Ford announced it will end its funding of professional drag racing teams after 2014, including the powerhouse megateam of John Force Racing.  Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Daimler AG has agreed to develop Aston Martin’s next-gen V8 in return for a stake in the century-old British carmaker. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Cadillac will introduce a new rear-drive sedan one step larger than the current XTS, says GM CEO Dan Akerson. Get this and all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Formerly owned by Steve McQueen and sporting a custom-built period camper, this 1952 Chevy 3800 Series pickup is the star attaction at the Mecum Celebrity Items Auction in Santa Monica July 26-27. Get this and all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche has conceded victory in the U.S. luxury car sales race to BMW—for 2013, anyway. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Philip Caldwell, the Ford CEO who drove the effort to produce the revolutionary 1986 Taurus, has passed away at 93. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

Renault and Caterham are working on a new sports car to be sold under both the Alpine and Caterham banners (Alpine A110-50 shown). Now the joint venture has expanded to include an SUV and a city car. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →