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 →

The Ford Mustang has reclaimed the top spot in ponycar sales for 2013 with 10,263 units sold in June, compared to 7,236 for the Chevrolet Camaro. Catch up on all the auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

Driving a specially constructed Peugeot 208 T16, rally legend Sebastien Loeb smashed Rhys Millen’s 2012 record by a minute and a half Sunday at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Read all the auto industry news in today’s Executive Briefing.  -Peugeot Sport photo Continue reading →

Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Jr. recently bought the oldest Ford car in existence, this 1903 Model A. Now he’s doubled his investment in the company as well, buying another 3.68 million Class B shares. Get all this car biz news and more in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →