Category: Aspiring OEMs

Jim Ratcliffe wins Jaguar Land Rover challenge over Defender shape – City A.M.

Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) efforts to thwart billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to model the shape of his new 4×4 on JLR’s Defender have failed. The Sunday Times today reported that Ratcliffe, the founder of Ineos, had won his challenge to JLR’s attempt to trademark the Defender’s shape. Read more: Ineos’ Teeside chemicals factory… Continue reading Jim Ratcliffe wins Jaguar Land Rover challenge over Defender shape – City A.M.

Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros

2,000 vehicle preorders to be generated in four weeks. Founders intend transfer of their profits into Community Pool. Munich, December 2, 2019 – The German mobility provider Sono Motors launched one of the biggest community funding campaigns in Europe yesterday. The company’s campaign target is to generate 50 million euros between now and December 30,… Continue reading Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros

Bollinger Motors CEO Says ‘Crazy Different’ Electric Trucks Will Sell – Trucks.com

Bollinger Motors landed a decent spot – for a newcomer – at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The startup’s electric pickup and electric SUV are the first things show-goers see as they exit the first of two main exhibit halls at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Now all Bollinger boss Robert Bollinger has to… Continue reading Bollinger Motors CEO Says ‘Crazy Different’ Electric Trucks Will Sell – Trucks.com

Thanks Dubai, bonjour Genéve

The fastest accelerating car accelerates even more Aspark kicked off a new era in full-electric hypercars with the Owl, whose production version was finally unveiled few days ago at Dubai International Motor Show by CEO Masanori Yoshida. A lot of people came to pay a visit to Aspark stand: authorities, media representatives from top international… Continue reading Thanks Dubai, bonjour Genéve

Workhorse Says New Loan Will Cover Electric Truck Production

Financially challenged Workhorse, which booked just $4,000 in revenue in the third quarter, will use the proceeds from the new loan to pay off Marathon Asset Management, which charged 7.625% annual interest on a total loan of $35 million. Workhorse used the Marathon loan to pay off a loan provided by Arosa Opportunistic Fund. The… Continue reading Workhorse Says New Loan Will Cover Electric Truck Production

Neuron EV Releases Stunning T-ONE Image Gallery with Q&A

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Neuron EV answers questions about the history, vision, brand essence, outlook, and role of the innovative automotive company in expanding the EV landscape. Q: What exactly is Neuron EV? A: Neuron EV is a global company founded in California, driven to expand sustainability through practical and desirable electric… Continue reading Neuron EV Releases Stunning T-ONE Image Gallery with Q&A

A Maserati-Engined Test Mule Has Emerged – In Maserati’s Own ‘Spy Shots’ – Car Throttle

Maserati has let its latest prototype, driven by a completely in-house Maserati-built powertrain, ‘loose’ on the street outside its factory, in a weird attempt at taking its own spy shots Maserati has revealed pictures of the test mule that bears its new and totally in-house powertrain. Wrapped in a camouflage reminiscent of the ‘save the… Continue reading A Maserati-Engined Test Mule Has Emerged – In Maserati’s Own ‘Spy Shots’ – Car Throttle

Faraday Future Reveals Its New Concept of the Third Internet Living Space

Revolutionary user experience designed to create a mobile, connected and luxury third internet living spaceSignificant product innovations, including an all-in-one car with smart mobility and advanced artificial intelligenceIntegrated internet and AI applications including voice controls, predictive interfaces and autonomous driving capabilitiesLOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faraday Future (FF), a California-based global shared… Continue reading Faraday Future Reveals Its New Concept of the Third Internet Living Space