SKODA Motorsport legends
ŠKODA is celebrating 120 years of motorsport successes this year. Check out this video of Jan Kopecký reminding us of some of the racing legends from the early days to the present.
Since its launch in 2017, the second generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV has become the best-selling Volkswagen in America, mirroring its global success. For the 2022 model year, Volkswagen of America will launch a refreshed model with new styling and technology to elevate its compelling blend of utility and performance. On the outside, the Tiguan keeps its iconic look, but sharpens it with a completely revised front end. A distinctive bumper and broad grille are complemented by standard LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs), and can be accented further by an available illuminated light line flanking the VW logo. The top two trims feature updated, sporty R-Line® design elements, including bumpers and side sills. The distinctive side profile of the Tiguan remains with its strong character line carrying from the front fender through to the standard LED taillights. Newly centered Tiguan lettering on the rear matches Volkswagen family styling from the Arteon to the all-new Taos. The 2022 Tiguan will be available in eight exterior colors—including new Oryx White and Kings Red Metallic—and every trim level receives new wheels, ranging from 17-inch to 20-inch aluminum-alloy designs.
ŠKODA is celebrating 120 years of motorsport successes this year. Check out this video of Jan Kopecký reminding us of some of the racing legends from the early days to the present.
Maserati has chosen the Maserati Multi 70 trimaran and Giovanni Soldini’s Team to tell the world the name of its new super sports car, developed, engineered and 100% built in Italy. Today, the trimaran set sail in the Caribbean Sea for routine training in the run-up to the RORC Caribbean 600 Race. Unexpectedly, when the sails were hoisted, the new ""MC20"" logo appeared on the mainsail. The Modena-based manufacturer has unveiled the car’s name in an unconventional way: the new mainsail graphics with the logo of the super sports car, created by the Centro Stile Maserati, is a tribute to the Brand's new Era, for which Giovanni Soldini, a long-term friend of the brand, is a leading spokesperson.
The interior of the 296 Speciale follows the philosophy of the latest generation of Ferrari special versions. Compared to the 296 GTB, the modifications involved a limited number of elements and aimed to lighten the car through the more extensive use of carbon fiber and Alcantara©. A slimmer design, as well as the predominant use of carbon fiber and exposed aluminum, create the overall impression of a bolder cabin. A specific door panel was designed for the 296 Speciale, a single block of carbon fiber with a minimalist design. The door handle originates from a raised functional area that ends in a characteristic faceted surface. Materially continuous with the rest of the panel, this area houses the Hi-Fi system, whose woofers broadcast music through holes cut into the carbon fiber. The visible mountings harmonize well with the racing ambiance of the cabin. The tunnel is characterized by a fully carbon fiber structure onto which the main body is grafted. It features a raised surface that houses the functional elements and features the iconic tailgate that distinguishes the interiors of all recent Prancing Horse cars. The inspiration for this element comes from the turret that supports the gearshift lever in Ferrari sports cars of the past, where the volume was emphasized by a separate block. In the 296 Speciale, the theme has been reworked, resulting in an object with a modern and sporty shape. The design and the skillful combination of the elements that make up the tunnel allow the tailgate area itself to be highlighted, making it the undisputed centerpiece of the interior.
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