A new tariff of 25% will be imposed on all cars and car parts imported into the United State, president Donald Trump has announced. This new levy will come into effect from 2 April, and will apply both to finished machines shipped into the country and car parts imported for vehicles assembled there. President Trump claimed the… Continue reading Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
Tag: Lotus
Trusted by Heroes, Chosen by Millions: Goodyear Celebrates 45 Years of Eagle Product Line
The story of Eagle continues to this day, with its latest model – Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 – being one of the best-sellers in Europe and Asia and recently introduced in the Americas. The story behind it incorporates fascinating innovation, evolving from the track to the street model after model, writing the history of motorsport… Continue reading Trusted by Heroes, Chosen by Millions: Goodyear Celebrates 45 Years of Eagle Product Line
Perseus Announces Entry into the EV Market with Plans for a Compact SUV by 2027
Perseus, a British-headquartered premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, has announced its market entry and outlined plans for its first model, a compact SUV, set to launch in European markets by late 2027. The company is adopting a scalable and asset-light business model, securing partnerships with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to support production. Perseus… Continue reading Perseus Announces Entry into the EV Market with Plans for a Compact SUV by 2027
Tesla’s top crash safety architect quits
Petter Winberg, Tesla crash safety architect, via LinkedIn Tesla’s top crash safety architect, who helped the automaker achieve top safety scores for its entire car line-up, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 14 years. We are talking about Petter Winberg, Tesla’s Principal Engineer for CAE crashing safety for the last decade. After an… Continue reading Tesla’s top crash safety architect quits
Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
It was Meta itself that first told me about the new book attacking Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and the allegedly bankrupt morals of their company. On March 7, a Meta PR person contacted me to ask if I’d heard about Careless People, a presumed takedown of the company that was due for release in a… Continue reading Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
Former Tesla, Lucid execs form new EV brand Longbow, whose first two models are sharp and ultra-light
A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing itself as ” the first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer. ” It has unveiled its first two featherweight models, inspired by British automotive icons and designed with real-road performance and the overall driver experience in mind. Despite debuting today, the limited hand-built production… Continue reading Former Tesla, Lucid execs form new EV brand Longbow, whose first two models are sharp and ultra-light
The Amelia Winners: 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 and 1967 Lotus 49 Earn Best of Show Accolades as Enthusiasts Celebrate Speed and Elegance
The Amelia’s 30th Annual Celebration Saw a Weekend of Fine Dining, Driving Experiences, Live Auctions, and the Amelia Concours D’Elegance—Showcasing Hundreds of Exquisite Vehicles from Around the World AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Among a distinguished field of more than 240 historically significant automobiles, spanning 35 classes, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C… Continue reading The Amelia Winners: 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 and 1967 Lotus 49 Earn Best of Show Accolades as Enthusiasts Celebrate Speed and Elegance
British firm Longbow shows £65k, sub-tonne EV sports car for 2026
A new British company has revealed a sub-tonne electric sports car that it aims to start selling next year for the same price as a mid-rung Alpine A110. The first model from EV start-up Longbow is a compact, two-seat rival to the likes of Caterham’s upcoming Project V coupé and the promised electric Alpine A110.… Continue reading British firm Longbow shows £65k, sub-tonne EV sports car for 2026
@Geely: Global News Mon 10 Mar 2025Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch autonomous driving platform for robotaxis
CaoCao Mobility has launched a new autonomous driving platform for ride-hailing, which will be powered by Lotus Robotics’ end-to-end intelligent driving solutions. The technology is being piloted in Suzhou and Hangzhou in China today. Lotus Robotics technology is being rolled out globally, with the company introducing new features including its high navigation precision software in… Continue reading @Geely: Global News Mon 10 Mar 2025Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch autonomous driving platform for robotaxis
First Lamborghini EV to pack 980V electricals, up to 2000bhp
“When we decided to do the first step of our strategy, to have all the line-up new and hybridised, this was a big effort for the company,” he said. “For the last four years, we have worked very hard on this, and now we see that this was – you never know, but – the… Continue reading First Lamborghini EV to pack 980V electricals, up to 2000bhp