Tag: McLaren

Supercar, made in Italy accelerates in the technological challenge

sports Manufacturers of performance cars face the crux of the energy transition. From Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati new hi-tech models competing with Porsche and McLaren by Giulia Paganoni Ferrari Portofino M with 620 horsepower V8 Manufacturers of performance cars face the crux of the energy transition. From Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati new hi-tech models competing… Continue reading Supercar, made in Italy accelerates in the technological challenge

Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row

The boss of Aston Martin has called for an internal investigation after the British carmaker was accused of using a “sockpuppet PR firm” to legitimise a report which used data criticised as misleading to discredit electric vehicles. The new chief executive, Tobias Moers, said Aston Martin’s involvement in the widely discredited report began before he… Continue reading Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row

Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is reviewing how a report was commissioned that researchers criticized for making inaccurate comparisons of the climate harm caused by cars powered by batteries and combustion engines. Tobias Moers, Aston Martin’s chief executive officer, said the report the carmaker compiled along with some of its peers predated him joining… Continue reading Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report

Aston Martin in row over ‘sock puppet PR firm’ pushing anti-electric vehicle study

Aston Martin is at the centre of a climate lobbying controversy after a study co-commissioned by the company that cast doubt on the green credentials of electric vehicles was found to have been attributed to a PR company registered to the wife of a director at the luxury carmaker. The study, which has since been… Continue reading Aston Martin in row over ‘sock puppet PR firm’ pushing anti-electric vehicle study

Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar

In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we hear small cars are a catch-22 for Renault, check in on Gordon Murray’s T50 supercar and its retro modified Ultima bodyshell and more. Small cars in the crosshairs Renault boss Luca de Meo said the Clio and Captur make very good profit margins but warned that small… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar

World NM: McLaren Artura: British carmaker confirms its next-generation hybrid supercar000516

McLaren Automotive will bring the full force of its expertise in hybrid powertrain engineering to the supercar class next year with the introduction of the new Artura, a high-performance hybrid. Powered by an all-new compact twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine, the Artura combines an electric motor in a new lightweight powertrain that retains the performance benefits… Continue reading World NM: McLaren Artura: British carmaker confirms its next-generation hybrid supercar000516

German Handelsblatt: Porsche competition: Super sports cars for every day – that is what the McLaren GT000779 can do

McLaren GT The supercar is more comfortable than many others of its kind. Cologne Take a super sports car, tinker with it a little, give it a little more space for luggage and then claim it is a GT (Gran Turismo), i.e. a car for the long journey. And that with two doors, a “pull… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Porsche competition: Super sports cars for every day – that is what the McLaren GT000779 can do

Gordon Murray invests £50m in new global headquarters

The Gordon Murray Group is investing £50 million in setting up a new global headquarters in Windlesham, Surrey as it gears up to put its T50 hypercar into production in January 2022. Based around a distinctive atom-shaped building once owned by gas giant BOC, the 130,000sq ft centre will house the firm’s design, engineering, research and development,… Continue reading Gordon Murray invests £50m in new global headquarters

SSC plans to built a “little brother” for the Tuatara – paultan.org – Paul Tan’s Automotive News

According to a report by Motor Authority, SSC plans to build a new model that slots in below the record-setting Tuatara, a project that it is calling “Little Brother.” This will help to widen the company’s line-up of offerings to draw in more customers in the future. SSC CEO Jerod Shelby revealed that the Little… Continue reading SSC plans to built a “little brother” for the Tuatara – paultan.org – Paul Tan’s Automotive News