In this week's round-up of automotive gossip, Volkswagen explains why the Nürburgring isn't as important as most think it is, Citroën finally feels understood, Cupra gives an update on its first electric car and more.
Nürburgring overrated, according to VW
The Nürburgring may be the go-to place for firms to hone their performance cars, but Volkswagen tech chief Matthias Rabe believes the reputation of the circuit itself is exaggerated. “It’s not the Nürburgring itself, it’s to sort the best balance on both the circuit and the nice country roads leading to it,” he said. Rabe said the goal for the new Golf GTI was to make a car “so good you’re happy to drive home from the Nürburgring”.
Cupra's electric fight
Cupra's first electric car isn’t a certainty just yet, despite an overwhelmingly positive response to the concept – but the brand’s CEO is confident of success. “We’re fighting like hell to get the Tavascan signed off,” said Wayne Griffiths. “First of all, we have to prove we’re on the right track with the Cupra story to our investors in the [Volkswagen] Group. Which we’re doing: the numbers are great.”
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