Volkswagen smentisce la dipartita del 3 cilindri 1.0 dalle vetture piccole-compatte del gruppo. Mentre scomparirà dal segmento medio a salire.

"A causa dei requisiti molto stringenti contenuti nelle bozze iniziali del nuovo regolamento EU7, abbiamo deciso di interrompere lo sviluppo del motore a tre cilindri da 1,0 litro TSI per la normativa EU7. Per quanto riguarda la versione definitiva del regolamento EU7, stiamo valutando, se opportuno, di utilizzare questo motore su vetture di dimensioni inferiori (come la Polo o la T-Cross) per alcuni mercati europei."

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On 08/04/2026 at 16:13, Beckervdo scrive:

Volkswagen smentisce la dipartita del 3 cilindri 1.0 dalle vetture piccole-compatte del gruppo. Mentre scomparirà dal segmento medio a salire.

"A causa dei requisiti molto stringenti contenuti nelle bozze iniziali del nuovo regolamento EU7, abbiamo deciso di interrompere lo sviluppo del motore a tre cilindri da 1,0 litro TSI per la normativa EU7. Per quanto riguarda la versione definitiva del regolamento EU7, stiamo valutando, se opportuno, di utilizzare questo motore su vetture di dimensioni inferiori (come la Polo o la T-Cross) per alcuni mercati europei."

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Quindi sarà destinato solo a mercati non soggetti a euro7?

17 ore fa, ciciuporchittu scrive:

Quindi sarà destinato solo a mercati non soggetti a euro7?

Possibile che lo utilizzino ancora dove non ci siano limitazioni.

Non è propriamente una cosa legata alle "Scelte strategiche" segnalo però che sul sito italiano di Volkswagen è comparso il configuratore basato si AI.

Electrification made easy: Volkswagen presents new full hybrid for Golf and T-Roc

• Fuel-efficient: combination of two electric motors and turbocharged engine consumes less petrol than a mild hybrid

• Temporarily electric without home charging station: electrical energy can be generated on board by recuperation and by a turbocharged petrol engine with generator

• Drive for high-volume models: launch of new Volkswagen full hybrid drive scheduled for the fourth quarter of the year in the Golf and T-Roc

• Premiere in Vienna: Volkswagen will present a new hybrid system at the Vienna Motor Symposium (22 to 24 April 2026)

Volkswagen has developed a new full hybrid drive that combines temporary electric driving with high efficiency and a long range. The new drive system is scheduled to be used in the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid from the fourth quarter of the year. The new hybrid models are not dependent on charging cables and charging infrastructure: the energy for the electric drive phases is recovered on board these Volkswagen models by means of recuperation and using a turbocharged petrol engine in combination with a generator. The new full hybrid system will in future be offered in two output levels and offers reduced fuel consumption compared with a mild hybrid drive. Volkswagen will present the details of the new drive system in the Austrian capital Vienna as part of the International Vienna Motor Symposium (22 to 24 April 2026).

The full hybrid drive offers numerous advantages: compared with a simpler mild hybrid, it enables a higher proportion of electric driving and thus lower emissions and consumption values as well as reduced fuel costs. In comparison with an externally rechargeable plug-in hybrid drive, the purchase costs of the full hybrid are lower, and it requires no charging infrastructure. Taking the Golf as an example, the new hybrid system can be identified by the designation ‘Hybrid’ and closes the gap here between the mild hybrid, which is already available as ‘eTSI’, and the plug-in hybrids. These can be ordered in the Golf under the label ‘eHybrid’ or as a sporty GTE. Volkswagen is thus using an even wider spectrum of electrified drive systems, enabling it to offer a suitable drive solution for every usage scenario and every customer in addition to the all-electric ID.models.

Innovative hybrid module. The new hybrid drive powers the front axle. Its fundamental components are the hybrid module, the turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) and the lithium-ion battery. The hybrid module includes, among other things, an electric motor as the drive motor, a second electric motor as a generator, power electronics, a differential and a one-speed gearbox as well as an electronically controlled multiplate clutch with its own control unit, which is used to engage and disengage the TSI in the drive train. An electric A/C compressor and an electric brake servo are also integrated in the front end. The high-voltage battery, matched to the hybrid drive with NMC cells and with a capacity of 1.6 kWh (gross) usual for HEV vehicles, is integrated into the vehicle floor at the rear of both the Golf and 
the T-Roc.

Three operating modes. Volkswagen has designed the interaction between the turbocharged petrol engine (1.5 TSI evo2), two electric motors and high-voltage battery to achieve a good balance of efficiency, dynamics and comfort. The electric motor responsible for the drive power replaces or supports the turbocharged petrol engine in all those phases in which it offers additional efficiency. For example, the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid therefore often run on electric power alone, making them very quiet when moving off, at low speeds and thus in urban traffic.

The drive system offers three operating modes that are automatically activated by the vehicle depending on the usage profile:

• Propulsion by electric motor – driving at low speeds powered using the electric motor alone, the TSI is switched off.

• Serial drive – electric motor plus generator: driving with electric motor. The TSI is active but decoupled in order to generate energy for the electric motor via a generator in an optimal operating window and thus extend the electric range.

• Parallel drive – petrol engine and electric motor – the TSI is active as the primary drive system from around 60 km/h on country roads and motorways; the electric motor supports the turbocharged engine, for example, as a booster when accelerating.

Three driving profiles. The driver will be able to choose between three driving profiles on board the new Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid: Eco, Comfort and Sport. In the Eco driving profile, the maximum system output is limited to 70 per cent and the boost function is deactivated to reduce energy consumption. The Comfort profile does not limit the system output and allows boosting. In the Sport driving profile, the sporty characteristics are achieved by the drive changing earlier to serial mode so that full power is made available quickly.

Comunicato stampa

Porsche sells its stakes in Bugatti Rimac to HOF Capital Consortium in partnership with Rimac Group

Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, a New York-based investment firm. The relevant transaction agreements were signed on April 24. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions precedent, including regulatory clearances by the relevant authorities.

Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac as a joint venture in 2021 to serve as home to the iconic Bugatti brand. In this joint venture, Porsche holds a minority stake of 45%, Rimac Group owns 55%. Porsche also holds a 20.6% stake in Rimac Group. As part of the transaction announced today, Porsche will fully divest its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to the HOF Capital-led consortium. This includes BlueFive Capital as its largest investor, as well as a group of institutional investors across the US and EU. Following completion, Rimac Group is set to take control of Bugatti Rimac and form a strategic partnership with HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital to support its continued growth. HOF Capital will additionally join Rimac Group as the largest shareholder alongside Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac and CEO of Bugatti Rimac. Subject to regulatory clearances, completion is expected to occur before the end of 2026. The parties have agreed to keep the financial terms of the transaction confidential, except where disclosure is required under applicable financial reporting obligations.

“Porsche has been a crucial partner, and we are deeply grateful for their role in establishing Bugatti Rimac. With the strong foundations their support has provided, we now have a structure that allows us to execute even faster on our long-term vision. We look forward to our collaboration with our new partners.”

Mate Rimac

CEO of Bugatti Rimac

Dr Michael Leiters, CEO of Porsche AG: “In setting up the joint venture Bugatti Rimac together with Rimac Group, we successfully laid the foundation for Bugatti’s future. And as an early-stage investor of Rimac Group, Porsche made a significant contribution to developing Rimac Technology into an established Tier-1 automotive technology company. Now, with the sale of our stake, we demonstrate that we will focus Porsche on the core business. We would like to thank Mate Rimac and his team for the constructive and trusting cooperation over the past years.”

Hisham Elhaddad, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of HOF Capital: “For over a century, Bugatti has stood apart as a brand where heritage and innovation coexist at the highest level. We are proud to partner with Mate Rimac and his team to help shape the next chapter, balancing disciplined growth with a tradition of craftsmanship and originality that remains unmatched.”

Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital: “Bugatti is a monument to automotive obsession, born from Ettore Bugatti’s pursuit of beauty and performance combined. BlueFive Capital approaches this opportunity as more than simply a financial transaction, and we look forward to working alongside the entire Bugatti Rimac team to honor that legacy for generations to come.”

Via Bugatti.

CVD. Prossimo step Ducati?

E chi la compra?

8 minuti fa, LUCAFUSAR scrive:

E chi la compra?

Questo demone qui:

Sarebbe interessante capire chi c'è dentro a questa HOf Capital, cercando sul web riesco a trovare solo info superficiali.

"La società è nota per essere sostenuta da oltre 200 famiglie influenti e organizzazioni in 37 paesi."

"Partner Principali: Onsi Sawiris (figlio del miliardario Naguib Sawiris), Fady Yacoub e Hisham Elhaddad."

Per com'è attualmente il mercato, la parte da leoni la stanno facendo questi fondi, sono sempre meno le aziende che restano gestite a livello "familiare" o comunque da gruppi di imprenditori limpidi.

Il principale investitore è una società di private equity che si chiama BlueFive Capital con sede ad Abu Dhabi. La HOF Capital invece ha tra i principali investitori miliardari egiziani ed entrerà anche in RIMAC come azionista di maggioranza.