Tag: Ferrari

LeasePlan and Lightyear to deliver first solar lease car

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 15:01 CET First Lightyear One on the road in 2020 Helmond, the Netherlands, 18 December 2018: LeasePlan Netherlands collaborates with Dutch scale-up Lightyear, the first company in the world to develop an electric solar car for consumers. LeasePlan Netherlands becomes Lightyear’s leasing partner for the Lightyear One, the first car produced… Continue reading LeasePlan and Lightyear to deliver first solar lease car

Aston Martin Thinks DBX SUV Will Be Brand’s Most Important Car Ever – Motor1.com

Consumers are continuing to flock to the SUV segment. Aston Martin is in an interesting place right now. The Valhalla, a friendlier version of the Valkyrie, is rumored to bow in 2021 with Valkyrie deliveries expected to start by the end of the year. The British automaker is also forging ahead with hybridization and electrification… Continue reading Aston Martin Thinks DBX SUV Will Be Brand’s Most Important Car Ever – Motor1.com

Lamborghini Pulls Into Sight of Ferrari With $11 Billion Value

For decades, Lamborghini has been known for brash supercars that combine brute power and daring design, like the classic Miura or the edgy Countach. Now the Italian company’s successful push into more comfortable sport utility vehicles has helped boost its valuation to $11 billion, making it a viable initial public offering candidate for owner Volkswagen AG, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.

MAKING HISTORY: THE ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO CONTINUATION PROGRAMME IS HANDCRAFTING EXCELLENCE

Around 4,500 hours of work go into each of the 19 DB4 GT Zagato Continuation sports cars being handmade at Aston Martin Works
Once-in-a-lifetime build programme ramps up as more than half of the cars are now in various stages of construction
Engineering car is testing dynamically and future owners are looking forward to deliveries starting in Q4 2019

12 August 2019, Newport Pagnell, UK: A never-to-be-repeated scene graces staff as they enter the impressive new Continuation build facilities at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell, with no fewer than ten DB4 GT Zagato Continuation models currently going through a painstaking build process there.
Production of the brand’s most valuable new car to date is now in full swing at Aston Martin’s globally renowned Heritage Division headquarters, and the combination of artisan handcraftsmanship and modern production facilities and logistics means multiple Continuation cars can be, for the first time, constructed alongside each other.
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Ecurie Ecosse LM69 – Creating a Modern Racing Thoroughbred

What if…? It’s a question that has dominated the history of the XJ13, a prototype built by Jaguar in 1966 in a quest to continue the marque’s legendary run of success in the Le Mans 24 Hours. Powered by a new quad-cam, 5-litre V12, the XJ13 was Jaguar’s first mid-engined car – and without doubt… Continue reading Ecurie Ecosse LM69 – Creating a Modern Racing Thoroughbred

Aston Martin CEO: Valhalla, Vanquish, and Lapping the ‘Ring – Motor Trend

In the past few years, Aston Martin has launched or unveiled massively capable track weapons like the Valkyrie and Valhalla that create sporting credibility for the rest of the lineup—not to mention the Mercedes-AMG-powered Vantage and the manual transmission Vantage AMR. Much of the credit for this renaissance can be attributed to Andy Palmer taking… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO: Valhalla, Vanquish, and Lapping the ‘Ring – Motor Trend

I’m a driver for both Uber and Lyft — here are 7 reasons Uber is the clear winner for me – Business Insider

My fiancée’s biggest concern with me driving, especially late at night, is safety. And I don’t blame her. I’m driving around the busy roads of South Florida letting strangers into my car. If I were in her shoes, I would be concerned too. While over 99% of my passengers are extremely nice and normal people,… Continue reading I’m a driver for both Uber and Lyft — here are 7 reasons Uber is the clear winner for me – Business Insider

H1 2019 results confirm 2019 guidance with improved cash flow

UNVEILING OF FIRST HYBRID SERIES-PRODUCTION SUPERCAR, SF90 STRADALE Total shipments of 2,671 units, up +8.4% Net revenues of Euro 984 million, up +8.6% or +6.8% at constant currency Adj. EBITDAof Euro 314 million, up +8.7% with an EBITDA margin of 32.0% Adj. diluted EPS of Euro 0.96 (+13.9%) Industrial free cash flowgeneration of Euro 139 million,… Continue reading H1 2019 results confirm 2019 guidance with improved cash flow

The Ferrari Museum in Maranello hosts a temporary exhibition of experimental cars made by local students

Maranello, 1 August 2019 – Today a temporary exhibition of experimental vehicles made by local students for the international “Solar Challenge” series of competitions opened at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello. On display in the Museum’s Convention Room is the Emilia 4, the most recent of the vehicles designed and built by the students of… Continue reading The Ferrari Museum in Maranello hosts a temporary exhibition of experimental cars made by local students