01 Jun Automotive news, commentary and analysis 01/06/2026
(Oilandgaspress) Intermittent wind and solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and AI are changing our energy system profoundly and in real time. How government, the system operator and companies like Drax manage this change can be measured not in the millions but in the billions of pounds of difference to the British economy every year.
At Drax our mission has always been to deliver what the country needs. For over sixty years, our assets have provided secure electricity to millions of the UK’s households and businesses. When climate change became a national imperative, we did what many thought impossible and transformed Western Europe’s largest coal fired power station into Britain’s largest single source of renewable electricity. Today, we are once more investing to deliver in the national interest.
Our recommended offer for Bluefield Solar Income Fund is a key moment for our business and its next phase. This would be the largest deal in our history, and with BESS and OCGT development sites included, our renewable generation business and flexible generation assets combined will have a larger power capacity of over 3GW than Drax Power Station’s 2.6GW for the first time. Related News
Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan has decided to halt the development of a next-generation electric sedan for its luxury brand Lexus, the Nikkei reported on the 31st. The halted project is the Lexus next-generation electric vehicle ‘LF-ZC’, which was unveiled at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show. This model had garnered attention for its potential adoption of the ‘giga casting’ method, which produces major vehicle components in a single process, along with the installation of a high-performance battery. Despite halting the LF-ZC development, Toyota plans to continue research on future technologies such as all-solid-state batteries and giga casting. . Related News
When Rimac Automobili designed the Nevera, it was never intended to be a single-purpose hypercar too compromised for everyday use. “The Nevera was primarily developed as a Hyper GT, rather than a track-focused car,” Mate Rimac, Founder and President of the Rimac Group, has said. It was engineered to cover ground, to cross borders and to be driven. This week, one owner – British explorer and tech entrepreneur Chris Brown – put that philosophy to the test in style, driving approximately 2,700 kilometres from Harrogate, North Yorkshire to Trogir on the Dalmatian Coast, to join Rimac’s second annual Trailblazer Tour. Journeys like this are nothing new for Chris. He is currently pursuing the Eight Poles Project – a bid to become the first person in history to visit all eight of the Earth’s Poles of Inaccessibility. Poles of Inaccessibility are the coordinates on a continent that are the furthest from the ocean in all directions or, in case of oceans, the point furthest from land. They are, almost by definition, difficult to reach. So far, he has reached seven of the eight: North America, South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica plus the two Oceanic Poles at Point Nemo in the South Pacific and the Northern Pole in the Arctic.
The four-day route crossed seven countries. Departing Harrogate at dawn on 28th May Related News
A Ferrari delegation, led by Chairman John Elkann and Chief Executive Officer Benedetto Vigna, together with other company executives and engineers, were received by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the residence in Castel Gandolfo.
Chairman Elkann commented: “It was a great emotion and an immense honour to meet His Holiness together with my Ferrari colleagues. This was a moment of extraordinary human and symbolic value, inspiring all the people in our Company to continue their journey with passion, responsibility, and confidence in the future. An occasion that will remain forever in our memories, and in Ferrari’s history.”
During the meeting, the new Ferrari Luce was presented; as a tribute, John Elkann donated the car’s steering wheel to the Pontiff.. Related News
The new Ferrari Luce was unveiled to the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the Quirinale Palace by Chairman John Elkann, Vice Chairman Piero Ferrari and Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna, alongside other company executives and engineers.
John Elkann has commented on the visit: “We were honoured to be guests of President Mattarella at the Quirinale, where we presented him the Ferrari Luce. This new model carries into the future the values that make Ferrari instantly recognizable the world over. It is the result of the passion, expertise, and commitment of all Ferrari people – those who write the history of our brand every day. On behalf of everyone at Ferrari, I thank the President for his warm welcome, and for his unwavering support of the values that unite our country.”.. Related News
Established by the United Nations in 2012, World Parents’ Day is celebrated every year on 1 June to recognize the importance of parental figures in children’s development and society. On this occasion, Automobili Lamborghini shares its commitment to supporting parenthood and people balancing family and professional life every day within the Sant’Agata Bolognese company. As of 30 April 2026, the company counts 736 employee parents with children aged between zero and 12, including 588 men and 148 women.
For years, the company has promoted policies focused on protecting parenthood and gender equality, with the aim of ensuring equal rights for mothers and fathers and encouraging shared participation in childcare. This approach views parenthood not as an individual responsibility to be managed separately from work, but as a dimension of people’s lives that the organization can support through concrete tools.. Automobili Lamborghini has introduced specific measures to support parenthood, including company financial integration for optional parental leave—in addition to the 30% allowance provided by INPS—ensuring a minimum overall salary of 70%. To encourage balanced sharing of caregiving responsibilities, this rises to 80% when the other parent has also taken at least 15 days of parental leave. Full protection is guaranteed for particularly vulnerable situations, such as single parents or parents of children with disabilities, for whom the company provides full salary coverage during compensated leave periods. Related News
Automobili Lamborghini is once again taking part in Motor Valley Fest, playing a leading role in the event celebrating the excellence of Italy’s Motor Valley and the value of Made in Italy around the world. Now in its eighth edition and taking place in Modena from 28 to 31 May, the festival has become one of the automotive sector’s premier events, combining displays of the most iconic vehicles with an extensive program of conferences, meetings and panel discussions focused on themes shaping the industry’s future.
The authentic expression of a 100% Italian brand, deeply rooted in its territory yet supported by a global community united by passion, expertise and vision, Automobili Lamborghini actively contributes to the dialogue around key topics driving the industry’s evolution. Related News
The new Mercedes-Benz GLE and the new Mercedes‑Benz GLS are more powerful, intuitive and commanding than ever – now featuring modern six-cylinder engines. Following their world premiere in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the models are now available to order. The GLE 350 d 4MATIC is available in Germany starting at 77,365 euros excl. VAT (92,064 euros incl. VAT)1.
With numerous new or revised components, the new GLE presents itself as comprehensively modernised. The brand’s typical “Welcome home.” feeling is embodied through modern design, innovative technology and exceptional comfort. This versatile SUV remains one of the brand’s most successful models. Celebrating “140 years of innovation”, Mercedes‑Benz showcases its pioneering spirit and dedication to customer benefits.
The sportier GLE Coupé is characterised by dynamic design and dynamic driving qualities. With fresh design accents and innovative technology, it is more powerful, more expressive and more intuitive than ever before. The GLS builds on its tradition as the S‑Class among SUVs and already embodies the vision of luxury, comfort and digital intelligence. With cloud-based damper control for the AIRMATIC and E‑ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension systems, the vehicle automatically adjusts the damping shortly before longer speed bumps. This makes every journey even more comfortable – especially for passengers in the rear. Related News
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