Lamborghini has temporarily closed its Sant’Agata headquarters in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Italian supercar maker will shut its doors from 13 March to 25 March in an effort to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 disease. Northern Italy, where Lamborghini is based, is currently the centre of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Italy has… Continue reading Lamborghini closes Italian factory due to coronavirus
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Williams Advanced Engineering: driving and disrupting technology
What happens when you combine world-class talent and cutting-edge technology with a deeply ingrained passion for expanding the boundaries of what’s possible? Jonny Williamson finds out. Over the past four decades (and counting), Williams F1 has typified the drive for engineering excellence. From its in-house-developed eight-speed, seamless-shift, semi-automatic gearbox to the carbon-fibre chassis of this… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering: driving and disrupting technology
The Owl now runs on the road
The production version of the Owl, after its world premiere in Dubai last November, was scheduled to be exhibited at the Geneva International Motor Show. “After unveiling the Owl at Dubai International Motor Show the company has achieved many progresses on development and production, as well on future strategy as a car manufacturer”, Head Of… Continue reading The Owl now runs on the road
Battista Anniversario: Electric sports car accelerates faster than an F1 car
A super sports car is good, the special edition of a super sports car is even more exclusive: For the 90th company anniversary, the manufacturer Automobili Pininfarina is launching a version of its Battista electric sports car limited to five copies. (Electric car, technology) Go to source
How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
Although generally agreed to be the most famous Bentley of all, the 4.5-litre Blower was a model the company’s famous founder couldn’t abide. WO Bentley’s theory was that to make the car go faster you gave it a bigger engine – a theory proved by the fact that the 6.5-litre Speed Six did much better… Continue reading How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body suspected Ferrari’s engine was not always operating within the rules last year but lacked conclusive evidence, it said on Thursday as a threat of legal action hung over the start of the new season. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le… Continue reading FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules
Motor racing: FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body suspected Ferrari’s engine was not always operating within the rules last year but lacked conclusive evidence, the FIA said on Thursday. The FIA explained in a statement that it had therefore reached a private settlement to avoid lengthy litigation and an uncertain outcome. The confidential settlement, announced last… Continue reading Motor racing: FIA could not prove Ferrari’s 2019 engine broke F1 rules
Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus
Aston Martin has used what would’ve been its Geneva motor show press conference to introduce future executive chairman Lawrence Stroll, alongside a host of new models. Held instead at Aston’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire after the Geneva show was cancelled, the short conference stream saw Canadian billionaire Stroll make his first appearance alongside CEO Andy… Continue reading Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
Mercedes-Benz announces sustainable business strategy for its motorsport activities and drives the change within Formula 1 for more sustainable racing Mercedes-Benz brings its bold sustainable business strategy to motorsport and advocates for ambitious steps towards carbon neutrality Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to achieve net-zero carbon footprint by the end of 2020 Mercedes-Benz uses Formula 1… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
@McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed
3 Mar 2020 Next chapter in the McLaren ‘Longtail’ story begins with global unveiling of new 765LT 755bhp and 590lb ft from twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine enables 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds; 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds; 0–124mph in 7.2 seconds Transmission gearing optimized for throttle response – 15% quicker in-gear acceleration than a 720S and the… Continue reading @McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed