February 13, 2025 Latest Automotive News
London, February 13, 2025 (Oilandgaspress) –- From 14-15 February, the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will host the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the very first time since the all-electric series was created. Held on a three-kilometre shortened version of the Corniche track, rounds three and four of Season 11 promise more action than ever.
Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) are using this event to launch PIT BOOST: a new feature that offers a 10% energy boost (3.85 kWh) thanks to an ultra-rapid charge (30 seconds at 600kW) that will take place during a compulsory pit stop in the middle of the race. PIT BOOST is one of the big innovations of Season 11 and will be deployed in one of the two races at each double-header (Race 1 at Jeddah). This latest feature will have a significant impact on the strategies of each of the 11 teams on the grid. As usual, the DS PENSKE squad will be able to rely on the talents of the entire team and its two drivers, Jean-Eric Vergne and Maximilian Günther, to overcome the challenge of this latest twist in Formula E. The Jeddah races will take place on Friday and Saturday at 18:00 CET (20:00 local time). Read More
Mercedes-AMG is once again fielding a first-class team and driver line-up in the 2025 DTM season. Mercedes-AMG Team Landgraf and Mercedes-AMG Team Winward Racing as well as AMG drivers Lucas Auer (AUT), Maro Engel (GER), Jules Gounon (AND) and Tom Kalender (GER) will be competing for the prestigious title of “DTM Champion 2025”. The brand with the three-pointed star is starting its 36th DTM season and is the most successful manufacturer in the prestigious series with twelve drivers’ and 15 manufacturers’ championships. The aim is to successfully defend the manufacturers’ title and to bring the DTM trophy back to Affalterbach – the last time this was achieved was in 2021. . Read More
Porsche invites Retro Classics 2025 visitors to an exciting journey that combines the past, present and future of the sports car. From 27 February to 2 March 2025, the company from Zuffenhausen will set up in Hall 1 to present a carefully curated selection of cars that not only make the captivation of the Porsche brand tangible, but also provide deep insights into the Porsche Heritage and Museum areas.Retro Classics in Stuttgart is not just a trade fair – it is a meeting place for classic car fans and sports car enthusiasts from all over the world. From Thursday, 27 February to Sunday, 2 March 2025, Porsche will be represented at the Stuttgart exhibition centre with a special selection of exhibits. The exhibition creates a tension between the past of the brand and its innovative present. “Our work in the Porsche Heritage and Museum department is aimed at making the past ready for the future, today. The iconic models at the centre of the Porsche trade fair stand impressively demonstrate how closely the history of the brand is linked to its future,” says Achim Stejskal, Head of Porsche Heritage and Museum. “We also invite visitors to get to know our Porsche Heritage and Museum team better.” Read More
Porsche and Michelin have jointly developed a new tyre that is specially designed for circuit use in wet and low-temperature conditions. The new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 is a perfect option for prolonging the track-day season. As with all Porsche models, the precise configuration and tuning of all the components is a principal focus, and the tyres – the only point of contact with the road – are crucial to this. That is why, for decades, Porsche has been working with selected partners to develop tyres that are precisely tailored to Porsche vehicles and their respective intended use. Together with Michelin, Porsche is now presenting a road-legal track tyre for the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS that has been specially developed for circuit use in wet conditions. Read More
Mulliner, Bentley’s Bespoke Studio has curated a range of unique bespoke collections that have been ‘Inspired by China’. Rich in cultural inspiration, eight different collections have been produced with bespoke specifications using Bentley’s famous handcraftsmanship to combine colour, texture and design elegance. The eight collections make up a highly exclusive element of the China market for Bentley.
Mulliner’s bespoke design team have brought each collection to life with meticulous attention to detail, elevating every element to an extraordinary level of craftsmanship. From the number of claws on the embroidered dragons feet, to the direction the colourful Koi Carp appear to swim in the cabin, every tiny detail was considered. The collections utilise the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB), the Flying Spur and the Continental GT as unique canvases for the collections, inspired by animals, famous art works and symbolic objects. Read More
Electric vehicle (EVs) sales have slumped in Britain, with the public struggling to fall in love with the technology.
A shortage of public chargers fuels ‘range anxiety’ among motorists worried about where they can top up their batteries, while high prices have also put off would-be buyers. Now, a report has revealed how quickly the battery degrades in EVs. Experts from Which? surveyed over 3,500 EV owners to understand how much the range of their car has decreased since they bought it.
Their results show that for cars registered just seven years ago, the average range decreased by seven per cent.
‘Like all batteries, the cells that power an EV will degrade over time,’ Which? explained in the report. ‘However, our data shows that while battery degradation in EVs is an issue, it’s not as bad as you might think in the first few years of ownership.’ The report comes shortly after a surprising study claimed that EVs are even more reliable than traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines. . Read More
Aston Martin begins a thrilling new chapter in its illustrious competition history with the reveal of its Valkyrie hypercar – a pure racer bred from the road that will return the British ultra-luxury performance car brand to the pinnacle of endurance motor sport and allow it to bid for overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The only competitor that is derived from a road-legal hypercar, the Valkyrie is the first racing car built to the FIA’s ‘Hypercar’ regulations that will contest both the FIA World Endurance Championship [WEC] and the US-based IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship [IMSA]. It will make its world competition debut when the works Aston Martin THOR Team enters two Valkyries in the opening round of the 2025 WEC, at the Qatar 1812Km on 28 February.
Adrian Hallmark, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda said: “This is a proud moment for Aston Martin. To be returning to the fight for overall honours at the 24 Hours of Le Mans exists at the very core of our values and marks a key milestone in our motor racing heritage. As the only hypercar born from the road to challenge at the top of sports car racing in both the WEC and IMSA, the Valkyrie is an embodiment of our enduring sporting ethos, one that has defined the brand for more than century.” Read More
Eni and Renault Group are delighted to announce an agreement to identify and develop future opportunities for collaboration in the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will work towards identifying joint business development paths across various sectors, including electric mobility infrastructure, smart mobility services, and energy supply solutions that can support the transition process. A first tangible achievement of this agreement will be the acquisition of Renault vehicles by Enjoy, Enilive’s car sharing service. BWT Alpine Formula One Team and Eni are also delighted to announce the return of Eni to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, as the Italian company becomes its Official Energy and Fuel Partner on a multi-year agreement.The announcement marks a return of Eni to an Enstone-affiliated team since the brand’s last involvement with a team in Formula One with Benetton in 2000. The team will collaborate with Eni to activate its Enilive brand at select races throughout the 24-race season. Read More
Kia Corporation’s 2025 Kia EV Day will take place later this month at Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain. The event follows the first Kia EV Day in Korea in 2023 and will showcase the brand’s latest electric models, concepts, and technologies to advance Kia’s global EV leadership in sustainable mobility. The second Kia EV day will also underscore Kia’s role as a Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) first mover. It presents a vision of a new paradigm in EV usability with vehicles that offer users exceptional flexibility through radical modularity. Kia’s 2025 EV Day will mark the global debut of the Kia EV4, unveiled in concept form at the brand’s first EV Day, and the Kia PV5, the first of Kia’s dedicated PBV model, displayed as a concept at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia will also present the Concept EV2, a compact EV and the newest member of its dedicated EV model family. Teaser images and video footage that hint at the concept’s styling, along with close-ups of the new models, offer a preview of Kia’s innovative design approach. Each vehicle showcases aesthetics inspired by Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy, with the visual assets offering a glimpse into the unique characteristics of the Kia EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2. These three models represent Kia’s bold new electric vehicle Strategy. The Kia EV4, Kia PV5, and Kia Concept EV2 feature the brand’s cutting-edge electric platform technology and demonstrate Kia’s clear determination to lead global sustainable mobility in the passenger and business sectors to satisfy customers’ diverse needs everywhere. Read More
Free2move, a global mobility provider, announces the expansion of its car sharing home area in Madrid, responding to growing demand from users across the city. Effective immediately, new zones in Palomeras Vallecas and San Blas-Canillejas are now accessible with one of the 700 electric vehicles in Free2move’s Madrid free floating fleet. This expansion represents another step forward in the company’s mission to revolutionize urban mobility and adapt to the evolving needs of city dwellers. This initiative aligns with the company’s vision of shared mobility and multimodality, reflecting the customers satisfaction for the service. Read More
Stellantis N.V and Ayvens, one of the leading brands in sustainable mobility born from the experience of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, have started a collaboration for the reconditioning of vehicles returned at the end of the rental period and destined for a new contract. Thanks to this partnership, Stellantis vehicles rented by Ayvens will be reconditioned at the Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori, Turin. The area dedicated to vehicle reconditioning covers 5,000 square meters, will now also handle vehicles from Ayvens for an initial volume of over 1,000 vehicles annually. The used vehicles destined for re-rental will first undergo thorough checks and then be reconditioned with targeted mechanical and bodywork interventions. In addition to this service, customers who choose the used car rental solution will benefit from periodic checks of the mechanics of the vehicle and bodywork at workshops authorized by the Stellantis Group.
The partnership stems from a common interest in promoting a sustainable business through the adoption of the circular economy model aimed at extending the useful life of components and vehicles as long as possible, reducing waste and the demand for new raw materials, while offering more accessible products and services. Read More
The synergy between the Ferrari F80 and Le Mans-winning 499P is clear, particularly both cars’ advanced V6 hybrid powertrains. But while remarkable, the F80’s adoption of cutting-edge motorsport technology follows the same formula as the GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari before it. Read on to explore their stories below…
1984: 126 CK Formula 1 car inspires turbocharged GTO
The GTO was first in a line of rarefied supercars that continues with today’s F80. It was born to comply with new Group B racing regulations mandating a minimum of 200 road and race cars be produced, but Formula 1 technology informed its turbocharged V8 powertrain.
With 2.8 litres and twin turbocharging, the GTO – often informally referred to as the 288 GTO by its admirers – produced a fearsome 400 cv with 496 Nm torque.
It launched in 1984, the same year Michele Alboreto and René Arnoux raced the 660 cv Ferrari 126 C4 In Formula 1. But foundations for both the GTO and the 126 C4 were laid three years earlier with the Ferrari 126 CK. Featuring a 1.5-litre V6 engine, it was the first turbocharged Ferrari Formula 1 car in history. Read More
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