Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack

This is the updated 2020 Ford GT. To keep it competitive with rivals such as the Lamborghini Aventador S and the McLaren 720S, the American company has updated its supercar with a handful of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades – but not for the UK market.  It’s powered by a reworked version of the outgoing Ford… Continue reading Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack

Volkswagen ID R targets F1 car lap record

Volkswagen has committed to a return to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the ID R hillclimb machine in a bid to improve its outright course record – and is also aiming to beat the Mercedes F1 team’s lap record at Sonoma Raceway in California.  The 671bhp electric racer has set course records at Pikes Peak, the… Continue reading Volkswagen ID R targets F1 car lap record

Le Mans-Inspired 2020 Ultima RS Is A 1,200 HP Street/Track Weapon – HotCars

If you’re looking for a track-focused yet still street-legal sports car with overwhelming levels of performance and Le Mans looks, you may want to consider this creation from the United Kingdom. Created by the same company that built the Ultima GTR supercar, the new Ultima RS can send those same chills up your spine! New… Continue reading Le Mans-Inspired 2020 Ultima RS Is A 1,200 HP Street/Track Weapon – HotCars

Aston Martin delays electric car plans after raising emergency funds – The Verge

Aston Martin has officially delayed all plans for electric vehicles after taking on a desperately-needed new investment from Formula One billionaire Lawrence Stroll. The company says it has indefinitely suspended its first electric car, the Rapide E, after refusing to confirm rumors about the project earlier this month. And it has pushed the launch of… Continue reading Aston Martin delays electric car plans after raising emergency funds – The Verge

Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable

Sponsored Links Aston Martin Aston Martin has officially delayed the launch of all of its electric vehicles while it attempts to get back on solid financial footing. On Friday, the automaker said it plans to take up to £500 million (approximately $659 million) in emergency funding from a group of investors led by Canadian billionaire… Continue reading Aston Martin won’t release EVs until it’s financially stable

Aston Martin: F1 billionaire owner leads rescue deal

Struggling luxury UK carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to raise emergency funding worth £500m. A consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll will put in £182m, with the rest of the money coming from existing investors. Mr Stroll partly owns the Racing Point Formula 1 team, which will be branded Aston Martin from 2021 under… Continue reading Aston Martin: F1 billionaire owner leads rescue deal

Aston Martin to enter F1 from 2021 under £500m rescue deal

Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll’s consortium to invest £182m and his Racing Point team will be rebranded The billionaire Lawrence Stroll is leading a consortium that will invest £182m in return for 16.7% of Aston Martin, which will also launch a £318m rights issue. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Aston Martin has agreed a £500m equity rescue deal… Continue reading Aston Martin to enter F1 from 2021 under £500m rescue deal

@Renault: COMMUNICATION OF RENAULT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 28th Jan 2020

    Boulogne-Billancourt, January 28th, 2020 – Following the selection process led by the Governance and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors, meeting today under the chairmanship of Mr. Jean-Dominique Senard, made the decision to appoint Mr. Luca de Meo as Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A., and Chairman of Renault s.a.s., effective July 1,… Continue reading @Renault: COMMUNICATION OF RENAULT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 28th Jan 2020

Daiichi Sankyo harnesses ‘old’ R&D to strike cancer drug gold

TOKYO — Daiichi Sankyo, a Japanese drugmaker that has not had a blockbuster product for nearly a decade, is surging in market value, joining the 5 trillion yen ($46 billion) club that also includes such marquee names as Nintendo and Honda Motor. The drugmaker pulled off a major breakthrough in cancer treatment using traditional research methods largely… Continue reading Daiichi Sankyo harnesses ‘old’ R&D to strike cancer drug gold