Although open-cockpit racing cars could make a comeback, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, unless you’re an elite car collector or a racing driver. That said, looking at the new Aston Martin DBR22 Roadster, it’s easy to see why it might appeal to more people as its design is simply spectacular.
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2021
Aside from strikingly good looks, what comes to mind first when you think of a hypercar or Formula One? If you answered sleek, aerodynamic styling you’d be right and that usually involves a big rear wing. However, Peugeot’s latest hybrid hypercar doesn’t have a rear wing which many consider a massive achievement.
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2021
The automotive sector has seen some exciting cars in recent times but few are as stunning and technologically sound as the all-new McLaren Artura Hybrid. It is, in fact, the first completely new model the British automaker has produced in over a decade and the first hybrid since the McLaren P1.
The real race towards electrification starts with the new McLaren Artura which they refer to as its first High-Performance Hybrid model. Indeed, the P1 was first but it was a 375-unit special edition whereas the Artura is a full production car complete with a brand new engine and chassis.
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Dec
2020
We have seen some significant advances in automotive manufacturing technologies in recent years and it’s only going to get better. Many segments are adopting different manufacturing techniques to help reduce labour and material costs while increasing productivity, production efficiency and quality.
For automotive manufacturers to operate at the highest level requires the best framework. That means investing in the latest machinery and technologies but also putting in place the right approach to the future.
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2020
In the world of motorsport, few names impress more than Formula One genius, Gordon Murray. If you haven’t been following the story, he is designing a supercar from scratch with unbelievable specifications.
The Gordon Murray T.50 looks stunning and a true representation of automotive engineering perfection. Said to be one of the most extreme and remarkable supercars ever created, it will push boundaries beyond imagination.
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Jul
2020
Electric vehicles have been on everyone’s lips recently and for various reasons but the latest bit of industry news is somewhat ‘Twisted’. A Land Rover Defender modification specialist based in the UK, Twisted Automotive, has announced the production of a limited series of 30 electric Land Rover Defenders but only for export to the United States.
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2020
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2019
Russia is the latest country to announce launching a new electric vehicle. Russian Engineering and Manufacturing Company (REMC) is launching the first locally manufactured electric vehicle, naming it Zetta.
Early reports suggest it could be the cheapest electric vehicle ever built with an expected price tag of just $7,000 (£5,400). Zetta is short for Zero Emission Terra Transport Asset and should be ready for launch early in 2020 after the final certification stages.
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2019
The World Automotive Conference was held in Istanbul on October 17 2019, where experts presented possible solutions for keeping up with future trends in the automotive sector.
From managing global economic challenges to overcoming changing industry demands, 50 speakers added tremendous value to the conversation. There are various issues plaguing the automotive sector including too much traffic, too many cars, bad drivers, inadequate public transport, air pollution and not enough parking.
These may not be the trends that are directly shaping the automotive industry but they are important nonetheless. It clearly indicates some of the consumer feedback which the automotive sector needs to respond to.
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