How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability

Of all the individual components that make up a car, tyres are among the most complex when it comes to the blend of constituents needed to make them. Traditionally, their sustainability credentials have been questionable to say the least, not just in terms of what goes into them but also the impact they have on… Continue reading How tyres are getting a grip on sustainability

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Editor’s Note: This week, Peter takes on the greed-fest that is Monterey Car Week and laments the sad fate of the collector car hobby. In “On The Table,” we take a look at the new NILU hypercar, a wonderfully analog machine that is exactly what The Autoextremist would order, if he could. Also, Dodge bets the farm on EV Chargers –… Continue reading @niche: INCLUDE ME OUT.003481

During the Second Night of Marquee D23 Showcases, Disney Experiences Unveils Full Slate of Projects for Disney Destinations Around the World and into the Digital Universe

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro lays out bold plans for new cruise ships, lands, attractions, shows, and storytelling platforms during Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, featuring performances from Meghan Trainor, Shaboozey, Rita Ora, and more.  Throughout the day, fans experienced a spectacular lineup of offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center from across Disney’s brands and businesses, including… Continue reading During the Second Night of Marquee D23 Showcases, Disney Experiences Unveils Full Slate of Projects for Disney Destinations Around the World and into the Digital Universe

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As Praga showcases the new Bohema hypercar and ZS 800 motorcycle across Europe, the R1 race car continues to secure race wins and claim silverware around the world. With Praga race teams joining competitive grids in Australia, Europe, and the USA, Praga’s presence in respected series and championships reflects the growing number of customers enjoying… Continue reading @niche: Praga R1 2024 mid-season review003479

BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has said the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new combustion-engined cars in 2035 is the “wrong approach” and has called for it to accelerate the roll-out of e-fuels. Under the current legislative framework, the EU will ban sales of new non-zero-emission cars in 2035. As well as battery-electric and hydrogen fuel… Continue reading BMW CEO: categorical ban on combustion technology is wrong

DriveX launches seventh company owned company operated store in Coimbatore

DriveX, India’s first and largest fully integrated platform for refurbished two-wheelers, announced the inauguration of its latest company-owned showroom in Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, taking the total number of outlets across the country to 56.  With this distinctive launch in Coimbatore, DriveX establishes a hub-and-spoke model, enabling seamless, frictionless operation all over the region.  The expansion of DriveX’s physical stores… Continue reading DriveX launches seventh company owned company operated store in Coimbatore

AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA B95 GOTHAM TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

The open-topped two-seat Barchetta will be one of two vehicles on the Italian ultra-luxury car maker’s stand at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in California on Friday 16 August. The B95 Gotham is a unique ‘one-of-one’ creation inspired by the luxury lifestyle of billionaire Bruce Wayne, the civilian persona of DC superhero Batman. The physical… Continue reading AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA B95 GOTHAM TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT MONTEREY CAR WEEK

Bybit Report: Crypto Market Rollercoaster – Did the Worst Sell-Off Already Happen?

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, in partnership with BlockScholes, is pleased to release its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report – Option Volatility Shows Worst Time Might Be Over. The report unveils a complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and market sentiment that shaped the recent… Continue reading Bybit Report: Crypto Market Rollercoaster – Did the Worst Sell-Off Already Happen?

Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times

The challenge posed by Germany’s most infamous race track is unrivalled and a Nürburgring lap record is an absolute accolade. Each of the 147 corners along the 13-mile course gives car makers unparalleled insight into where their machines work best, and where they must improve on. Manufacturers spend years (if not decades) honing their cars around the… Continue reading Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times

@FCA: All-new Dodge Charger Daytona to Make Public Debut at Roadkill Nights

August 8, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, now in its ninth year, is shifting gears, taking drag racing off Woodward and for the first time ever bringing the high-octane action inside the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, on August 10, The new location will deliver a fan-friendly spectator experience,… Continue reading @FCA: All-new Dodge Charger Daytona to Make Public Debut at Roadkill Nights