The Lotus Esprit Series 1 has been reimagined with a redesigned carbonfibre body and a new V8 powertrain by a start-up consisting of former Hethel staff, almost 40 years after the sports car went off sale. The new Series 1 has been created by Chelmsford-based Encor, which plans to make 50 examples priced from around… Continue reading Lotus Esprit Series 1 reimagined with 400bhp V8
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Kia previews its future with a wild four-door super-GT concept
Kia has revealed a rakish, driver-focused saloon car concept to celebrate its 80th anniversary and preview its future. The Vision Meta Turismo concept, previewed earlier this week and revealed overnight at an event in Korea, is an edgy, angular, four-seat GT that gives clues as to how the brand will evolve its Opposites United design… Continue reading Kia previews its future with a wild four-door super-GT concept
How GM’s ownership of Lotus went ‘appallingly wrong’
After the death of founder Colin Chapman in 1982, Lotus was in dire straits financially. Thankfully for all us petrolheads, it was saved by British Car Auctions chief David Wickens. He quickly recruited more investors and, with Hethel veteran Mike Kimberley remaining as CEO, Lotus returned to profit in 1984. However, the bosses recognised that they… Continue reading How GM’s ownership of Lotus went ‘appallingly wrong’
Proforma reporting of Essity’s new business areas
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Effective January 1, 2026, Essity’s business areas will be as follows: Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene. The new business areas reflect the organizational change being made to accelerate the company’s growth rate and more rapidly achieve its financial targets. Essity will report in accordance with the new… Continue reading Proforma reporting of Essity’s new business areas
Proforma reporting of Essity’s new business areas
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Effective January 1, 2026, Essity’s business areas will be as follows: Health & Medical, Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene. The new business areas reflect the organizational change being made to accelerate the company’s growth rate and more rapidly achieve its financial targets. Essity will report in accordance with the new… Continue reading Proforma reporting of Essity’s new business areas
German Manager Magazine: Geely: Zeekr brings electric car brand to the German market004569
The electric car manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of the Chinese Geely Group, plans to start direct sales of three types of car this Monday Germany start. This was reported by the “Electric Car News” portal. Accordingly, Zeekr wants to offer the compact four-door X, the all-rounder SUV 7X and the shooting brake type 001.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Geely: Zeekr brings electric car brand to the German market004569
This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
How long does it take to fill up a car? When the difference between a fast fuel pump and a slow one and a big tank and a small one is three minutes, the answer is ‘who cares?’. That said, I still find filling up with fuel quite tedious, largely because you have to stand… Continue reading This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
How AI-Powered Content Automation Generated $3.5M: Black Lotus Ventures Unveils the AI Strategy Behind Viral Product
Malik Mbaye, a former Product Manager at Meta, built an AI agent to identify viral products with untapped potential. “The algorithm kept surfacing this product,” Mbaye explains. “It was a tension-based exercise device that looked almost like a toy, yet the engagement metrics were off the charts.” Mbaye partnered with Hadji Sall, a digital marketing expert… Continue reading How AI-Powered Content Automation Generated $3.5M: Black Lotus Ventures Unveils the AI Strategy Behind Viral Product
Vauxhall Mokka GSE
The Mokka GSE is your regular electric Mokka given a makeover, although more for handling than being strictly about appearance. On the outside there are new bumpers and grilles and some yellow flashes and lettering. There’s a standard black roof (a no-cost option to delete) and an optional black bonnet, like on old Opel and… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka GSE
Czinger Dallas Announces Delivery of “Point of No Return” 21C V Max Hypercar to the Barchetta Collection
DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Czinger Dallas, in collaboration with Czinger Vehicles, announced the delivery of a highly bespoke Czinger 21C V Max to the distinguished Barchetta Collection of Ohio. The delivery took place at Czinger Dallas, recently acquired by US Auto Trust, marking a significant milestone as the collection founders took ownership of one of… Continue reading Czinger Dallas Announces Delivery of “Point of No Return” 21C V Max Hypercar to the Barchetta Collection