Category: Automotive

Oracle Lighting Designs Accompany Release of New Ultima RS Supercar – Twice

Oracle Lighting Technologies Worked with Supercar Manufacturer to Develop the Lighting System for the Most Thorough & Comprehensive Revision of the Road Legal Ultima Supercar Ever to be Released Oracle Lighting METAIRE, LA, USA, Aug. 12, 2019 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), an innovator in automotive LED lighting solutions, is proud to announce that it has… Continue reading Oracle Lighting Designs Accompany Release of New Ultima RS Supercar – Twice

Uber lost more than $5B last quarter

Uber has disclosed earnings for the second time since becoming a public company, reporting revenues of $3.16 billion on losses of $5.2 billion for the second quarter of 2019. Uber (NYSE: UBER) closed up more than 9% Thursday at $42.98 per share, just below its $45 IPO price, but took a nose dive of more… Continue reading Uber lost more than $5B last quarter

Tesla Autopilot applied brakes in Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions

We now have more details on the Tesla Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions in Moscow last weekend. Autopilot was indeed activated during the crash and it did apply the brakes a second before the collision. Last weekend, we reported on a Tesla Model 3 that caught on fire and exploded after a crash… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot applied brakes in Model 3 crash that resulted in explosions

Elon Musk kills plan for Tesla Model 3 air suspension for now

Elon Musk previously announced that Tesla would build an air suspension option for Model 3, but the CEO now says that it’s not in the plans any longer. For Model S and Model X, Tesla developed a “Smart Air Suspension” option, which eventually became standard. The automaker describes the feature: Add the ability for your… Continue reading Elon Musk kills plan for Tesla Model 3 air suspension for now

Moon Walks, Woodstock and the Ford Capri; Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of an Iconic Sports Car

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Moon Walks, Woodstock and the Ford Capri; Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of an Iconic Sports Car

It was the year man walked on the moon for the first time, the legendary Woodstock festival took place and the very first Boeing 747s reached for the skies. In that same year, half a century ago, Ford’s Capri hit Europe’s roads for the first time.

When it launched in 1969, it was billed as “the car you always promised yourself” and more than 1.8 million people would make good on that promise. The demand saw Ford’s Cologne plant in Germany produce Capris for the next 17 years, through three generations, until 1986. Since then countless drivers have continued to own, drive and enjoy one of Europe’s most recognisable sports cars.

A new video to mark the model’s 50th birthday takes a rare RS2600 Capri on a nostalgic trip; from its birthplace to the forests of the nearby Eifel mountains – where extensive testing occurred before launch – and then on..

Dealers’ overage stock declines as days in stock increases

Overage stock is on the decline, with 83% of dealer reporting a fall in overage used cars as a result of supply and taxation deals. Data from Cox Automotive shows stock has started to return to the wholesale sector, with 43% citing a decline in consumer demand. Days in stock have also increased by 40%.… Continue reading Dealers’ overage stock declines as days in stock increases

Pentagon doubles Peugeot representation with acquisition

The Pentagon Motor Group has acquired two additional Peugeot locations, doubling its representation with the brand. The Pentagon site in Barnsley will become the main Peugeot dealership for the area with immediate effect, while its Lincoln multi-franchise site will also add the French brand from the start of September. The acquisition now brings Pentagon’s total… Continue reading Pentagon doubles Peugeot representation with acquisition

Electrify America to deploy commercial robotic chargers

Charging network operator Electrify America and fleet charging company Stable Auto are launching a robotic charging pilot for self-driving vehicles in San Francisco. The pilot will aim to charge autonomous EVs without human intervention using robots attached to 150 kW DC fast chargers. Vehicles can park anywhere within a designated parking space and the robot… Continue reading Electrify America to deploy commercial robotic chargers