Lister Storm II, where we saw its magnificent drawings two years ago, would normally come up with a giant V12 engine, but the new share of the company CEO indicates that the vehicle’s engine will be electric. “Will there be a sports car from electric vehicles?” Another answer came to the discussion today. The answer… Continue reading Lister Storm II Will Have Electric Motor Instead Of V12 Engine – Somag News
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Rivian loses its first CTO, a veteran Apple exec who helped create the iPhone
Buzzy EV startup Rivian has lost its first chief technology officer just nine months after he started the job. Mike Bell, a longtime Apple executive who helped start the iPhone project, left Rivian this month, the company confirmed to The Verge. Rivian hired Bell in June 2019, as The Verge first reported last year. He… Continue reading Rivian loses its first CTO, a veteran Apple exec who helped create the iPhone
Lister Storm II hypercar teased, with a switch from V12 to electric – Autoblog
Two years ago, the revamped Lister Motor Company dished out sketches for a Storm II hypercar. The name was a nod to the 1993 Le Mans race car and road derivative created by another incarnation of Lister in 1993, which housed a Jaguar XJR-9-derived 7.0-liter V12 amidships producing 546 horsepower. The tentative plan in 2018… Continue reading Lister Storm II hypercar teased, with a switch from V12 to electric – Autoblog
Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Following the news of the UK’s plan to ban the sale of all new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035, electric conversion specialists Lunaz have announced that it will be doubling its workforce. The Silverstone-based company, founded in 2018, as quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging classic car electric conversion market,… Continue reading Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack
This is the updated 2020 Ford GT. To keep it competitive with rivals such as the Lamborghini Aventador S and the McLaren 720S, the American company has updated its supercar with a handful of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades – but not for the UK market. It’s powered by a reworked version of the outgoing Ford… Continue reading Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack
@McLaren: Maximum-speed runs at Kennedy Space Center conclude McLaren Speedtail’s dynamic development programme
23 Dec 2019 McLaren Hyper-GT prototype ‘XP2’ concludes Speedtail high-speed validation programme, achieving 403km/h (250mph) more than 30 times during tests at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA Culmination of extensive dynamic development process for the fastest McLaren ever, carried out at multiple test venues worldwide First customer-order Speedtails… Continue reading @McLaren: Maximum-speed runs at Kennedy Space Center conclude McLaren Speedtail’s dynamic development programme
New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs
The Lotus Evija has entered the next stage of its development programme, with these latest images showing a prototype undergoing chassis development at Hethel Test Track in Norfolk. It’s the British brand’s first new car in a decade and, when it enters series production next year, Lotus says it’ll be the world’s most powerful road… Continue reading New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs
Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
CLOSE Prices for the McLaren 720S Spider start at $315,000. This one cost about $411,000. (Photo: Mark Phelan) Brands from Ford to Porsche are all-in on electric vehicles, but don’t expect a battery-powered model from exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive anytime soon. “Technology doesn’t allow for a great EV sports car today, largely because… Continue reading Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
@McLaren: New McLaren 620R sets the pace as road-legal version of McLaren GT4 race car
9 Dec 2019 McLaren today announces the 620R, the first car in its class to offer true motorsport credentials in a fully road-legal package. The limited-edition coupé – just 350 will be built – evolves the competition specification of the McLaren 570S GT4 to deliver a race-car experience on either track or road. “The McLaren… Continue reading @McLaren: New McLaren 620R sets the pace as road-legal version of McLaren GT4 race car
McLaren looks to Asia and hybrid cars to stay on track
DETROIT (Reuters) – British exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive will bank on expanded sales in Asia and a new generation of hybrid cars as it steers toward a potential public offering, the company’s chief executive said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: The McLaren Grand Tourer is seen during a world premiere at the Top Marques… Continue reading McLaren looks to Asia and hybrid cars to stay on track