Classic European coupes including this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb will be featured at the Silverstone Auctions sale in Oxfordshire, England on May 11. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s Headlines:
+ Despite its decade-old sheet metal, the Dodge Challenger has taken second place in pony car sales from the Chevy Camaro, trailing perennial leader Mustang. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Volkswagen’s latest Golf is on track to go on sale in Europe at the end of February following delays caused by glitches in the hatchback’s advanced digital software. More at Automotive News Europe.
+ Mitsubishi Motors North America COO Mark Chaffin says the company is interested in bringing out a compact pickup truck to compete in the Ford Ranger category. More at The Drive.
+ Ferrari Formula 1 principal Mattia Binotto admitted that Mercedes-AMG has the better car after his team slumped to its fourth straight loss at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. More at Racer.
+ An exhibit called Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy with 40 famous movie cars will open at the Petersen Automotive Museum on May 5. More at Hemmings Daily.
+ Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, backed by American mega-investor Warren Buffett, reported a 632 percent jump in its first-quarter net profit to $111 million. More at Reuters.
+ European coupes from the ’60s and ’70s will be featured at the Silverstone Auctions collector car sale at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire, England on May 11. More at Classic Cars.com Journal.
+ The U.S. Justice dept. has launched a criminal investigation at Ford after discrepancies surfaced in the the automaker’s emissions certification process. More at The Detroit News.
+ After cars recorded speeds well in excess of 200 mph in Friday practice at Talladega, NASCAR made last-minute technical changes, adding a one-inch wicker to the rear spoiler. More at Motorsport.com.
+ Daimler, maker of the armored Mercedes limousines used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says it has no idea how the regime obtained them in defiance of trade sanctions. More at Autoblog.
Review the previous Executive Briefing from April 26 here.
Photo courtesy of Silverstone Auctions.
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