A290 French automaker Renault is looking to investors, including China’s Geely, to funnel some cash into its Alpine racing and sports car brand. Alpine, best known for its A110 sports coupe, is looking to reinvent itself as an all-around player in the EV space with a line of all-electric hatchbacks, SUVs, and crossovers. The brand… Continue reading Sports carmaker Alpine wants to reinvent itself, and Geely might help foot the bill
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From Guangzhou to Los Angeles, Automakers Dazzle With AI-Powered Vehicles
Good news for car lovers: Two acclaimed auto shows, taking place now through next week, are delighting attendees with displays of next-generation automotive designs powered by AI. Hundreds of thousands of auto enthusiasts worldwide are expected to visit Guangzhou, China — known as the city of flowers — to attend its auto show, running through… Continue reading From Guangzhou to Los Angeles, Automakers Dazzle With AI-Powered Vehicles
Lotus’s path to profitability is proving rocky
Lotus is pitching itself as the coming electric performance luxury car brand ahead of its public listing later this year, but the Geely-owned company is facing a series of headwinds that has already forced it to pull back on its near-term ambitions. Lotus last week brought to the UK its new Emeya electric saloon, a… Continue reading Lotus’s path to profitability is proving rocky
The Designer of the DeLorean Has Some Thoughts About the Cybertruck
“When you step outside the norms, it’s almost always seen as a provocation.” DeCybertruck The DMC DeLorean, an eye-catching sports car famously featured in the iconic sci-fi romp “Back to the Future” in 1985, drew plenty of attention when it was released in 1981 for its odd angles, iconic gullwing doors, and futuristic tech. Tesla’s… Continue reading The Designer of the DeLorean Has Some Thoughts About the Cybertruck
Sports cars launching next year
We have previously covered new SUVs and upcoming EVs launching in India in 2024, and in this list, we have covered all the performance cars that will likely come to our shores next year. The list covers exotic cars like the Lamborghini Revuelto, Ferrari Roma Spider, Lotus Emira, Mercedes-AMG GT and much more. All cars… Continue reading Sports cars launching next year
Cunard to launch Cunard 4 Queens Gin Collection with New Queen Anne Edition Honoring the British Isles
As these pictures illustrate, Cunard teamed up with the UK’s favorite bartender, TV star Merlin Griffiths, to showcase the perfect pour for the Queen Anne Edition. An award-winning cocktail-making champion, Merlin was able to match the uniquely British botanicals – which blend woody milk thistle, heather, and zesty sea buckthorn together with the sweetness of… Continue reading Cunard to launch Cunard 4 Queens Gin Collection with New Queen Anne Edition Honoring the British Isles
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Editor’s Note: This week, we take a break from the ongoing Sturm und Drang in the business, as Peter gives us a look behind The Autoextremist curtain and what he’s really all about. In On The Table, we preview Emeya, the all-new and all-electric hyper-GT from Lotus. And our AE Song of the Week is “Everlong” by Foo Fighters. In Fumes, Peter… Continue reading @niche: STILL.003039
Xinhua Silk Road: Lotus festival in E. China’s Nanchang county yields fruitful economic and trade results
BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th Lotus Economic, Trade and Cultural Festival has recently concluded in Nanchang County (Xiaolan Economic and Technological Development Zone), east China’s Jiangxi Province. Spanning three months, the comprehensive event included over 40 activities, ranging from cultural activities, tourism experiences to business events, such as signing ceremonies, business matchmaking and… Continue reading Xinhua Silk Road: Lotus festival in E. China’s Nanchang county yields fruitful economic and trade results
AI, EVs, supply chains and self-driving: highlights from Directions 2023
Gino Ferru, Senior Vice President and General Manager EMEA at HERE, shares his take on the challenges and opportunities for location technology showcased at our annual event. The future is not a done deal. This is true for the companies from various industries that attended Directions this year, and we had some exciting conversations about… Continue reading AI, EVs, supply chains and self-driving: highlights from Directions 2023
The 2025 Volvo EX30: Priced to Tempt Americans
For such a tiny and intensely powerful EV—an “espresso shot” of Volvo, according to its maker—the new EX30 carries big hopes but plenty of baggage. The EX30 brings the hallmarks of larger Volvos: squeaky-clean Scandinavian design, a canny blend of comfort and performance, and an obsessive focus on safety. But the EX30 is made in… Continue reading The 2025 Volvo EX30: Priced to Tempt Americans