Reeves Callaway, who started out driving fast cars and then focused on creating them, including one that set a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, died on July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. He was 75. His company, Callaway Cars, said the cause was injuries from a fall. Mr.… Continue reading Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
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Here’s how a union strike could impact Ford — and what Jim Cramer thinks about the stock
High-stakes negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers could lead to a strike later this month, putting added pressure on already beaten-down shares of Ford Motor (F). The risk of a walkout by the union has also created near-term uncertainty for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis (STLA) — the Dutch owner of the… Continue reading Here’s how a union strike could impact Ford — and what Jim Cramer thinks about the stock
@Groupe PSA: PR Aramco and Stellantis Collaboration Indicates eFuel Compatibility with European Engine Families006265
Stellantis and Aramco find that 24 engine families in European vehicles produced since 2014 (Euro 6) are compatible with expected eFuels formulations Companies worked together using surrogate eFuels for the testing, according to existing fuel standards, as part of their pursuit of lower-carbon energy solutions Aramco is exploring development of low-carbon eFuels as a drop-in… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Aramco and Stellantis Collaboration Indicates eFuel Compatibility with European Engine Families006265
Renault to Resume Marketing Drive for EV IPO: Munich Update
(Bloomberg) — Europe’s automakers are showing off their latest battery-powered vehicles at the IAA Mobility car show this week as they try to challenge Tesla Inc. and fend off growing competition from China. Most Read from Bloomberg The number of Chinese companies at this year’s IAA has more than doubled compared to just two years… Continue reading Renault to Resume Marketing Drive for EV IPO: Munich Update
@niche: THE LATEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS NOBODY’S ASKING.002918
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter brings up one of our favorite topics – the Answers to the Questions Nobody’s Asking. Just in case you were wondering, they don’t call him The Autoextremist for nothin’, folks. We also get a good look at BMW’s Neue Klasse Concept in On The Table, which has the German automaker questioning everything… Continue reading @niche: THE LATEST ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS NOBODY’S ASKING.002918
Biden says he thinks US auto workers’ strike unlikely to happen
UAW claims that General Motors and Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, were not negotiating in good faith—a claim both automakers deny. Additionally, Ford Motor revealed it had offered a 9% wage increase through 2027, a figure considerably lower than the 46% wage hike sought by the union. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed confidence on… Continue reading Biden says he thinks US auto workers’ strike unlikely to happen
@FCA: Hagan, Pruett Advance to Second Round Monday at Indianapolis; Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Drivers Set in “Countdown” 2nd & 4th
September 4, 2023 , Brownsburg, IN – The tricky track conditions at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals made it difficult for the Top Fuel and Funny Car drivers and crews Monday in the 69th edition of the “Big Go” at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Battling the higher temperatures and humid air, the Tony… Continue reading @FCA: Hagan, Pruett Advance to Second Round Monday at Indianapolis;
Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Drivers Set in “Countdown” 2nd & 4th
@Ferrari: Ferrari N.V.: Periodic Report on the Buyback Program000327
Maranello (Italy), September 4, 2023 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/EXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the Euro 200 million share buyback program announced on June 27, 2023, as the third tranche of the multi-year share buyback program of approximately Euro 2 billion expected to be executed by 2026 in… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari N.V.: Periodic Report on the Buyback Program000327
German FAZ: The case of the almost world champion Felipe Massa006874
World champion – almost: Felipe Massa on the podium in São Paulo in 2008. Image: picture-alliance/ dpa Was the then Ferrari driver Felipe Massa robbed of his world title in 2008? The Brazilian is demanding damages, his lawyers are on the offensive – their prospects seem slim. Where is Felipe Massa, the Formula 1 ambassador… Continue reading German FAZ: The case of the almost world champion Felipe Massa006874
Sticchi Damiani: “the prime minister breathed in the magical atmosphere of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza”
Sticchi Damiani: “the prime minister breathed in the magical atmosphere of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza” 03.09.2023 One-two for Red Bull powered by Honda in the 94th Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix of Italy 2023, which took place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, but Ferrari was still the protagonist. Carlos Sainz, who started… Continue reading Sticchi Damiani: “the prime minister breathed in the magical atmosphere of the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza”