Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing point, seeking large stake Aston Martin’s shares had slumped since its flotation just over a year ago. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Shares in Aston Martin have surged on reports that the billionaire owner of a Formula One racing team is preparing to bid for a significant… Continue reading Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report

LONDON (Reuters) – Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing Point, is preparing a bid for a major stake in Aston Martin (AML.L), Autocar magazine reported, sending the luxury sports car maker’s battered shares up 17% on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 coupe is displayed at Sotheby’s… Continue reading Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

Boulogne-Billancourt, December 3nd, 2019 –   The Social and Sustainable Impact Department has today signed a partnership with Nino Robotics, designer of a new type of “seated, personal transporters” aimed at changing the perception of transport solutions adapted to people with disabilities or of reduced mobility. Through this investment, the Group is pursuing its mission to develop… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

McLaren on the up but still a hard climb ahead

Former champions McLaren left the Abu Dhabi Formula One finale celebrating their best championship finish since their time as grand prix winners, but team boss Zak Brown isn’t expecting any miracles to speed up their climb back into the sport’s elite.Red Bull, once place ahead in third, scored nearly triple the Woking-based team’s total, ending the year with 417 points.Despite being among the most improved teams this year, Brown expects 2020 to be more a case of incremental progress than big leaps.

eXXpedition to end ocean plastic pollution

Why I’m setting sail on an all-female, around-the-world voyage “Through the Gyre.” eXXpedition tracking map shows ship location, route, and modeled concentration of ocean plastic. By: Marena Brinkhurst On Mapbox’s Community Team, I help organizations use location tools to approach environmental challenges in a lot of different ways — but I’ve never done anything like this: This week,… Continue reading eXXpedition to end ocean plastic pollution

Asian stocks rise after China manufacturing posts surprise gain

HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) — Asian shares outside of Japan edged higher on Monday after two separate surveys showed that China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly improved last month. The Nikkei Asia300 Index rose 0.14% to close at 1,302.61. China’s factory activity expanded in November, according to official data released over the weekend. The official November manufacturing… Continue reading Asian stocks rise after China manufacturing posts surprise gain

McLaren adds models to Ultimate Series – Automotive News

DETROIT — Perched at the top of McLaren Automotive’s product lineup is the Ultimate Series, an elite group of hypercars built in scarce production runs with prices that start in the high six figures. That’s far out of reach for most of the North American vehicle market, but McLaren is expanding the segment rapidly —… Continue reading McLaren adds models to Ultimate Series – Automotive News

The Business of Formula One

F1 chief Chase Carey presents rule changes as ‘watershed moment’ for the sport. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff says success is all in the mind. Ferrari’s head Louis Camilleri has ‘serene’ ideas on returning team to winning ways. Plus the grind behind the lengthening race calendar Go to Source

@Groupe PSA: PEUGEOT at the Shanghai International Motor Show

The Shanghai Motor Show opens its doors to the press on the 20th April. We are delighted to invite you to a press conference with Maxime Picat, Peugeot CEO, on:Monday 20 April at 11.00 On the PEUGEOT stand in hall 6On this occasion, you will be able to schedule interviews with, depending on the subjects… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PEUGEOT at the Shanghai International Motor Show

Creator of €500,000 Luxury Car Keys Teams up With Formula One legend, Mika Salo

Awain, the manufacturer of the world’s finest car keys, announces an exciting and exclusive collaboration with former Formula One and Le Mans legend Mika Salo. The new Formula One inspired Grand Prix Collection is hand-crafted from titanium and incorporates the finest racing leathers in its exclusive silhouette. The collaborative design makes for a thrilling addition… Continue reading Creator of €500,000 Luxury Car Keys Teams up With Formula One legend, Mika Salo