Image: Pablo Martinez German media is reporting that hackers suspected to have ties to the Vietnamese government have breached the networks of two car manufacturers, namely BMW and Hyundai. The report, coming from Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and Taggesschau (TS), claims that hackers breached the network of a BMW branch sometime this spring. The attackers allegedly… Continue reading BMW and Hyundai hacked by Vietnamese hackers, report claims
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Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar
The Lotus Evija will be the first all-British electric hypercar. The company says it will be the most powerful production car in existence with the capability of accelerating from 0-186mph (0-300km/h) in “significantly” less than nine seconds, and with a maximum speed of more than 200mph. BBC Click finds out more. See more at Click’s… Continue reading Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar
‘The car industry is more mad and unpredictable than ever before’
Do you ever get the feeling that the car industry might be, well, having a bit of a laugh? A week ago, these pages featured a new Ford Mustang that is an electric SUV, plus the latest Aston Martin – a crossover capable of wading through half a metre of water. And now, in this… Continue reading ‘The car industry is more mad and unpredictable than ever before’
Creator of €500,000 Luxury Car Keys Teams up With Formula One legend, Mika Salo
Awain, the manufacturer of the world’s finest car keys, announces an exciting and exclusive collaboration with former Formula One and Le Mans legend Mika Salo. The new Formula One inspired Grand Prix Collection is hand-crafted from titanium and incorporates the finest racing leathers in its exclusive silhouette. The collaborative design makes for a thrilling addition… Continue reading Creator of €500,000 Luxury Car Keys Teams up With Formula One legend, Mika Salo
Geely Sets Up JV With German Air Taxis Start-Up After Leading Its $55M Series C1 Round
Chinese automotive company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has led the first closing of a series C round of financing worth €50 million (US$55.16 million) in German aircraft manufacturer Volocopter, which will help the start-up realize commercial launch within the next three years. The investment took the total capital raised by Volocopter to €85 million (US$93.77… Continue reading Geely Sets Up JV With German Air Taxis Start-Up After Leading Its $55M Series C1 Round
Tesla unveils electric pickup truck, futuristic design ignites controversy
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) on Thursday unveiled its first electric pickup truck that looked like a futuristic angular armored vehicle in gunmetal gray, as the California company took aim at the heart of Detroit automakers’ profits. FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the automobile awards… Continue reading Tesla unveils electric pickup truck, futuristic design ignites controversy
Lotus Engineering set to expand with new leadership
Lotus Engineering, the division that acts as an engineering consultant for third-party clients, is set to be expanded under new leadership. Boss Miguel Fragoso has begun reinvigorating the division, with a new commercial director appointed. Fragoso has kept a team “working on the areas instrumental in maintaining our capability”, such as advanced structures, dynamics, propulsion… Continue reading Lotus Engineering set to expand with new leadership
Wed 30 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering returns to world-class track cycling with new bike to deliver Olympic successLotus Engineering and Hope Technology ha…
Lotus Engineering and Hope Technology Track Bike [embedded content] track-bike-reveal-short.mp4 Innovative new bike meticulously designed and engineered to deliver outstanding track performance Lotus Engineering has created the unique front forks and handlebars, with Hope Technology developing the frame Will be on show in London from Thursday, and makes competitive track debut with the Great Britain… Continue reading Wed 30 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering returns to world-class track cycling with new bike to deliver Olympic successLotus Engineering and Hope Technology ha…
Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …
Award given to Lotus for having “revolutionised and disrupted its sector” during the last year Ongoing enhancements to the brand, including new corporate identity and ‘For the Drivers’ tagline, singled out for praise Lotus CEO Phil Popham paid tribute to employees working tirelessly to take the brand to new levels of success (Hethel, UK –… Continue reading Tue 29 Oct 2019Lotus named as ‘Luxury Brand of the Year’ at prestigious Luxury Briefing Awards 2019Lotus has won the prestigious ‘Luxury Brand of the …
Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus
It’s been two years since Geely founder Li Shufu (56) appointed former Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales (57) to the Hanghzou headquarters. He had just signed the contract that secured him a majority stake in British sports car maker Lotus. And he already knew what he wanted next: a car that never existed before. Very fast,… Continue reading Sports car brand belongs to Daimler shareholder Li Shufu: How the Chinese revive the myth Lotus