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Audi of America awards fourth Audi Drive Progress Grant supporting STEM education at Forbes Idea Incubator

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Cars, Car body styles, Car classifications, Audi, Ingolstadt, Saxony, Volkswagen Group, Sports cars, New York University, Tandon

HERNDON, Va., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Feb. 27, Audi of America partnered with Forbes and the New York University's Tandon School of Engineering to host the fourth Forbes Idea Incubator, a one-day virtual event designed to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for collegiate women.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Feb. 27, Audi of America partnered with Forbes and the New York University's Tandon School of Engineering to host the fourth Forbes Idea Incubator, a one-day virtual event designed to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for collegiate women.
  • An extension of Audi of America's sponsorship of the 2020 Forbes Women's Summit that was held virtually on December 9, the Forbes Idea Incubator served as a platform to present the fourth Audi Drive Progress Grant, a $50,000 fund providing financial assistance for student tuition and related expenses.
  • "Audi is honored to stand alongside Forbes and NYU Tandon and help support a program dedicated to inspiring and building future generations of STEM leaders as we all work to drive progress in the automotive industry and beyond."
  • At Audi of America, we believe the Future is Electric.

McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar - the McLaren Artura

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Coupés, Sports cars, McLaren Artura, Plug-in hybrid, McLaren Automotive, Supercar, McLaren P1, McLaren, Hypercar

"We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut.

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  • "We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut.
  • This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment.
  • The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours.
  • As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1.

McLaren unveils all-new, next-generation High-Performance Hybrid supercar - the McLaren Artura

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Coupés, Sports cars, McLaren Artura, Plug-in hybrid, McLaren Automotive, Supercar, McLaren P1, McLaren, Hypercar

"We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut.

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud and honoured to showcase the all-new McLaren Artura in the Kingdom of Bahrain and on the day of its global debut.
  • This revolutionary High-Performance Hybrid supercar marks a beginning of a new era for both McLaren Automotive and the wider supercar segment.
  • The Artura is designed with full Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) capability and can be charged to an 80% level in just 2.5 hours.
  • As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1.

Motorsports technology meets the road: The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sports cars, Convertibles, Coupés, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche 911, GT3, Porsche, Porsche 997, Porsche Supercup

This engine is virtually identical to the unit found in the new, track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car.

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  • This engine is virtually identical to the unit found in the new, track-only 911 GT3 Cup race car.
  • This engine, which was first introduced in the limited-production 2019 911 Speedster, has been further optimized for use in the new 911 GT3 with new pistons.
  • This is possible thanks in part to a more extensive application of lightweight materials in the body than ever before in a 911 GT3.
  • The new Porsche 911 GT3 is expected to arrive in U.S. as a part of the 2022 model year, reaching dealers by Fall 2021.

Audi Atlanta Recognized as Nation's Leading Audi Dealership for 2020

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Monday, February 15, 2021
Cars, Car body styles, Car classifications, Sports cars, Coupés, Convertibles, Station wagons, Sports sedans, Audi, Volkswagen Group of America, World Car of the Year

Additionally, the dealership earned the title of the #1 Certified pre-owned Audi Dealership in the nation for the twelfth time.

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  • Additionally, the dealership earned the title of the #1 Certified pre-owned Audi Dealership in the nation for the twelfth time.
  • Together, with the sales team and entire staff, they put numerous customers behind the wheel of a slew of Audi Sport vehicles including the Audi RS Q8, Audi RS 3, Audi RS 5 Coupe, Audi RS 5 Sportback, Audi RS 6 Avant, Audi RS 7 Sportback, Audi TT RS, Audi R8 Coupe, and the Audi R8 Spyder.
  • The dealership also earned the #1 Certified pre-owned Audi dealership title by delivering 1,030 Certified pre-owned Audi's in 2020, more than any other dealership in the nation.
  • Audi Atlanta is the nation's #1 Certified Pre-owned Audi dealership for 12 of the previous 13 years and 2019 and 2020's #1 Audi Sport dealer in the nation.

I Would Drive 500 Miles: Consumers Are Willing to Travel Longer Distances to Get the Cars They Want During COVID-19, According to Edmunds

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sports cars, Sports sedans, Hatchbacks, Mid-size cars, Hyundai Motor Group, KIA, Toyota, Edmunds, Supra

According to Edmunds website data, car shoppers indicated that they were willing to drive 47 miles on average for outgoing 2019 model year vehicles in January 2020.

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  • According to Edmunds website data, car shoppers indicated that they were willing to drive 47 miles on average for outgoing 2019 model year vehicles in January 2020.
  • They're demonstrating that they're ready to literally go the distance to get their hearts' desire, even in the midst of a pandemic."
  • The Toyota GR Supra came in second, with consumers indicating they'd be willing to drive an average of 167 miles.
  • The Kia Stinger came in third, rating an average distance of 166 miles from willing car shoppers.

Porsche Taycan Reaches 102 mph*

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Executive cars, Sports sedans, Porsche Taycan, Porsche, Sports cars, Coupés

I'm thankful for Porsche for trusting my abilities and for their preparations and encouragement 102 mph inside a building.

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  • I'm thankful for Porsche for trusting my abilities and for their preparations and encouragement 102 mph inside a building.
  • The Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors was confirmed by independent adjudicators as 102.6 mph set by Leh Keen at the New Orleans Convention Center in a Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
    The Taycan is Porsche's first all-electric sports car and is priced from $79,900, it comes in Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and Turbo S forms.
  • They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the Porsche brand's 70-year history of leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.
  • PCNA is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Porsche Ventures Invests in Leading AI Company Cresta, Plans Rollout on Digital Platforms

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Cars, Actuarial science, CRESTA, Sports cars, Motor vehicles, Coupés

"Porsche and Cresta are a great fit, and more importantly, the solution will directly benefit our customers," said Stephan Baral, Head of Porsche Ventures Region USA.

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  • "Porsche and Cresta are a great fit, and more importantly, the solution will directly benefit our customers," said Stephan Baral, Head of Porsche Ventures Region USA.
  • "The rollout of Cresta's software in our digital ecosystem will be a notable change, and the nature of their AI engines means the customer experience will only continue to improve.
  • The firstareato receive a Cresta-powered AI update will be Porsche Connect, a comprehensive suite of services and apps that supports the features of Porsche vehicles.
  • Internal research has shown that Porsche owners expect digital options to connect with the company, including online chat, which is also in demand by dealers.

36th edition of the Festival Automobile International: Maserati MC20 awarded 'Most beautiful supercar of the year 2021'

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Fiat, Maserati, Ciro Menotti, Modena, Menotti, Supercar, Sports cars, Maserati MC20

The recently launched MC20 which premiered globally last September at the MMXX international show in Modena, received the award for the "most beautiful supercar of the year 2021".

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  • The recently launched MC20 which premiered globally last September at the MMXX international show in Modena, received the award for the "most beautiful supercar of the year 2021".
  • MC20 is a mix of elegance, sporting prowess and personality, and a genuine masterpiece of style, which inaugurates a new era for the Trident Brand.
  • Developed by the Maserati Innovation Lab and produced at the historic plant in Modena, MC20 is 100% made in Italy.
  • The new MC20 supercar is produced in Modena, at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant.

Triumph Motorcycles Announces All-New SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Cars, Motor vehicles, Triumph Speed Triple, Sports cars, Transport, Triumph Street Triple

The outstanding performance of the new 3 cylinder engine, combined with the reduced weight of the all-new Speed Triple 1200 RS, delivers the highest power-to-weight ratio in the Speed Triples history, over 25% greater than the previous generation, and nearly double the original 1994 Speed Triple.

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  • The outstanding performance of the new 3 cylinder engine, combined with the reduced weight of the all-new Speed Triple 1200 RS, delivers the highest power-to-weight ratio in the Speed Triples history, over 25% greater than the previous generation, and nearly double the original 1994 Speed Triple.
  • Thanks to the all-new free-breathing intake and exhaust system, the new Speed Triple 1200 RS is also the best sounding Speed Triple ever produced, with a visceral intake roar and characteristic triple exhaust howl.
  • All of these improvements combine to deliver a new Speed Triple 1200 RS thats been designed to feel as agile and dynamic to ride as a Street Triple RS.
  • The new Speed Triple 1200 RS will be arriving at Triumph dealers from the end of February.