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@Isuzu: Isuzu Announces Formulation of Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050

March 2, 2020 Isuzu Announces Formulation of Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050 Isuzu Motors Limited (headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and Representative Director Masanori Katayama; hereinafter “Isuzu”) has formulated Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050 as a roadmap for addressing global environmental issues over the long term and securing a prosperous and sustainable society by the year 2050.… Continue reading @Isuzu: Isuzu Announces Formulation of Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050

James Bond Lotus Esprit-inspired Mini Remastered revealed

Silverstone-based David Brown has unveiled a one-off version of its modernised Mini Remastered, inspired by the Lotus Esprit from the 1981 James Bond film: For Your Eyes Only.  Understood to have been purchased by music mogul Simon Cowell, the special edition is painted in a distinctive maroon and copper livery, complete with stripes and bold ‘Turbo’… Continue reading James Bond Lotus Esprit-inspired Mini Remastered revealed

FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules

LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body suspected Ferrari’s engine was not always operating within the rules last year but lacked conclusive evidence, it said on Thursday as a threat of legal action hung over the start of the new season. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le… Continue reading FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules

@Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

By Mitchell Rohde, CEO and Co-Founder, Quantum Signal AI, LLC Mike Rudisill (left) and Carina Vargas (right) are part of a rapidly growing Quantum Signal AI team prototyping advanced hardware and using advanced simulations to help Ford develop self-driving vehicles. As the auto industry evolves, so does the important role mathematics plays in driving the changes… Continue reading @Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Bird launches Scoot Mopeds in Austin ahead of SXSW

The Scoot Moped — an electric moped born out of Bird’s acquisition of Scoot — will launch in Austin five months after unveiling the shared micromobility vehicle. The new moped is the latest effort by Bird to diversify its product offerings to capture more customers. The Scoot Mopeds, which are now available on the Bird… Continue reading Bird launches Scoot Mopeds in Austin ahead of SXSW

Bristol Cars comes to end of the road after 73 years

Bristol Cars, maker of elegant luxury cars favoured by celebrities including Sir Richard Branson, Bono, Liam Gallagher, Tina Turner and fashion designer Paul Smith, is being wound up owing millions.Four years ago at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bristol Cars introduced a new model, the £250,000 Bullet, powered by a BMW V8.From its factory at Patchway near Filton in south Gloucestershire, Bristol built a series of large saloon cars powered by Chrysler V8 engines from the US.

UK new van market down slightly in February

05 March 2020 #LCVs #Registrations #SMMT News UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declines -2.0% after two months of growth. Demand for pickups and smaller commercials falls in double digits, but mid-size vans buck the trend, up 9.3%. Year-to-date performance remains ahead, up 2.8%, with 37,660 new LCVs registered. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD… Continue reading UK new van market down slightly in February

UK new car market falls -2.9% in February as industry calls for tax free EVs to kick-start demand

UK new car market declines -2.9% in February to 79,594, as demand from private buyers falls again. Good month for battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars, with 4,566 joining UK roads but, at just 5.8%, market share remains low. Industry urges Chancellor to help more drivers go electric – as new calculations show removal… Continue reading UK new car market falls -2.9% in February as industry calls for tax free EVs to kick-start demand