Aston Martin’s next car is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid called the Valhalla. [credit: Aston Martin ] Aston Martin has just added a new plug-in hybrid to its lineup. It’s one that can tackle the Nürburgring as well as the Low Emission Zone, though it’s probably more at home at the track; this is no city […]
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Aston Martin’s new boss tells us about the future of the company
From 2020, Aston Martin signed a deal to supply Formula 1 with a Vantage to use as a safety car at some races. The sport is also using a DBX SUV as the medical car at those races. [credit: Aston Martin ] The life of a car company is not an easy one; as Tesla […]
Porsche rumored to be entering F1 with Red Bull Racing
Enlarge / Red Bull is assuming control of its own engine development next year once Honda leaves the sport. But could we see Porsche badges on the cars before too long? The rumors won’t stop swirling. (credit: Lars Baron/Getty Images) Even though we’re only two races in, this year’s Formula 1 season is already shaping […]
Mercedes-AMG shows off its new F1-based road car hybrid system
Mercedes-AMG has been developing this Project One hypercar—which uses the same powertrain as its all-conquering F1 cars—for a few years now. It’s not quite ready yet, but the hybrid system is about to appear on some other Mercedes-AMG road cars. [credit: Mercedes-AMG ] This week should have seen the start of the New York International […]