Category: US Motoring Press

Stellantis execs sold millions in stock in recent months; automaker cites tax obligations

Top leaders of Jeep- and Chrysler-parent Stellantis either sold or signaled their intent to sell stock in the company valued at more than $22.5 million in the last few months. The automaker indicated the sales were tied to tax obligations. The information comes from a series of filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,… Continue reading Stellantis execs sold millions in stock in recent months; automaker cites tax obligations

2024 Jeep Wrangler can climb over rocks or rock a baby to sleep

St. GEORGE, Utah — Rolling through the desert at 75 mph in a Jeep Wrangler is many things, but “relaxing” and “contemplative” are not normally words that come to mind. Not until the 2024 Wrangler added laminated glass, insulating foam and other goodies to reduce noise inside the cabin by a whopping 5 decibels. That’s… Continue reading 2024 Jeep Wrangler can climb over rocks or rock a baby to sleep

At 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Faces New Challengers

For the first time since 2017, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France will feature a handful of cars from the major automakers this weekend, competing for the top prize. Toyota, which has won the last five years as the only big automaker, now faces a crowded field. Fighting for overall victory will also… Continue reading At 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Faces New Challengers

Charles Leclerc and His Brother Arthur Return to Race at Monaco

Monaco Grand Prix fans who are from the principality have become accustomed to watching one of their own, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, who was born in Monaco, compete in the race. At this year’s event, there will be two locals, as Arthur Leclerc, Charles’s younger brother, races there in Formula 2 on Saturday. “It’s a… Continue reading Charles Leclerc and His Brother Arthur Return to Race at Monaco

Frédéric Vasseur Is Working on Changing Ferrari

Frédéric Vasseur knows all about pressure. In January, he was named general manager and team principal of Ferrari, one of the most high-pressure jobs in motorsport because of the popularity of the team. But in 1996 Vasseur had started his own team, and he said there were times he had trouble making ends meet. “I… Continue reading Frédéric Vasseur Is Working on Changing Ferrari

Formula 1 Finds a New Way to Advertise on Its Cars

When a way to display digital advertising on racecars was pitched to McLaren, team officials were concerned it was just a gimmick. Brand logos are already on cars, but this new method allows teams to show additional ads because they appear on panels mounted on the side of the cockpit and are visible to home… Continue reading Formula 1 Finds a New Way to Advertise on Its Cars

Volkswagen Sells Its Russia Operations, Including an Assembly Plant

Volkswagen has sold its assembly plant and other operations in Russia to a local auto dealership, more than a year after the German carmaker ceased production in the country following the invasion of Ukraine, the company said on Friday. Under the deal, which required approval from the Russian government, a Moscow-based dealership called Avilon acquired… Continue reading Volkswagen Sells Its Russia Operations, Including an Assembly Plant

A Stunning Comeback for Fernando Alonso in Formula 1

In 2018, after 17 seasons of dedicating his life to Formula 1, Fernando Alonso had enough. With two world titles and 32 Grand Prix victories, he walked away, albeit unfulfilled. It had been 12 years since he was crowned champion and five since he had won a race. “When I finished, it was on a… Continue reading A Stunning Comeback for Fernando Alonso in Formula 1

It’s Been a Red Bull Season

Formula 1 has become the Red Bull roadshow. It has won all five Grands Prix this season, four of them one-two finishes, and has amassed 224 points from a possible 235. “That race pace advantage, I think, is quite big at the moment,” said the reigning champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, after winning the… Continue reading It’s Been a Red Bull Season