Do you ever get the feeling that the car industry might be, well, having a bit of a laugh? A week ago, these pages featured a new Ford Mustang that is an electric SUV, plus the latest Aston Martin – a crossover capable of wading through half a metre of water. And now, in this… Continue reading ‘The car industry is more mad and unpredictable than ever before’
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Daimler brings SUV to luxury Maybach brand’s portfolio
Hubertus Troska, Daimler’s China chief, speaks at a launching event for Mercedes-Maybach GLS sports utility vehicle (SUV) ahead of Guangzhou auto show in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Yilei Sun GUANGZHOU, China/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Daimler (DAIGn.DE) plans to sell luxury Maybach brand’s first sport-utility vehicle, its China chief executive, Hubertus Troska, said on… Continue reading Daimler brings SUV to luxury Maybach brand’s portfolio
Magna to Acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., Expand Lighting Capabilities
Acquisition to strengthen engineering and electronics competenciesWill increase Magna’s forward lighting engineering capability in EuropeA complement to the 2018 acquisition of OLSA S.p.A.AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna has agreed to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., a premium automotive lighting engineering firm located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The transaction – Magna’s second lighting… Continue reading Magna to Acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., Expand Lighting Capabilities
Aston Martin DBX: Andy Palmer on why it matters – CarAdvice
Aston’s boss tells CarAdvice why the DBX is vital to Aston’s future. Times are tough at Aston Martin. The English sports car maker’s share price has fallen by two thirds since it floated on the UK stock market last year, hit by both the uncertainties of Britain’s chaotic Brexit from the European Union and slipping… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX: Andy Palmer on why it matters – CarAdvice
Aston Martin reveals its first SUV in 106 years: the DBX
Aston Martin today took the covers off its first SUV in its 106-year history – the DBX – in Beijing, China, its most important global market. The Aston Martin SUV’s arrival represents a unique case of a hard-pressed car company fighting fire with fire. Aston Martin, floated on the stock exchange just over a year ago, has had… Continue reading Aston Martin reveals its first SUV in 106 years: the DBX
Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround
FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Martin, which has seen its share price plunge this year as sales failed to meet expectations after a stock market flotation, launched its first sport utility vehicle on… Continue reading Aston Martin launches first SUV, hopeful of a turnaround
Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe
Bugatti Automobiles is looking to broaden its appeal by flanking the 2.5 million-euro ($2.7 million) Chiron supercar with a slightly more accessible alternative. The potential second model line would be an electric-powered grand tourer or crossover that could seat up to four people and would cost between 500,000 and 1 million euros. The French boutique… Continue reading Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe
The Ferrari Roma is for rich people who are afraid of Ferraris
Ferrari’s new car is pretty sweet.The two-plus-two-seat two-door features a sleek, clean style that appears aimed at competing against luxurious grand touring sports cars like those from Aston Martin.It is powered by a 612 hp twin-turbocharged V8 that’s good for 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.4 seconds and a top speed over 199 mph.
Ferrari reveals new 602 hp Roma Coupe
The fifth new model Ferrari has launched in 2019, the Roma is termed a “2+” coupe, which Ferrari says features “refined proportions and timeless design” while offering “unparalleled performance and handling.” Roma is 200mph front-engined machine with V8 turbo motor. While it shares some underpinnings with the Portofino drop-top, the new machine features bold new styling and is described by the Italian… Continue reading Ferrari reveals new 602 hp Roma Coupe
Aston Martin boss ‘desperately disappointed’ by share plunge as car makers skids to another loss
Aston Martin’s boss has admitted to being “desperately disappointed” at a collapse of the luxury car-maker’s shares since its float a year ago.