At last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, we were introduced to the Aspark Owl, yet another electric supercar (so it gives a hoot and doesn’t pollute), this time from Japan. And like so many of these upstart electric sports cars, it combines striking styling with pretty outrageous claims. The calling card for the Owl was a… Continue reading Aspark Owl EV supercar launch videos claim 62 mph in under 2 seconds
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Ineos Grenadier: prototypes due in 2018 under new engineering deal
German engineering firm MBtech, which is part-owned by Mercedes-Benz, has signed a deal with Ineos Automotive to engineer its Land Rover Defender-inspired Projekt Grenadier SUV. The technical tie-up will involve MBtech allocating 200 full-time engineers to the project from its Stuttgart base. According to Ineos Automotive CEO Dirk Heilmann, the deal will: “bring together German engineering and British design and entrepreneurship”.… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier: prototypes due in 2018 under new engineering deal
Liberty Was Built On Crowdfunding?
Imagine the sheer scale of thousands of people coming together to design, construct and transport the Statue of Liberty all the way from France on a ship called Isére, to New York. It’s quite an astonishing feat, even if it was a decade overdue. Now, imagine all of that work had been successfully completed, only… Continue reading Liberty Was Built On Crowdfunding?
Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos announced today it has brought German firm MBtech on board for work on its planned “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender. MBtech, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, will become Ineos Automotive’s engineering partner on Projekt Grenadier – the development of an “uncompromising 4×4” – and oversee all developments of the new vehicle.… Continue reading Ineos is teaming up with a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary on its new “spiritual successor” to the Land Rover Defender
Record Growth and Profit for Morgan Motor Company
Morgan Motor Company has today announced record profitability and growth as it continues to roll out a long-term strategy plan under the guidance of Chairman Dominic Riley, Managing Director Steve Morris and family shareholders – keeping up the positive momentum in the family owned business. Year-end financial reports released today announce record growth from the… Continue reading Record Growth and Profit for Morgan Motor Company
Morgan Motor Company to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Plus 8 with limited edition anniversary model due in 2018
Morgan Motor Company will celebrate its most iconic Plus 8 with a 50th Anniversary Special Edition. The British marque has today released teaser images and video for the exclusive special edition ahead of its much-anticipated reveal at the Geneva Motor Show. The family-owned, bespoke sports car manufacturer will produce 50 of the special edition models,… Continue reading Morgan Motor Company to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Plus 8 with limited edition anniversary model due in 2018
Colin Boden appointed as Group Financial Director of the Morgan Motor Company
Morgan Motor Company, the world’s longest running family owned motor manufacturer, are delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Boden as Group Financial Director with immediate effect. As Group Financial Director, Colin will not only be responsible for the financial functions of the Morgan Group, his role will establish him as a key influence in… Continue reading Colin Boden appointed as Group Financial Director of the Morgan Motor Company
EV3 Project Update – December 2017
Morgan Motor Company has announced a technical partnership with industry leaders Frazer-Nash Energy Systems as the all-electric Morgan EV3 prepares for production in 2018. The EV3 extends Morgan’s truly unique offering. Industry leading, EV technology combines with a lightweight coach built body to offer an unparalleled mix of craftsmanship and technology. Inspired by 1930’s Aero-engine… Continue reading EV3 Project Update – December 2017
2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
Air pollution concerns have really brought the need for clean cars to the fore. Now that combustion-engined vehicles have a ‘Sell By’ date of 2040, there is much greater focus on practical and viable alternatives and the question of scale is surfacing. What are the 34 million cars in the UK alone going to be… Continue reading 2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
Een nieuwe Ligier
Mevr. van Dam heeft enkele jaren in een oudere brommobiel gereden en heeft zich zelf nu verwend met een Ligier sport in een mooie kleuren combinatie met de nieuwste versie van de stille common rail diesel motor met 6 kW.