The new hybrid prototypes from Weissach will contest the 1,000-mile FIA WEC race on Friday, 17 March. This is the first time they face their Hypercar rivals from Ferrari, Peugeot and Toyota, among others. The tradition-steeped IMSA race over twelve hours takes off the following day. In the GTE-Am (WEC), GTD-Pro and GTD (both IMSA)… Continue reading @VW Group: Four Porsche 963, two series: Porsche Penske Motorsport hunts for points006844
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@Groupe PSA: PR Iconic FIAT Brand Launches in Algeria005369
Stellantis announces launch of six FIAT carlines coming to Algerian customers starting March 21: Fiat 500 Hybrid, Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Doblò, Fiat Scudo and Fiat Ducato Investment contributes to development of the automotive sector in Algeria with a scaled plan covering manufacturing in Tafraoui – Oran of localized FIAT models and development of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Iconic FIAT Brand Launches in Algeria005369
@VW Group: Porsche teams face huge challenges at the WEC season opener006841
The race Behind them, Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor crossed the finish line in sixth place. In the GTE Am category, the Porsche customer squad Dempsey-Proton Racing brought home a podium result, with drivers Christian Ried, Mikkel Pedersen and the former Porsche-Junior Julien Andlauer claiming second in the Porsche 911 RSR. Supported by… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche teams face huge challenges at the WEC season opener006841
UAW monitor rejects Curry request for new runoff election
The independent UAW monitor rejected a demand by incumbent president Ray Curry’s team for a new runoff election. The monitor stopped short, however, of resolving the presidential race, with Shawn Fain still leading Curry in the ballot count. The monitor, in a report filed late Friday, said Curry’s team had lodged a protest the night… Continue reading UAW monitor rejects Curry request for new runoff election
@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week
March 17, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending March 17, 2023, include teaser sketches hot off the press for the 2023 Easter Jeep® Safari, Dodge celebrates a season opening victory for the Tony Stewart Racing… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week
New 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider arrives as luxury drop-top
Ferrari has revealed a new convertible ‘Spider’ variant of its Roma, adding the second luxury drop-top GT car to its range alongside the existing Portofino M. Unsurprisingly, the Roma Spider shares most of its technical underpinnings with the coupe, but replaces the solid metal roof with a folding fabric soft-top for a full open-air experience. … Continue reading New 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider arrives as luxury drop-top
@FCA: ‘Last Call’ Countdown: Teaser Video No. 5 — ‘Trip Wire’
March 17, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The ultimate Dodge special-edition model is preparing to touch down, but not before the fifth and final installment of the Dodge brand’s teaser series, titled “Trip Wire,” gives up another clue to the identity of the final 2023 Dodge “Last Call” special-edition model. [embedded content] The teaser video… Continue reading @FCA: ‘Last Call’ Countdown: Teaser Video No. 5 — ‘Trip Wire’
Lancia hints at Stratos-inspired EV for April unveiling
Lancia has teased the launch of a new, Stratos-inspired EV that’s set to be unveiled on 15 April. The storied Italian marque will unveil this and its 10-year manifesto at an event dubbed Emozione Pu+Ra, translating to ‘Emotion Pure and Radical’, the second previewing its future direction. An image of the car’s rear was teased by Lancia CEO… Continue reading Lancia hints at Stratos-inspired EV for April unveiling
How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss
If Massimo Fumarola’s parents had had a different next-door neighbour in Milan four decades ago, he probably would never have moved to Worcestershire in 2022 to become the fourth-ever CEO of the Morgan Motor Company. That neighbour was none other than the chairman of Italy’s Morgan Motor Club, who Fumarola recalls as “a typical Morgan… Continue reading How Morgan will tackle next era under new boss
Cleantechnica: Top Highlights of World EV Sales in 2022002655
Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.) If you haven’t been obsessively following CleanTechnica‘s monthly EV sales reports… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top Highlights of World EV Sales in 2022002655