Aston Martin is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen its image as a bona fide British rival to Ferrari and in 2023 will reveal an entry-level supercar with a mid-mounted V8 to take on the new Ferrari 296 GTB. It will be the third addition to Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercar line-up, following the launch this… Continue reading Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
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China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles
A year ago Tesla dismissed the alternative path of electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. In fact, China is pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to regular vehicle charging, with the government throwing its weight behind several companies advancing the technology. Four companies – automakers Nio… Continue reading China pushing hard for swappable batteries for electric vehicles
New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic
Ferrari has confirmed that it will reveal its first SUV later this year, teasing the new car’s front end design on Instagram ahead of its arrival. Codenamed Purosangue, the SUV’s final name has yet to be revealed but it’s likely to be positioned as a higher-riding, high-performance Ferrari model rather than a two-box SUV. The… Continue reading New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its dynamic debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, completing two runs of the Sakhir International circuit. The hypercar, which is limited to track-only driving, completed its first run ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session before rounding the circuit again on Sunday before the race. The AMR Pro is driven… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream
Aston Martin first fitted a V12 to the Vantage in 2007 but it’s not to then which I want to return. Instead it’s to late 2013, by which time the V12 Vantage was already “our favourite Aston of modern times” and had just been replaced by the V12 Vantage S, which had an additional 55bhp… Continue reading Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream
Aston Martin and Britishvolt ally to create batteries for performance EV due in 2025
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage set for 16 March debut
Aston Martin has teased its upcoming V12 Vantage once again – this time revealing the reveal date and a brief clip of its engine note. In the official video we also see the phrase ‘Never go quietly’, referring to the Gaydon brand’s focus on making more electric cars in future. The new V12 Vantage front… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage set for 16 March debut
Rivian Loses Its Shine as Investors Fret About Production Delays
The company also did not tell investors that its chief operating officer, Rod Copes, a Harley-Davidson veteran, left the company last year. Public companies and those in the process of listing their shares generally disclose the departures of top executives. The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. A Critical Year for Electric… Continue reading Rivian Loses Its Shine as Investors Fret About Production Delays
New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
Lotus has confirmed further expansion of its UK footprint with the opening of a new design centre in Warwickshire, which will come online early in 2022. The Lotus Tech Creative Centre is the new name for parent company Geely’s existing UK design studio, and the centre will be responsible for leading the design direction of… Continue reading New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has inked an MoU with Britishvolt, UK’s foremost investor in battery technologies to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology. The collaboration will support Aston Martin’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025, with the company targeting new standards of repeatable on-track performance, charging time and range. The partners… Continue reading Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries