The Aston Martin Valkyrie has entered full production with the completion of the first customer car announced. The groundbreaking hypercar was first teased in concept form five years ago, and early customers can now expect delivery of their finished versions in the coming weeks. 150 units of the Valkyrie coupe are being hand-built at Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie: specs and full details as production begins
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‘Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story’
Before I joined Aston Martin as CEO in 2014, a year or so earlier, Nissan, where I was COO at the time, had contemplated acquiring the British marque. For multiple reasons, the acquisition never took off, but I was left with a hefty amount of due diligence on the business, which proved invaluable as I… Continue reading ‘Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story’
Niels van Roij reveals Land Rover Defender-based Valiance Convertible
Land Rover’s reinvented Defender has been a success story the world over for the brand. But die-hard fans of the original may think there is still something missing: a convertible version. That’s where Dutch coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design steps in. The company’s Heritage Customs division has announced it will produce a select number of… Continue reading Niels van Roij reveals Land Rover Defender-based Valiance Convertible
Popularity of Ford Maverick hybrid pickup has left automaker stunned
Norine Kingsbury of Flint was one of only six buyers to take home a 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup in November — sort of like Veruca Salt getting a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. She was one of the first in the whole country to get a coveted compact pickup. Go to Source
GM ramps up investment proposal for EV production at Orion to $1.3 billion
General Motors Co. is seeking a tax abatement from Orion Township on a proposed $1.3 billion investment to build electric vehicles at its assembly plant there, according to the application obtained by The Detroit News, a sharp increase from the automaker’s earlier $160 million request. The investment would lead to the creation or retention of 2,000… Continue reading GM ramps up investment proposal for EV production at Orion to $1.3 billion
Stellantis says it will add more emissions controls at new Jeep plant
The maker of Jeep SUVs says it will install more emissions controls at its new plant in Detroit after an analysis by a third-party engineering found a high frequency of odor concentrations coming from the plant making Grand Cherokees. Timing on how soon these mitigation efforts can take place will depend on discussions with the state of… Continue reading Stellantis says it will add more emissions controls at new Jeep plant
2023 Porsche Panamera facelift caught testing
The current Porsche Panamera received a refresh as recently as 2020, but Porsche is preparing another update to its Audi A7 rival for next year to extend the lifecycle of its large luxury saloon. We don’t expect significant mechanical revisions for the new car, although it will arrive with fresh styling and interior changes. Our… Continue reading 2023 Porsche Panamera facelift caught testing
New Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 supercar to sit below T.50
Gordon Murray Automotive’s next supercar will be called the T.33 and will be unveiled on 27 January, the company has confirmed – and the vehicle is to be built at the company’s new global headquarters in Windlesham, Surrey. Also referred to as Project Two, the new T.33 model is expected to retain the Cosworth-developed V12… Continue reading New Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 supercar to sit below T.50
Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt
Tobias Moers’ future as CEO of Aston Martin is uncertain following this morning’s trading update warning that the firm would miss its earnings targets, Autocar UK has learned. Speculation regarding Moers’ ongoing role at the firm follows indifferent financial results for the Gaydon-based luxury car maker, which was taken over by a consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll in January… Continue reading Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt
Ford threatens dealers: We won’t send you F-150 Lightnings if you break sales rules
Ford Motor Co., concerned about its reputation and customer complaints related to the upcoming launch of the F-150 Lightning, is warning dealers not to upsell reservations for the popular EV truck and also wants customers to sign a contract preventing them from reselling it within a year, according to a letter from the automaker to its dealers. Go to Source