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Porsche Project Gold is one-off restomod 993 Turbo S

Porsche has revealed a one-off 993 Turbo, built from an original bodyshell using all-new parts from its Porsche Classic division. The car’s reveal comes ahead of its official premiere at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion at Laguna Seca circuit in California next month.  Project Gold – officially a 993-generation 911 Turbo S badged ‘Classic Series’ – is a… Continue reading Porsche Project Gold is one-off restomod 993 Turbo S

Fire contained at Tesla’s car production factory in California

(Reuters) – A minor fire on the grounds of the Tesla Inc factory in California on Thursday evening was contained by the Fremont fire department, a Tesla spokesperson told Reuters. FILE PHOTO – Cars pass by the Tesla Inc. Gigafactory 2, which is also known as RiverBend, a joint venture with Panasonic to produce solar… Continue reading Fire contained at Tesla’s car production factory in California

Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept

The PB18 e-tron draws on the styling lineage first established on the Audi Aicon concept revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, albeit with a more dramatic cab-forward silhouette. An extended cockpit incorporates tapered rear side windows and a large rear window that together hint at the look of a modern-day shooting brake. Key elements… Continue reading Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept

VW Gets Really Serious About Tech Acquisitions

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Carmera, the mapping startup for autonomous vehicles, raises $20 million

Autonomous vehicles need more than a brain to operate safely in a world filled with obstacles. They need maps. Or more specifically, self-driving vehicles need maps that constantly refresh and can deliver important information — like that sudden lane closure due to construction or a double-parked vehicle — so they can take the safest and… Continue reading Carmera, the mapping startup for autonomous vehicles, raises $20 million

Ban diesel cars from cities, say half of UK drivers in poll

Air pollution Almost three-quarters of motorists also think toxic air in their area is damaging their health Sales of diesel vehicles are plummeting in the UK. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP More than half of UK motorists think diesel cars should be banned from urban areas due to air pollution concerns, according to a new opinion poll.… Continue reading Ban diesel cars from cities, say half of UK drivers in poll

Southeast Asia’s Grab plans electric vehicle push

Grab, the ride-hailing company that consumed Uber’s business in Southeast Asia, today made a big push to grow the number of electric vehicles in its fleet after it partnered with energy supplier Singapore Power. The deal will see Grab add 200 new ‘fast-charging’ EVs to its fleet in Singapore with SP providing “preferential” pricing at the… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Grab plans electric vehicle push

Wall Street analysts tore down a Tesla Model 3 and found ‘significant fit & finish issues’ (TSLA)

via Youtube Tesla’s Model 3 beat out its electric competition from Chevrolet and BMW when it came to powertrain and electronics. But when it comes to fit and finish, UBS analysts say the car has significant manufacturing issues. The teardown engineers found missing bolts, loose tolerances, misaligned welds, and more. Follow Tesla’s stock price in… Continue reading Wall Street analysts tore down a Tesla Model 3 and found ‘significant fit & finish issues’ (TSLA)

Tesla Mobile Connector Versus Wall Connector – Pros & Cons

38 M BY STEVEN LOVEDAY Should you stick with Tesla’s included Mobile Connector or opt for the Wall Connector? As more and more people are beginning to buy electric cars, there are a ton of questions about charging. The average Joe or Jane could be very interested in going electric, but not have a clue… Continue reading Tesla Mobile Connector Versus Wall Connector – Pros & Cons