Aston Martin is in the midst of a range-wide refresh, and this new DB12 Volante is the next step in the revitalisation of the British firm’s line-up. Following the DB12 coupe, this new “open-top super tourer” as the firm calls it, takes the recipe used for its fixed-roof sibling and adds some extra drama with… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week
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New Aston Martin Valour 110-year anniversary celebration stars at Monterey Car Week 2023
To celebrate Aston Martin’s 110-year history, the British brand revealed this limited-run special called Valour in July 2023. Now the car has appeared on display to the public at the 2023 Monterey Car Week in California. Inspired by the one-off Victor, the Aston Martin Valour has been designed to “reconnect customers with the engagement of… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valour 110-year anniversary celebration stars at Monterey Car Week 2023
New 2024 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster in development
We’ve only recently caught the facelifted Aston Martin Vantage testing but it looks like the convertible Roadster version will closely follow suit as it’s begun appearing on the road as well. The Gaydon-based car maker introduced the current-generation V8 Vantage back in 2018 with the Roadster following in 2020, we expect both of the facelifted… Continue reading New 2024 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster in development
Ice drifting with the real Michelin man
Receive free Cars, bikes, planes and boats updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Cars, bikes, planes and boats news every morning. “The surface is constantly changing, so I have to adjust my inputs on every corner . . . ” Jérôme Haslin is chatting away from the driver’s seat in a Porsche… Continue reading Ice drifting with the real Michelin man
Autocar magazine 23 August: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we have all you need to know about Lamborghini’s shock new EV, find out what the best-handing EV is and road test a black cab. News Lamborghini’s long-awaited EV is here, and it’s a dramatic four-seat GT called the Lanzador. From technical details to exclusive comment from the brand’s CEO, we… Continue reading Autocar magazine 23 August: on sale now
Ferrari CEO says nearly a third of new buyers are under 40, even as wait lists grow
watch now Despite a waiting list of three years for some of its cars, Ferrari’s CEO said the company has no plans to supercharge production to meet demand. “We are a brand that is not looking for volume,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told CNBC in an exclusive interview from Pebble Beach. “We are a brand… Continue reading Ferrari CEO says nearly a third of new buyers are under 40, even as wait lists grow
$300,000, 800+ hp Mustang GTD aims to raise Ford’s pony car to super-car territory
The ultimate Ford Mustang is pawing the ground, ready to run. Ford plans to sell to the public a tech-laden version of the All-American pony car as a 2025 model, boasting more than 800 horsepower and features outlawed by the international GT3 sports car racing series. Called the Mustang GTD, the new car is a… Continue reading $300,000, 800+ hp Mustang GTD aims to raise Ford’s pony car to super-car territory
Norway wealth fund tells firms to put more women on their boards
Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, wants the companies it invests in globally to boost the number of women on their boards and to consider setting targets if fewer than 30% of their directors are female, top fund officials told Reuters. One of the world’s largest investors, the fund holds stakes in… Continue reading Norway wealth fund tells firms to put more women on their boards
JLR to recruit 300 technicians for Range Rover production and next-gen EVs
JLR is recruiting 300 new technicians as it ramps up Range Rover production and pushes forward with future EV development as part of a £15 billion (Rs 152,895 crore), five-year, investment push. The recruitment drive from the midlands-based firm, formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover, includes roles at its Gaydon, Whitley, and Solihull facilities in the UK.… Continue reading JLR to recruit 300 technicians for Range Rover production and next-gen EVs
@Geely: Thu 17 Aug 2023Ben Payne appointed Vice-President of Design Lotus Group 1 | 1 | 0 Lotus today has announced the appointment of Ben Pa…
London, UK – 17 August 2023 Lotus today has announced the appointment of Ben Payne as Vice-President of Design at Lotus Group. Ben most recently led the team responsible for the design development of the Eletre hyper-SUV, the company’s first vehicle beyond traditional sports cars, marking a key milestone for the business on its journey to… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 17 Aug 2023Ben Payne appointed Vice-President of Design Lotus Group 1 | 1 | 0 Lotus today has announced the appointment of Ben Pa…