According to Porsche’s CFO, Lutz Meschke, the European Union could delay its aspiring plan to ban the sale of new Internal Combustion Engine-powered cars by 2025. He explained that the general slowdown in the number of Electric Vehicles purchased by Europeans could cause a major rethink by the European Union. The UK has been forced […]
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For the first time, Tesla is failing to grow. Mr Musk warned that 2024 sales would be significantly lower. Various reasons/ excuses/ explanations were proffered: • Consumer demand in Europe is declining, especially in Germany.• Intensified competition from Europe and China, which could lead to a bloodbath.• Falling prices. Tesla cannot afford to reduce prices
Because sometimes, you just need a V12-powered tank to pick up groceries. When you think of ‘Lamborghini’, the image that certainly comes to mind is something shallow to the ground, with a fantastical design and deafening noise. The Lamborghini LM 002 qualifies as a Lambo’ except for the ride height, which is far from shallow.
♖ Lewis Hamilton has received a boost ahead of the 2024 F1 season with the return of his former right-hand man, Marc Hynes. ♖ Andretti Global is continuing its preparations to join the Formula 1 grid. ♖ James Vowles, now Williams’s team principal and ex-right-hand man for Toto, uses what he learned at Mercedes to
Valentino Balboni’s relationship with Ferruccio Lamborghini was more than professional; Ferruccio became his mentor. Valentino Balboni started working for Lamborghini in 1968 and became their Chief Test Driver in 1975. At one point, he had driven about 80% of all Lamborghinis ever produced, and the only person to have driven more Miuras was his former
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♖ Three-quarters of the F1 grid are out of contract at the end of the 2024 season. ♖ McLaren hopes to be the primary challenger to Red Bull this year, having seen no ‘diminishing returns’ on their car improvement work. ♖ Formula 1 has announced that the Spanish Grand Prix will be held in Madrid
The Brabham BT62 is an exceptional, track-focussed supercar. Initially designed as a track-only car, a road-going version was introduced later. Only 70 cars were scheduled for build, 35 of the original BT62 and 35 BT62R Celebration Series. The BT62 is a mid-engine carbon monocoque racer powered by a 691-horsepower Ford 5.4-litre modular V8. The beautiful
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Horacio Pagani instructed his team of engineers turned artists to meet three targets for the Pagani Utopia: simplicity, lightness, and the ultimate in driving pleasure. Pagani Automobili has launched its third-generation hypercar, the Utopia, developed from the vast experience gleaned from its immediate predecessors, the Huayra R track car and Roadster BC. ‘More than four
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This is what irony means. You buy an electric car to save the planet, and a tree kills it. The irony of the motor car lies in its dual nature; it provides convenience, freedom and innovation. Whilst contributing to environmental impact, social isolation and economic disparities. Some amusing quotes: The irony of traffic jams is
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The Bizzarrini Revival Series opened a new chapter in the brand’s history. Bizzarrini will only build 24 cars. Much has been written about the ‘new Bizzarrini’ and not so much about its history, particularly the Bizzarrini 1900 GT Europa. The 1900 GT Europa launched in 1966 was the smaller sibling to the Bizzarrini 5300 Strada.