German Manager Magazin: Polestar goes public: Why the e-car manufacturer is not afraid of a spac flop001874

Polestar kept its word. Despite the unrest on the market, the electric car manufacturer stuck to its plans to go public in the first half of 2022. On Friday the time had come. After a space deal with the shell company “Gores Guggenheim”, the brand is now listed on the Nasdaq in New York with… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Polestar goes public: Why the e-car manufacturer is not afraid of a spac flop001874

Easelink tests automated taxi stand charging in Austria

One of the provisions of Austria’s Energy and Climate Plan calls for all taxis to be emission-free by 2025, and this is driving innovation. Authorities in the cities of Vienna and Graz have found that the best option is to provide charging infrastructure directly at taxi stands. This allows every minute between trips to be… Continue reading Easelink tests automated taxi stand charging in Austria

Aston Martin V12 Vantage to make public dynamic debut on 23 June

Aston Martin has confirmed its new V12 Vantage will take part in the hill climb event, alongside some other special cars from the British brand.  The latest V12 Vantage will be the last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders.… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage to make public dynamic debut on 23 June

Volkswagen ID Aero is EV Passat equivalent with 385-mile range

Volkswagen has previewed its long-awaited Tesla Model 3 rival with a sleek, low-slung concept called the ID Aero. Based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the new four-door model is planned to go on sale in China during the second half of 2023, with production initially set to take place at Volkswagen joint venture partners FAW (First… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Aero is EV Passat equivalent with 385-mile range

Volkswagen unveils ID.AERO concept that will provide the basis for 2023 flagship EV

Volkswagen Group unveiled its ID.AERO concept in China on Monday — slated to serve as the inspiration behind the automaker’s flagship EV, and first-ever global all-electric sedan, next year. A version of the Volkswagen ID.AERO concept will go into production for the Chinese market in the second half of 2023. The automaker hasn’t announced a… Continue reading Volkswagen unveils ID.AERO concept that will provide the basis for 2023 flagship EV

Supercar Rental Company Classic Parade Launches UK’s First Cryptocurrency Payment Service Celebrating 20 Years of Service

One of the cars available at their showrooms in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh is the £2.4m Bugatti Chiron, which costs £200,000 a day to rent, or 220.75 ETH, or 11.696 BTC. Classic Parade founder and owner Mr Brown said: “Our clientele are international and want to be able to pay to rent our supercars without… Continue reading Supercar Rental Company Classic Parade Launches UK’s First Cryptocurrency Payment Service Celebrating 20 Years of Service

Alcantara Becomes German Car of the Year Program Sponsor for 2022

MUNICH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alcantara, a leading “Made in Italy” luxury brand and the first Italian company certified as Carbon Neutral, has joined the annual German Car of the Year program as a major sponsor. Other 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) sponsors include ZF, KST and Bridgestone. The program is affiliated… Continue reading Alcantara Becomes German Car of the Year Program Sponsor for 2022

Automotive Software Market worth $40.1 billion in 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO  , June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report “Automotive Software Market by Application (ADAS & Safety, Connected Services, Autonomous Driving, HMI, V2X, Infotainment), Software Layer (OS, Middleware, Application), EV Application (Charging, Battery, V2G), Vehicle and Region – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Automotive Software Market size is… Continue reading Automotive Software Market worth $40.1 billion in 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

VW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truck

Volkswagen announced a stylish new electric sedan concept, the ID Aero, which it plans on putting into production in China in 2023. The EV’s aerodynamic shape and 16-foot length will help enable up to 385 miles of range based on Europe’s WLTP. The ID Aero will be built on VW’s flexible MEB platform, which is… Continue reading VW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truck

Audi e-tron battery modules to help electrify rickshaws in India

Audi is empowering a second life for electric car batteries and the eco-mission expands to India too. The German-Indian start-up Nunam is bringing three electric rickshaws to the roads of India. They are powered by used batteries taken from test vehicles in the Audi e-tron test fleet. The aim of the project is to explore how modules made… Continue reading Audi e-tron battery modules to help electrify rickshaws in India