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The Hot Topic

The object of this short article is not to argue the benefits or drawbacks of Electric vehicles, simply to address some of the myths. The Electric Car is relatively recent consequently they are newsworthy and still relatively unknown to a large proportion of the public. I am sure EVs are fundamentally safe, but the most […]

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Aston’s Wind of Change

Following a recent Strollified information delivery to Aston’s shareholders, Aston’s second-quarter results beat market anticipations. However, one pundit drew attention to detail in the small print that isn’t quite so positive regarding Free Cashflow and Net Debt. Nonetheless, Geely’s CEO, Daniel Li, has been appointed to the board; Geely is the third largest shareholder; in

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Elon’s Secret Team

One of the main concerns with EVs is the driving range between charges. About ten years ago, Tesla created an algorithm to give very optimistic ‘range figures. Additionally, they had a team that suppressed exaggerated claims of possible ‘between charges mileage achievements. It is unclear whether Tesla still uses the algorithm, but recent technical reports

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F1 Snippets

Belgium GPDate: Sunday, August 27Track: Circuit Zandvoort ✺ Sergio Perez explains ‘you’ll talk to me now’ radio exchange with Red Bull boss Christian Horner at F1 Belgian GP. ✺ Hamilton admits the 2024 contract talks’ emotional’. ✺ Perez said Hamilton was in such a hurry to pass me, and he just ruined my race. ✺

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Bond’s E-type

The idea of James Bond driving anything bar an Aston Martin is inconceivable. Bond has driven Aston’s since the 1964 film Goldfinger; the association further enhances the carmaker as a symbol of luxury, sophistication, and quintessential Britishness. However, rumour has it that the original plan was to use a Jaguar E-type. Ken Adams, the film’s

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A Meteor Explodes

The Bugatti Bolide is a quad-turbo, 8.0-litre W16 motor car for Track-only. Bolide has several definitions; Racing Car, Missile and a giant meteor which explodes in the atmosphere all seem appropriate, given that the mid-mounted engine produces 1,578 hp. It has had a long gestation period; the concept was unveiled in 2020, followed by an

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