Ford unveiled the last model of its third-generation GT supercar Friday and it’s a track-only, 800-pound predator that plays homage to the 1967 Le Mans-winning, Ferrari-stomping GT Mk IV. Merry Christmas. Act fast, though, because Santa will only deliver 67 of these toys in keeping with the 1967 heritage. The 2023 GT Mk IV is… Continue reading Last Ford GT pays homage to ’67 Le Mans winner with 800 horsepower
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Lexus could save the stick shift for EVs, if drivers are willing to pretend
/ The Japanese automaker is reportedly working on a manual transmission for electric cars. Will the stick-obsessed be willing to play make-believe? By Patrick George Share this story Image: Ferrari The manual transmission, once a staple of base trim economy cars and high-end sports cars alike, has been in decline for years now. But for… Continue reading Lexus could save the stick shift for EVs, if drivers are willing to pretend
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo elected ACEA President for 2023
The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group as its President for 2023. As of 1 January, Mr de Meo will take over the presidency from BMW’s CEO, Oliver Zipse, who has held the position for the last two years. ACEA’s outgoing President,… Continue reading Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo elected ACEA President for 2023
Vertu Motors acquires South West based Helston Garages Group
Vertu Motors has acquired Helston Garages Group for of £120.1m. The acquisition includes 28 franchised sales outlets, adding significant scale and geographic coverage to the Vertu’s existing footprint of 160 franchised outlets. In the year ended 31 December 2021, the acquired dealerships generated revenues of £498.9m. Vertu said that the acquisition is a continuation of… Continue reading Vertu Motors acquires South West based Helston Garages Group
Fastest accelerating cars in the world 2022 / 2023
The primal rush of pure acceleration never gets old, and manufacturers are continuing to chip away at 0-62mph times to bring us even faster, brain-scrambling supercars. It’s not uncommon for today’s models to dip under 3-seconds in the sprint to 62mph, although for the new generation of electric performance cars, sub-2 second times are within… Continue reading Fastest accelerating cars in the world 2022 / 2023
GT1 on-track demo will add color and noise to the April Goodwood Members’ Meeting – Vintage Motorsport
The 80th annual Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport at Goodwood April 15-16, 2023, will for the first time host a collection of top-flight GT1 cars from the early 21st century in a spectacular on-track demonstration set to be one of the loudest and most exhilarating ever in the event’s history. Photo: Jayson Fong /… Continue reading GT1 on-track demo will add color and noise to the April Goodwood Members’ Meeting – Vintage Motorsport
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ returns for 60th anniversary
Alfa Romeo will revive the classic Giulia TZ in a collaboration with famed design house Zagato – responsible for the original sports coupé. Previewed in a short clip posted to social media by Zagato, the new model’s rear light bar mimics the shape of the original Giulia Zagato TZ race cars of the 1960s. The… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ returns for 60th anniversary
BMW 3.0 CSL, Zenvo TSR-GT, And Ferrari Purosangue UK Pricing: Your Morning Brief – CarScoops
Good morning and welcome to our daily digest of automotive news from around the globe, starting with… New BMW 3.0 CSL Is A Re-Bodied M4 With 553 HP And A Manual Gearbox Big news for BMW fans as the 3.0 CSL returns in the form of a limited production coupe, concluding BMW M‘s 50th-anniversary celebrations.… Continue reading BMW 3.0 CSL, Zenvo TSR-GT, And Ferrari Purosangue UK Pricing: Your Morning Brief – CarScoops
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Acquires First Ferrari Store, Representing the Rocky Mountain Region
MEDFORD, Ore., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced today they have expanded into Colorado, purchasing Ferrari of Denver, the Company’s first Ferrari store. Ferrari of Denver will specialize in personalized, in-home customer experiences covering the full ownership lifecycle. The only Ferrari location in the greater Rocky Mountains region, this store boasts… Continue reading Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Acquires First Ferrari Store, Representing the Rocky Mountain Region
Cleantechnica: Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk 002425
Tesla has expanded its manufacturing presence well beyond the U.S. at this point, now with Gigafactory locations in both China and Germany, along with those in its home market. And ahead of the automaker’s announcement of a new Gigafactory location, expected by the end of this year, one European country is encouraging the U.S. manufacturer… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk 002425