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Uber wants to make its own electric scooters

An electric scooter by Bird, one of Uber’s many rivals. ROBYN BECK via Getty Images Uber is working on its own scooter to compete with Lime, Bird, Scoot and others, according to Bloomberg. The project is being overseen by Jump, a bike-sharing firm that Uber acquired in April for a reported $200 million. Little is… Continue reading Uber wants to make its own electric scooters

Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors

Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors Volvo Cars has appointed Michael Jackson and Jim Zhang as members of its Board of Directors. Mr Jackson, based in Luxembourg, is currently a Board Member at AXA UK PLC, KNEIP Communications and Blockchain SA. He is also a partner at Mangrove Capital and… Continue reading Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors

Lynk&Co 03 saloon revealed: new pictures show interior

Lynk&Co’s models feature highly connected technology, so the 03 is expected to follow suit and come with large touchscreens that offer internet connectivity. The 03 could also get a share button, as introduced in the 01, that allows other users to access the car with a temporary digital key sent to their smartphone. The CMA platform is… Continue reading Lynk&Co 03 saloon revealed: new pictures show interior

Toyota to target tripling China production over next decade

Toyota Motor Corp. is aiming to triple car production in China by as soon as 2030 in a renewed push to make up lost ground in the world’s biggest market, according to people familiar with the plan. Asia’s largest automaker is targeting to manufacture 3.5 million vehicles annually in China around that year while boosting… Continue reading Toyota to target tripling China production over next decade

Aston Martin announces IPO plans

Aston Martin made it official on Wednesday, the company has alerted UK stock market regulators that it plans to list at least 25 percent of the company on the London stock exchange. Continue Reading Below The British sports car maker, known for its role in James Bond movies and luxury cars like the DB11, plans… Continue reading Aston Martin announces IPO plans

Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging

Porsche is actively pursuing the future of electromobility and the challenges that await Porsche is one of those legacy companies that is pursuing electrification with more zeal than others. With so much emphasis put on the Taycan lately, the company’s other moves in the same direction are kept mostly unnoticed. However, for Porsche, making the transition… Continue reading Porsche Details Its Plans For Non-Discriminatory Ultra-Fast Charging

Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV

More lithium-ion batteries on the horizon. Exide Industries, India’s largest manufacturer of batteries (not to be confused with Exide Technologies), and Leclanché announced the launch of a new joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries in India. India Both Exide Industries and Leclanché would like to catch onto the growing interest in the building battery business… Continue reading Exide Industries & Leclanché To Launch Lithium-Ion Battery JV

Aston Martin drives ‘milestone’ £5bn float as profits accelerate

Aston Martin says it is gearing up for a “key milestone” in its history through a stock market listing. The luxury UK sports car manufacturer confirmed a story by Sky News on Tuesday that it had started the flotation process, with the aim of launching the prospectus for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on 20… Continue reading Aston Martin drives ‘milestone’ £5bn float as profits accelerate

Ford Inspection Drones Keep Engine Plant Workers Safely Grounded

About Ford Motor Company About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification,… Continue reading Ford Inspection Drones Keep Engine Plant Workers Safely Grounded

RM Sotheby’s and Aston Martin celebrate new partnership with $21,455,000 lot

Published: Aug 24, 2018

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Neil Allison

Aston Martin today announced the formation of a new partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles.

24 August 2018, Monterey, CA: Aston Martin today announced the formation of a new partnership with RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles.
The new partnership got off to the best possible start earlier today when the beautiful 1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype went under the auctioneer’s gavel at Pebble Beach for an astonishing $21,455,000. The most significant one-off Aston Martin Works car, the DP215 was driven by Lucien Bianchi and Phil Hill at Le Mans in 1963 and is the final David Brown competition Aston Martin.
“What a great way to start this exciting new partnership,” said Paul Spires, President of Aston Martin Works. “The market for historic cars is booming so it is vital that Aston Martin is represented by the best auction house in the business. RM Sotheby’s give us the opportunity to reach a global audience with their international clientele.”
RM Sotheby’s was formed in 2015, when RM Auctions and Sotheby’s joined together to create an auction powerhouse, providing an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. Recognised as the No.1 auction house by total value of cars sold and for number of cars sold greater than $1 million in value, RM Sotheby’s was the obvious choice for Aston Martin.
Kenneth Ahn, President, RM Sotheby’s said: “It’s certainly an honor to join Aston Martin in celebrating a milestone anniversary of its motorsport history in 2019 and the exceptional road cars that have come to define the brand. In keeping with RM Sotheby’s record-breaking success in the sale of important Aston Martins at auction, we look forward to presenting the marque’s very best motor cars from around the world in Monterey next year, an auction setting unlike any other.”
Commencing in 2019, RM Sotheby’s will hold an annual Aston Martin single-marque sale, which looks set to become a highlight of Monterey Car Week. Aston Martin’s successful Second Century Plan, which is delivering a new Aston Martin model every year for seven years, also promises two ‘specials’ per year, which are set to become collectibles of the future.