Koenigsegg has revealed the Gemera as a highly potent four-seater that promises the Swedish firm’s trademark blend of refinement and straight-line pace. The surprise new model is described as a ‘mega-GT’, and, unlike anything else in Koenigsegg’s line-up, it’s claimed to seat four adults comfortably with ample room for luggage. Like the brand’s Jesko hypercar flagship, the… Continue reading New Koenigsegg Gemera revealed as 1700bhp four-seat hybrid
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PSA Ellesmere Port factory investment will hang on EU trade deal
PSA boss Carlos Tavares remains “eager to invest” in Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory should a suitable business case be made for it off the back of UK-EU trade deal talks. However, should tariffs be imposed on cars or car parts then Tavares said the UK government would need to make the investment as it “would not be… Continue reading PSA Ellesmere Port factory investment will hang on EU trade deal
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is 1099bhp performance EV
Revived luxury car marque Hispano Suiza has revealed an upgraded version of its Carmen electric grand tourer, inspired by the brand’s motorsport heritage. Called the Carmen Boulogne in reference to one of the Spanish firm’s historic race cars, the limited-run luxury car is claimed to offer substantial performance and handling upgrades over the standard car,… Continue reading Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is 1099bhp performance EV
Mega-power electric hypercar “not a priority” for Porsche
Porsche has no desire to follow the array of electric hypercars with four-figure power outputs into the market, according to the brand’s design chief. Talking to Autocar in a phone interview that would have taken place at the cancelled Geneva motor show, Michael Mauer expressed that he has other ideas about what is important for enthusiasts. … Continue reading Mega-power electric hypercar “not a priority” for Porsche
Porsche: no electric 911 until at least 2030
An all-electric Porsche 911 will not be produced before 2030 at the earliest, according to Porsche sports cars line director Frank-Steffen Walliser. “The 911 will be the last Porsche to become electric,” he told Autocar, “coming hopefully after my retirement so I’m not responsible any more and no one can blame me… I will fight to… Continue reading Porsche: no electric 911 until at least 2030
McLaren 765LT revealed: more power, less weight, looks the same
Last year we raved about the 600LT Spider, observing that it wouldn’t be too long before the LT range adopted the 4.0-litre V8 engine from McLaren’s “Super” series of cars (the middle tier of the company’s output, sandwiched by the Sports and Ultimate ranges).The new 755bhp/590lb ft 765LT coupé uses the 3,994cc twin-turbo V8 and seven-speed sequential gearbox with a memory function so that even if you request a downshift that might over-rev the engine, it will make that shift only when the engine and road speed will allow it.For the first time in the LT range, each car will be numbered and production will be capped at, you’ve guessed, 765.
Peugeot ready to adjust Huawei partnership if U.S. demands
FILE PHOTO: The logo of French car manufacturer Peugeot is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Peugeot (PEUP.PA) Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Tuesday the French carmaker would adjust its partnership with China’s Huawei if authorities in the United States make it a precondition for… Continue reading Peugeot ready to adjust Huawei partnership if U.S. demands
CORRECTED-Nikola Corp to go public at over $3.3 billion valuation
(Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Nikola Corp said on Tuesday it plans to list on the Nasdaq by merging with a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, backed by investors including Fidelity and ValueAct. After the merger with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp (VTIQ.O), structured as a Reverse Morris Trust transaction to save on tax, the combined… Continue reading CORRECTED-Nikola Corp to go public at over $3.3 billion valuation
@Geely: Operations Resume at Kandi Technologies and Subsidiaries
JINHUA, CHINA, March 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced that full operations have resumed at the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Affiliate Fengsheng Automotive Technology Group (“Fengsheng”), which produces the Maple Model 30X, resumed production at the end of February. The… Continue reading @Geely: Operations Resume at Kandi Technologies and Subsidiaries
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG present product highlights live on Mercedes me media
Stuttgart. A swift alternative programme for the Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG presented the highlights of their product premieres live on the media portal Mercedes me media. The digital press conference, which is available as an on-demand video, focuses on the world premiere of the comprehensively updated E-Class with numerous model variants – including… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG present product highlights live on Mercedes me media