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Caterham Project V electric sports car to be developed with Yamaha

Motor Authority

Yamaha will supple its e-axle and motion control technology for Caterham's Project V The Caterham Project V is an electric sports car Caterham hasn't said when the Project V will go on sale, but a completed prototype is expected in 2025 Yamaha will supply a powertrain and other technology for the Caterham Project V electric sports car, Caterham.

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Toyota developing new 2.0-litre engine for hybrid GR sports cars

Autocar

This systemwill be based around a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine that's being developed by the Japanese car maker. This technology we create will we apply to both motorsport and passenger [car] engines. However, there is still a lot of development to go, said Yamada. This is something we still need to develop," he said.

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Renault stops F1 engine development, focuses on Alpine supercar

Motor Authority

Renault will no longer build F1 power units after 2025 F1 power unit staff to focus on EV technology, including Alpine supercar Alpine supercar due by 2030, possibly with solid-state batteries A major shakeup is underway at the Viry-Châtillon motorsports skunkworks located south of Paris, which serves both Renault and its Alpine performance.

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VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

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VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S.

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RAC Approved Dealers get AI-enhanced imaging technology

Motor Trader

RAC Approved Dealers are now gaining access to Vehicles in Videos AI-enhanced imaging technology. Lee Coomber, RAC client director at Assurant, a premier global protection company that works with the RAC in the warranty and aftersales sector, explained that the new development builds on a collaboration first established two years ago.

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VW ups investment into Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint venture

Motor Authority

VW Group and Rivian collaborate on electrical architecture and software development First Rivian to use jointly developed systems will be R2 due in 2026 First VW Group models will use the the systems from 2027 Volkswagen Group has decided to deepen its ties with U.S.

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GM developing adaptive springs for suspension systems

Motor Authority

General Motors is looking to apply technology from adaptive dampers to springs for future suspension systems, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. GM was a pioneer of magnetorheological dampers, which use a magnetic fluid to quickly alter damper firmness.