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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power

Baua Electric

Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo. Like the Porsche Taycan, Audi’s e-tron GT was one of the first EVs in terms of performance and style to be discussed alongside the Tesla Model S. The new electric sports car will likely feature a bigger battery, more range, and performance.

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California Air Resources Board rejects Volkswagen Group recall plan for 3.0-liter diesel passenger cars

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Wednesday rejected proposed plans submitted by Volkswagen/Audi and Porsche for repair of undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices (AECDs) and defeat devices in 3.0 liter diesel Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches sold in California. This decision affects about 16,000 3.0-liter

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Porsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

Baua Electric

The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse. seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time. Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup. seconds, the new Taycan Turbo is Porsche’s most powerful road-legal car yet.

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CARB and US EPA approve final Volkswagen diesel modification to remove defeat devices; marks end of 3-year redesign of >500k vehicles

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have approved emissions modifications for the last remaining Volkswagen (VW) vehicles containing undisclosed software which deliberately shut down emission control equipment (defeat devices). More than 80,000 of those cars are registered in California.

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US files civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for alleged Clean Air Act violations

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Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. A civil complaint does not preclude the government from seeking other legal remedies. Porsche Cayenne (2013-2016). collectively referred to as Volkswagen). Earlier post.). Audi A3 (2010-2015). Golf (2010-2015).

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VW committed to sell 2 new electric cars in California by Dec 2019: what are they?

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But among the thousands of pages of legal documents to settle dozens of civil and criminal charges in. The Volkswagen diesel emission scandal has now largely vanished from U.S. media coverage, much to VW's relief.

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

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Designed by Freeman Thomas, who also takes on the role of CEO and COO of the new Meyers Manx, brings a rich background of having been on the design team for the Porsche 959, Audi TT, the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Chrysler 300 and many more. Where else to reveal the perfect car for cruising Pacific Coast Highway.