Brussels, 3 February 2021 – After a year that saw the sharpest drop ever in EU car sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) forecasts that 2021 will mark a first step on the path to recovery, with sales rising by about 10% compared to 2020. The fallout of COVID… Continue reading EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says
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This hypercar is China’s first Belt and Road electric vehicle project
A new engineering and design startup called Silk EV headquartered in Italy’s venerable Motor Valley is more than just another attempt at making an electric hypercar. It’s also the latest arrow in the quiver for China’s massive Belt and Road project, though the first that deals with electric cars. Silk EV announced on Tuesday that… Continue reading This hypercar is China’s first Belt and Road electric vehicle project
Wealthy people in UK still driven to splash out on supercars
Wealthy people in the UK are buying more luxury supercars than ever before, according to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency figures shared with the Guardian. Almost 16,000 supercars – such as Ferrari, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Maserati and Koenigsegg models – were registered at UK addresses in the year to December 2019, according to figures released… Continue reading Wealthy people in UK still driven to splash out on supercars
EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
FCA’s Manley to head Stellantis American operations – Automotive News Europe
December 18, 2020 08:13 AM Manley, pictured, will work alongside Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley will become head of Americas operations for Stellantis, the automotive group that will be formed after the merger of FCA and PSA Group. Manley, 56, was a key figure in driving forward the merger, working with… Continue reading FCA’s Manley to head Stellantis American operations – Automotive News Europe
Autocar confidential: Rimac talks EVs, Renault’s sustainable re-factory and more
In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we get Mate Rimac’s unfiltered take on the differences between EV hypercars, explore how Renault is refurbishing its Flins factory and more. Rimac talks EVs Mate Rimac, boss of the Rimac EV technology firm, is brutally honest about how he sees electric hypercars differentiating themselves from rivals. “I… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Rimac talks EVs, Renault’s sustainable re-factory and more
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus teams up with Sauber for the SCG 007 hypercar racer – Wade Thiel
In 2021 we will finally see the introduction of the Le Mans Hypercar class, the LMH, which will replace the LMP1 class as the top of the line in endurance racing. One of the most famous races in the World Endurance Championship is without a doubt the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, to be… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus teams up with Sauber for the SCG 007 hypercar racer – Wade Thiel
LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas
Jan 7 , 2021 Nashville, Tenn. Acquiring industry leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions to position it for continued growth A milestone in the transformation of LafargeHolcim to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials and solutions Strengthening LafargeHolcim’s biggest market, the US, with annual sales to exceed USD 6bn… Continue reading LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas
Ferrari, enhanced evolutions lead the way to new models
8/28Car December 26, 2020 Save The Portofino M and the very powerful Sf90 Spider plug-in hybrid are on sale immediately, but the Cavallino team should also welcome an unprecedented berlinetta powered by an electrified V6. Copyright © 7/289 / 28Menu Go to Source
FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1
Samples of a new sustainable fuel developed by the FIA have been delivered to Formula 1 engine manufacturers for testing, in line with the sport’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2030. The FIA, as motorsport’s global governing body, has agreed a strategy for F1 to become carbon-neutral from 2021 as part of a wider effort… Continue reading FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1