For all his expansionist plans, Farley believes Ford needs to be careful about diversifying the brand too far. He said: “Some people think we could mix Mustang with off-road driving – look at what Porsche has done with the 911 Dakar, and what Lamborghini has been doing. But I’m not so sure about that.” One… Continue reading Four-door Ford Mustang super saloon in the pipeline
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Aston Martin mulls rugged super-4×4 to rival Defender
Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4×4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class, Autocar can reveal. Design proposals for the shock new model are being evaluated internally, Autocar understands, but no decision has been made yet on whether to go ahead with what would be Aston’s second SUV. Tellingly, the Gaydon firm’s 4×4 concept is… Continue reading Aston Martin mulls rugged super-4×4 to rival Defender
Autocar magazine 15 May: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we scoop Aston Martin’s upcoming rival to the Land Rover Defender, drive the greatest Mercedes G-Class there has ever been, and deliver our verdict on the new Aston Martin Vantage. News Aston Martin is targeting the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes G-Class with a luxurious new super 4×4 – we’ve got… Continue reading Autocar magazine 15 May: on sale now
Autocar magazine 15 May: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we scoop Aston Martin’s upcoming rival to the Land Rover Defender, drive the greatest Mercedes G-Class there has ever been, and deliver our verdict on the new Aston Martin Vantage. News Aston Martin is targeting the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes G-Class with a luxurious new super 4×4 – we’ve got… Continue reading Autocar magazine 15 May: on sale now
DeSimone’s Miami Office Earns South Florida Top Workplaces Award
Results of employee survey place pioneering engineering firm among annual ranking from South Florida Sun Sentinel, Energage MIAMI, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global engineering services leader DeSimone Consulting Engineering has earned a South Florida Sun Sentinel 2024 Top Workplaces award for putting employees first. A partnership between South Florida Sun Sentinel and Energage to rank… Continue reading DeSimone’s Miami Office Earns South Florida Top Workplaces Award
Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”
Ferrari has invested heavily in making its V12 compliant with new emissions regulations without the need for turbocharging – and the brand is committed to keeping its largest engine breathing freely well into the future. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri has been revealed as the firm’s new GT flagship, using an evolved version of the 6.5-litre… Continue reading Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”
New Aston Martin Vanquish to be powered by a mighty 824bhp V12
Although the name is yet to be confirmed by Aston, a statement issued ahead of the car’s reveal included the line “all will be Vanquished” – hinting at the revival of this classic brand nameplate. The car will arrive later in 2024. We’ve already seen the new Vanquish testing on the road and despite some… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish to be powered by a mighty 824bhp V12
Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8
As the ultimate iteration of Aston Martin’s first-ever SUV, the DBX707 is one of the most powerful SUVs you can buy. Two years on from the Aston Martin DBX707’s launch, the brand has decided to “enhance” the car’s dynamics through a revised chassis setup. Aston Martin’s relationship with Mercedes was more than evident in the… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8
Aston Martin Vantage
Our drive was on both road and track, with a good amount of time dedicated to each, and on the road first, which I think is the better way around, giving good opportunity to see which modes suit it best. And on smoother asphalt, although it’s clear this is a more potent proposition, I don’t… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage
How McLaren’s designs will change for the future
When McLaren Automotive chief design officer Tobias Sühlmann is looking for inspiration, he doesn’t have to go far to find it: he just needs to go out for a sandwich. “Every day when I go for lunch, I walk along this boulevard and suck in the history of the brand, and that’s something we need… Continue reading How McLaren’s designs will change for the future