Category: Aspiring OEMs

Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

German specialist sports car firm Wiesmann is considering branching out beyond its trademark two-seaters into more luxury-focused models, including SUVs. The prospect of a bold new era for the firm comes under fresh ownership and with access to advanced EV drivetrain technology. CEO Roheen Berry took charge of the car marque in 2015 when it… Continue reading Wiesmann SUV on the cards in brand’s electric rebirth – Autocar

Maker of Land Rover Defender rival the Ineos Grenadier reveals plans for second SUV – Coventry Live

Ineos Automotive has confirmed it plans to build a smaller version of its Grenadier SUV that will be all-electric. The plan was revealed by company founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, In his first video interview since the project started, Sir Jim sat with presenter Mark Evans in the final episode of Building The Grenadier, a series… Continue reading Maker of Land Rover Defender rival the Ineos Grenadier reveals plans for second SUV – Coventry Live

Wiesmann May be Looking to Trade Unique Sports Cars for Electric SUVs – Top Speed

They already produce an electric sports car, their CEO thinks an SUV is on the table by Josh Conturo, on June 10, 2022, 21:00 Ever since the early 2000s, there has been a market for modern cars that visually and audibly resemble and have the same flare as sports cars from yesteryear. Old British sports… Continue reading Wiesmann May be Looking to Trade Unique Sports Cars for Electric SUVs – Top Speed

German sports car brand Wiesmann makes a comeback – Motoring Research

Sports car manufacturer Wiesmann has announced plans to launch a radical ‘world-first model’. Currently branded as ‘Project Thunderball’, Wiesmann promises the new car will be ‘befitting of the modern era’, but retain the brand’s ‘DNA of timeless design elegance’. Originally founded in 1988, Wiesmann closed due to financial difficulties in 2014. The firm was subsequently… Continue reading German sports car brand Wiesmann makes a comeback – Motoring Research

Remembering one of Britain’s best-selling cars | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

If you value reliability over character in a car, buy Japanese. If stark efficiency is your thing, go German. Want something that is more show than go? Choose American. For practicality and panache, look no further than a French car. Something Swedish will give you solidity and safety, whilst choosing Italian will give you style,… Continue reading Remembering one of Britain’s best-selling cars | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

@Fisker: Fisker Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference000082

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) — passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – announced today it will webcast its participation in a fireside chat at an upcoming investor conference. Henrik Fisker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisker, will speak at Deutsche Bank’s 2022 Global… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference000082

First Production Devel Sixteen Is Revealed, But It Only Has A V8 – Motor1

Listen to this article The Devel Sixteen is finally here, in production form. Yes, the years-long journey of the fabled 16-cylinder hypercar is finally over, as seen in the above video. This is the real deal, built for a specific customer and currently undergoing final tuning. There’s just one small problem – it only has… Continue reading First Production Devel Sixteen Is Revealed, But It Only Has A V8 – Motor1

Toyota Leads Glickenhaus in Opening Practice – Sportscar365 – Sportscar365

Photo: Toyota Brendon Hartley denied Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus a one-two in opening practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the New Zealander topped the session with a flying lap within the final 20 minutes. Hartley posted a 3:29.441 behind the wheel of the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid, thus dropping Glickenhaus driver Franck… Continue reading Toyota Leads Glickenhaus in Opening Practice – Sportscar365 – Sportscar365

Why the Beetle is a motoring legend | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

Precisely 50 years ago today to the day and date, Thursday 17th February 1972, a significant moment in automotive history was made when Volkswagen churned out the 15,007,034th example of its Type 1 ‘Beetle’ from its colossal Wolfsburg factory. In doing so the Beetle overtook the previous record for the world’s most-produced car by one… Continue reading Why the Beetle is a motoring legend | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing