MESA, AZ and LONDON, UK — August 15, 2023 (BUSINESSWIRE) — ElectraMeccanica, (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica”), a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva, a pioneer in electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles (“Tevva”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement. The attending members of the Boards of Directors of both companies unanimously approved the proposed transaction. The proposed transaction is intended to accelerate their combined ability to capture the growing opportunity in commercial electric trucks....
Special edition Bugatti Baby II to feature in Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company
Monday 14 August 2023, California, USA: The 2023 Bugatti Baby II, a one-of-one, 75% scale electric reimagination of the famous Bugatti Type 35, will be sold at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions, which take place August 18 and 19 amidst Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Hand-built by The Little Car Company’s team of engineers at their UK headquarters in Oxfordshire, the Baby II has been developed using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Grand Prix car, and the aluminium bodywork is hand-formed to offer true authenticity to the original. Powered by an electric motor, the Baby II provides a modern...
‘Car-toon’ legend heads to auction – Who framed Roger Rabbit Ford to be sold by Car & Classic
A 1939 Ford 91A V8 that featured in the groundbreaking movie ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, is heading to auction with Car & Classic. Having rolled off the production line in the USA in late 1939, the classic Ford made its way to the UK sometime in the 1960s. The 1980s saw the V8-powered sedan benefit from a lengthy restoration whilst spending time in a museum before its screen debut in 1988 in the hit movie that witnessed cartoon characters living alongside real people. The Ford’s art deco style body ensured it was the perfect prop in Toontown, near Los Angeles,...
‘Glamper Van’ Goes on Tour at The British Motor Show and Car Fest South
Milton Keynes, UK, 15 August 2023 – The ID. Buzz Cargo-based ‘Glamper Van’ is back for more festival fun this summer as it heads out on tour, visiting The British Motor Show and Car Fest South later this month. The one-of-a-kind mobile photobooth features a throwback festival livery and is kitted out with an Instagram-friendly studio, lighting, and props. The integrated camera features a makeover filter to help visitors capture the festival atmosphere. The new Glamper Van debuted last month at PennFest 2023, and will now stop off at The British Motor Show (17-20 August) and Car Fest South (25-27...
Lamborghini to celebrate 60 years at Salon Privé
Lamborghini will continue its 60th anniversary celebrations at Salon Privé later this month – with the radical Revuelto, the firm’s first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in, confirmed to make one of its first UK appearances. With a staggering 1,015hp, the first Lamborghini High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) combines an all-new naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine with three electric motors and a double-clutch gearbox. It has all-wheel drive, 13 drive modes and even offers a fully-electric mode. This ability to drive as a purely electric car helps reduce overall CO2 emissions by 30% – yet the Lamborghini Revuelto also delivers a new paradigm in...
Isuzu UK renews commitment as official supplier for Welsh Rugby Union
16th August 2023 – Isuzu UK is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as the Official Supplier for the years 2023 to 2025. This exciting collaboration further strengthens Isuzu’s commitment to supporting the sport of rugby and reinforces its dedication to the Welsh community. Over the past years, Isuzu UK has been an integral part of the rugby community in Wales, enabling the team to deliver exceptional rugby activities across the country. As part of the partnership, Isuzu will supply and deliver a substantial fleet of Isuzu D-Max pickups, which will play a crucial role...
Best Car of the Year winner Volkswagen ID.
Milton Keynes, 16 August 2023 – Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz range took a double win at the 2023 Best Cars of the Year Awards. Commended for its design aesthetic and sustainability credentials, the ID. Buzz was crowned ‘Best Car of the Year’, while the ID. Buzz Cargo took home ‘Best Light Commercial Vehicle’ after impressing the international judging panel with its strong electric performance and functionality. To celebrate the prestigious accolade, the ID. Buzz will appear as a winner on the Best Cars of the Year stand at this month’s British Motor Show. Known for its driving experiences and displays,...
Zenvo Automotive: The second chapter
Newly unveiled on the eve of Monterey Car Week, the Zenvo Aurora is a milestone moment. Aurora marks the lightest and most powerful road car Zenvo Automotive has ever produced, while also marking the start of a new era for the Danish brand, with a ground-up, all-new design of hypercar, with a genuine no compromise approach to performance. Named after and the lightweight, fast, and beautiful nature of the rare light phenomenon, Aurora Borealis, the Zenvo Aurora is designed with driving pleasure in mind. An unfiltered connection from the driver seat to the road. Built on an all-new ZM1 modular...
Salon Privé’s quintessential British dropheads celebrate glory days of quality, luxury & speed
If proof were needed of Britain’s pre-eminence in the creation of some of the world’s most elegant and successful drophead automobiles, Salon Privé has gathered two of the most compelling pieces of evidence at its Blenheim Palace Concours this month. The remarkable pair, represented by Alvis and Jaguar, illustrates the British motor industry’s leadership in design, engineering and manufacturing for quality open-topped cars in the pre- and post-war years, and is set to be a popular draw throughout the event. 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB Three-Position Drophead Coupé by Vanden Plas Described as the epitome of pre-war sporting elegance, the Alvis...
Lotus Elise S1 Crowned ‘Best Performance Car’ of the Last 25 Years by PistonHeads
PistonHeads has named the legendary Lotus Elise S1 as the ‘Best Performance Car’ of the last 25 years as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The passionate and knowledgeable PistonHeads community came together with the expert PistonHeads editorial team to crown the winner, with ‘PHers’ casting their vote to determine their definitive best performance cars of the last quarter century. The PistonHeads editorial team selected their champion from a shortlist of cars of category winners chosen by the PistonHeads community, comprising: Best Supercar (Porsche Carrera GT), Best Saloon (BMW M5 E39), Best Track Day Car (Caterham Seven 620R), Best Hot Hatch...