Roadsters

Arcimoto Demonstrates First Driverless FUV, Debuts Production Roadster and Arcimoto Flatbed at FUV and Friends Summer Showcase

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

From the very first ride, I knew the Roadster would deliver a ride like no other machine on the road.

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  • From the very first ride, I knew the Roadster would deliver a ride like no other machine on the road.
  • The Roadster is an extension of your will to move, and we are very excited to bring it into the world, said Frohnmayer.
  • Stafl Systems, founded by brilliant electrical engineer and Arcimoto alum Erik Stafl, demonstrated a new torque vectoring technology that dramatically improves steering at low speeds.
  • Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system.

Lamborghini Charlotte has welcomed the all-new Lamborghini Huracan STO

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Racing and supercar enthusiasts in the Charlotte area can now take a closer look at the all-new Lamborghini Huracan STO at the Lamborghini Charlotte dealership.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Racing and supercar enthusiasts in the Charlotte area can now take a closer look at the all-new Lamborghini Huracan STO at the Lamborghini Charlotte dealership.
  • The Lamborghini Huracan STO comes in three driving modes, namely STO, Trofeo, and Pioggia.
  • Potential customers who would like to learn more about the Lamborghini Huracan STO can visit the dealership website https://www.lamborghiniclt.com/ .
  • Finally, Lamborghini Charlotte is available at 6500 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, for further inquiries.

Hankook Tire Supplies Original Equipment for 2021 Porsche 718 Models

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading tire company Hankook Tire will equip the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman with its ultra-high performance (UHP) tires beginning this spring.

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  • b'NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading tire company Hankook Tire will equip the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman with its ultra-high performance (UHP) tires beginning this spring.
  • However, this also makes tire development very complex," says Sanghoon Lee, President of Hankook Tire Europe.
  • "We are therefore very pleased with this original equipment, as it demonstrates the impressive performance of our products across the entire range.
  • Hankook Tire America is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hankook-tire-supplies-original-e...\nSOURCE Hankook Tire America Corp.\n'

Mattel Unveils First-of-its-Kind, CarbonNeutral® Matchbox® Tesla Roadster Die-cast Vehicle Made from 99% Recycled Materials to Serve as Brand Blueprint

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

This is in line with Mattel\xe2\x80\x99s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • This is in line with Mattel\xe2\x80\x99s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210414006005/en/\nMattel is unveiling the Matchbox Tesla Roadster, its first die-cast vehicle made from 99% recycled materials and certified CarbonNeutral\xc2\xae*.
  • The Matchbox Tesla Roadster will be available starting in 2022.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)\nTo illustrate these principles, Mattel is unveiling the Matchbox TeslaRoadster, its first die-cast vehicle made from 99% recycled materials and certified CarbonNeutral\xc2\xae*.

Lexus Accelerates Its Electrified Future With LF-Z Electrified Concept Debut

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Today Lexus held the world premiere of "LF-Z Electrified", a conceptual BEV that incorporates driving performance, styling, and technologies envisioned for realization by 2025.

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  • Today Lexus held the world premiere of "LF-Z Electrified", a conceptual BEV that incorporates driving performance, styling, and technologies envisioned for realization by 2025.
  • Also, in the near future, Lexus plans to incorporate technologies and advanced infotainment functions that will further enrich our customers' mobility experience.
  • In this perspective, and with a clear mission to achieve carbon neutrality, Lexus will reduce the environmental impact of materials' manufacturing processes.
  • To realize the significant evolution of basic vehicle performance using electrification technology, which is the aim of Lexus's "Lexus Electrified" electrification vision, the LF-Z Electrified adopts a BEV-dedicated platform.

Pagani Huayra R - Sculpted in Performance

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

On the wings of a wind that blows ever-stronger, the Huayra R is released to express its full character in total freedom.

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  • On the wings of a wind that blows ever-stronger, the Huayra R is released to express its full character in total freedom.
  • The new track-focused Hypercar from Pagani combines the highest level of automotive engineering and aerodynamic know-how with unprecedented aesthetic sensitivity in an exercise of style that represents the full expression of Pagani Automobilis technological development.
  • Beautiful, high-performing and safe, the Huayra R, just like the Zonda R, is the freest, most extreme and performance-oriented Pagani car of all time.
  • The Huayra R is a celebration of passion - an extreme, untamed car, developed free from rules except for safety, with the sole aim of offering uncompromising performance.

Porsche Owner Files Federal Class Action Lawsuit Following "Stop Sale Order" Highlighting A New Round Of Vehicle Emissions Concerns

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Mr. Turner, the plaintiff, is the owner of a 2015 Boxster coupe and a 2016 Cayman, both of which are equipped with the Sport Chrono performance package.

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  • Mr. Turner, the plaintiff, is the owner of a 2015 Boxster coupe and a 2016 Cayman, both of which are equipped with the Sport Chrono performance package.
  • Porsche instructed its dealerships to immediately stop selling these vehicles until it can figure out how to fix the problem.
  • "Porsche's Stop Sale Order has indefinitely foreclosed the market for and significantly devalued Plaintiff's and the Class' Class Vehicles and resulted in lost sales opportunities," according to the lawsuit.
  • Prospective class members can contact the legal team at [email protected] for a no-cost and no-obligation consultation.

Carroll Shelby’s Personal Cobra 427 Super Snake, CSX 3015, to Highlight Select Offerings from a Private Collection at Barrett-Jackson

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

This car was truly Carrolls Cobra, and it, along with other incredible vehicles selling from this private collection, will make collector car history next month.

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  • This car was truly Carrolls Cobra, and it, along with other incredible vehicles selling from this private collection, will make collector car history next month.
  • The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake CSX 3015 ( Lot #1396 ) is one of only 23 total 427 competition roadsters built.
  • A year later it was transformed for racing legend Carroll Shelby into the Super Snake and reclassified as 427 Cobra Semi-Competition (S.C.).
  • Click here for a closer look at Carroll Shelbys personal 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, CSX 3015.

Barrett-Jackson to Auction 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 VIN 001 and First Retail Production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for Charity

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan will receive the entire sale price of the 2020 C8 Chevrolet Corvette convertible.

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  • The United Way for Southeastern Michigan will receive the entire sale price of the 2020 C8 Chevrolet Corvette convertible.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210126005829/en/
    Barrett-Jackson and General Motors announced today the highly coveted 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Edition VIN 001 and first retail production 2020 Mid-Engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will cross the auction block during Barrett-Jacksons flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
  • The first retail production 2020 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 VIN 001 ( preview ) is the worlds first all-electric supertruck designed to forge new paths with zero emissions.
  • The first retail production 2020 Mid-Engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette convertible ( preview ) delivers 495 horsepower, making it the most powerful production Stingray ever produced.

The Little-Know Trillion Dollar Tech Boom Fueled By Electric Car Hype

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Steer intends to revolutionize transportation by letting people get into EVs without breaking the bank, possibly upending conventional car ownership in the process.

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  • Steer intends to revolutionize transportation by letting people get into EVs without breaking the bank, possibly upending conventional car ownership in the process.
  • Customers can also opt to replace the battery with a newer, improved one in the same car shell as energy storage technology advances rapidly.
  • The few smart companies out there that could solve these issues will be the undoubted winners of the EV boom.
  • In fact, he released the first Tesla Roadster back in 2008, making electric vehicles cool when people were shunning at first-gen electric vehicles.