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The Electric Volkswagen Golf Could Kill The ID.3

Volkswagen’s small EV may come full circle in just a few years. After the e-Golf was changed by the ID.3, it appears the oldsters at Wolfsburg are planning the ol’ switcheroo close to the tip of the last decade. An organization official has strongly hinted that the ID.3 could be retired after a single technology to pave the best way for the return of the electrical Golf.

The ninth-generation Golf has already been confirmed as a pure EV and might be in-built Wolfsburg on the VW Group’s upcoming Scalable Systems Platform. Top Gear journal requested Kai Grünitz, the top of technical growth on the firm, in regards to the destiny of the ID.3 when the next-generation Golf hits the market.

“There is not enough space to have two or three different models fitting to the same customer. We’ve started to work on a fully electric Golf. We have concrete ideas of how it will look like, but we will see how the market develops.”

However, even when the ID.3 will get the proverbial axe, the return of the electrical Golf will not instantly sign the tip for the ID.3. Grünitz went on to say that there might be an overlap between the 2 fashions, indicating that for an undisclosed period of time, VW will promote each EVs.

In the meantime, the lately launched Golf Mk8.5 marks the tip of the road for the compact hatchback within the inside combustion period. Grünitz confirmed that the facelift serves as the ultimate hurrah for the ICE mannequin, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. The purely electrical successor will retain the Golf title since “it’s the heart of the brand,” with greater than 37 million items produced since 1974. The Golf is the best-selling automobile ever in Europe.

2024 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid facelift (European model)
2024 Volkswagen Golf eHybrid facelift (European model)

Not solely will the “Golf” title endure within the electrical age, however different vital monikers for VW will even persist. The German automaker has already affirmed that the “GTI” and “R” suffixes are right here to remain, even after the period of gasoline engines involves an finish. VW plans to stop manufacturing of automobiles with combustion engines in Europe from 2033.

We will not have to attend for the return of the electrical Golf for a scorching hatch from VW and not using a combustion engine. Later this yr, the long-promised ID.3 GTX is anticipated to interrupt cowl.

While the next-gen Golf is prone to supersede the ID.3, the Polo supermini will ultimately get replaced by the ID.2. Hopefully, VW intends to present the subcompact hatchback the GTI remedy as nicely to honor the legacy of its gasoline-fueled predecessor. Lest we neglect the corporate can be engaged on a smaller ID.1, which ideally, will spawn a GTI spinoff to choose up the place the diminutive up! GTI left off.

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There’s A New Aston Martin Vantage Coming February 12

It’s been a very long time coming, however the wait is sort of over. Circle February twelfth in your calendar, it is when the brand new Aston Martin Vantage debuts. Not solely that, Aston will unveil the street automotive alongside the brand new Vantage GT3 race automotive and it is AMR24 Formula 1 challenger.

To maintain us over, Aston Martin despatched out the teaser seen above, focusing carefully on the entrance fender. It grants us a transparent have a look at the Vantage’s trademark vents, which seem to imitate the form and crease of the present mannequin, however differ in execution general.

The teaser picture actually gives a greater have a look at the vents than we have seen beforehand in spy photos, and from this new perspective, the Vantage’s rear wheel arches look severely extensive. That function wasn’t precisely hidden on the Aston’s camouflaged prototypes, however this angle actually accentuates the visible drama.


Motorsport

Watch Koenigsegg One:1 With Naked Carbon-Fiber Body Hit The Streets

During the Supercar Owners Circle weekend in Spain, some incredible vehicles made an appearance. One of the most attention-grabbing machines was a Koenigsegg One:1 with its carbon-fiber body on full display. The crowd couldn’t resist taking photos of it.

The One:1 was a special version of the Agera, and its name referred to the weight-to-horsepower ratio. Powered by a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine, it produced an impressive 1,360 metric horsepower (1,341 horsepower), while weighing only 1,360 kilograms (2,998 pounds). This power was transferred through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Accelerating at a mind-boggling rate, the car could reach a speed of 249 miles per hour in about 20 seconds. In fact, its estimated top speed of 273 mph positioned it among the fastest cars in the world.


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DTM: René Rast Secures First Victory as BMW M Works Driver, Sheldon van der Linde Takes Second Place

In the penultimate race weekend of the DTM season at the Red Bull Ring, René Rast celebrated his first victory as a BMW M works driver. He finished in first place in Sunday’s race, breaking the DTM record for pole positions in the process. Sheldon van der Linde secured second place, resulting in a 1-2 finish for Team Schubert Motorsport. Marco Wittmann narrowly missed out on a podium finish, coming in fourth.

After a mixed performance on Saturday, the BMW M works drivers bounced back on Sunday. Rast claimed pole position, while van der Linde started in second place. The two drivers held on to their positions throughout the race, with Wittmann also battling for a podium spot but ultimately settling for fourth place. Sandro Holzem retired on Sunday, after finishing 24th on Saturday.

As the season finale approaches at Hockenheim, van der Linde and Rast are currently in fourth and fifth place in the driver’s standings. Schubert Motorsport holds fourth place in the team standings.

Here are some reactions from the DTM weekend at the Red Bull Ring:

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): Congratulated Rast, Schubert Motorsport, and everyone involved with BMW M Motorsport on their fantastic performances. He praised Rast for his first win as a BMW M works driver and for breaking the pole position record. Roos also commended van der Linde for his second-place finish and Wittmann for his fourth-place finish.

René Rast: Expressed his joy and described his first win with BMW M Motorsport as a special moment. He credited his team for their excellent work and expressed his hopes for continued success. Rast also mentioned the upcoming birth of his second child.

Sheldon van der Linde: Said he was proud of his performance on Sunday, especially after a weak race on Saturday. He attempted to overtake Rast early on but was unsuccessful. Van der Linde congratulated Rast on his victory and acknowledged that defending his DTM title is unlikely. He now aims to challenge for third place in the driver’s standings at Hockenheim.

Marco Wittmann: Described his eighth and fourth-place finishes as good results. He admitted that he had hoped for better considering the strength of the BMW M4 GT3 at the Red Bull Ring. Wittmann acknowledged the impressive performance of Schubert Motorsport, but mentioned that a longer pit stop prevented him from securing a podium finish. He remains determined to make a strong push at Hockenheim.