AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goodyear Ventures, Goodyear’s venture capital arm, has added Starship Technologies to its investment portfolio. Goodyear Ventures joins multiple investors helping to raise $17 million for the autonomous delivery company. Founded in 2014, Starship Technologies builds and operates a network of self-driving robots that carry and deliver packages, groceries and… Continue reading Goodyear Ventures Invests in Autonomous Delivery Services Provider Starship Technologies
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Elon Musk’s shy 36-year-old finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn, behind Tesla’s remarkable turnaround
Several sell-side analysts said they’ve never talked with him on the phone. But, by the yardsticks that measure most CFOs, he has excelled. Tesla shares have risen more than 1,300% during his tenure. Tesla Inc. is widely expected to report its sixth consecutive quarterly profit Wednesday — and potentially its first $1-billion quarter. That follows… Continue reading Elon Musk’s shy 36-year-old finance chief, Zachary Kirkhorn, behind Tesla’s remarkable turnaround
The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
Its creators claim a top speed of 249 mph and the world’s quickest zero to 60 time. Aspark via MAT Aspark is an industrialist engineering firm based in Osaka, Japan, for some reason promising the world’s quickest-accelerating hyper-EV in production, as well as a second car project soon to be revealed in detail. With four-wheel… Continue reading The 1,985-HP Aspark Owl Hyper EV That Costs $3.6M Has Landed in the US – The Drive
@BMW: New entry-level models with plug-in hybrid drive for the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series.000869
Munich. Pioneering energy efficiency, impressive economy and hallmark driving pleasure are combined in the new entry-level plug-in hybrid models of the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 5 Series. Both model series will be supplemented by two further models each with electrified drive from March 2021. The new model variants of the BMW 3 Series… Continue reading @BMW: New entry-level models with plug-in hybrid drive for the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series.000869
@BMW: BMW model revision measures as of spring 2021.000868
Munich. The market launch of the BMW M5 CS is the absolute highlight among the innovations that will enrich the BMW model range in spring 2021. The first special model based on the BMW M5 Competition takes on the top position in the BMW M GmbH range in terms of engine power, performance and exclusivity,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW model revision measures as of spring 2021.000868
@BMW: The original – new every time: The MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door, the MINI Convertible.000867
Clear exterior design accents give it a purist appearance that emphasises the hallmark design features. In addition, the innovative Multitone Roof creates unique individualisation opportunities. In the interior, the extensively redesigned cockpit underlines the premium character of the MINI-3 door, the MINI-5 door and the MINI Convertible. Attractive additions to the range of standard and… Continue reading @BMW: The original – new every time: The MINI 3-door, the MINI 5-door, the MINI Convertible.000867
Sila Nanotechnologies raises $590M to fund battery materials factory
Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon Valley battery materials company, has spent years developing technology designed to pack more energy into a cell at a lower cost — an end game that has helped it lock in partnerships with Amperex Technology Limited as well as automakers BMW and Daimler. Now, Sila Nano, flush with a fresh injection… Continue reading Sila Nanotechnologies raises $590M to fund battery materials factory
@Tata-JLR: PROFESSOR GERRY MCGOVERN OBE APPOINTED TO JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
About Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands. Land Rover is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. Jaguar is one of the world’s premier luxury marques, as well as being the first ever brand to offer a premium all-electric performance SUV,… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: PROFESSOR GERRY MCGOVERN OBE APPOINTED TO JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value with collectors
Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value, according to some recent auctions, and some owners are trying to push the price of the early electric sports car higher. Tesla Roadster The Tesla Roadster was the now famous California-based automaker’s first car: a small two-seat sports car based on the Lotus Elise. It was… Continue reading Tesla Roadsters are already starting to gain in value with collectors
In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design
Ford Motor Co. said Monday that its global design lead will retire, to be replaced by an automotive industry veteran who most recently worked for French automaker Groupe Renault SA. Moray Callum, whom the Blue Oval described in a news release as one of the industry’s “most influential design leaders,” will retire as the company’s… Continue reading In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design