Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Kentucky is on a list of several states that automaker Fisker Inc. is considering for a manufacturing facility to produce an all-electric SUV — with at least 1,000 full-time jobs. Henrik Fisker, an automotive designer and entrepreneur who founded the company, confirmed his team had been contacted by Kentucky officials as the automaker… Continue reading Fisker: Kentucky among 11 states in running for potential auto factory – Courier Journal
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Aston Martin Rapid E: James Bond’s company car goes into production
Aston Martin’s first electric car, the Rapid E, is here. The car is fancy, but the chase must not be longer than 300 km, otherwise look James Bond in his company car in the tube. April 16, 2019, 15:20, Werner Pluta Aston Martin Rapid E: Powertrain from Williams (Image: Aston Martin) It is finally here:… Continue reading Aston Martin Rapid E: James Bond’s company car goes into production
Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapid E at Shanghai Motor Show
Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapid E at Shanghai Motor Show
Aston Martin’s first electric car is finally here
The first all-electric Aston Martin has finally been revealed, nearly four years after it was originally announced. Based on the existing combustion-engine Aston Martin Rapide sedan, the “Rapide E” officially debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show on Tuesday. Only 155 will be made, and Aston Martin didn’t announce a price for the car. Powered by… Continue reading Aston Martin’s first electric car is finally here
Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Interview: Making His Marque | Motoring | Drive – Luxury London
Dubbed the most influential person in the automotive industry, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has breathed new life into the 106-year-old company, making it the world’s fastest-growing car manufacturer. Following the launch of the brand’s first ever SUV, he talks success stories, company cars and why his future plans involve more than just motors. “I… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Interview: Making His Marque | Motoring | Drive – Luxury London
Geely presses ahead with European debut as China auto sales slow – Nikkei Asian Review
HONG KONG — Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is moving ahead with plans to roll out models in Western Europe this year after missing its annual sales target amid setbacks at home, the company said Thursday. Rising competition and weak consumer appetite for big-ticket items in China prompted Geely, one of the country’s top private automakers and… Continue reading Geely presses ahead with European debut as China auto sales slow – Nikkei Asian Review
VinFast Launches Limited Edition Lux SUV in Switzerland – Business Insider
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 March 2019 – VinFast will introduce its first luxury SUV at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 in Switzerland from March 7-17. Equipped with the powerful 6.2-litre V8 and outstanding interior and exterior upgrades, the newly-launched VinFast Lux V8 has quickly attracted the attention of international experts and media. VinFast Lux… Continue reading VinFast Launches Limited Edition Lux SUV in Switzerland – Business Insider
Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
Harwoods Group has confirmed that construction of a new Aston Martin dealership will start on the former Ford Transit factory in Southampton after it acquired part of the site from Inchcape. The £1.7 million land purchase by commercial property consultancy Vail Williams LLP, on behalf of automotive retailer Harwoods Group, signalled the green light for the… Continue reading Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
James Bond Reports have emerged that Daniel Craig will get behind the wheel of a zero-emissions motor in his latest adventure – only £250,000 to dedicated fans Climate change … Daniel Craig and Judi Dench with an eco-unfriendly Aston Martin in Skyfall. Photograph: Allstar/Columbia Pictures/Eon/Danjaq Long-haul flights, tons of guns and a bagpipe flamethrower: such… Continue reading James Bond to drive electric Aston Martin in new movie
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News
Media playback is unsupported on your device The boss of Aston Martin Lagonda has delivered a passionate defence of the company’s strategy amid signs some city investors are losing faith. Andy Palmer said the company will prove the sceptics wrong, as he stressed the luxury carmaker’s long-term plans and importance to UK manufacturing. Aston Martin’s… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News