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Porsche increases stake in electric sports car company Rimac to 15.5%

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Porsche has increased its stake in technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili to 15.5%. Porsche is now strengthening the established partnership. Porsche initiated a development partnership with Rimac against the back-drop of its electric mobility campaign.

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Porsche takes 10% stake in the electric technology and sports car company Rimac; development partnership

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Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company. —Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and Member of the Executive Board for Finance and IT at Porsche.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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In the first few months of 2012, Fisker has continued to raise private equity investment to fund its expansion plans, securing $174 million of additional private financing since the start of the year. The latest funding has lifted the overall financing beyond $1 billion since the start of the company in 2007.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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of torque deliver a 0-60 mph time of 12.6 The speedometer reads out to 140 mph, but at 70 I knew that was enough. Driving 70 mph on Southern California freeways, it was necessary to always pay close attention to what the car was doing. Driving Experience: On the Open Road. Steering feel was light and road feel was light.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The Ghibli doesn’t sell in big numbers as its exclusivity is limited to discriminating, well-financed buyers. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 13 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined running on 91 octane.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

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The range-topping EV6 GT AWD model with 676 HP has a Porsche-level performance of 0-60 in 3.2 It was enjoyable and never fatiguing for highway driving, providing a super quiet ride (60 dBA @ 70 mph). Ready to run with the best With a top speed of 117 mph, the AWD version is close to the performance BMW i4 M50 we recently tested.

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