Category: Automotive

Solar, EV firms say Republicans’ debt limit a ‘stunt’ that could cost jobs

Representative image. Solar and EV companies are warning that a Republican plan to slash federal spending in exchange for a hike in the U.S. debt ceiling could hobble the tax incentives that unleashed billions of dollars in green investment and created tens of thousands of jobs in Republican districts over the past year. The Republican-controlled… Continue reading Solar, EV firms say Republicans’ debt limit a ‘stunt’ that could cost jobs

‘The car aftersales service industry could learn plenty from IKEA, John Lewis, and even Primark’

Which tired, old quarter of the multi-billion-pound automotive business is in desperate need of a positive disruptor to steam in, kick ass and create the retailing revolution motorists have long deserved? The traditional and highly lucrative, servicing, repair, replacement parts and MoT industry, of course. It’s barely changed in the past four decades. This I… Continue reading ‘The car aftersales service industry could learn plenty from IKEA, John Lewis, and even Primark’

New Gordon Murray T.33 Spider teased before reveal next week

Gordon Murray has already sold out the T.50 hypercar, its T.50s Niki Lauda track version and the ‘everyday’ T.33 supercar. Now the designer of the legendary McLaren F1 is opening up the order books on the last of those models, with the new T.33 Spider. Limited to 100 examples, the Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.33… Continue reading New Gordon Murray T.33 Spider teased before reveal next week

New Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech Plus unveiled as range-topping SUV

The facelifted third-generation Touareg will be revealed soon, but before the big unveiling, Volkswagen has launched a new variant of the current version of its big SUV, called the R-Line Tech Plus. It’s based on the R-Line Tech and sits as the highest-spec Touareg you can order new. Volkswagen claims it offers £5,000 in additional… Continue reading New Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech Plus unveiled as range-topping SUV

New 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: latest on performance EV

Hyundai has confirmed that its first all-electric hot hatch, the Ioniq 5 N, will make its global debut at this summer’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new model, which is expected to have a twin-motor set-up producing almost 600bhp, and feature torque vectoring and a drift mode, will be one of the most significant reveals… Continue reading New 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: latest on performance EV

Luca Software Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding

Luca Software, a San Francisco, CA-based startup that helps retailers make pricing decisions, raised 2.5m in Seed funding. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Soma Capital, Uber’s angel syndicate and strategic angels. The company intends to use the funds to scale out our data science and engineering teams, and… Continue reading Luca Software Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding

@BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES LONDON CRAFT WEEK: FROM GOODWOOD TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA002673

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showcases glorious Bespoke craft at this year’s London Craft Week Inspiration for London Craft Week taken from the French Riviera Remarkable pieces of craftsmanship will be on display at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London, for the duration of the event, from 8 to 14 May 2023 “As a brand that has always been… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES LONDON CRAFT WEEK: FROM GOODWOOD TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA002673