The upcoming Alpine GT X-Over, a dynamically focused and aero-optimised sporting crossover to rival the Lotus Eletre and Polestar 3, will provide Alpine with the volume-focused, practical proposition it needs to achieve substantially increased global sales. The GT X-Over will use the same CMF-EV architecture that underpins the Renault Mégane E-Tech hatchback and the larger Nissan… Continue reading Alpine targets sales and sportiness for GT X-Over SUV
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Car pictures of the week – Evo
Caterham recently revealed two new versions of its perennial Seven, but rather than going down the route of turning them into tiny cup cars for the road, its new Super Sevens channel all the nostalgia they can into their tiny packages. In this month’s issue, Jethro Bovingdon and evo photographer Aston Parrott had an enjoyable… Continue reading Car pictures of the week – Evo
Polish firm Izera secure Geely tech backing
Geely has been making waves in the European car market recently, owning or having a stake in Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Lotus, Smart and Aston Martin. Its latest business move comes in Poland, where the Chinese giant has agreed to supply technology to new car manufacturer Izera. Izera was launched in 2020 under… Continue reading Polish firm Izera secure Geely tech backing
India’s Foods & Inns raises $26m from Florintree Digital, Lotus Family Trust, others
Foods & Inns Limited, one of India’s largest fruit and vegetable pulpers, has raised about $26 million (Rs210 crores) in growth capital from investors including Florintree Digital LLP, Lotus Family Trust, and Aeon Trading, it announced on Tuesday. The financing round was also joined by Silver Stallion Ltd., VSS Iron & Minerals Pvt. Ltd., and… Continue reading India’s Foods & Inns raises $26m from Florintree Digital, Lotus Family Trust, others
OBITUARY: Mauro Forghieri, technical genius behind some of Formula 1’s greatest Ferraris, remembered – Formula 1
Mauro Forghieri, who has died at 87, found himself thrust into the F1 limelight in 1962 at the tender age of 26. His grandfather Anselmo was a passionate and committed socialist who was a friend of Mussolini and Sandro Pertini, the socialist politician who went on to become the president of Italy from 1978 to… Continue reading OBITUARY: Mauro Forghieri, technical genius behind some of Formula 1’s greatest Ferraris, remembered – Formula 1
The “intimate” London parkland track where F1 aces thrilled – Autosport
The rise of FIA Formula E and other electric genres has brought world-class car racing to city streets globally. Conversely, closed-circuit racing in the outskirts of capitals is a fading commodity. Crystal Palace, which hosted its final meeting 50 years ago last month, offered just that and a tourist attraction for the Greater London Council.… Continue reading The “intimate” London parkland track where F1 aces thrilled – Autosport
@VINFAST: Vingroup : Vinfast returns to los angeles auto show with 4 ev models
Los Angeles, November 10, 2022, VinFast announced its participation in Los Angeles Auto Show 2022 (LA Auto Show 2022) from November 17 – 28, 2022, and will be showcasing its four EV models in the B-C-D-E segments. For the first time, customers in California will be able to ride along VF 8, directly experience the… Continue reading @VINFAST: Vingroup : Vinfast returns to los angeles auto show with 4 ev models
VINFAST RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW WITH 4 EV MODELS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — VinFast announced its participation in Los Angeles Auto Show 2022 (LA Auto Show 2022) from November 17 – 28, 2022, and will be showcasing its four EV models in the B-C-D-E segments. For the first time, customers in California will be able to ride along in the VF… Continue reading VINFAST RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW WITH 4 EV MODELS
New McLaren electric car to target Porsche Taycan
McLaren’s new CEO, former Ferrari Chief Technical Officer Michael Leiters, has said the British firm isn’t thinking of a pure-electric just yet, but a sports saloon to rival Porsche’s Taycan (previewed in our exclusive image, above) and an SUV are part of McLaren’s electrification plans. Speaking to Auto Express’s sister title evo, Leiters revealed that… Continue reading New McLaren electric car to target Porsche Taycan
@Geely: Thu 10 Nov 2022Lotus Engineering: The Innovators #2 – Six Generations Of Precision Control 1 | 5 | 0 Welcome to the second part in a …
Control systems one of four key pillars of Lotus Engineering Lotus-developed engine control unit (ECU) debuted on legendary Esprit V8 engine 26 years of Lotus ECU development means sixth-generation unit is part of Emira tech spec Flexibility of controller generates demand from Lotus Engineering consultancy clients for ICE and EV use Proven tech with certification… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 10 Nov 2022Lotus Engineering: The Innovators #2 – Six Generations Of Precision Control 1 | 5 | 0 Welcome to the second part in a …