Hethel, UK – 28 July 2022 Car manufacturer Lotus has announced the appointment of Pui-Yee Tang as its new Director of Legal & Compliance. Pui-Yee has been the Head of Legal & Compliance since March 2021. This promotion to Director is recognition of her performance as the business transforms from a UK sports car company to… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 28 Jul 2022Lotus Cars appoints new Director of Legal & Compliance 1 | 2 | 0 Car manufacturer Lotus has announced the appointment …
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Clean Technica: Software & You: Who Actually Owns That New Car You Are Driving?002134
Elon Musk and Tesla have been the prime movers in bringing over-the-air updates to cars. They are part of the “car as computer on wheels” movement that began in earnest when the Tesla Model S first went on sale. There’s a lot to like about connectivity. It allows manufacturers to push new software to cars… Continue reading Clean Technica: Software & You: Who Actually Owns That New Car You Are Driving?002134
Racing lines: rallying to the cause
Rallying in the UK suffered more and for longer than any form of motor sport during the pandemic. But following a lengthy shut-down for a sport that by its nature is hard to contain within a controlled area, rallying is springing back to life – in the face of major challenges. The shocking cost of… Continue reading Racing lines: rallying to the cause
General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs
General Motors is gearing up for a return to the European market with a range of EVs, with the new Cadillac Lyriq SUV expected to lead the charge. The American giant essentially withdrew from Europe and the UK after selling Opel and Vauxhall to the PSA Group in 2017, keeping just a limited import operation for Cadillac and… Continue reading General Motors to return to Europe with range of EVs
@VW Group: THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF BUGATTI IN ENGLAND FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS005472
Founded in London in 1929, the world’s first Bugatti Owners’ Club moved to Prescott in the beautiful English Cotswolds region in 1937. There, it established its very own hill climb course and – in 1987 – the Bugatti Trust, maintaining and celebrating the magic of the Bugatti brand for more than 90 years. Located in… Continue reading @VW Group: THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF BUGATTI IN ENGLAND FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS005472
@VW Group: Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning: 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup005473
The Porsche Supercup has been one of the best-known and toughest customer racing series in the world for 30 years. To drive the new 911 GT3 Cup on legendary circuits such as Monte Carlo or Silverstone in the run-up to Formula One races is a dream-come-true for many racers. The organisers of this one-make series… Continue reading @VW Group: Sonderwunsch Factory Re-Commissioning: 911 GT3 – 30 Years of Porsche Supercup005473
@VW Group: Porsche aims to repeat last year’s win at the Temple of Speed in Monza005472
The race In the No. 77 car, team owner Christian Ried and the two UK drivers Sebastian Priaulx and Harry Tincknell beat the opposition over the line. In the GTE-Pro class, the two works cars took the flag in positions four and five. The German Porsche customer team Dempsey-Proton Racing has won the GTE-Am class… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche aims to repeat last year’s win at the Temple of Speed in Monza005472
Formula 1 says it’s on schedule to switch to fully sustainable fuel in 2026
Formula 1 is trying to clean up its act and ensure its operations have a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. An important part of the plan is to use 100 percent sustainable fuel in race cars, and the organization says it’s still on schedule to achieve that by 2026. It’s currently developing a “drop-in” fully… Continue reading Formula 1 says it’s on schedule to switch to fully sustainable fuel in 2026
Autocar magazine 27 July 2022: on sale now
Elsewhere, we drive the Aston Martin DBX 707; a car almost completely opposite to the EQXX with muscular SUV proportions and a snarling 697bhp V8 engine. The Cupra Leon also goes through our full road test to determine whether it’s worth considering against the Volkswagen Golf GTI. Features Motorsport specialist Damien Smith visits the set… Continue reading Autocar magazine 27 July 2022: on sale now
BMW to race at Le Mans and WEC in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh
BMW has announced it will race its M Hybrid V8 hypercar in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024, following its entry into the US-based IMSA Sportscar Championship next year. The WEC includes the Le Mans 24 Hours, so 2024 will be the first time that BMW has made an appearance at the iconic event since 1999, when… Continue reading BMW to race at Le Mans and WEC in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh