Aston Martin has confirmed that it plans to add more “derivatives” of its new DBX SUV in 2021, thanks to a healthy book of orders for the standard car. The announcement was made as part of the firm’s first-quarter financial report, in which new executive chairman Lawrence Stroll said the Porsche Cayenne rival’s launch plan… Continue reading Aston Martin plots new DBX seven-seater and coupe
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Swindon Powertrain launches compact ‘crate’ electric motor
The firm plans to deliver the first batch of crate motors in August, and will cover the cost of any necessary research and validation processes, which it says will further ease costs for buyers. Q&A with Raph Caille, Swindon Powertrain managing director When did this project become a reality for you? “Really we started the design two… Continue reading Swindon Powertrain launches compact ‘crate’ electric motor
BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand
BMW is withdrawing the 6 Series Gran Turismo from the UK due to slow sales of the five-door executive liftback. The UK was expected to be one of the biggest markets for the model, which replaced the 5 Series GT in 2017, but BMW has confirmed it won’t offer the facelifted version that has been… Continue reading BMW axes 6 Series GT in UK due to SUV demand
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer set to be replaced by AMG boss Moers
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer will be replaced at the helm of the company by AMG boss Tobias Moers on Tuesday, according to a report in the Financial Times. The British sports car maker has responded to the report by saying it has no comment to make, neither confirming nor denying the story. Palmer’s position… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer set to be replaced by AMG boss Moers
Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut
The ultra-exclusive GT-R 50 by Italdesign – a collaboration between Nissan and the revered Italian styling house – has entered production in time for customer deliveries later this year. The radically styled GT-R 50, of which just 50 will be built, is based on the top-rung Nismo version of Nissan’s flagship supercar and priced from €990,000 (£883,000)… Continue reading Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut
Renault could close Alpine factory and axe models, reports suggest
Renault is looking to close four factories across France, including the Alpine factory in Dieppe, according to French media reports. It’s also claimed that five models are at risk of being abandoned. First revealed by weekly newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné, the closures are a core part of a restructuring plan for the French company, with… Continue reading Renault could close Alpine factory and axe models, reports suggest
Ferrari says first EV will pioneer new technology
The first electric Ferrari, which is tipped to arrive after 2025, will utilise new technology to ensure it can deliver on the brand’s heritage, commercial boss Enrico Galliera has said. The Italian firm has yet to confirm any plans or a timeline for its first EV, although leaked patents earlier this year hint that it’s… Continue reading Ferrari says first EV will pioneer new technology
Billionaire Stroll completes Aston Martin investment
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has formally taken up his role as executive chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda, having completed his purchase of a 25% stake in the firm today. In addition, it has been revealed that Stroll’s consortium has passed on some of its shares to two further investor consortiums, one of which is led… Continue reading Billionaire Stroll completes Aston Martin investment
McLaren: successor to P1 hybrid hypercar coming in 2024
He said: “We don’t build cars like that: pure 0-200kph or 0-300kph or even top speed. It’s not the car’s purpose, it’s a consequence of the attributes we’ve designed into it.” McLaren has already committed to an aggressive hybridisation of its line-up, with the plug-in hybrid replacement for the Sports Series coming first and then… Continue reading McLaren: successor to P1 hybrid hypercar coming in 2024
Vauxhall boss: coronavirus will change car buying for good
Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman believes the UK’s virus lockdown is encouraging car buyers to embrace a new phone-based direct sales system his company is rushing to put in place — and is confident it will remain effective long after business returns to normal. Norman is so passionate about the new project that he is currently… Continue reading Vauxhall boss: coronavirus will change car buying for good