McLaren’s workaround to surpass 2021’s F1 diffuser limits
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But while the focus for many outfits has been on the floor area, and some clever ideas have already appeared, McLaren appears to have stolen a march on rivals with a unique diffuser solution instead. The package of rule changes for 2021 came in three parts – involving new requirements for the floor, the brake ..read more
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GM-Honda deal to give Honda two EVs in 2024
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“We’re going to stop dabbling in hybrids and make a commitment to higher sales,” Gardner said. The statements came as Honda attempts to regain its public image as a leader in environmental awareness among world automakers. It has been overshadowed in recent years as competitors announced ambitious plans to convert their portfolios to electric vehicles ..read more
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MotoGP champion Mir only “70%” ready for start of 2021 season
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3y ago
High winds left Losail circuit covered in sand for the final day of the Qatar pre-season test, with only five riders completing laps due to the conditions. Suzuki duo Mir and Alex Rins didn’t venture out at all during the eight-hour session, with the former admitting the lost day has proven to be problematic as ..read more
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Tesla investor sues Elon Musk, claims tweets violate SEC settlement
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Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk and the board of the electric-vehicle company have been sued by a shareholder who accused Musk of violating his 2018 settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his Twitter use. According to a complaint unsealed late Thursday in Delaware Chancery Court, Musk’s “erratic” tweets, including a post last ..read more
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Bottas hopes Mercedes can recover after ‘not ideal’ F1 test start
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Bottas was handed the first run-out in Mercedes’ new W12 car on Friday morning, but was limited to just six laps through the early session after a gearshift issue forced the team into a gearbox change. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton took over in the car for the afternoon, but managed just 42 laps as he struggled ..read more
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Bollinger to begin deliveries of SUV, pickup and 2 chassis-cab models in 2022
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Bollinger Motors, a suburban Detroit electric truck startup, plans its first deliveries of four models next year, the company said Friday at a virtual work truck show. CEO Robert Bollinger says he has lined up “a number of” manufacturing partners to assemble the trucks and chassis-cab models his engineers have designed. Agreements with subassembly partners ..read more
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GM to idle Michigan plant over microchip shortage
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General Motors will idle production at a plant in Lansing, Mich., as a result of the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. Lansing Grand River Assembly will be down from Monday until at least the end of the month, a GM spokesman confirmed. The plant employs 1,400 workers and produces the Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac CT4 and ..read more
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Luminar strikes deal with Volvo to offer self-driving system to automakers
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Luminar Technologies Inc. said on Thursday it had struck a deal with the self-driving software subsidiary of Volvo Cars to offer a combination hardware-software system to other automakers. Palo Alto, California-based Luminar makes a key self-driving sensor called lidar, which uses laser light to help cars gain a three-dimensional view of their surroundings. Volvo plans ..read more
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Haas unveils new additions for 2021 F1 car
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As the last team to formally unveil its car, taking the covers off the VF-21 in the pitlane ahead of Friday’s running at the Bahrain test, the car features a considerable amount of carryover. Team principal Gunther Steiner revealed that the team had not spent any of its tokens on its 2021 car, noting that ..read more
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F1 explains Amazon talks over TV rights and streaming
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A report from the Financial Times in December claimed that F1 was in “advanced” talks with Amazon over streaming races in 2021, building on an existing partnership with Amazon Web Services. Amazon has been expanding its live sport offerings in recent years, picking up rights across Premier League football, tennis and the NFL. Speaking to ..read more
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