The Ibis Styles Neckarsulm has reopened following a complete renovation of the former Nestor Hotel
now part of the Ibis Styles brand under Accor and operated by The Chocolate on the Pillow Group
introduces a design concept reflecting elements of the city's automotive history and regional wine culture
The 97-room hotel features interiors that reference local themes
Public areas incorporate visual nods to the region's wine tradition
including wine barrels and sepia-toned artwork
The design was developed by Brumann Innenarchitektur
the hotel has also expanded its room offering to include family rooms
Guests have access to a fitness space equipped with Technogym machines
The property also supports sustainable travel through electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage facilities
Guests can enjoy a locally inspired breakfast and a comfortable
Hotel website
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Founded 40 years ago with a handful of employees, Audi Sport GmbH – formerly quattro GmbH – today shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the four rings. Audi Sport GmbH is also responsible for vehicle customization and the Audi collection. Motorsport is the fourth business area of Audi Sport GmbH.
the Audi Sport GmbH portfolio is bigger than ever – the number of models in the range has doubled since 2012
The range of vehicles currently extends from the compact Audi RS 3 with its legendary turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine to the RS 4 Avant with a twin-turbo V6 and the RS 6 Avant and RS Q8
each with a twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder engine
through to the R8 super car with naturally aspirated V10 engine and the four rings‘ all-electric sporty spearhead: the RS e-tron GT
Founded 40 years ago with a handful of employees, Audi Sport GmbH – formerly quattro GmbH – today shapes the sporty and exclusive image of the four rings. Audi Sport GmbH is also responsible for vehicle customization and the Audi collection. Motorsport is the fourth business area of Audi Sport GmbH.
Audi Sport GmbH offers a wide range of models.
Audi production site Böllinger Höfe near Neckarsulm
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The range of options and the Audi exclusive customization program also contribute to the success of Audi Sport GmbH. For example, the sporty Audi subsidiary offers numerous equipment packages exclusively for RS models. The Audi exclusive team focuses on meeting individual customers’ most exclusive wishes.
The vision of Audi exclusive: To combine sustainability and individualization in attractive offers for Audi customers and to provide them with a special experience. This also includes new digital solutions, such as the \"Audi exclusive Customiser\": a visualization tool with which customers can design their vehicles with thousands of possible combinations using a 3D model and thus create their own personal one-off.
In a challenging environment, Audi Sport GmbH 2022 once again posted record sales. The sporty Audi subsidiary is moving into the future with a clear and consistent electrification strategy. Its vision: To set standards in the high-performance customer experience in electrification on the road and at the racetrack.
The vision of Audi exclusive: To combine sustainability and individualization in attractive offers for Audi customers and to provide them with a special experience. This also includes new digital solutions, such as the "Audi exclusive Customiser": a visualization tool with which customers can design their vehicles with thousands of possible combinations using a 3D model and thus create their own personal one-off.
A4nXT is AUDI AG’s venture clienting unit that bolsters collaboration between Audi and startups in order to unlock the strength of AUDI AG’s innovative capability.
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Sport-Union Neckarsulm won the first round of the German women's handball Bundesliga playdown at home with strong teamwork and sharp attack.
Nekarzulm beat Leverkusen 30-22 in the first round of the women's handball Bundesliga playdown of the 2024/25 season at Vallei-Sporthalle in Nekarzulm, Germany, on the 17th (local time).
Vasiliki Gkatziou remained the center of the attack throughout the game, scoring eight goals, the most in the team, while Sinah Hagen scored five goals and Annefleur Brugman and Lily Matilda Holste scored four goals each, showing an even scoring distribution. At the goal, Aleksandra Orowicz and Johanna Fossum secured the back door with five saves side by side.
Nekarzulm gained momentum when Vasiliki Gkaciu scored the first goal 53 seconds into the game. Since then, Anefleur Bruhemann and Sinaghen have scored consecutive goals, leading the flow by taking a 4-2 lead from the beginning.
Leverkusen also did not easily back down. Chasing Annika Ingenpass and Johanna Andresen's goals, they fought a one- or two-point battle. However, midway through the first half, Nekarzulm scored four goals in a row to widen the gap to 12-7.
Leverkusen fought back with consecutive points by Pia Terfloth, but Nekarzulm did not lose his concentration just before the end of the first half and finished the first half by 16-10, six points.
Early in the second half, the two teams maintained a tight flow by exchanging goals, but Nekarzulm once again showed his background in deciding the match. Starting with Brugesman's goal, he scored three goals in a row to go 24-15, and the atmosphere of the game began to lean unilaterally.
Leverkusen chased 24-17 with a score around Andreessen and Ingenpas, but there was no further turnaround. Nekarzulm broke the gap again with back-to-back goals at the end of the match, eventually finishing 30-22 to secure a delightful win in front of home fans.
For Leverkusen, Anneka Ingenpas and Johanna Andreessen scored five goals each, Pia Terflot scored four, and goalkeeper Rieke Anna van der Linden made 13 saves, but it was regrettable that he lacked scoring skills linked to defense.
Nekarzulm, who won the first round of the playdown with a big victory, was in an advantageous position, taking an important match to stay. Various offensive options and solid goalkeeper Jin's performance centered on Gkachiu are expected to be a powerful weapon in the rest of the game.
The two teams will soon face each other again in the second round of the playdown. Attention is focusing on whether Nekarzulm will be able to continue this momentum and whether Leverkusen will be able to successfully fight back.
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Following the decision to withdraw production of the Q8 e-tron from Europe and relocate it to Mexico
the search is on for alternatives for the Audi plant in Brussels
This could also have an impact on a German Audi plant
As the German publication Handelsblatt writes, citing negotiating circles, a large electric SUV above the Q8 e-tron could be built in Brussels in the future. Previously, the plan was to have such a model produced at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm
the recent increase in demand for combustion engines in Germany could mean that Neckarsulm could be sufficiently utilised with the updated A5 and A7 combustion models
which would probably have to be called Q10 e-tron according to the current Audi naming convention (straight numbers are intended for combustion models
which is why Q9 e-tron is out of the question)
is not the only variant currently being discussed
The Brussels plant is also being considered for the production of batteries and components for the German plants
In response to an enquiry by Handelsblatt, Audi itself stated that the subsequent allocation at the Brussels plant should be clarified by November
This is when the VW Group’s traditional planning round takes place
in which the production of the individual models is allocated to the plants for the next five years
June is likely to be a decisive phase: This week
a task force of the Belgian government is to send a package of measures to Audi on how – and with what financial support – the plant could be maintained
Further talks between the government in Brussels and the car manufacturer are then apparently planned for mid-June
One thing is clear: production in Brussels is currently not profitable for Audi
the Belgian plant is the smallest production site in Europe; otherwise
Audi still produces its vehicles in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm in Germany
But even this capacity was not nearly utilised in Brussels recently: Audi only produced 37,400 vehicles in Belgium in 2030
Last year also saw the model change from the e-tron quattro to the Q8 e-tron
which was only a facelift of the original model
the SUV model never exceeded sales of 47,900 vehicles in 2022
Audi clearly wants to avoid closing a plant in Europe
it is unclear whether an even more exclusively positioned SUV with a length of more than five metres would generate the necessary numbers to better utilise the capacity of 120,000 units
Such a model would probably be based on the SSP and therefore come as a purely electric model – the Q8 e-tron is still based on an electrified combustion engine platform and therefore has some disadvantages
it is unclear whether the SSP will be sufficient to utilise the capacity of the Brussels plant
Capacity utilisation is also below plan at other plants: in Hungary
only 114,000 Audis were built in 2023; 200,000 units would be possible
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Sport-Union Neckarsulm headed for a playdown after losing to leading HB Ludwigsburg in their final regular league game
Nekarzulm lost 31-36 to Ludwigsburg in the 22nd round of the women's handball Bundesliga in the 2024/25 season at MHP Arena Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg
The loss saw Nekarzulm advance to the playoffs with 8-14 losses (16 points) and 9th place in the regular league
It was all the more regrettable because 8th place FRISCH AUF Göpingen remained at 17 points
Ludwigshburg finished the regular league with a record of 21 wins and 1 loss (42 points)
Ludwigshburg led the attack with six goals by Antje Doll and five goals each by Anne With Johansen and Guro Nestaker
and goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen led the team to victory with eight saves
Nekarzulm led the attack with seven goals by Angun Gudmestad and five goals each by Annefleur Brugman and Sinah Hagen
and goalkeeper Lena Ivankok made 19 saves but did not prevent her team's defeat
Nekarzulm got off to a good start as he scored two goals in a row
but he conceded three goals in a row to allow a turnaround
but Ludwigshburg scored three goals in a row to make a comeback 12-10
they continued their close game by exchanging goals one by one
before Ludwigshburg scored three goals in a row to run 18-14 and finish the first half with a 20-15 lead
Nekarzulm did not give up and continued to fight to close the gap
Lena Ivankok kept the team in place with several important saves
Nekarzulm started the chase and scored four goals in a row to catch up to 25-23
and again added three goals following the two
Ludwig finished 36-31 in a battle to exchange goals
Necarzulm coach Thomas Zeitz said on his website
"We had to win at least one point in the last game to advance to the playoffs in eighth place
Ludwigshburg showed strength in individual quality
and it was difficult for us to keep up with in tempo play
Lena Ivankok kept us in the game with several important saves
but we played consistently well for a long time
We're going to the playdown in ninth place
but we've made great growth so far and we're on a good path," he said
I think I'll be able to play more freely in the playdown
I feel that we have grown a lot during the second half of the year," he said
will face the lowest-ranked Leverkusen (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen) in the playdown
The team that wins two games first will win in the upcoming games on the 17th
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Sport-Union Neckarsulm won two valuable points
driving TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen to its 14th consecutive victory
Nekarzulm won a dramatic 21-20 victory in the eighth round of the women's handball Bundesliga in the 2024/25 season at Ostermann-Arena in Leverkusen
The victory left Nekarzulm in ninth place in the league with three wins and five losses (6 points)
while Leverkusen still failed to earn points
Nekarzulm's Munia Smits led the team's offense with five goals and Angun Gudmestad and Stefanie Kaiser each scored three goals
Goalkeeper Lena Ivankok became the winning player with 12 saves
Johanna Andresen scored six goals and Fem Boeters scored three
Goalkeeper Rieke Anna van der Linden saved with 11 saves
but it was not enough to prevent her team's defeat
Leverkusen scored three goals in a row early in the game to take a 5-2 lead
Nekarzulm scored four goals in a row to turn the tables 6-5
but Nekarzulm scored two consecutive goals at the end of the first half to end the first half with a 10-9 lead
Nekarzulm widened the gap to 14-10 with consecutive points
and seemed to take the lead with a 17-12 run
Nekarzulm added a goal before conceding a goal to Leverkusen
but scored again to maintain a two-goal lead
Leverkusen had a chance to tie the game just before the end
but goalkeeper Lena Ivanchok blocked Johanna Andreessen's mid-range shot to seal Nekarzulm's victory
Necarzulm coach Thomas Zeitz told the Bundesliga
Today's game showed that we still need to improve in many areas
it is difficult to keep the lead stable until the end
But it was a tougher game for Leverkusen because it was a team that never gave up until the end of the season
Winning such a close game is also an important experience for the team," he said
The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates
which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles
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Audi has started using trucks powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) to deliver parts to its Neckarsulm factory in Germany
The carmaker said the two trucks would replace conventional diesel vehicles and save up to 20% of CO2 and around 85% of nitrogen oxides
A third truck is expected to be added to the fleet by the end of this year
The trucks will deliver parts for the Audi A6 and A7 models
Audi has been using trucks powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) at the site since 2016
The latest initiative with LNG trucks follows their use at Audi’s Brussels facility
“With the planned comprehensive use of alternative technologies such as LNG trucks
we are pursuing a climate-friendly solution for our logistics transport in line with our cross-site environmental programme Mission:Zero,” explained Achim Diehlmann
head of environmental protection at the Neckarsulm site
“We are thereby laying a further building block for achieving our CO2 goals.”
He added that the trucks use biogas to truly drive down emissions, and that Audi had started in 2010 to switch all its outbound rail transports in Europe to green energy as well. Volkswagen also plans to use green energy for its rail transports by 2021
The Mission:Zero programme brings together Audi’s efforts to reduce emissions
save water and increase the efficient use of resources in production and logistics
As part of those efforts Audi is aiming to become carbon-neutral at all its production locations by 2025
This has been achieved already for the Brussels
Last year Audi began trialling the use of forklift trucks and tow tractors powered by used lithium-ion batteries at its plant in Ingolstadt
GKN Automotive achieves EcoVadis Gold rating
advancing from Silver in 2023 and Bronze in 2022
highlighting its sustainability commitment
The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM
Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit Big Three
but an expert warned the damage may already be done for some suppliers
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italypossession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munichin the background: AUDI R8 coupé
visitors and customers to the AUDI forum neckarsulm will be offered insights into 150 years of design history
the displays are considered milestones in furniture design and capture movements such as industrialization and mass production
many of which are standard bearers for the design language of the future
‘wassily’ chair by marcel breuer
germanypossession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munichimage © designboom
florian hufnagl describes the exhibition’s artistic concept: ‘we wanted to show the design of innovative solutions – solutions that integrate industrial processes and production techniques into an aesthetic expression of objects.’ the exhibits are representative of different eras: from the industrial revolution and the 1920s
the forward-looking cinderella table created by dutch designer jeroen verhoeven in 2005
visitors can enjoy the stools and chairs of the rhineland cabinet-maker michael thonet
‘LAR chair’ by charles and ray eames
1948produced by herman miller furniture company
new zealand/michiganpossession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munichimage © designboom
furniture design was reduced to just a few elements
making the advent of its mass production possible
no other chair in the world was produced as much as model no
also on exhibit is the room divider created by french woman charlotte perriand in 1953 as are works by marcel breuer
‘progressive design is a core element of our products
AUDI has made design history in the automobile industry
die neue sammlung’s ‘design icons’ is a good fit to this location and makes an exciting draw for visitors to the AUDI forum,’ says dr
‘how high the moon’ chair by shiro kuramata
1986produced by VITRA international AG weil am rhein
netherlandspossession of ‘die neue sammlung – the international design museum munich’
acquired with the help of ‘ernst von siemens art foundation’ and funded by the conference of directors of the bavarian state painting collectionsimage © designboom
1850–1875 manufacturers: brothers thonet
austria possession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munich image © designboom
‘carlton’ room divider and shelf by ettore sottsass
italypossession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munich image © designboom
room divider and shelf for ‘maison mexique’ by charlotte perriand and jean prouvé
1953produced by les ateliers jean prouvé
francepossession of ‘die neue sammlung’ – the international design museum munichimage © designboom
AUDI TT 2.0 T quattroimage © designboom
the exhibition is located on the upper level of the audi forum in neckarsulmimage © designboom
light sheet/seed box with design icons of ‘die neue sammlung’ at the international design museum munichimage © rainer viertlböck
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
From inner-city cobblestone streets to multilane highways
motorcycles and scooters dominate European roads during the warm months
Two-wheeled trips give me great enjoyment as well
but braving the outdoors on a vehicle exposed to the elements seems just a bit too daunting for me during this time of year in Germany
there is an alternative for those dealing with the pangs of winter withdrawal: the German Motorcycle Museum in Neckarsulm
While Neckarsulm isn’t a household name for Americans
this industrial suburb of Heilbronn was once as synonymous with German motorcycle craftsmanship as Milwaukee is with Harley-Davidson
the museum has an exterior belying the modern marvels within
Entering it is like stepping into a bike fan’s dream
with shiny rides from floor to ceiling and stories to match each one
From the pioneering designs of the early 20th century to the sleek
the museum houses an impressive array of 140 motorcycle and bicycle brands
making it one of the largest collections in Germany
a local manufacturing legend closely tied to the city’s name
derived from the nearby Neckar and Sulm rivers
The company originally manufactured knitting machines
the company boasted the largest production volume worldwide
While swapping knitting needles for gears and pistons was a good business move
The last NSU motorcycle rolled off the line in 1963
and fewer than 14,535 of them remain registered on German roads
according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority
The museum allows visitors to immerse themselves by sitting on several vintage NSU motorcycles
while gripping the handlebars and watching a rider’s point of view on a large screen
This setup primes visitors for a deep dive into cycling history
From the very inception of two-wheeled travel marked by the 1817 Draisine
to Tour de France bikes and modern e-bikes
the museum covers a broad spectrum of pedal- and motor-driven cycles
Visitors can even climb aboard a penny-farthing
the famous 19th-century bicycle with a comically oversized front wheel
a wood-framed precursor to modern motorcycles
Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach experimented with attaching a single-cylinder
forms a direct link to the origins of motorized transport
Also showcased is the first mass-produced model
which necessitated its own chassis design to accommodate the weight of its two-cylinder engine
making it the first to be officially called a “motorcycle.”
It also pioneered the use of pneumatic tires
The museum pays homage to American motorcycles
featuring a 1917 Harley-Davidson J Model in olive green — a nod to the U.S.’ entry into World War I — and a pristine 1929 Indian Scout 101
showcasing the craftsmanship and style of early American bikes
given that it was exported to Berlin as one of the last Indian motorcycles to reach the country before Nazi import duties made it practically impossible to get an American-made bike into Germany
What struck me was the museum’s capacity to showcase the breadth of motorcycle history without feeling cluttered
making it Germany’s largest museum of its kind
QR codes for non-German speakers bridge the language gap effectively
allowing visitors to unlock the stories behind the exhibits
the exhibits’ narratives extend to the stories of exploration that capture the essence of motorcycle travel
Sagas of adventurers like photographer Eitel Lange
who circumnavigated the globe on a Zundapp KS 601 and sidecar complete with travel-worn stickers
or journalist Guenter Markert’s around-the-world journey on a humble R50 scooter
encapsulate the true spirit of the open road on two wheels
I was reminded of the universal appeal of motorcycles in just such tales
a visit is not only educational but also sure to be a source of inspiration for the next spring adventure once the winter chill is in the rear-view mirror
Cost: Entry is 7.50 euros per adult; motorcyclists carrying a helmet pay 6 euros; entry is free for children under 6
By Marcus Williams2016-06-01T12:54:06
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Audi is planning to set up a production facility for battery modules at its Böllinger Höfe site in Germany in addition to its car production
The modules are probably intended mainly - but not only - for the nearby Neckarsulm vehicle plant
but Audi later confirmed the essence of the information
the carmaker will manufacture up to 1,000 battery modules per day for its future Scalable Systems Platform (SSP)
“As part of the electrification of the sites
we plan to expand the vertical range of manufacture
That includes the production of batteries or battery modules,” says an Audi spokesperson
“One potentially suitable location for this is Böllinger Höfe Heilbronn [Germany].”
Audi operates a sort of off-site facility of the Neckarsulm plant in Böllinger Höfe. It built the R8 combustion sports car there, and Audi expanded the site a few years ago to include the production of the e-tron GT
the “battery relocation is seen as a positive sign to the employees”
Battery assembly at Böllinger Höfe makes sense for several reasons. Firstly, Audi has been pursuing the strategy of assembling the battery modules near its vehicle plants for years – the company operates module assembly centres in Brussels (Q8 e-tron) and Ingolstadt (Q6 e-tron)
As Audi has decided to also build electric cars in all German plants in the future
module production near Neckarsulm is an obvious choice
And the Neckarsulm/Heilbronn region will become an “Audi competence centre for high-voltage batteries” – here
it makes sense to have its own module production facility
where Audi currently manufactures its upper mid-range and full-size models
will likely be an important customer for the battery modules from the Böllinger Höfe
the modules are intended for the “Progressive brand group,” in which the Audi
Bentley and Lamborghini brands are bundled within the VW Group
the manufacturer could supply some of the modules to England and Italy
automobilwoche.de (in German)
One of the latest bespoke creations by Audi Exclusive that hit our radar is this sweeping version of the Audi TT RS. It is temporarily on display at the Audi Forum in German city Neckarsulm
The 2017 TT RS two-seater is finished in an eccentric ‘Lime Green’ paint complemented by gloss black and carbon fiber accents
On the side it has 7-spoke ‘Rotor design’ 20-inch wheels to match and at the rear the characteristic twin-exhaust pipes do justice to the ‘RS’ badge
The 2017 TT RS is yet to be launched yet the public have now the opportunity to take a closer look at the powerful coupé
A sophisticated detail are the matrix OLED taillights that jump out nicely against the bright green paint job
just as the matrix LED headlights do at the front
The interior of this particular display model is finished with an all Nappa black leather interior with contrasting stitching and elements in ‘cloud grey’
Subtle accents of carbon fiber have also made their way inside the cabin of the TT RS
matching the black leather interior nicely
Order books for the new Audi TT RS open in the third quarter of this year
with press drives happening in the late summer of this year
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Audi's E-Tron GT is edging closer to production with workers at the automaker's specialist Böllinger Höfe plant in Neckarsulm
The first customer cars are scheduled to roll off the line at the end of the year
The plant is where Audi builds the R8 supercar and various racing models
It needed to be expanded and upgraded to support the E-Tron GT
The current E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback SUVs are built across the border in Belgium
2022 Audi E-Tron GT spy shots - Photo credit: S
One of the key upgrades was a new body shop where Audi staff work closely with robots to assemble the E-Tron GT's high-strength steel and aluminum body
the planning for the expansion and fit out of the Böllinger Höfe plant was all done virtually and helped greatly by the use of VR headsets
The plant is also unique at the Volkswagen Group in that it will for the first time build two technically different cars on the same line
one a battery-electric sedan and the other a V-10-powered
Both models are moved through the plant using either self-driving sleds or a common monorail system
Audi E-Tron GT pre-production at Böllinger Höfe plant in Neckarsulm
it's then taken on a 25-mile test drive covering both suburban roads and highways
specialist staff test the performance and also make sure all moving parts fit together exactly
The car then goes through a water test to check for any leaks before it goes through a final test in a pair of consecutive light tunnels where staff look for any improper joins or gaps
The E-Tron GT shares its J1 platform with the Porsche Taycan
The E-Tron GT is expected to adopt the biggest battery designed for the platform
The platform's fast-charging capability will mean E-Tron GT owners will be able to charge the battery to 80% in about 20 minutes
The EPA-rated range will likely be somewhere around the 200-mile mark
And so that it doesn't step on the toes of its Porsche sibling, expect the E-Tron GT to have a peak output of about 590 horsepower, positioning it somewhere between the Taycan 4S and Taycan Turbo
A more potent RS version of the E-Tron GT is also coming
Look for a debut of the E-Tron GT later this year
It's expected on sale next year as a 2022 model
By Marcus Williams2014-10-29T12:37:14
Audi has officially inaugurated its new logistics centre at the Böllinger Höfe industrial park in Heilbronn
which is processing inbound parts to Audi’s nearby Neckarsulm facility
is being managed by transport and logistics provider DSV Solutions
ha ricevuto le repliche delle dieci medaglie olimpiche distrutte dall’incendio di Palisades Fire a inizio anno
Gretchen Walsh spiega come una bracciata in meno sul primo 50 e il piano di gara di Todd Desorbo l’abbiano portata al WR di 54.60
A meno di due settimane dal via del Mare Nostrum Tour a Monaco
il cast si arricchisce con campioni olimpici e medagliati iridati
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limando di 1,70 s il precedente record mondiale e superando il minimo “A” per i Mondiali
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January 10th, 2019 Europe, International, International Swimming League, News
The International Swimming League (ISL) has identified its German team
The team will be borne out of the multi-sport Neckarsulmer Sport-Union
a German sporting club that sponsors 14 different sports and over 3,300 members
The club’s men’s football team (soccer) was promoted to the 5th tier in the German football league system in 2016 and placed 10th in that league last year
It’s women’s handball club plays in the league’s top Bundesliga in the 3,300 seat Neckarsulm arena
and triathlon teams in the top-tier of the German classification system
The new professional swimming venture is led by coaches and co-founders Christian Hirschmann (headline image) and Hannes Vitense (below)
“ONEflow Aquatics stands for openness and honesty,” the team said in a press release
“ONEflow Aquatics not only wants to professionalize swimming and therefore support swimmers on their way to the international elite but also strives to strengthen the local structures in the innovative and economically strong region
Among the Neckarsulmer’s most successful recent athletes is 17-year old Celine Rieder
who has represented Germany at several international meets in the last 3 years
beginning with her big breakthrough to qualify for the 2016 World Short Course Championships
her high finish was 10th in the 800 free (8:28.50)
She’s gone on to swim for Germany at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest (12th in the 1500 free
11th in the 80o free); at the 2017 European Short Course Championships; and in 2018 at the European Junior Championships
She took silver medals in both the 800 and 1500 at the European Junior Championships
and earned her first major international final at the senior level when she placed 8th in the 1500 free at the European Senior Championships
the club had 13 individual swimmers make finals (or top 8 finishes) at the 2018 German National Championships
Other standouts on the roster are Russian sprinter Andrey Arbuzov; and two-time German Olympian (and 3-time European relay medalist) Clemens Rapp
The club is als home to breaststroker Fabian Schwingenschloegl
who was on Germany’s bronze medal-winning relay at the European Championships and was the American collegiate runner-up (NCAA) in the 100 yard breaststroke in 2017
National 100 and 200 free champion Annika Bruhn also represents the club
None of the above have been announced as commitments to the ONEFlow club yet
but they do establish the credibility of the leadership team in Germany
Stuttgart is scheduled to host a meet in the series from September 28th-29th
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How many people are allowed on a teams active meet roster
I believe it’s 24 – 12 men and 12 women
Will the swimmers contracts with their teams be public
We won’t know until we get there (as far as I know
no athletes are actually signed to teams yet)
but so far they seem to want to keep the details of those things private
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Audi’s Neckarsulm factory in Germany turns 150 this year
the Ingolstadt-based automaker decided to do something rather special
in the form of a car that doesn’t even bear the four rings logo on its hood
However, compared to other car brands in Germany, it was still a relatively small company, so in 1969 it was taken over by Volkswagen
which merged NSU with Auto Union and brought the Audi brand back to life
which would only go on to be sold until 1973
Among those last models was the NSU Prinz 4
a compact two-door sedan that was powered by a rear-mounted 598 cc air-cooled two-cylinder engine that made roughly 30 horsepower when it was new
And it’s this model – a Prinz 4L built in 1971
specifically – that Audi chose to resurrect and modernize for the factory’s 150th anniversary
the German brand gave the task of electrifying the aging classic to a team of 12 trainees
In the end, just part of the original car survived the transformation: the old two-cylinder was replaced with a 240 hp electric motor that came out of a 2020 Audi e-tron, the tank that used to live under the front hood was yanked out and in its place a high-voltage battery pack from the plug-in hybrid Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro was installed
took the place of the original underbelly of the car
while the body was extensively modified and widened to be a good fit
There’s also a pretty big rear spoiler that’s bolted directly to the roll cage
which means that it goes through the rear window
which stands for “Electric Prinz 4,” and was painted in Suzuka Grey and Brilliant Black
while the huge rear wing got a splash of Signal Yellow
the radical electric restomod is as bare-bones as it gets: a single-board computer and corresponding screen serve instruments and displays
“The project gave our apprentices a chance to work freely with different techniques and materials,” said Timo Engler
Head of Training Vehicle Technology/Logistics
Carbon fiber - familiar from motorsport - was also used for the front hood.”
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Of course, this goes for just about any Audi Exclusive color
since lots of people might not like their luxury saloon painted as such
we could argue that Magnolia sort of walks the line between pearl white and beige
which kind of makes it look like one of those typical Mercedes E-Class taxis from Germany
But let’s not get too hung up on that
since there are plenty of other cool things about this car
completely unrelated to the exterior color
let’s note (again) that we’re looking at an A8 L model
which means that you automatically sacrifice a tiny bit of performance in order to have more room at the back
the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time goes up by 0.2 seconds
as do the fuel consumption numbers – however its borderline insignificant
this car is good for 385 PS and 850 Nm (628 lb-ft) of torque
giving it just enough pull to get you from looking luxurious to doing 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
The interior is obviously terrific in terms of quality
though the color combination might not be to everyone’s liking
It does look a bit too crowded in there what with all the Magnolia leather mixing it up with Saddle Brown leather
Then you’ve got the aluminum inserts, the wooden trim and the Burgundy alcantara on the roof and on the pillars. Let’s face it, it’s more of an acquired taste
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Home › News Releases › Audi extends Neckarsulm site
New R8 production and logistics center inaugurated Small-scale production competence reinforced Audi Board Member for Production Dr. Hubert Waltl: “Extension important element for the future of the Neckarsulm site” AUDI AG inaugurated the Audi Böllinger Höfe in Heilbronn today – an important step in the future and growth strategy of the Neckarsulm site. A state-of-the-art … Continued
AUDI AG inaugurated the Audi Böllinger Höfe in Heilbronn today – an important step in the future and growth strategy of the Neckarsulm site
A state-of-the-art logistics center and production of the Audi R8 are already up and running in the Böllinger Höfe industrial park – situated around six kilometers from the main plant in Neckarsulm
and the investment in the Audi Böllinger Höfe is a significant milestone for the Neckarsulm site,” explains Dr
Through 2018 the company will be investing more than €22 billion worldwide
About half of the Audi investment will go to the German sites
with on average more than €650 million per year invested in the Neckarsulm site
“This extension will substantially relieve the pressure on the plant
as the growing range of models and production complexity increasingly require more space,” Waltl adds
Neckarsulm is one of the plants with the greatest product diversity and complexity in the entire Volkswagen Group
The Audi Böllinger Höfe site covers 23 hectares
around a quarter of the total area of the plant in Neckarsulm
Chairman of the Works Council in Neckarsulm
comments: “With the commissioning of the Böllinger Höfe we are creating the necessary scope for further optimizing the structures at the Neckarsulm site
And we managed to bring together central areas of quattro GmbH
We are also creating more jobs in our region.”
The Audi Böllinger Höfe site will also be home to the new R8 production facility
which were previously accommodated separately at the Neckarsulm plant
have now been brought together under a single roof
pre-series and series production as well as quality assurance benefit from the rapid
Hence the Neckarsulm site is also reinforcing its small-scale production competence
The newly created production area can be used even more efficiently and flexibly thanks to technological and ergonomic innovations
R8 production got underway in the Böllinger Höfe on August 25 – just under three weeks after the last Audi R8 came off the production line at the Neckarsulm plant
the new logistics center started operating with around 22,500 storage places
The logistics center is a central point for supplying materials for production
Logistics experts handle around 4,500 containers a day
which were processed in five external stores before the new facility was built
are now being coordinated via a centralized location
The result is further a reduction in shipments
and transfer of truck traffic from the Heilbronn urban area to the industrial park
Another improvement comes in the shape of the GPS tracking of individual shipments between the logistics center and the Neckarsulm plant
The innovative live tracking enables schedules to be adjusted flexibly to the traffic situation and also optimizes routing
“For the city of Heilbronn the Audi location is the largest industrial development for decades,” is how Lord Mayor Harry Mergel underlines the importance of the Audi Böllinger Höfe for the region
Cars are set to be produced in Heilbronn once again after many years
Further photos of the inauguration will be available from Friday October 17, 3:00 p.m. online at www.audi-mediaservices.com
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Thomas Faustmann to succeed to Fred Schulze
Current plant director Peter Kössler to move to Audi Hungaria Audi Board of Management Member for Production Prof. Dr. Hubert Waltl: “Peter Kössler has played a major part in the rapid growth of Audi in Ingolstadt” Fred Schulze will bring great experience as a current plant director Fred Schulze (48) is to be the new … Continued
Fred Schulze (48) is to be the new director of the Audi plant in Ingolstadt as of October 1
where he currently holds the same position
to the main site of the automobile manufacturer
Schulze will succeed to Peter Kössler (56)
after eight years as plant director in Ingolstadt
Thomas Faustmann (52) as managing director
Faustmann will be the new director of the Audi plant in Neckarsulm
and continually growing those resources – those are the reasons for the personnel changes
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“We will only remain mobile and capable of moving things forward when we expand our horizons and think beyond our own boundaries,” explained Waltl
Waltl thanked Peter Kössler for his many years of service at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt and for his great contribution to the successful development of the site
Peter Kössler has worked for our main plant with enormous commitment
he has established Ingolstadt as the technologically leading plant within the Audi Group and as the second‑largest automobile plant in Europe
A large number of models and new departments have continually been added
such as the production facility in Münchsmünster
Audi Neuburg and the planned IN‑Campus.” Kössler is also responsible for initiating the site infrastructure group
the city of Ingolstadt and Audi have cooperated even more closely on the planning of infrastructure and traffic development
Waltl welcomed the future plant director in Ingolstadt: “Like Peter Kössler
Fred Schulze has been at the Volkswagen Group for more than 20 years
In his previous positions in Neckarsulm – especially as plant director – he has gained a great store of experience and knowledge about Audi’s production processes
In Schulze’s term of nearly four years as plant director
Neckarsulm has strengthened its position as the Audi plant with the highest degree of model complexity.” Schulze has also been successful with the development of new logistics areas and the construction of the new Audi R8 factory at Böllinger Höfe
The R8 V10 plus boasts 610 PS and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque
allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds
On the other hand, the R8 LMS comes with a modified version of the V10 plus’ 5.2-liter V10
putting down 585 PS (577 HP) with the help of a new six-speed sequential transmission
The LMS also features a 39% increase in frame rigidity
a lighter chassis and an intelligent material mix that dropped its weight to no more than 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs)
In comparison, the R8 V10 plus weighs 1,630 kg (3,593 lbs), so you can probably imagine just how quick the race car is around a track compared to the road car – which is extraordinarily fast in its own right
The build is currently on display at the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm
Photos: Daniel Thullner
The exterior is dressed in Navarra Blue Metallic and features LED headlights & taillights with dynamic turn signals
as well as a sports leather steering wheel with a 3-spoke design
Other features include Audi Virtual Cockpit
a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system and Audi’s Rear Seat Entertainment system consisting of two tablets
Photos: Daniel Thullner Photography
on display at the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm
is pulling out all the stops to impress onlookers
It five-spoke alloys with a fancy arm-blade design and Matrix LED headlights look nice
but what’s really impressive is how many “Audi Exclusive” bits you’ll find inside the cabin
The seats are wrapped in Fine Nappa leather with a crimson/alabaster white dual tone look. Move around the cabin and you’ll find more leather, as well as Alcantara and carbon fiber in abundance
though most of it can be found on the steering wheel and on the door panels
The 3.0-liter TFSI unit is capable of producing 354 PS and 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) of torque
which helps it hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.7 seconds
or bover half a second quicker than the old model
driving economically should help you average around 7.3 liters/100km (32.2 US mpg)
To mark the 150th anniversary at the Audi site in Neckarsulm
a dozen apprentices at Audi completely overhauled an iconic classic car into a modern EV
On 8 July, the trainees from the automotive mechatronics, bodywork, and vehicle construction and painting courses proudly unveiled the ‘EP4.’ The ‘E’ stands for electric drive, and the ‘P4’ for the NSU Prinz 4
a model produced in Neckarsulm by NSU Motorenwerke from 1961 to 1973
The car was unveiled at an Audi corporate gathering called Family Day
“We wanted to build a car that was not only fast and looked cool but also honored the 150th anniversary of the site,” says Dean Scheuffler
an apprentice automotive mechanic at Audi in Neckarsulm
The starting point: an NSU Prinz 4 built in 1971
which had been off the road for decades until its resurrection in January 2023
“The apprentices awoke this ‘prince’ from its slumber and fitted it with a new high-voltage heart,” Audi said
But it was a long road from the project launch in January to the big reveal at Family Day
and project managers exchanged views on the project‘s challenges
The first task was to create a solid foundation for the conversion
an apprentice bodywork and vehicle construction mechanic
These areas were the first thing we fixed.”
The electrified machine breathes through a wide air intake at the bottom of the bumper
while heat can escape through a large opening in the front lid
The tailgate also improves cooling and can be fixed in a half-open position
it reveals the electric power plant and is reminiscent of historic racing cars based on the sporty NSU Prinz 1000
Where a row of open carburetor funnels gave onlookers clues about the sporting intentions of these cars back then
it was clear that their EP4 should show that it began life as an NSU Prinz
include not only the front and rear lights
The body from the 1970s also retained its characteristic shoulder and roof lines
The apprentices eliminated the rust and painted it in Audi colours – Suzuka Grey and Brilliant Black
Accents such as the anniversary lettering “150” were applied to the side of the vehicle
“We wanted the EP4’s performance to be visible from every angle,” explained Cynthia Huster, apprentice automotive painter. The rear wing, painted Signal Yellow, gives the EP4 a particularly sporty appearance. The twist: The wing is not attached to the bodywork, as in other vehicles, but to the roll cage. Its supports, therefore, go through the rear window.
The Signal Yellow roll cage makes for an eye-catching contrast in the interior. Apart from that, the interior – typical of racing cars – is reduced to the essentials; all other painted surfaces are black. The occupants sit on Recaro Podium bucket seats. A computer and corresponding screen serve the instruments and displays.
In all the steps, the trainees put the knowledge they had acquired during their training to practical use. Timo Engler, Head of Training Vehicle Technology/Logistics, said, “The project gave our apprentices a chance to work freely with different techniques and materials. For example, in addition to the electric drive, they used 3D printing, a second technology of the future. Carbon fibre – familiar from motorsports – was also used for the front hood.”
Audi board member for human resources Xavier Ros was impressed with the unique project. “With admirable commitment and considerable creativity, our apprentices have built a tremendous car. They can be really proud of the result,” said Ros.
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In the spirit of the group-wide REset Plastic strategy
roughly a thousand employees in Neckarsulm and Heilbronn and at the Schwarz Produktion locations joined forces last Friday
to take part in a Schwarz Group Cleanup Event spanning all of the Group companies
The aim was to rally staff in support of environmental protection to mark World Cleanup Day for a second time and clear up litter in public places
The theme was "less pollution – more solidarity"
and employees from all Group companies and hierarchical levels came together to lend a helping hand in over a hundred small teams at various locations
Environmental division PreZero set up its own recycling depot at the Neckarsulm site specially for the campaign day to ensure that the waste could be separated for recycling and subsequently sent for processing or disposal
Start-up HolyPoly was on site to turn the recyclable materials straight into new shopping cart tokens
Some of the recyclables will be used for an "upcycling" art project run by the foundation Evangelische Stiftung Lichtenstern
where disabled children and young people will work with the material to create art
the Schwarz Group will organize further campaigns and partnerships to drive forward the REmove action area of its plastics strategy