Ex-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer becomes CEO of electric bus maker

Automotive industry Ex-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer becomes CEO of electric bus maker The 58-year-old’s role at Switch Mobility is part of drive to expand the business Andy Palmer was ousted from Aston Martin last year after a disastrous slump in the luxury carmaker’s share price following its flotation in 2018. Photograph: Greg Baker/AFP via… Continue reading Ex-Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer becomes CEO of electric bus maker

@niche: Praga Cars takes pride all season001005

June was Pride month – a celebration and promotion of awareness to show support and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community around the world – but Praga Cars is showing its support for the LGBTQ+ community of racing drivers all season long. To celebrate Pride month, and the work of the Racing Pride organisation, Praga Cars… Continue reading @niche: Praga Cars takes pride all season001005

Aston Martin Vantage A3 marks 100th anniversary of firm’s oldest car

Aston Martin will build a limited-run Vantage Roadster with unique design cues to mark the 100th anniversary of the A3, the firm’s oldest surviving sports car. Only three examples will be produced, with bespoke flourishes inspired by the 1921 model including a black grille with aluminium surround, black exterior paint and 20in forged black wheels with bronze brake… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage A3 marks 100th anniversary of firm’s oldest car

Aston Martin sues dealer over £2.5m Valkyrie ‘hypercar’

Aston Martin Lagonda is suing the Swiss car dealer Nebula Project and its board members, accusing it of failing to pay customer deposits it had accepted for orders of its £2.5m Valkyrie sports car. The luxury carmarker, best known for making James Bond’s vehicles, said it was filing criminal and civil proceedings in Switzerland, where… Continue reading Aston Martin sues dealer over £2.5m Valkyrie ‘hypercar’

Interview | How is the former Aston Martin CEO faring after his forced departure? – GPblog

For many years, Andy Palmer held the position of CEO at Aston Martin, but in May 2020, his six-year tenure at the brand came to an end. He soon went back to work, again in the electric vehicle industry. GPblog.com contacted Palmer to find out how the 57-year-old Briton is faring at the moment. Aston… Continue reading Interview | How is the former Aston Martin CEO faring after his forced departure? – GPblog

An over $1 million custom mid-engine Dodge Charger was built for Dominic Toretto to drive in ‘Fast 9’ – Business Insider India

Warning: There are very minor spoilers ahead for “F9.” Dominic Toretto drives a sleek 1968 mid-engine Dodge Charger in the new film. The car was custom built using new and old technology and cost over $1 million to create. Dominic Toretto’s iconic Dodge Charger gets a major upgrade in “Fast 9.“ In part of the… Continue reading An over $1 million custom mid-engine Dodge Charger was built for Dominic Toretto to drive in ‘Fast 9’ – Business Insider India

EV startup Fisker sets moonshot goal of making a climate neutral EV by 2027

Electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. has set a moonshot goal of creating its first climate neutral car by 2027. Fisker has yet to bring a vehicle to market — climate neutral or not — making this an ambitious target. The all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV, which is still on track to go into production in November… Continue reading EV startup Fisker sets moonshot goal of making a climate neutral EV by 2027

Turntide Technologies Extends Its Smart Motor System To Transportation Sector With Acquisition Of Electric Vehicle Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif., and GATESHEAD, England, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Turntide Technologies, (“Turntide”), the company responsible for the Platform for Sustainable Operations™, powered by its patented Smart Motor System™, today announced the launch of Turntide Transport, a new division of the company focused on modernizing intelligent motor systems throughout the commercial transportation industry. Turntide is entering… Continue reading Turntide Technologies Extends Its Smart Motor System To Transportation Sector With Acquisition Of Electric Vehicle Technology

Rare Aston Martin DB5 triplets for sale for £4m

Not one, but three versions of Aston Martin’s iconic DB5 Vantage will be displayed and offered for sale for a cool £4 million at the London Concours event from 8 June. Until recently the DB5 Vantage Coupe, Convertible and ultra-rare Shooting Brake were all in the hands of a private collector for 12-years. Each has… Continue reading Rare Aston Martin DB5 triplets for sale for £4m