Tag: Production/Sales News

Japan’s Aspark Owl Electric Hypercar Now Has 1150 HP and Goes For $3.6 Million

Photo: Aspark The seemingly ever-changing Aspark Owl electric hypercar is back on the auto show circuit after its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2017. It showed up to this year’s Paris Motor Show now claiming to have 1,150 horsepower and a non-refundable deposit ask of just $1.15 million. That deposit gets you… Continue reading Japan’s Aspark Owl Electric Hypercar Now Has 1150 HP and Goes For $3.6 Million

Snows acquires Perrys’ Portsmouth multi-franchise site

South of England-based Snows has taken over a Perrys site selling Fiat, Mazda and Peugeot in Farlington, Portsmouth. The showrooms now have Snows branding and the company will sell Abarth models for the first time from the Fiat facility. “This is another strategic acquisition for the business, further strengthening our offering to discerning customers in… Continue reading Snows acquires Perrys’ Portsmouth multi-franchise site

Bumper to slumper: New emissions tests choke UK car sales

Automotive industry New car registrations drop 20% in September amid Brexit uncertainty, new testing rules, and diesel decline Sales in people carriers and sports cars dropped by more than half compared to last year, with Volkswagen the hardest hit manufacturer. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images UK sales of new cars plunged by a fifth in September… Continue reading Bumper to slumper: New emissions tests choke UK car sales

SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN SEPTEMBER 2018

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Zunum Aero bets on hybrid electric engines for its small commuter jet

The traditional aviation industry typically moves rather slowly, but over the last few years, we’ve seen a number of upstarts that are challenging the status quo both in the general and commercial aviation business. One of those is Zunum Aero, which is looking to produce a small hybrid electric-powered commuter plane for six to 12… Continue reading Zunum Aero bets on hybrid electric engines for its small commuter jet

Donnelly Group acquires Shaws Citroen Bangor operation

The Donnelly Group, claimed to be Northern Ireland’s biggest family-owned new and used vehicle retailer, has taken over Bangor-based Shaws Citroen. This brings Donnelly’s dealer portfolio to nine sites and gives the company a presence in Bangor for the first time. It plans to run the site as a duel franchise operation, as the company… Continue reading Donnelly Group acquires Shaws Citroen Bangor operation

Secretive robot-car maker Zoox opens up

As the self-driving car navigated the narrow, winding streets leading to San Francisco’s Coit Tower, Jesse Levinson narrated from the back seat like a proud parent. “Isn’t that cool, how we slowed down for that person and then nudged around him?” said the chief technology officer of self-driving startup Zoox. “See how steep this street… Continue reading Secretive robot-car maker Zoox opens up

UPDATE 2-Toyota, SoftBank to team up in self-driving and other technology -sources

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) will announce a partnership on automated driving and other technology on Thursday, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Toyota logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Toyota, SoftBank to team up in self-driving and other technology -sources