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Weisman Thunderball Goes Electric                                     Source: Weisman Thunderball EV All Electric Cabriolet Weisman Automobile GmbH has just unveiled its Thunderball all-electric Cabriolet, which is a very sporty, stunning concept that is going into production. Weisman is a Germany-based automotive manufacturer that specializes in hand-built, custom convertibles and coupes.  They two brothers who founded the business have been in business since 1988.  Their new Thunderball is getting the automotive world's attention because of its power, beauty and performance. One major automotive magazine called it "a tour de force".  Weisman calls the vehicle "the world's most exciting sportscar".  Thought you would like to take a look at it as I did. Tech Specs & More The Thunderball sports car is a zero emissions vehicle that can accelerate from 0 to ...

GAC Barchetta                                                                                Source:  GAC Barchetta Futuristic Car From SciFi Renowned Chinese automaker GAC Group and its new Advanced Design Studio GAC Barchetta in Milan, Italy have produced a futuristic concept car for the ages. The concept, called the GAC Barchetta, is inspired by iconic Italian sports cars from decades ago and is tailored made for Italian sports car enthusiasts. The design team calls it the essence of minimalism, efficiency and simplicity.  It's a two-seat electric sports car.  In just two months, GAC's fully digital design studio in Milan completed this extraordinary concept car, that looks like it came straight out of science fiction. Unique Aspects of t...

Joint Development, Production & Sales Collaboration                                             Source: BMW & Toyota Hedging Bets & Investments in Hydrogen Vehicles An innovative partnership has just emerged between German luxury car maker BMW and Japan's Toyota to develop, produce and sell hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2025.  They have partnered on vehicles before like the BMW Z4 and the Toyota Supra sports car, but the scope of this collaboration is unprecedented.  It brings the smarts and expertise of two automotive behemoths together to create next generation, zero emissions hydrogen vehicles.  Hydrogen vehicles use hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity to fuel the vehicles. Hydrogen's Advantages Toyota in particular has depth of experience in developing hydrogen vehicles like the now 8-year-old Toyota Mirai hydrogen ...

Iconic Bronco Brand Nostalgia With New Models                                                       Source:  Ford Modernized Blast From the Past Ford is paying tribute to its iconic and wildly popular Bronco brand that captivated the nation and the world when it debuted in 1966. The tribute comes in the form of several new models that are modernized blasts from the past. Bronco is the epitome of rugged good looks and sensational off-roading capabilities. In historically modernized versions of that tradition, Ford is introducing the Bronco Sport, Heritage and Heritage Limited.  The Sport starts at $34,245; the Heritage at $45,900 and the Heritage Limited at $68,490.  The vehicles pay homage to Bronco's history with some signature designs from the first-generation vehicles. Past Meets Present The ...

The M3 Touring is One Powerful Car                                                       Source:  BMW Hot Automotive Launch in Late 2022 BMW has unveiled its long-awaited and much anticipated BMW M3 Touring wagon.  This is the M3's sixth generation and the first wagon.  The vehicle has a long and distinguished history dating back to 1986.  With a 509-horsepower powertrain and all-wheel drive, the vehicle is designed to perform smoothly, sleekly, powerfully and be a lot of fun to drive. It is said to be BMW M's birthday gift to itself. Elegant Design The vehicle has a distinctive, very long roof and very sporty, sculptured body lines.  The M3 Touring's cabin has a nearly 15" curved infotainment touchscreen display that operates BMW's operating system 8 software system.  There is also a 12.3"...

Lincoln's First All-Electric Vehicle                                                       Source: Lincoln Built With Rivian Electric Technology Lincoln has released a teaser image of its first, all-electric concept vehicle that will officially be unveiled April 20, 2022, possibly at the New York Auto Show.  The company says that the battery electric vehicle (BEV) will set the direction for its future lineup of electric vehicles.  Lincoln is Ford's luxury car division.  Interestingly, some of new EV startup Rivian's electric technology will be at the base of the vehicle.  Ford has a 12% stake in Rivian. Rivian Base The new EV concept, which has yet to be named, appears to be rather large and a crossover, which would provide the vehicle with more aerodynamics and longer range.  Rivian's electric vehicle ba...

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Being Tested in Northern Sweden                                                  Source:  BMW Small Scale Production to Start Before End of 2022 Germany-based BMW has a vision for the future of zero emissions travel.  The vision is of vehicles that are hydrogen fuel cell powered with greater efficiency, longer range and faster recharge times than that of traditional electric vehicles.  The luxury car maker has developed a hydrogen powered BMW iX5 SUV that is close to being ready for small-scale production of a limited number of the vehicles.  The vehicle is now being tested in rugged, real-life conditions of extremely frozen, northern Sweden.  BMW says the hydrogen system is delivering full capacity even at -4 degrees (F).  BMW plans on manufacturing a limited number of the ...

Corvette Sea-8                                                       Source:  Waterlink & Corvette Stingray A Classic Car for Boating A Dubai-based company called Waterlink has invented a unique, new means of water travel.  They've converted a road-riding Corvette into a serviceable, pleasure boat.  It's an exotic new way to travel lakes, rivers and seas.  You can rent it in Dubai for $700.00 per hour or purchase it for $40,000 to $50,000.  It's called the Corvette Sea-8 and it is unique travel innovation. The Car-Boat The Corvette Stingray is one of the world's favorite, classic muscle cars. It is an iconic symbol of automotive coolness.  The Corvette Sea-8 has the classic styling of the Vette with a smooth, sleek, and sporty design. Just like the car, the "car-boat" has a steering wheel, gas pe...

Super 3 is Thrilling New & Old Auto Tech                                         Super:  Morgan Motor Company Want to Speed Up to 130 mph in a Morgan Hand-Made Car? The Morgan Super 3 is a classy, new 2023 car that drives on three wheels.  It has a very retro look dating back to Morgan's founding in 1910. But it is embedded with advanced new technologies.  It's the latest classic iteration on an automotive theme by the UK's sterling car brand, Morgan Motor Cars. There are touches of the Morgan car brand of the past but also flashy digital gauges, new engineering and plans for electric powering of the vehicle for a green, automotive future.  The Morgan Super 3 is getting a lot of attention for the thrill of its ride. Technology and Design Aesthetics For starters, this is an eye-catching car that is designed to drive, thrill and impress.  It ...

Polestar's Latest Electric Convertible Concept                                                  Source:  Polestar Car With Flying Drone Launches to Videotape the Drive Sweden-based electric car manufacturer Polestar has a new all-electric convertible sports car concept that comes with its own flying drone.  The EV called O2 is a stunning sports car convertible with 2+2 seating, meaning 2 seats in the front and 2 snug seats in the back.  O2 is a highly advanced piece of automotive engineering with a bonded aluminum body.  It is totally electric, zero emissions with the added advanced technology of a flying, built in "cinematic drone".  The drone is engineered to launch from the rear of the car, while the car is moving, and then videotape the driver's journey along the road for later cinematic viewing. Tech Specs The O2 i...

Daymak Spiritus EV                                                                                     Source:  Daymak Unique, New Form of Travel  Toronto, Canada-based, electric vehicle developer Daymak has invented "the world's fastest three-wheeled electric car".  It's called the Daymak Spiritus and it introduces a new, three wheeled dimension to car travel.  Spiritus is a two-seater and it's the first EV in a lineup of six, highly innovative electric vehicles that Daymak will be rolling out.  The EVs include: Skirider - flying, high performance EV Aspero - enclosed, electric All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) Terra electric bike Foras - covered, recumbent electric bike Tectus - All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) electric scooter. The ...

  Cerence Co-Pilot                                                                      Source:  Cerence A Digital Assistant for Your Driving Needs Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an accelerating impact on cars for greater safety, smarter tech and self-driving, autonomous systems.  Now, a new AI system has been developed that serves as a high-end driver's assistant for you in your car.  Cerence Co-Pilot is being headlined as a "digital butler for your car".  It will debut at the upcoming CES 2022 show in Las Vegas.  The new Cerence Co-pilot appears to have the potential to redefine the relationship between driver and car.  It is a deeply integrated, intelligent new automotive mobility technology enabled by artificial intelligence. Wha...