Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares is loudly venting his anger towards the French government. Image: Reuters Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares, on the other hand, refuses to take political wishes into account when choosing a location. The French government reacted coldly. Carlos Tavares rarely minces his words. At regular intervals, the head of Stellantis, the third largest… Continue reading German FAZ: “Is the same demanded of Musk?”006370
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UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan
Last month, UAW President Shawn Fain harshly criticized the U.S. Energy Department plan to lend USD 9.2 billion to a joint venture of Ford and South Korea’s SK On to build three U.S. battery plants. The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle emissions cuts that… Continue reading UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan
New Stellantis CFO Natalie Knight: Automaker has ‘big growth ambition’
Natalie Knight has a few, not-so-modest priorities for her new job at Stellantis. The company’s incoming chief financial officer said she wants to help the automaker double its sales, ensure “podium level” profitability and assist in the move to becoming a leader in electric vehicles going forward. While she’ll admittedly need to learn more about… Continue reading New Stellantis CFO Natalie Knight: Automaker has ‘big growth ambition’
Mercedes’ F1 Performance Improves After Adjustments to Its Racecar
After qualifying was finished for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in March, Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, condemned his own car. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, the team’s drivers, had finished over six-tenths of a second behind the leading time set by the reigning champion, Max Verstappen of Red Bull, which is a huge… Continue reading Mercedes’ F1 Performance Improves After Adjustments to Its Racecar
F1 Teams Are Already Working on the Power Units Coming in 2026
Formula 1’s 2023 season isn’t even half over, but manufacturers are already working on 2026. That is when revised power-unit regulations, running through 2030, will take effect. It will be the biggest overhaul to the rules since the introduction of 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged engines in 2014. There will be more manufacturers and a step toward… Continue reading F1 Teams Are Already Working on the Power Units Coming in 2026
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
G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines
General Motors and Stellantis paid a combined $363.8 million in penalties for failing to meet federal fuel-economy standards for cars and trucks they produced in previous years, according to federal government documents posted on Friday. G.M. paid $128.2 million for failing to meet the targets with the light trucks it sold in 2018 and 2019,… Continue reading G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines
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
Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, and Carnival Glass Collectibles Up for Bid on HiBid Following 1,477 Auctions Last Week
OCALA, Fla., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HiBid now has auctions open featuring an impressive collection of classic and vintage cars, as well as motorcycles, trikes, boats, tractors, RVs, and hundreds of carnival glass collectibles. Noteworthy lots for sale include a 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 1971 Plymouth Cuda 440-6, 2010 Ferrari California convertible, 1914… Continue reading Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, and Carnival Glass Collectibles Up for Bid on HiBid Following 1,477 Auctions Last Week