A unique, secret and high-tech miniature plant What goes on inside this large building tucked away in Renault’s Technocentre near Paris? This mobile-free zone is off-limits to all but authorised Renault personnel. Created 25 years ago, the Global Production Engineering Center is a unique resource. Renault is one of the few car manufacturers to operate … Read more
Equipmake, the UK-based engineering specialist pioneering the development and production of electrification products across the automotive, aerospace, bus, coach, and marine industries, has supplied an advanced e-drivetrain system for a world-first electric flying boat. For the project, Equipmake designed, developed, and manufactured a bespoke fully electric drivetrain, featuring a specially adapted version of its lightweight, … Read more
Formula E and the FIA today revealed the full line-up of eleven drivers confirmed to participate in the first rookie free practice session of the GEN3 race car era, taking place in Rome this Friday. The rookie free practice session is designed to offer new and emerging talent the chance to showcase their skills … Read more
To mark the 150th anniversary at the Audi site in Neckarsulm, twelve apprentices at the Four Rings electrified an iconic classic car. On July 8, trainees from the automotive mechatronics, bodywork, and vehicle construction mechanics and painting courses proudly unveiled the “EP4”. The “E” stands for electric drive, and the “P4” for the NSU Prinz … Read more
Mike Conway, José María López and Kamui Kobayashi took their second win of the 2023 World Endurance Championship season, with the #7 Toyota keeping the #50 Ferrari AF Corse crew of Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina at bay. The Toyota Gazoo Racing trio headed home the #50 Ferrari AF Corse crew of Antonio … Read more
The XP-895 was one in a series of experimental Corvettes built to explore alternative engine placements and chassis layouts. This vehicle features an 400 cid small block V8 mounted transversely in a mid-engine position. It utilizes a Turbo Hydramatic transmission via a bevel gear box. The body panels are all aluminum and hidden headlights are … Read more
Max Verstappen shook off a poor start to overtake early race leader Lando performance and march to a sixth consecutive victory of the season at the British Grand Prix. Norris held on to take McLaren’s first podium finish of the year, with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton third. When the lights went out, polesitter Verstappen got a … Read more
#7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid in the hands of Kamui Kobayashi took pole position for the 6 Hours of Monza, round five of 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, edging Antonio Fuoco in #50 AF Corse Ferrari by 0.017s. The second of the Toyota GR010s made two cars from the Japanese manufacturer in the top three owing … Read more
When Dirk Oehlerking dedicates himself to the BMW R 18 with his Kingston Custom customizing forge, a spectacular result is guaranteed. The well-known customizer recently caused a stir in the scene with the R 18 Spirit of Passion – a breath-taking creation in streamlined style. The R 18 The Crown goes a big step further. … Read more
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the British Grand Prix just two over two tenths of a second ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris as the British team impressed on home soil with rookie Oscar Piastri third. At the start of a damp Q1, Verstappen took top spot with a lap of 1:33.535 on soft slick … Read more