Small tracks are in danger of being closed due to ‘nuisance’ complaints and redevelopment. SEMA uses its PAC and lobbyists to push through protective legislation. Anti-nuisance laws would protect tracks that existed before local residents. Race tracks across America are under threat. Every few months there is grim news of another minor road being bulldozed […]
Stellantis calls its extensive portfolio a “constellation of fourteen iconic car brands,” but managing it is not easy. In Europe, that constellation includes Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia, Citroën, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall. On the American side there is Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Ram. Some are seriously underperforming and there is constant […]
Ford CEO Jim Farley has spoken out about his love for Chinese electric cars. It was a year ago when the Blue Oval boss told the crowd that he drove a Xiaomi SU7 – and that he loved it. A few months ago, Farley said he found China’s auto industry “demeaning.” Now his words become […]
After months of internal pressure and increasing investor dissatisfaction, Porsche has announced it will replace CEO Oliver Blume. The company confirmed today through an official statement from the Supervisory Board that negotiations have begun for an early and mutually agreed termination of Blume’s mandate as head of Porsche AG. Michael Leiters, former CEO of McLaren […]
In recent years, to say the least, AMG have been tumultuous. In September 2022, Affalterbach did the unthinkable by introducing a four -cylinder C63. As you know, the debut of the Sportsedan opened the locks for widespread criticism. Mercedes never publishes sales figures separately for his performance brand, but reports of serious discounts suggest that […]
The Volkswagen Group had set its sights to bring Cupra to the United States towards the end of the decade. However, the plan that was announced about a year ago is no longer appropriate, because the Spanish automaker “has decided strategically to postpone its entry into the US until after 2030. Why? It quotes” continuous […]