Global Lotus dealers have been shown the final design for the Type 133, he confirmed, “so they know what’s coming next – and excitement was very high”. Elaborating on how Lotus and Polestar could collaborate in the future, Windle explained: “Geely is flexible and comfortable with us working with our sister companies, or third parties… Continue reading New Lotus Type 133 luxury saloon tackles snow before 2023 reveal
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Australian battery firm buys Britishvolt for undisclosed fee
Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries has purchased Britishvolt for an undisclosed fee, planning to revive the failed gigafactory project in Blyth, Northumberland. Britishvolt will now use Recharge’s preferred battery technology – licensed from American firm Charge CCCV (C4V) – rather than that which was in development under the previous ownership. It aims to begin manufacturing cells… Continue reading Australian battery firm buys Britishvolt for undisclosed fee
@Geely: Mon 27 Feb 2023Bring it on! Lotus and British Cycling continue golden collaboration for 2024 Paris Olympic Games 1 | 11 | 1 Lotus and…
Lotus x British Cycling: the collaboration rolls on to Paris 2024 [embedded content] Lotus-x-British-Cycling-the-collaboration-rolls-on-to-Paris-2024.mov Lotus-developed track bike will be used by Great Britain Cycling Team athletes in summer 2024 Core Lotus values at the heart of project – pioneering spirit, optimised aerodynamics, advanced lightweight materials and world-class manufacturing Builds on hugely successful Lotus-developed bike from… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 27 Feb 2023Bring it on! Lotus and British Cycling continue golden collaboration for 2024 Paris Olympic Games 1 | 11 | 1 Lotus and…
Geely unveils new electric car brand to take on Tesla, BYD
Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. unveiled a new high-end line of electric cars as part of a push to make up lost ground to Tesla Inc. and local powerhouse BYD Co. The Galaxy lineup will include seven models over the next two years, the Chinese carmaker said Thursday at an event in Hangzhou. Shipments… Continue reading Geely unveils new electric car brand to take on Tesla, BYD
Geely launches Galaxy sub-brand, promising seven cars by 2025
Geely has launched a new luxury sub-brand, Geely Galaxy, as a showcase of its latest technological advancements. Galaxy, described by the Chinese giant as a “high-end electrified product series”, is planned to offer seven cars by 2025: four long-range hybrids and three EVs. The first of them, the Galaxy L7, is a plug-in hybrid SUV scheduled to… Continue reading Geely launches Galaxy sub-brand, promising seven cars by 2025
How Aehra is using ‘Lego approach’ to build luxury EVs
Whoever builds the cars, big dreams need big names, and Nada has been building a small but star-studded group of executives (see below) to ensure Aehra matches the best that Bentley, Lamborghini et al have to offer in the design, engineering and technology stakes. “Within about six months from today,” he says, “the engineering side… Continue reading How Aehra is using ‘Lego approach’ to build luxury EVs
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 24)
Episode 24 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior comparing notes on exemptions to emissions regulations for micro- and not so micro-manufacturers, becoming conspiracy theorists over stubborn road gunk, reading a book about the very latest Formula 1 technology, slapping their foreheads over a diary snafu, and… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 24)
Cleantechnica: Netherlands Starts the Year with 15% BEV Share 002604
In the context of a recovering overall market (+7% YoY), BEVs surged +62% YoY in January, to 5,010 registrations. That means BEVs started the year with 15% market share — their best January ever. Meanwhile, PHEVs were down by 4%, to 3,890 registrations or 12% market share. January is usually one of the best months… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Netherlands Starts the Year with 15% BEV Share 002604
@Geely: Tue 21 Feb 2023Lotus Eletre is named GQ Magazine’s ‘SUV Of The Year’ 1 | 5 | 0 The all-new Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV has claimed victory…
New all-electric Lotus Hyper-SUV – Eletre – wins prestigious award from world’s leading fashion and lifestyle publication GQ’s judges cited Eletre’s power, range and styling among attributes which set it apart Advanced ‘digital cockpit’ cabin and Lotus Hyper OS usher in new era of in-car experience Available in Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R variants,… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 21 Feb 2023Lotus Eletre is named GQ Magazine’s ‘SUV Of The Year’ 1 | 5 | 0 The all-new Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV has claimed victory…
Ferrari 458 and Alfa Romeo Giulia engineer joins Alpine
Alpine has named Philippe Krief, a former technical director of R&D at Ferrari and chief technical officer at Alfa Romeo, as its new vice-president for engineering and product performance. Krief, who will join the French marque on 6 March, is responsible for dynamically acclaimed cars including the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Ferrari 458 Speciale. Current engineering vice-president Robert… Continue reading Ferrari 458 and Alfa Romeo Giulia engineer joins Alpine