“The name Rodrigo Ronconi corresponds to the truth,” says Rodrigo Ronconi, without unlocking his gaze from the data sheet of one very problematic Diablo. “Otherwise there is no truth,” he finishes, looking up through tortoise-shell spectacles. Righteous words, but Ronconi is not an arrogant man. At least, he doesn’t seem arrogant in the three minutes… Continue reading Behind the scenes at Lamborghini’s vast archive
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@Ferrari: Ferrari Receives Equal Salary Certification
Maranello, 2 July 2020 – Ferrari S.p.A. has been awarded the Equal Salary Certificate for providing equal pay to men and women with the same qualifications and positions in the Company. This accreditation attests to the Company’s commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment while fostering career development for all. The Certification was… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari Receives Equal Salary Certification
DigniFi Raises $14M in Series A Funding
DigniFi, a Seattle, WA-based financing platform for auto repairs and services, raised $14m in Series A funding. Backers included Austin-based BuildGroup, the permanent capital company started by Lanham Napier, formerly of RackSpace, and Exor Seeds, the venture arm of Exor N.V., the holding company of the Agnelli family (controlling shareholder of Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari, CNHI,… Continue reading DigniFi Raises $14M in Series A Funding
Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA
Brussels, 23 June 2020 – In the light of the major economic crisis facing the auto industry due to COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has radically revised its 2020 forecast for passenger car registrations down to about -25%. This effectively means that the industry association expects car sales in the European Union to… Continue reading Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA
Jaguar’s Radical Idea To Combat Slow-Selling XE And XF – CarBuzz
This proposal is receiving serious consideration. Jaguar has some big decisions to make in the coming year or so. Despite the fact Jaguar Land Rover recently received a financial lifeline, it’s not out of the woods yet. On the plus side, Land Rover remains solid with both sales and demand. But as a whole, JLR… Continue reading Jaguar’s Radical Idea To Combat Slow-Selling XE And XF – CarBuzz
Uber pushes into on-demand public transit with its first SaaS partnership
Uber will manage an on-demand service for Marin County in the San Francisco Bay area with a Software as a Service product as part of the ride-hailing company’s broader strategy to push into public transit. Marin Transit will pay Uber a subscription fee to use its management software to facilitate requesting, matching and tracking of… Continue reading Uber pushes into on-demand public transit with its first SaaS partnership
The Story Of The 2005 Ford GT As Told By Its Designer – Muscle Cars and Trucks Media
Can you think of an American mid-engined supercar with a supercharged V8, manual gearbox and strikingly vintage looks that is on sale today? Didn’t think so. Can you think of one from the last 20 years? If the 2005 Ford GT came to mind, you’re thinking of one of the only modern cars made in… Continue reading The Story Of The 2005 Ford GT As Told By Its Designer – Muscle Cars and Trucks Media
Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan
Brussels, 9 June 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric welcome the focus on infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles in the coronavirus recovery plan announced by the European Commission. The associations support the goal of funding 1 million public charging points referred to in the plan. However, they note that this objective was… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto makers and electricity sector call for rapid action on charging points under EU recovery plan
@Ferrari: The second phase of the “Back on Track” programme is underway with serological tests for employees’ families
The tests will be available from 9 June for family members of Ferrari employees and suppliers operating within the company. Maranello, 29 May 2020 – The “Back on Track” programme, introduced by Ferrari to protect the health of its people when production resumes, has now entered its second phase focusing on the families of employees… Continue reading @Ferrari: The second phase of the “Back on Track” programme is underway with serological tests for employees’ families
@Ferrari: Ferrari Announces Settlement of its Notes offering
Maranello (Italy), 27 May 2020 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announces the settlement of the offering, previously announced, of Euro 650 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.500% notes due in May 2025, with an issue price of 98.898% (the “Notes”). The net proceeds of the offering were approximately Euro 641 million after payment of… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari Announces Settlement of its Notes offering