In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we get Mate Rimac’s unfiltered take on the differences between EV hypercars, explore how Renault is refurbishing its Flins factory and more. Rimac talks EVs Mate Rimac, boss of the Rimac EV technology firm, is brutally honest about how he sees electric hypercars differentiating themselves from rivals. “I… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Rimac talks EVs, Renault’s sustainable re-factory and more
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@niche: Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing000450
Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing by Doug Morton Highland Park Model T final assembly, 1914 The fixed assembly line has served us well for more than a century, and yet we could unlock a new level of productivity by embracing the unpredictable nature of organic systems. But first, we have to learn to let go. Humans… Continue reading @niche: Embrace the Complexity — An Evolution of Manufacturing000450
indiGO Auto Group Acquires Ferrari Silicon Valley
“We are excited to further indiGO’s line up of luxury automotive dealerships with the addition of Ferrari. It has been a dream to have Ferrari in our portfolio since our inception, and today that dream became a reality,” noted Wolf. “We look forward to bringing our concierge style, white-glove service to the Silicon Valley and… Continue reading indiGO Auto Group Acquires Ferrari Silicon Valley
@McLaren: MSP investment in F1 team
• US sports investment group MSP Sports Capital acquires significant minority shareholding in McLaren Racing• Introduction of partner capital and expertise forms part of the Group’s ongoing strategy• Transaction values McLaren Racing at £560m post-money, and strengthens team’s long-term plan for regular Formula 1 championship contention• Reaffirms team’s position at the heart of McLaren Group… Continue reading @McLaren: MSP investment in F1 team
World NM: McLaren optimistic on prospects for Automotive, says Walsh000608
The McLaren Group is optimistic about the prospects for its luxury sportscar maker after the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a big hit to revenues this year, executive chairman Paul Walsh said on Sunday. Go to Source
McLaren seeks up to £500m in possible blank-cheque merger
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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