Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains.   The proposed new business would clear the way for Volvo Cars to focus on the development of its… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volvo Cars will merge its engine development and manufacturing assets with those of parent Geely, creating a division to supply in-house brands Lotus, LEVC, Lynk and Proton, and also potential rivals with next-generation combustion and hybrid engines. It marks the latest example of consolidation in the engine manufacturing sector as tighter emissions… Continue reading Volvo, Geely to merge combustion engine operations

Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…

Dan has previously held senior roles with Williams Advanced Engineering and Prodrive Automotive Technologies Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering design, engineering and manufacturing expertise predominantly in the automotive sector (Hethel, UK – 1 October 2019) – Lotus Engineering has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Burge as Commercial… Continue reading Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…

Wed 11 Sep 2019Lotus appoints David McIntyre as Regional Director, Asia Pacific and ChinaDavid brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance a…

David brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance automotive experience, including 15 years in the region Tasked with building a strong and comprehensive retail network across Asia Pacific markets and China Further evidence of Lotus’ ambition to deliver significant growth in global markets (Hethel, UK – 11 September 2019) – Lotus has strengthened its… Continue reading Wed 11 Sep 2019Lotus appoints David McIntyre as Regional Director, Asia Pacific and ChinaDavid brings 25 years’ experience in luxury and performance a…

Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times

At the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, Lamborghini plans to unveil a V12 hybrid supercar called the Sian. The Bologna, Italy-based brand will make 63 of them, all already spoken for. Though unconfirmed, early reports set the price of the car around $3 million — an astronomical though increasingly common amount. “The Reventon prompted the… Continue reading Why Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz continue to pump out supercars. – Los Angeles Times

Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service

The promise of flying cars has become an idea more synonymous with the tech world’s shortcomings than its exciting potential, but today one of the startups that has been focused on actually trying to make small, airborne vehicles a reality is announcing a fundraise and says it’s on track for a commercial launch in two to… Continue reading Volocopter raises $55M led by Volvo owner Geely, sets 3-year timeline for its flying taxi service

Lotus Evija Makes Public Debut At Monterey Car Week: Videos

Most of the initial production assigned for the U.S. market is already allocated and it does not surprise us at all. As promised, Lotus has presented its all-new all-electric hypercar Lotus Evija to the public at the Monterey Car Week in California, reportedly attracting a lot of customer’s interest. The British manufacturer said that it already… Continue reading Lotus Evija Makes Public Debut At Monterey Car Week: Videos

Lotus, Geely’s Chinese masters change the logo and get the suv and the electric

SPORTS The renewal of Lotus also translates into a new logo. Geely’s Chinese-owned brand after the Evija hypercar also designs its first SUV by Corrado Canali 9 August 2019 2 ‘of reading For the historic British car brand, Lotus, a new era is materializing. An opportunity to launch a renewed logo that can celebrate how… Continue reading Lotus, Geely’s Chinese masters change the logo and get the suv and the electric