Ferrari’s newest model is a plug-in hybrid aimed at burnishing the company’s environmental image.One of the electric motors is fitted between the engine and the 8-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels, while each front wheel gets its own electric motor.The function is meant to be used in city centers, or anytime the driver wants to keep a low profile.
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale revealed: a fabulous hybrid supercar packed with technical firsts
Ferrari has revealed its first series-production hybrid supercar, the SF90 Stradale, at an event at its base in Italy that is also home to the Scuderia Ferrari racing team.As you might expect, it looks fabulous, but first the figures, as this is a special car even for Ferrari.The top speed of more than 211mph is pretty much par for the course for a supercar of the modern era.
Elon Musk seeks record quarter, nudges Tesla workers to ‘catch up’ on deliveries
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is looking to ramp up deliveries of the company’s electric vehicles, hoping to notch a record second quarter.In an email to employees, Musk asked workers to focus on delivering vehicles and cutting costs, as the automaker targets as many as 400,000 deliveries in 2019.Overall vehicle deliveries fell to 63,000 – down from 90,700 in the prior quarter.
GM to produce Chevy Trailblazer SUV in S. Korea
General Motors Co. will produce the all-new Chevrolet Trailblazer sport-utility vehicle in South Korea later this year, the local unit said Thursday.Currently, GM Korea’s Chevrolet lineup includes two SUV models — the Trax compact and the midsize Equinox SUV.Others are the Spark city car, the Malibu midsize sedan, the Impala flagship sedan, the Camaro sports car, the Bolt EV, and the Damas and Labo mini commercial vehicles.
Peugeot Chief Sees Fiat Deal as ‘Virtual Takeover’ of Renault
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s plan to merge with Renault SA drew criticism from the French carmaker left on its own, Groupe PSA, that contrasts with backing for the deal from investors and governments.
Volvo Cars Invests in VR Startup to Help Dodge Virtual Moose
Volvo Cars has made a multi-million euro investment in Varjo Technologies Oy, whose headset with screens and cameras can be used to allow engineers to test-drive cars to dodge hazards such as virtual moose.
Global Automakers Accuse Russian Courts of Graft
Major automakers are accusing courts in southern Russia of using consumer protection claims to scam them out of 200 million rubles ($3 million) in 2016-2018, the RBC news website reported Tuesday.The automakers allege that a handful of Krasnodar courts order compensations averaging three times the vehicles’ original price.The automakers sent the complaint to President Vladimir Putin’s anti-corruption council, the Federal Security Service (FSB), the General Prosecutor’s Office and a panel of Russian judges, RBC reported.
BMW Korea teases all-new BMW 1 Series
BMW Korea revealed Tuesday the return of BMW 1-Series that it said will provide customers a smooth ride with ultimate efficiency.It has 33 millimeters more knee room and 19 millimeters more head space if drivers opt for the panoramic sunroof.The new model will have four options — Advantage, Luxury Line, Sport Line and M Sport — with a global release slated for September.
Elkann enlists Renault to drive Fiat family fortunes
When John Elkann lost his ally last year with the sudden death of Sergio Marchionne, some questioned whether the softly-spoken scion of the Agnelli clan would be able to emerge from his shadow to ensure Fiat Chrysler’s future.This involved a “very long night … and many grappas” but proved to be a turning point in the fortunes of the Italian company founded by Elkann’s great-great-grandfather Giovanni Agnelli.Marchionne then used GM’s money to fund a turnaround at Fiat.
Elkann takes dealmaking mantle in FCA bid for Renault
…the situation in the past two weeks shifted quickly. By Monday FCA unveiled a proposed €32.6bn all-share merger in a deal that would reshape the global automotive industry. Talk about 0 to 60 in three…