Alpine unveiled the rally version of the A290, the first-ever electric Alpine designed for customers racing, ahead of the Rallye Rouergue Rodez Aveyron Occitanie 2025. Named A290 Rallye, this new car, developed by the Viry-Châtillon teams, will be assembled in the competition workshop at the Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé. To mark its 70th anniversary, Alpine is uncovering its first racing car from its new carbon-neutral range, offering customers the opportunity to discover the world of rallying through various types of events, attract new partners, and enjoy all the qualities of the A290. The A290 Rallye has all the racing genes that Jean Rédélé gave Alpine when he created the brand! A genuine gateway to electric competition and designed in line with the latest rally regulations, the A290 is now in the starting blocks. Ready to prove itself in various disciplines, the Alpine A290 Rallye will showcase its versatility across a wide range of formats, whether within one-make cups o...
A rapturous public response to the extraordinary TT Coupé design study unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1995 was the touchpaper that helped to spark full-scale series production of that original concept, seemingly with very few outward changes, in 1998. Conceived by American designer Freeman Thomas, under the then Head of Design Peter Schreyer, the concept car's minimalist, geometric form evoked the principles of Bauhaus design, a 'less is more' philosophy in which every line has a purpose, and every shape a function. Its purity set it worlds apart from contemporary production models, and it was complemented by an imaginatively designed cabin which carried that geometric theme through into everything from its switchgear and air vents to its many beautiful embellishments in milled aluminium. This completely new departure from the familiar hallmarks that defined Audi design wasn't, of course, the only exception to the rule. When the wraps came off the concept, AUDI...
Škoda's ambitious electromobility plans take a significant step forward with the introduction of the brand's second, purpose built electric car - the Elroq. Positioned below the Enyaq in the Škoda line-up, the Elroq distills all the qualities of its multi-award-winning stablemate into a more compact and affordable package. The new Elroq also brings Škoda's acclaimed design, practicality and value to one of the most competitive sectors in the new car market - compact SUVs. Perfect choice for everyday explorers in and out of the city The second electric Škoda model to be based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, the Elroq will play a crucial role for the brand as it expands its all-electric portfolio in the coming years. The new compact SUV is positioned as the electric alternative to the Karoq and offers list price parity with its ICE counterpart for the first time. Designed for both urban and suburban environments and outdoor adventures off the beaten track, the ne...
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