Ex-Ferrari technology boss Michael Leiters named McLaren CEO

McLaren has appointed ex-Ferrari technology boss Michael Leiters as its new CEO, effective 1 July. The landmark signing comes in the wake of previous McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt’s departure after eight years in the role.  Leiters was one of three high-ranking Ferrari executives to leave Maranello as part of a management shuffle late last year.… Continue reading Ex-Ferrari technology boss Michael Leiters named McLaren CEO

“The History of Ultima” documentary is a walk through the brand’s past – Motor Authority

British kit car specialist Ultima Sports has released a documentary chronicling its 39-year history. The roughly hour-long documentary has everything you need to know about this small-but-prolific builder of performance cars. Ultima’s story begins in 1983, when Lee Noble (who would go on to start Noble Automotive) founded Noble Motorsport and designed the Ultima Mk… Continue reading “The History of Ultima” documentary is a walk through the brand’s past – Motor Authority

Is The Future Of Supercars Electric? – Forbes

Supercars, and their even more extreme hypercar successors, are the pinnacle of what internal combustion can deliver. Vehicles like the Bugatti Veyron and Chiron, as well as competitors from Swedish Koenigsegg and American SSC, have traded blows over the last couple of decades as the fastest production cars in the world. But they are being… Continue reading Is The Future Of Supercars Electric? – Forbes

German Handelsblatt: Motorsport: Audi and Porsche want to get into Formula 1 – but not too fast004099

Audi und Porsche dürfen sich in Zukunft eigenständig an der Formel 1 beteiligen. Diesen Grundsatzbeschluss hat der Aufsichtsrat des Volkswagen-Konzerns am Donnerstag getroffen. Das bedeutet allerdings nicht, dass der Einstieg der beiden VW-Töchter in die Königsklasse bereits beschlossene Sache ist. Die Entscheidung des Aufsichtsrates bedeutet lediglich, dass Audi und Porsche jetzt freie Hand für weitere… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Motorsport: Audi and Porsche want to get into Formula 1 – but not too fast004099

German Manager Magazine: Audi, McLaren, Sono Motors, Traton, Daimler Truck: manage:mobility from manager magazin001678

The talks have been going on for months, and the Formula 1 dreams of Audi boss Markus Duesmann (52) seemed crazy at times, like a set of slicks on the final lap. But the frustration is gone, the Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board could already give the go-ahead this Thursday. Duesmann offers a lot of money… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi, McLaren, Sono Motors, Traton, Daimler Truck: manage:mobility from manager magazin001678

German Manager Magazin: Audi’s McLaren plan for Formula 1001677

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591bhp ATS Automobili RR Turbo on sale from £118,000 – Evo

Following the road-going GT of 2018, ATS Automobili launched its all-new, track-only supercar late last year. Developed by the marque’s ‘Corsa’ division, the RR Turbo is now available for purchase, and will set you back from €132,000 (approx. £118,000), with deliveries expected to commence by the end of summer. Unlike the McLaren MP4-12C-based GT, the… Continue reading 591bhp ATS Automobili RR Turbo on sale from £118,000 – Evo

Linamar Acquires Partner’s Interest in GF Linamar Joint Venture Casting Facility

GUELPH, ON, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ – Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announced an agreement with GF Casting Solutions (GF) to acquire their 50% interest in their Joint Venture, GF Linamar LLC, located in Mills River, North Carolina. GF Casting Solutions is a division of Georg Fischer AG (SIX:FI-N). The two parties originally formed the… Continue reading Linamar Acquires Partner’s Interest in GF Linamar Joint Venture Casting Facility

Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood

New American company Czinger’s debut model, the radical 21C hypercar, will make its UK dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June.  The announcement comes as Czinger appoints high-end car dealer HR Owen as the exclusive UK retailer for the 21C and other upcoming Czinger models, ahead of deliveries of the hypercar getting under… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood

VW to give its green light for Audi, Porsche to enter F1 – sources, article with gallery

HAMBURG, March 31 (Reuters) – Audi and Porsche owner Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is likely to give the green light for the two brands to make their entry into motor racing’s Formula One at a meeting next week, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday. “We will hopefully be able to communicate our intention to… Continue reading VW to give its green light for Audi, Porsche to enter F1 – sources, article with gallery