(Bloomberg) — When a Chinese billionaire became Daimler AG’s biggest shareholder in 2018, it caused quite a stir. Another Chinese investor took an even bigger stake the following year, the Mercedes-Benz maker just disclosed for the first time. Most Read from Bloomberg Daimler announced Monday that BAIC Automotive Group Co. almost doubled its stake in… Continue reading Daimler Reveals Chinese Partner Doubled Stake Years Ago
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Radford Type 62-2 completes final round of track testing
The Radford Type 62-2 has passed through its final round of on-track development testing, meaning the sports car is now ready to ship off to customers in 2022. Just 62 examples will be built, and each will be customised to suit its owner’s taste. Radford also says it offers so much scope for personalisation that… Continue reading Radford Type 62-2 completes final round of track testing
Radford Type 62-2 completes track testing phase – Autocar
“Everything is driver-centric and built around that. It’s all about experiences, and the feeling the driver gets when getting in and out of the car is really important. You step into the car and slide into the interior, where the seat grips you and urges you to drive.” Type 62-2 specification The Type 62-2 remains… Continue reading Radford Type 62-2 completes track testing phase – Autocar
5000-HP Devel Sixteen Headlines Petersen Museum Hypercar Exhibit – CarBuzz
The Devel Sixteen, Pagani Huayra Hermes Edition, and Bugatti Veyron are just three of 30 hypercars to be displayed. The Petersen Automotive Museum has always had outstanding exhibits for us to marvel over. Three new exhibits were seen this year when it reopened, but the newest thing for us to gawk at is truly drool-worthy.… Continue reading 5000-HP Devel Sixteen Headlines Petersen Museum Hypercar Exhibit – CarBuzz
Lotus Boss Matt Windle Talks Evija Delays, Emira Hype, and Big Plans for the 2020s – The Drive
He’s got one of the best jobs in automotive, but convincing generations of Lotus fans to love EVs might be harder than it looks. Lotus Imagine taking the helm of one of the best-loved, most evocative automotive and motorsports marques ever known, then charting a radical new course for it. It may be the understatement… Continue reading Lotus Boss Matt Windle Talks Evija Delays, Emira Hype, and Big Plans for the 2020s – The Drive
@Geely: Fri 19 Nov 2021Lotus Type 132 Teaser #4 – Awaken Read more
Lotus Type 132 Teaser #4 – Awaken [embedded content] Awaken_Widescreen_H264.mp4 Notes to Editors For more information please contact the Lotus Communications team: James Andrew, Executive Director, PR and Communications jandrew@lotuscars.com +44 (0) 7384 830903 Rob Borrett, PR Manager, Content & Launch Programmes rborrett@lotuscars.com +44 (0) 7718 560789 Alastair Florance, Group PR Manager aflorance@lotuscars.co.uk + 44… Continue reading @Geely: Fri 19 Nov 2021Lotus Type 132 Teaser #4 – Awaken Read more
@VW Group: Lamborghini adopts what3words in all Huracán models004186
In a world first, Huracán1 models will feature what3words navigation offline and via Alexa from mid-2022 Sant’Agata Bolognese, 10th November 2021 – From mid-2022 the Lamborghini Huracán range will become the first to integrate what3words, fully enabled by Alexa. With the innovative global addressing technology, drivers can navigate precisely to exclusive spots and hidden gems… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini adopts what3words in all Huracán models004186
Tesla Roadster production delayed again until 2023
Production of the second-generation Tesla Roadster has been pushed back again to 2023, adding yet another year to the wait between the electric sports car’s initial reveal and its on-sale date. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, made the announcement in his usual roundabout fashion during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, citing supply chain difficulties as the… Continue reading Tesla Roadster production delayed again until 2023
Autocar confidential: Lotus on delivering EV dynamism, Citroen preempting diesel dip and more
In this week’s Autocar confidential, we speak to the man in charge of Lotus about how to deliver an EV that sticks to the firm’s lightweight ethos, and find out when Citroen changed its tune on diesel. But first, what can Cupra do to stand out from its VW Group siblings? CUPRA MORE THAN A… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Lotus on delivering EV dynamism, Citroen preempting diesel dip and more
@Geely: Tue 21 Sep 2021 Lotus reveals pioneering blueprint for next generation electric sports cars Just weeks after Lotus confirmed it will be launching a new …
World premiere for innovative new lightweight EV structure Developed through Project LEVA research programme, rear structure is 37% lighter than on Lotus Emira V6 Will be integrated into Lotus electric sports car architecture Versatile architecture supports multiple layouts, wheelbase lengths, battery sizes and configurations Technology on display at Cenex LCV event on 22/23 September (Hethel,… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 21 Sep 2021 Lotus reveals pioneering blueprint for next generation electric sports cars Just weeks after Lotus confirmed it will be launching a new …