Here’s a look at Lucid’s next luxury EV, the Gravity SUV
Details are scarce, but the 7-seater will offer more range than other EV SUVs. Enlarge / After showing us how it could redefine the electric luxury sedan, Lucid turned its attention to the SUV. (credit: Lucid) The luxuri.....»»
Audi and Verizon Business partner on new tech at test track
The German luxury brand says the new capabilities at the track will take time and cost out of the testing cycle......»»
Lucid says Q4 net losses widen to $654 million, predicts stagnant production
The EV maker said its full-year 2023 net loss was $2.83 billion compared with 2022's net loss of $1.3 billion. Its stock price fell sharply after the disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report......»»
Test flights on tap for Space Perspective’s luxury high-altitude balloon
This Florida-based startup wants to fly thousands of customers up to 100,000 feet. Enlarge / Space Perspective's first test capsule, Excelsior, has a diameter of approximately 16 feet (4.9 meters). (credit: Space Perspective).....»»
Rivian and Lucid to report Q4 earnings as the once-hot startups face cooling EV demand
Rivian and Lucid cut vehicle prices in February even as both burn through cash. The startups once had higher market valuations than GM or Ford but are now worth a small fraction of their market peaks......»»
GM may pivot to luxury to counter slump in China profits, Barra says
While GM still sees a role for itself in China’s increasingly competitive market, CEO Mary Barra says the company has to reverse a slide in sales and profits......»»
A luxury airline says it"ll hand out Apple Vision Pro to select passengers
In an effort to improve inflight entertainment, Beond airline will be giving certain customers on its flights the Apple Vision Pro.Image Credit: BeondBeond bills itself as the world's first "premium leisure airline" and offers business-class-only acc.....»»
Lucid cuts U.S. prices, joining Rivian and Tesla as EV startups face easing demand
Lucid's base Air sedan gets a $7,500 reduction, now starting at $71,400 with shipping. The move comes after a $3,100 price cut on base Rivian models and a $1,000 discount on some Tesla Model Y trims......»»
A black hole has cleared out its neighborhood
We can't see them directly, but we know they're there. Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) likely dwell at the center of every large galaxy. Their overwhelming gravity draws material toward them, where it collects in an accretion disk, waiting its turn.....»»
How Lexus used the RC F coupe to evolve its motorsports presence and build brand awareness
The Japanese luxury brand's motorsports involvement has evolved and that's a credit to the Lexus RC F. The foray into racing is delivering more brand awareness, even if sales numbers are relatively small......»»
NASA tests new spacecraft propellant gauge on lunar lander
It's easy to measure fuel in tanks on Earth, where gravity pulls the liquid to the bottom. But in space, the game changes. Quantifying fuel that's floating around inside a spacecraft's tank isn't so simple......»»
What is dark energy? Inside our accelerating, expanding universe
Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the Big Bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn't stay this way. Nine bil.....»»
Lucid turns to Saks Fifth Avenue for test drives, marketing
As some EV startups recruit U.S. dealers for retail help, Lucid is partnering with Saks for Air sedan test drives and marketing. Air sales fell 10 percent in the fourth quarter to 1,734 despite generous promotions......»»
Aston Martin said to seek fourth CEO in as many years
Chairman Lawrence Stroll has contacted current and former heads of other luxury automakers to gauge interest in the role, according to people familiar with the matter......»»
Audi dealers aim for modest new sales improvement in 2024
The German luxury brand set a new sales record in 2023. This year could be even better......»»
Genesis dealers high-five over record sales and wave of new standalones
Genesis dealers are expecting 2024 to mark another year of growth as the young luxury brand moves ahead with plans to open more standalone retail stores and stays the course on electric vehicles......»»
The Vision Pro has at least three serious rivals in the works
Apple's Vision Pro sets a new standard, providing a well-defined target and luxury pricing that new premium VR headsets from top brands can challenge......»»
Lucid expands plant for 2025 Gravity crossover as demand wanes for Air sedan
The automaker adds 3 million square feet to its Arizona factory ahead of production of the Gravity. U.S. registration data shows the Air with just 0.5 percent of EV segment in November despite sales promotions......»»
Lucid plant prepares to shift toward crossover production
The automaker adds 3 million square feet to its Arizona factory ahead of production of the Gravity. U.S. registration data shows the Air with just 0.5 percent of EV segment in November despite sales promotions......»»
Maserati pushes back launches of electric Levante, Quattroporte
The successor to the Levante will appear in 2027, while the next Quattroporte will debut in 2028. The delay leaves big holes in the Stellantis luxury brand's lineup......»»
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