“Observe the glory of the bloom”: The Rolls-Royce Rose
A perfect time to consider something wonderful
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Aston Martin Admits to Talks with Investors
Aston Martin, the iconic maker of British supercars made famous by fictional hero James Bond, says it’s in talks about “extended relationships” with unnamed investors.
VW Group Names Bischoff as Chief Designer
Klaus Bischoff has been named to oversee design activities for all Volkswagen Group brands, effective April 1.
Aston Martin Crossover Starts at $193,000
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.’s first crossover vehicle, the DBX, will be base priced at $193,000 in the U.S. when it debuts in mid-2020.
The Rolls-Royce of Easter Eggs
Jellybeans may be tasty, but this egg is absolutely gob-smacking
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
BMW Backup Camera Flaw Prompts Recall
BMW AG is recalling 257,500 cars and crossover vehicles in the U.S. to fix backup camera displays that may fail to switch on correctly.
New Rolls-Royce Design Chief Quits
Jozef Kaban has left BMW AG’s Rolls-Royce unit six months after being named design chief of the ultra-luxury marque.
Ferrari Flexes SUV Customization
Ferrari SpA’s upcoming SUV/crossover vehicle will be built on a flexible platform that that offers unique and customizable features, says Chief Technical Officer Michael Leiters.
Rolls-Royce Coy on EV Timing, Eschews Hybrids
BMW AG’s ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce brand is slowly moving forward with plans for an all-electric vehicle.
BMW to Britain’s PM: “Listen to the Economy”
BMW CEO Harald Krueger urges U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “listen to the economy and listen to the people” about Brexit.
VW Adds Self-Leveling Wheel Caps
Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand has begun offering self-leveling wheel hub caps, which continuously align the “VW” logo upward, regardless of the wheel position.
JLR Unveils Autonomous Shuttle
Compact flexible platform can accommodate a variety of shared and private use applications
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Rolls-Royce Buys Siemens Electric Aircraft Business
Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has agreed to buy Siemens AG’s eAicraft unit, which is developing electric propulsion systems for air taxis and mid-range jets.
BMW Group Sales Rise 3%
Sales of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles climbed 3% in May to 210,600 units.
22 Brands Opt Out of Frankfurt Auto Show
This year’s Frankfurt auto show in September won’t include 22 vehicle brands, according to Automobilwoche.
Hyundai Taps Loasby to Head Global Design
Hyundai Motor Co. has promoted Simon Loasby, its head of design in China, to director of its corporate design center in Seoul, South Korea.
BMW Design Move
Yesterday, BMW brand got a new head of design, Domagoj Dukec. As we noted yesterday, the previous person in that position, Jozef Kabaň, moved from Munich to Rolls-Royce.
What’s In a Name?
Well, one might assume there is a little meaning in there.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Carmakers to Begin Brexit Plant Shutdowns in U.K.
Carmakers will begin long-planned Brexit-related plant shutdowns in the U.K. this month, despite a last-minute delay in Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Rolls Names New Head of Design: Jozef Kabaň
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars had annual sales of 4,107 vehicles in 2018, which was the best year that the company had had in its 115-year history.
BMW, Rolls-Royce Get New Design Leaders
BMW AG’s Rolls-Royce ultra-luxury brand has appointed Jozef Kaban as design chief, effective today.
BMW Unveils Leaner Board
BMW AG says it is “future-proofing” itself with a leaner top management structure.
Electric Motors for Aero and Auto
Rolls-Royce—the manufacturer of aircraft engines, not the one that makes high-end vehicles with four wheels—is working with another British company, YASA, on the development of the ACCEL, an electric airplane.
U.K. Firm Inks Deal to Develop Low-Cost Electric Motors
Yasa Ltd. says it has signed an agreement with an unnamed carmaker to develop the U.K. startup’s axial-flux electric motor technology for hybrid and pure electric vehicles.
