When the Titanic sank in 1912, it had a solitary car in its hold. A Renault Type CB Coupé de Ville. The Renault Type CB Coupé de Ville was a luxury motor car vaunting enclosed passenger transport and the poor chauffeur in an open cockpit. It was renowned for its elegant design, luxurious interior and […]
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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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