In the chaotic race, which was stopped and restarted three times, Zhou Guanyu from the Hinwil team kept a cool head and finished tenth. As Carlos Sainz, who was initially in front of him, was given a five-second time penalty, Guanyu was ultimately classified ninth. Team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished eleventh, narrowly missing out on the points.

Solid race without mistakes

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Team Representative: "The Australian Grand Prix showed once again how important it is to fight until the end of a race. We never let up, managed the race well and created chances as a result. Luck was on our side, but we had to take advantage of it. Both Zhou and Valtteri drove a solid race without any mistakes. Two points are a good haul. We now have to use the short break before the next race in Baku to get back to our performance from the Bahrain Grand Prix."

Before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on April 30, 2023, the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team now has a total of six World Championship points to its name.

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With the new edition of the Cayenne, which will celebrate its world premiere at Auto Shanghai on April 18, Porsche is introducing a new display and operating concept. The Porsche Driver Experience stands for fully digital display, versatile individualization and intuitive operation. The most important controls are grouped around the steering wheel. This is intended to create an even more intensive driving experience.

Extra display for the passenger

The new cockpit incorporates elements of the Taycan for the first time in a Porsche model with an internal combustion engine. It includes a digital instrument cluster in curved and free-standing design with variable display options, a redesigned center console, and a new generation of steering wheel. The automatic gear selector is located to the right of the steering wheel. This creates space on the center console for a large climate control panel. Passengers experience a new level of interaction with the vehicle and driver via the optional front passenger display.

Digital and analog elements

Depending on the view selected, the focus is on the tachometer, online navigation, night vision assistant or 3-D driving assistance. A key feature of the new Driver Experience is the right balance between digital and analog elements. All the controls that are important for the driving experience are also grouped directly around the steering wheel. In typical Porsche fashion, the new engine start button is located to the left of the steering wheel. The new multifunction sports steering wheel originates from the 911 and has been completely redesigned compared to the previous model.

Connectivity improvement

Porsche has further improved connectivity in the new Cayenne. A cooled storage area with inductive charging function is available as standard for smartphones. The cooling allows optimized charging power of up to 15 watts. Extended integration of online services brings new possibilities for interaction, such as the use of the Siri voice assistant to operate vehicle functions.

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If you like taking pictures, you should have a camera with you when you visit one of the Motorworld locations in Germany or Switzerland. Not only because the worlds of experience are rich in motifs, but also because this year Motorworld is once again presenting the Motorworld Carspotter Award for the best photographs.

At the Photo contest anyone with a passion for cars can take part. It doesn't matter whether it's a snapshot taken with a cell phone or a shot taken with a professional camera.

Expert jury chooses the winning photos

From now until October 15, up to three photos can be uploaded. Of all the entries, 150 selected shots will be published on Motorworld's Carspotter Award website. 50 nominated images will then move on to the next round. An expert jury staffed by Blue Delta Films will then select the three winning photographs from these. Photographs by Swiss participants will be judged in the Swiss Spotted category. The announcement of all winners will be made in November of this year.

Attractive prize for the best

There are prize packages to be won, each consisting of several prizes, including overnight stays in the hotels at the Motorworld locations in Munich, Cologne and the Stuttgart region, the use of various photo shoot locations and shopping vouchers. In the Swiss special competition, the winning photo will receive a cab drive with Fredy Barth, and second place will receive a Spring Freshup from the vehicle reconditioner Schwungrad with interior and exterior cleaning for their own vehicle.

Automotive easter egg spotting

Motorworld Manufaktur Region Zürich is launching a special campaign, which is also included in the Motorworld Carspotter Award, with Pink Easter: on Easter Sunday and Monday, three super sports cars and special vehicles will be on the road in Zürich and the surrounding area as colorful Easter eggs. They can be recognized by an XXL bow. Anyone who discovers them, photographs them, uploads them to Instagram or Facebook, and tags the Motorworld Manufaktur Region Zürich will have a chance to win the Motorworld Carspotter Award in the special Swiss Spotted competition, in addition to the normal applicants.

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By analyzing data from 4,000 light commercial vehicles and more than 50 million kilometers traveled in one year, Fiat Professional was able to determine an accurate customer profile. This data was then integrated into the development of the vehicles. This should ensure that the electric models can handle all tasks just as well as the combustion engines.

Maneuverability and good use of space

The manufacturer cites maneuverability, easy maneuverability and good use of space as advantages of the new E-Scudo (gallery left and center). It also offers numerous driver assistance systems. There is a choice of 50- and 75-kWh batteries, which can be charged with charging powers of up to 11 kW AC and up to 100 kW DC.

The new E-Ducato (gallery on the right) offers maximum flexibility with two battery sizes (47 and 79 kWh). These come with a warranty of ten years or 220,000 kilometers (79 kWh) and eight years or 160,000 kilometers (47 kWh) respectively. Thanks to a 90 kW electric motor (280 Nm, 122 hp), the E-Ducato accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h in five seconds.

The new model is available in two lengths and three configurations - as a van, crew cab van and Combi E-Doblò. In the all-electric version, the maximum payload is 800 kilograms, while in the combustion versions it is 1000 kilograms. The E-Doblò is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor and a 50 kWh battery and has a range of 280 kilometers according to WLTP.

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The Kia EV9 is based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and offers high driving performance including a range of more than 540 kilometers according to WLTP. In addition, thanks to the fast 800-volt charging function, the battery is recharged after only about 15 minutes for a distance of 239 kilometers.

It remains the typical tiger nose

The EV9 has a wheelbase of 3.10 meters and can be fitted with 19-, 20- or 21-inch wheels. With an overall length of 5.01 meters, width of 1.98 meters and height of 1.76 meters, the vehicle gives off a bold appearance.

Its front radiates confidence and composure with clean lines and surfaces. The familiar digital tiger nose underscores unmistakable identity. And thanks to the aerodynamically optimized underbody paneling, which has a convex shape at the front and a concave shape at the rear, the new wheels and the air vents integrated into the bumper, the body achieves the good c_W-value of 0.28.

Also available with all-wheel drive on request

The rear wheels of the EV9, which is available as a 6- or 7-seater, are expected to be driven by a 150 kW electric motor (204 hp, 350 Nm) that draws power from a 76-kWh battery. The all-wheel-drive variant uses a 99.8-kWh battery and two electric motors, which together make an output of 283 kW (385 hp) and a combined torque of 600 Nm available.

The EV9 is also equipped with a vehicle-to-load function as standard. The integrated charging control unit enables discharging with up to 3.68 kW, for example for laptops or camping equipment. Really practical.

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Hyundai Motor Group, which owns the Kia, Hyundai and Genesis brands, has developed a one-armed automatic charging robot for electric vehicles that can insert the charging cable plug into an electric vehicle's charging port and unplug it when charging is complete. The robot will be unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show, which runs through April 9.

Control as if by magic

The accompanying video shows how a Hyundai Ioniq 6 autonomously parks at the charging station. Subsequently, the robot communicates with the vehicle to open the charging port. The exact position and angle of the charging port are calculated using a camera. The robot then inserts the plug of the charging cable into the port and starts the charging process. Once this is complete, the robot removes the charging plug, returns it to its place and closes the vehicle's charging flap.

Artificial intelligence in action

Dong Jin Hyun, head of Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab, said, "The ACR will help make electric vehicle charging more convenient, especially in dark environments."

To ensure that the robot works reliably, the Group has developed an algorithm that uses 3-D camera-based artificial intelligence. Next-generation control technology based on this application enables the robot to handle heavy charging cables with precision. Automatic charging robots will therefore significantly increase the convenience of charging electric vehicles.

In addition, in combination with autonomous parking control systems, they can help improve the utilization of charging stations in the future by charging several parked vehicles one after the other or next to each other.

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Porsche has produced seven generations of one-make cup race cars since 1990. Engine output has increased from 265 to 510 hp. At the end of November last year, the 5,000th one-make cup race car rolled off the production line in Zuffenhausen. Porsche Motorsport makes the 510-hp 911 GT3 Cup available to prominent guest starters at selected races.

Porsche Cups on all continents

What began in 1990 in the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland with the first nine-cylinder Cup has become a success story with a total of 34 one-make cups sanctioned by Porsche worldwide. From the Weissach development center, the Cup idea has conquered almost every continent over the decades. Porsche Carrera Cups are currently held in Europe, America, Asia and Australia. At the top since 1993 is the international Porsche Supercup, which will compete in eight European Formula 1 rounds in 2023.

From series to GT race car

From the very beginning, series production technology was also to prove itself on the race track, and all Cup vehicles were built centrally by Porsche. The 911 Carrera RS of the 964 generation initially served as the base vehicle, which was modified for use in the one-make cup with little more than safety equipment, sports suspension and a racing exhaust system. Above all, the introduction of increasingly comprehensive safety regulations and the internationalization of the one-make cup concept meant that the Cup 911 was transformed more and more into a thoroughbred race car from generation to generation.

Production on the same belt

The production GT3 and GT3 Cup still share many technical components. For example, the free-suction six-cylinder boxer engine, which with its unchanged output of 510 hp ensures that no overhaul is necessary during an entire Supercup or Carrera Cup season. The visual distinguishing feature is the widened body of the 911 Turbo with adjustable spoiler lip at the front and rear wing with gooseneck suspension.

The race cars developed by Porsche Motorsport in Weissach come off the production line side by side with 911 series models at the main plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

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For almost exactly 75 years, Land Rover in general and Defender in particular have stood for off-road adventures. Lego and Land Rover are now celebrating the anniversary with the Classic Defender 90, a kit composed of 2573 parts. The new set can be built both as a model for everyday road use and as an off-roader.

Replica with detailed parts

Assembled, the Lego Defender is 32 centimeters long. It has equipment details such as roof racks, raised air intakes, front bumper with winch, side rails, toolbox and sand plates. In addition, the kit is equipped with functional steering and suspension, movable doors and hood, as well as an interior that is similar to the original in every detail.

On the road in Scottish Highlands

In preparation for the kit's debut, Lego sent a Classic Defender to the Scottish Highlands, home to the world's most elusive Lego store. This is the scenario for a tour with the two adventurers Raha Moharrak and Aldo Kane. They are to be the first to find and assemble the new set. The movie is available at lego.com/Defender.
The Lego Defender is available in Lego stores and online at a price of 269 francs.

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The ninth trainee car is not only fully electric, but also particularly creative. Based on the Enyaq iV electric SUV model, the trainees have designed a multifunctional camping vehicle that also serves as a mobile office.

The dream car is also built

Oliver Stefani, Head of Škoda Design: "We are very pleased to be able to give the young talents practical insights into our daily work as part of this project and to get them excited about it. The Azubi Car project combines three great Škoda strengths: the hands-on mentality, the outstanding team spirit and the will to make things happen."

Since 2014, the Škoda design department has been considered one of the first points of contact for the vocational students taking part in the project. In practical collaboration with Oliver Stefani and his team, they develop sketches of the body and interior of their dream car, which they then produce themselves.

Striking Simply Clever Features

The personality of their dream car is already clearly expressed in the design sketches. The first trainee car based on an Enyaq iV is intended to accompany people on their journeys to new horizons as a battery-electric office camper. In typical brand fashion, the car also has some striking simply-clever features, and at the same time the junior staff are relying on sustainable materials.

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The videos explain the six new concept cars in detail.

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