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Startup Unveils World’s First Flying Racecar

If you thought NASCAR was a rush, get ready for mind-blowing, deadly racing action. Flying Racecar Alauda Racing, an Australian eVTOL startup, has revealed the Airspeeder Mk3, which it’s calling the “world’s first electric flying racing car ready to race.” The sleek single-seater quadcopter is designed to be raced against ten others of its kin in… Continue reading Startup Unveils World’s First Flying Racecar

Tesla tells nickel-rich Indonesia it wants to join battery project

JAKARTA — U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla has proposed joining Indonesia’s plans to create an EV battery supply chain within the country, a senior Indonesian government official said on Friday. The government received Tesla’s proposal on Thursday, Septian Hari Seto, deputy for investment and mining at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, said… Continue reading Tesla tells nickel-rich Indonesia it wants to join battery project

Ferrari 812 GTO due this year as likely V12 GT swansong

Ferrari is expected to mark the end of front-engined V12 grand tourer production with a hardcore GTO version of the 812 Superfast.  Spotted testing in Maranello last year and believed to be on the cards for an official reveal later in 2021, the 812 GTO could mark the end of a model line of Ferrari GTs… Continue reading Ferrari 812 GTO due this year as likely V12 GT swansong

New Tesla ‘yoke’ steering wheel is legal in Europe and UK

Tesla’s new U-shaped steering ‘yoke’, which is set to appear in the newly updated Model S and Model X, has been deemed legal in certain European markets, including the UK.  The controversial new steering wheel design will be offered as an option on the recently unveiled facelift Model S and Model X alongside a conventional round wheel.… Continue reading New Tesla ‘yoke’ steering wheel is legal in Europe and UK

New Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on sale from £40,495

The new Mercedes-Benz EQA is the German brand’s first fully electric compact model and is said to provide an “excellent compromise between performance, costs and time to market”. It is now on sale in EQA 250 form, with prices starting from £40,495 (including government grant) for the Sport model and £41,995 for AMG Line trim. The former comes… Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on sale from £40,495

Renault and PSA hit in turn by the global semiconductor shortage

Posted on Feb 5, 2019 2021 at 16:07 Updated on Feb 5 2021 at 16:43 The semiconductor shortage continues to hit the automotive industry, and it no longer spares the French manufacturers. After having long succeeded in dodging the shutdown of production, Renault announced Friday the interruption of activity for two to three days next… Continue reading Renault and PSA hit in turn by the global semiconductor shortage

Stellantis: At the Sochaux plant, the “vagueness” in the face of the shortage of parts which slows down production

Like several major automotive firms, Stellantis (formerly PSA) is now faced with a shortage of electronic components which is slowing production considerably. At the Sochaux plant (Doubs), employees and unions are in doubt. This is news that the employees of Stellantis (ex-PSA) would undoubtedly have done well. The Sochaux plant is about to go on… Continue reading Stellantis: At the Sochaux plant, the “vagueness” in the face of the shortage of parts which slows down production

Anish Shah to take charge as MD & CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra from Arpil

New Delhi: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday announced the appointment of Anish Shah as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from 2nd April 2021 for a period of five years. Currently Shah is holding the charge of Deputy Managing Director and Group Chief Financial Officer. “Accordingly, Dr.… Continue reading Anish Shah to take charge as MD & CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra from Arpil

Valeo targets achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

Global automotive supplier, Valeo has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and claims that it achieve 45 percent of its objective by 2030.   Valeo said that by 2050, they will have achieved carbon neutrality for all of its own operating activities and across its entire supply chain worldwide and will be 100 percent carbon neutral (including the… Continue reading Valeo targets achieving carbon neutrality by 2050