Category: Aspiring OEMs

EV supercar maker Rimac accelerates away with 500 million euros investment – Emerging Europe

Made in Croatia, Rimac’s Nevera is one of the fastest cars on the road. Now, its technology is set to help other carmakers overcome the challenges of making high-performance electric vehicles. Croatia’s Rimac, which makes some of the fastest – and most expensive – supercars in the world, has raised 500 million euros from investors… Continue reading EV supercar maker Rimac accelerates away with 500 million euros investment – Emerging Europe

Project Gecko: Wiesmann committed to V-8 sports car despite move into EVs – Motor Authority

Niche German performance marque Wiesmann made a return earlier this year under new ownership, plus a new focus on electric mobility with the reveal of the Project Thunderball electric sports car. However, the company hasn’t abandoned its heritage of gas-powered sports cars just yet. In fact, it’s working on a new sports car to be… Continue reading Project Gecko: Wiesmann committed to V-8 sports car despite move into EVs – Motor Authority

The First Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ Went Under The Hammer for €700,000! – Top Speed

This is more than twice the official price of the Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ by Alina Moore, on May 31, 2022, 06:00 Wiesmann is a small German sports car maker that specializes in hand-building custom convertibles and coupes. It was founded in 1988, but filed for bankruptcy in 2014. A year later, the company was bought… Continue reading The First Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ Went Under The Hammer for €700,000! – Top Speed

Inflation, growth, job market fueling Lake Sheriff’s big budget ask – Daily Commercial

TAVARES — Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell is seeking a $13.6 million increase in next year’s budget for a total of $95.6 million, about 17% above the agency’s current $82 million budget.  The bulk of it is for salaries, Grinnell told the Daily Commercial Tuesday.  “We’re just trying to remain competitive,” he said. Grinnell’s ask will be considered as… Continue reading Inflation, growth, job market fueling Lake Sheriff’s big budget ask – Daily Commercial

Ultima Genomics Delivers the $100 Genome | News | wfmz.com – 69News WFMZ-TV

Emerges from Stealth with $600 Million in Funding  NEWARK, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today Ultima Genomics emerged from stealth mode with a new high-throughput, low-cost sequencing platform that delivers the $100 genome.  Ultima’s goal is to unleash a new era in genomics-driven research and healthcare, and it has secured approximately $600 million in… Continue reading Ultima Genomics Delivers the $100 Genome | News | wfmz.com – 69News WFMZ-TV

Remembering The 7.2-Litre V8 1,000-HP Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli – HotCars

When we talk about Italian exotics, the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Pagani are the first to come to mind. But what if we say that there was one lesser-known performance carmaker that managed to make the “world’s most powerful street-legal car” once upon a time, triumphing over the likes of Ferrari LaFerrari, Lamborghini Aventador,… Continue reading Remembering The 7.2-Litre V8 1,000-HP Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli – HotCars

Upfitting All Kinds of Commercial Trucks: Bollinger Motors’ CEO Robert Bollinger – Auto Futures

    Listen to this article Reading Time: 3 minutes Bollinger Motors supplies Class 3-6 electric platforms for commercial trucks. The company was founded by industrial designer Robert Bollinger in 2015, who designed the Class 3 electric pickup trucks the B1 and B2. Bollinger talks to Auto Futures about the unique features of the chassis, battery management… Continue reading Upfitting All Kinds of Commercial Trucks: Bollinger Motors’ CEO Robert Bollinger – Auto Futures

Ineos Grenadier to get smaller, pure-electric 4×4 derivative – Autocar

The rugged Ineos Grenadier SUV – due in UK dealerships in a matter of weeks – will be followed by a smaller and fully electric sibling model. Ineos Group CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe has confirmed plans to expand the model range beyond the flagship Grenadier with an entry-level model undercutting the larger car’s £49,000 start price.… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier to get smaller, pure-electric 4×4 derivative – Autocar

10 Largest Engines Ever Fitted In European Cars – HotCars

Craving a need for speed? The chances are you’re going to need a bigger engine, more cubic inches, in theory, producing more power. Call it a macho thing, but bigger in the car world is usually better. How big is too big? If these monster engined cars are anything to go by, the sky and… Continue reading 10 Largest Engines Ever Fitted In European Cars – HotCars