Audi has recently reconstructed a V16 speed-record vehicle that was forgotten over time: TDS.

      The supercharged V16 engine in the recreated Auto Union Lucca.

      Stefan Warter/Audi

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      🚅 Audi has recreated an Auto Union speed-record vehicle with assistance from historical engineering experts at Crosthwaite & Gardiner. Named the “Lucca,” and originally equipped with a supercharged 5.0-liter V16 generating 370 horsepower, it once reached a speed of 203.17 mph in its namesake Italian city. The car is set to perform demonstration laps at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. [Audi]

      🐆 A report indicates that Jaguar might announce the final name of the production version of the Type 00 concept on May 12. [Autocar]

      📈 BMW has slightly surpassed analysts’ earnings expectations for the first quarter, resulting in a 5% increase in trading for the day, despite concerns about the potential increase in European auto tariffs under the Trump administration. [Reuters]

      🏷️ In response to feedback suggesting the new minivan was too pricey, Chrysler has reduced the prices of certain Pacifica trims by up to $2,000. [Autoblog]

      📉 Lucid has withdrawn its full-year production guidance after reporting a $1 billion loss in the first quarter and halting sales of its new Gravity SUV due to a recall. The EV manufacturer produced around 5,500 vehicles during this time but only delivered just over 3,000. [Automotive News]

      🪫 Honda is reportedly reconsidering its plans for an $11 billion facility in Canada dedicated to EV and battery production. This decision comes as no surprise, given that the company canceled all EV projects earlier this year. [Nikkei]

      📷 Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe mentioned that the company may begin manufacturing its own lidar sensors in the U.S. in the future, collaborating with a Chinese supplier, rather than solely importing parts. [Reuters]

      🏭 As part of a global restructuring effort, Nissan plans to cut 900 jobs in Europe and merge two production lines into one at its plant in Sunderland, England. [Reuters]

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