“ Marchant Cain is a company born out of a desire to solve problems that others can’t. We visited their new factory in Coventry to find out more. The company is an expert in window regulators for supercars, “It is crazy,” Pam Cain, director at Marchant Cain tells me. “We will have done the same… Continue reading Look inside innovation powerhouse Marchant Cain’s new Coventry factory
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Could buying ride-share app help secure JLR’s future?
“ Reeling from a £3.4bn quarterly loss, Jaguar Land Rover is sniffing around ride-share app Addison Lee. Is this what automotive manufacturers need to do to grab a piece of burgeoning ride-share market? The market for car-sharing is growing – image courtesy of Depositphotos. London’s second biggest taxi provider, Addison Lee, has been put up for sale by its… Continue reading Could buying ride-share app help secure JLR’s future?
Lotus to make ‘first electric British hypercar’ ever
“ Lotus has confirmed its plans to make its first all-new production car since 2008, the Type 130, which it is hailing the ‘world’s first electric British hypercar’. What does this mean for Britain, electrification and the automotive industry? Lotus will unveil its electric hypercar later this year in London – image courtesy of Lotus.… Continue reading Lotus to make ‘first electric British hypercar’ ever
Jaguar Land Rover gives aluminium a second life with circular economy initiative
“ Jaguar Land Rover is developing the next phase of its aluminium strategy with an innovative recycling initiative to reuse the aluminium in its current vehicles into the cars of tomorrow. The project aims to recover aluminium from existing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles – image courtesy of JLR. The project, which is co-funded by… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover gives aluminium a second life with circular economy initiative
Pininfarina Battista: The most powerful road car ever (and it’s electric!)
“ The Pininfarina Battista is reportedly the most powerful road-legal car ever to be built, with a 0-100 km/h in under two seconds, and 0-300km/h in under 12. More importantly though, it is electric. Designed and built in Italy, the Pininfarina Battista was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland, which got underway… Continue reading Pininfarina Battista: The most powerful road car ever (and it’s electric!)
Morgan – the last family-owned British carmaker set to sell to Italian firm
“ Morgan Motor Company has announced that Italian investment firm, Investindustrial, will take over majority ownership of the car company in April. Investindustrial has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Morgan Motor Company – image courtesy of Investindustrial The announcement occurred at the Geneva motor show, alongside the company unveiling its latest Morgan… Continue reading Morgan – the last family-owned British carmaker set to sell to Italian firm
Autonomous pods: From Coventry to Las Vegas
“ Aurrigo, a UK-based autonomous vehicles manufacturer, has been working with US firms to equip three of its ‘Pod Zeros’ with the latest AI technology. The driverless pods can seat up to four people, travel at 15 mph and cover up to 60 miles on one charge. Aurrigo claims autonomous pods are zero carbon, safer,… Continue reading Autonomous pods: From Coventry to Las Vegas
New British manufacturer launches electric motorbike with sensors
“ Arc Vehicle has revealed that it will release its first new electric motorcycle, the Vector, at the Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) next month. Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology will be reportedly integrated into the vehicle. The company is a brand-new British manufacturer, created by Mark Truman, with Arc Vehicle Ltd being established 18 months ago.… Continue reading New British manufacturer launches electric motorbike with sensors
Aurrigo leads world’s first autonomous vehicle demo
“ Coventry-based manufacturer, Aurrigo is playing the largest role in the world’s first ever multi connected and autonomous vehicle demonstration today. The Pods can seat up to four people, travel at 15mph and cover up to 60 miles on one charge. The specialist, which employs 81 people, is using its Pod Zeros to showcase an… Continue reading Aurrigo leads world’s first autonomous vehicle demo
Dutch manufacturer, Lightyear, to build 100% solar powered car
Lightyear, a Dutch manufacturer of solar cars, has successfully closed its planned series A funding allowing the company to further develop a car charged by solar power which can reportedly be driven for months without charging. “Currently, only 3% of the world has access to the infrastructure to comfortably use an electric car” – image… Continue reading Dutch manufacturer, Lightyear, to build 100% solar powered car