Category: Official Press Release

THE ASTON MARTIN VALHALLA: AM-RB 003 CONTINUES ‘V’ CAR TRADITION  

Valhalla joins Valkyrie in taking its name from ancient Norse mythology
Continuation of a naming tradition stretching back seven decades
Latest mid-engined addition to the famous lineage of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars

18 June 2019, New York: Formerly identified by its codename AM-RB 003, Aston Martin’s latest mid-engined hypercar collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey has been officially named the Aston Martin Valhalla.
Named after the warrior’s paradise celebrated in ancient Norse mythology, Valhalla follows Valkyrie on Aston Martin’s journey into the highest echelons of road car performance. Employing lightweight construction methods and radical aerodynamics pioneered in Valkyrie, Valhalla will be propelled by a combination of high-efficiency, high-output turbocharged V6 petrol engine and battery-electric hybrid system. Just 500 Coupe examples of the all-carbon fibre hypercar will be built.
In continuing the fine tradition of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars, Valhalla ..

Cities Won’t Be Taking A Backseat When Self-Driving Cars Are Ready for Prime Time

Peter Rander, President of Argo AI; Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills, MI; and Jim Farley, President of Ford New Business, Technology and Strategy By Peter Rander, President, Argo AI At Argo AI, and in collaboration with Ford, our plan is to work directly with cities as we prepare to launch services enabled by self-driving… Continue reading Cities Won’t Be Taking A Backseat When Self-Driving Cars Are Ready for Prime Time

Keeping an AI on Damage: Startup Automates Vehicle Condition Inspections

Anyone familiar with a fender bender knows that the rigmarole of getting a damage estimate is ready for the wrecking yard. A startup wants to change that. Ravin is using AI to help automate the process of vehicle inspections and reduce headaches for car rental agencies, car dealers, insurers and all of these companies’ customers.… Continue reading Keeping an AI on Damage: Startup Automates Vehicle Condition Inspections

Carlos Ghosn faces new allegation he used Nissan funds to bankroll tech investment fund

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn used money from the Japanese car company to bankroll a technology start-up investment business.The allegations state that the funds were used to start an investment business with Nissan distributor Suhail Bahwan Automobiles in Oman.Once the money had been paid to the Oman business, $5m of it was sent back to Mr Ghosn through Lebanon-based company Good Faith Investments,…

Porsche mourns the death of Ferdinand Piëch

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Nissan announces leadership change in North America

August 27, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is announcing a change to its management team with the appointment of David Kershaw as division vice president, Nissan Sales & Regional Operations, Nissan North America. Kershaw will have responsibility for the brand’s field sales organization and will oversee sales operations, distribution, fleet and certified pre-owned sales. This… Continue reading Nissan announces leadership change in North America