Land Rover’s Classic division has revealed an ultra-limited Land Rover Defender model inspired by the firm’s historic exploration and off-roading heritage. The Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is based on Defender models built from 2012 to 2016. Each car has been stripped and rebuilt by hand with upgraded suspension, stronger brakes and improved steering. Priced… Continue reading Land Rover reveals £225,000, expedition-inspired classic Defender
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Facelifted Ford Kuga breaks cover ahead of 2023 launch
The facelifted Ford Kuga, due to arrive in the UK next season, will get a new front end and an updated infotainment system. The revised look, spotted on a testing mule in the US, includes angular LED headlights and a reduced front grille featuring central Ford badging. This brings the SUV’s styling into line with the… Continue reading Facelifted Ford Kuga breaks cover ahead of 2023 launch
Racing lines: rallying to the cause
Rallying in the UK suffered more and for longer than any form of motor sport during the pandemic. But following a lengthy shut-down for a sport that by its nature is hard to contain within a controlled area, rallying is springing back to life – in the face of major challenges. The shocking cost of… Continue reading Racing lines: rallying to the cause
Electric SUVs to lead Gordon Murray Group push
The SUV projects have been enabled by the Murray group’s recent expansion. For years, the core workforce, mostly based at Shalford near Guildford, numbered around 90. But extra recruiting made possible by £300 million of new investment has helped to raise the workforce to 300 people. The group is in the process of moving its… Continue reading Electric SUVs to lead Gordon Murray Group push
Q&A: TVR bosses on brand’s future and plans for sustainable business
What will set the Griffith EV apart? “Gordon [Murray] created a fundamentally light, aero-efficient car. We can use that to keep battery weight down while still offering good range. All EVs are fast – we won’t chase a tenth off the 0-60mph time; we want exceptional handling and entertainment.” The idea of a silent TVR… Continue reading Q&A: TVR bosses on brand’s future and plans for sustainable business
Opinion: Will the TVR comeback finally happen?
TVR’s owners understand why the question is being asked but bristle a bit at having to answer it: as far as they’re concerned, it was never off, just delayed by politics and a pandemic. Now they want to look forward and not back. They argue that the initial excitement (including hundreds of deposits) proves there’s… Continue reading Opinion: Will the TVR comeback finally happen?
Exclusive: TVR Griffith EV to be followed by electric saloon and SUV
The Griffith V8 will be sold in near-identical specification to the car first revealed at the Goodwood Revival in 2017, powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre Ford V8, dry-sumped by Cosworth and producing 450-500bhp. It will be available with a six-speed manual gearbox. Edgar says the firm still has “several hundred” deposits from “engaged, excited… Continue reading Exclusive: TVR Griffith EV to be followed by electric saloon and SUV
General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs
General Motors is gearing up for a return to the European market with a range of EVs, with the new Cadillac Lyriq SUV expected to lead the charge. The American giant essentially withdrew from Europe and the UK after selling Opel and Vauxhall to the PSA Group in 2017, keeping just a limited import operation for Cadillac and… Continue reading General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs
Nexgen Power develops second generation Super Junction MOSFETs… Supplying to Chinese battery manufacturers
Nexgen Power has developed a new Super Junction MOSFET. This second generation product is reduced in chip size and has enhanced power performance compared to previous MOSFETs. Next month, Nexgen Power will produce the second generation Super Junction MOSFET, and supply the product to the world’s largest battery manufacturers in the fourth quarter. It plans… Continue reading Nexgen Power develops second generation Super Junction MOSFETs… Supplying to Chinese battery manufacturers
Gaw Capital set to lead SG property portal 99.co’s $50m plus roundThe real estate portal is looking to raise over $50m in this round
Hong Kong-headquartered real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is investing in Singapore-based property portal 99.co, DealStreetAsia has learnt. The property portal is learnt to be raising over $50 million in the round, and other investors are set to join, said a source aware of the developments. Go to Source