Ferrari names top tech exec Benedetto Vigna as new CEO

Benedetto Vigna has 26 years of experience in the chip industry, having in 1995 founded ST Microelectronics’ microelectromechanical systems and sensors group division. Ferrari has appointed technology executive Benedetto Vigna its new CEO as the Italian company begins its move towards electrification.  Vigna, 51, is currently leading an executive role in the chip division of ST… Continue reading Ferrari names top tech exec Benedetto Vigna as new CEO

@Ferrari: Ferrari appoints Benedetto Vigna as Chief Executive Officer000122

Maranello (Italy), 9 June 2021 – Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Benedetto Vigna as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Vigna will join Ferrari on 1 September from STMicroelectronics (“ST”), where he is currently President of its Analog, MEMS (Micro-electromechanical Systems) and Sensors Group, ST’s largest and most profitable operating business… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari appoints Benedetto Vigna as Chief Executive Officer000122

@VW Group: Podium results for Audi customers in four countries003230

The teams of Audi Sport customer racing, with the brand’s products, won a total of four trophies while competing against the best teams in three European countries and in America. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Within striking distance of the top: At the halfway point of the Campionato Italiano GT Sprint series, Audi Sport Italia is… Continue reading @VW Group: Podium results for Audi customers in four countries003230

@Ferrari: Ferrari N.V.: periodic report on the buyback program000120

Maranello (Italy), June 7, 2021 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the fourth tranche of the common share buyback program announced on March 11, 2021 (“Fourth Tranche”), additional common shares – reported in aggregate form, on a daily basis – on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTA)… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari N.V.: periodic report on the buyback program000120

Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

On reflection, not all of the news in the past 18 months was bad – at least not for everyone and everything. Uncovered by data-crunching by Sophus3 and IHS Automotive, here are positives that emerged. * There’s a good chance that historians will determine the pandemic as the catalyst for the EV movement. EV sales… Continue reading Inside the industry: positive motoring trends of the past 18 months

New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled

This is the new, limited edition Ferrari 812 Competizione. It’s a pumped up, more powerful, lightweight variant of the Italian brand’s front-engined V12 berlinetta, which has been unveiled alongside an open-top 812 Competizione A targa-style version of the car too. Production of the Ferrari 812 Competizione is limited to 999 units for the hardtop and… Continue reading New 819bhp Ferrari 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled

Richard Mille adds the partnership with Ferrari and gives space to women

Products in which the share of women has increased, as demonstrated by the seven variants of the RM 72-02 Tourbillon Automatic Talisman launched at the end of 2020. «Almost 30% of our collection today is made up of women’s watches – says the manager -. A segment in which we have been investing for five… Continue reading Richard Mille adds the partnership with Ferrari and gives space to women

@Toyota: Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao

Toyota will reach another milestone in its motorsport history next week when it competes in its 100th World Endurance Championship race, the 8 Hours of Portimao. The event, the second round of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship, will take place at the Portuguese circuit on 10-11 June. Portimao is a new venue for the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao

Rolls-Royce confirms first EV under development

A Rolls-Royce logo is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 7, 2017. [Photo/Agencies] British vehicle maker Rolls-Royce has confirmed it is working on the first fully electric car, which is called Silent Shadow, and the model is expected to be unveiled before 2030. Its CEO, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, did… Continue reading Rolls-Royce confirms first EV under development