Local Motors, the startup behind the Olli autonomous shuttle, has shut down

Local Motors, the company that crowdsourced and built the Olli autonomous shuttle as well as the Rally Fighter, will be shutting down operations by Friday, according to several posts from various employees on LinkedIn. The company has yet to release an official statement, but many employees are already openly looking for new work. “I am… Continue reading Local Motors, the startup behind the Olli autonomous shuttle, has shut down

@niche: Praga expands official R1 dealer network with the introduction of Praga Racing Poland001568

Praga Cars has expanded its global network of R1 dealers with the addition of Praga Racing Poland, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Central Europe. Patryk Pachura, CEO of Praga Racing Poland and Pachura Moto Center, attended Praga Cars UK’s star-studded ‘Evening With Praga’ event in November and agreed to take on the official R1… Continue reading @niche: Praga expands official R1 dealer network with the introduction of Praga Racing Poland001568

@Geely: Wed 12 Jan 2022Lotus Tech Creative Centre: a new design hub to drive forward global transformationFrom the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in W…

LTCC leading design on Type 132 and other all-electric lifestyle cars from Lotus Head of studio is Ben Payne, overseen by Peter Horbury and in close collaboration with Russell Carr Creative philosophy inspired by progressive start-ups and design agencies Based in Warwickshire, in the UK’s automotive heartland (Hethel, UK – 12 January 2022) – From… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 12 Jan 2022Lotus Tech Creative Centre: a new design hub to drive forward global transformationFrom the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in W…

New Aston Martin V12 Vantage: new image and video ahead of 2022 launch

Aston Martin is well under way with a teaser campaign for a new V12 Vantage model, and the latest image gives us a glimpse of the car’s design. The British firm has also released a short video for the new car, which is set to be the last 12-cylinder Vantage ever. The image is a… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage: new image and video ahead of 2022 launch

Aston Martin Valkyrie: specs and full details as production begins

The Aston Martin Valkyrie has entered full production with the completion of the first customer car announced. The groundbreaking hypercar was first teased in concept form five years ago, and early customers can now expect delivery of their finished versions in the coming weeks. 150 units of the Valkyrie coupe are being hand-built at Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie: specs and full details as production begins

Aston Martin gauges Ford executive’s interest in becoming CEO

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc’s chairman has approached Steven Armstrong, a senior Ford Motor Co. executive, to gauge his interest in becoming chief executive officer of the British carmaker, according to people familiar with the matter. Billionaire Lawrence Stroll reached out to Armstrong — a former chairman of Ford Europe — twice last month,… Continue reading Aston Martin gauges Ford executive’s interest in becoming CEO

This is the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo – Top Gear

Sharks. A McLaren P1 GTR. Love of a Brazilian homeland. There’s a selection of the ingredients that were poured into the creation of the Fittipaldi Motors EF7 Vision Gran Turismo by Pininfarina. OK, the name needs a trim, but that’s an intriguing mood board. The EF7 exists because of the most mouthwatering foundation a supercar… Continue reading This is the Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo – Top Gear

Carmakers put European stocks on road to record-high close

But JPMorgan took a cautious stance for the sector in 2022, citing consumer uncertainty over electric vehicles in Europe. Automobile stocks helped drive European shares to new highs on Wednesday, even as a new year rally appeared to be running out of gas due to concerns over COVID-19 and slowing growth. The continent-wide STOXX 600… Continue reading Carmakers put European stocks on road to record-high close

@Daimler: VISION EQXX – taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level

The road trip reimagined with a new technology blueprint for series production Stuttgart.  Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Outstanding range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and will speed adoption. Exceptional efficiency will create a virtuous circle of battery size and weight reduction, allowing us to go further… Continue reading @Daimler: VISION EQXX – taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 007 in-detail – Professional Motorsport World

The idea that a rookie team could arrive at the Le Mans 24 Hours with an entirely new car and end up in contention for a place on the podium may seem fanciful. However, that is exactly what Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) did with its SCG 007 Hypercar. The eponymously named outfit is the brainchild… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 007 in-detail – Professional Motorsport World