q5 E-Tron Rendering Takes After The First Spy Photos
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Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, Coupe, Convertible Under Consideration
A base all-wheel-drive Taycan 4 sedan could also happen. Ever since the Mission E Cross Turismo debuted at the Geneva Motor Show three years ago, many people have been asking Porsche to do a low-slung Sport Turismo version as well. New intel suggests it might just happen as product boss Stefan Weckbach told Autocar additional Taycan derivatives are being considered to follow the sedan and high-riding wagon. While he stopped short of confirming a Taycan Sport Turismo, he admitted the J1 dedicated electric platform shared with the Audi E-Tron GT is "perfect for future additional product ideas, and we are thinking in different directions." Don't be too surprised if it will happen considering the transformation from Cross to Sport wouldn't be that hard. After all, Porsche would only have to take off the body cladding and lower the suspension back to the sedan's levels. Gallery: 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 32 Photos … [Read more...] about Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, Coupe, Convertible Under Consideration
WADA looking into Haas F1 livery after Russian flag ban
Haas revealed a striking new design for its VF-21 car on Friday that featured the red, white and blue colours of the Russian flag to reflect new title sponsor Uralkali, which is the backer of driver Nikita Mazepin. But it raised concerns about its compliance with a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which announced in December that Russian athletes were banned from competing at world championship events for the next two years. The ban related to state-sponsored doping and cover-ups at the 2014 Winter Olympics following investigations by WADA, which had recommended a four-year ban. The Russian Automobile Federation confirmed in February that this would extend to the FIA's world championships, meaning Mazepin cannot race under the Russian flag this year. Read Also: Mazepin set to race under neutral flag after CAS ruling Haas F1 claims Russian flag design not a result of WADA ruling Mazepin is also prohibited from using national emblems, … [Read more...] about WADA looking into Haas F1 livery after Russian flag ban
Toyota aiming to test new hybrid WRC car in the summer
Led by the squad's Technical Director Tom Fowler, Toyota is developing the all-new specification car around the road-going GR Yaris. M-Sport Ford already has high hopes for its latest project, while Hyundai Motorsport has started work on its challenger despite the company’s board having not yet reached a firm decision about its plans beyond the 2021 season. “The 2022 Rally1 car is mostly in the design phase at the moment and some manufacturing work has started,” said Fowler, who would not be drawn on whether a delay in taking delivery of the hybrid hardware from Compact Dynamics had disrupted plans. “We’ll run some mule test cars at first which means they will have some parts for 2022 on them, but not altogether and not entirely on the correct chassis. “After the mule tests, we expect to have a complete car – a complete package together – to run during the summer,” he added. Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala confirmed that Toyota Gazoo Racing’s long-term … [Read more...] about Toyota aiming to test new hybrid WRC car in the summer
Bentley Bentayga Mulliner Has 27 Hide Colors, 100 Veneer Options
Mulliner's finest customizations are now available for all new Bentaygas. Mulliner has expanded its customization portfolio with the addition of the Bentley Bentayga as a regular member of the so-called Personal Commissioning Guide. It allows every future Bentayga owner to benefit from the division’s extensive list of exterior and interior personalization options. As you’d expect from Mulliner, there are hundreds of different combinations that can be made using the studio’s wide portfolio of available colors and materials. Customers can choose bespoke hide colors, painted veneers, personalized interior stitching, and tweed trimmed door inserts. All the options are available for the refreshed Bentayga in all available trim levels. Gallery: 2021 Bentley Bentayga Mulliner 11 Photos Starting with the exterior, the Mulliner treatment can be had in 26 … [Read more...] about Bentley Bentayga Mulliner Has 27 Hide Colors, 100 Veneer Options