A new exhibit at the Savoy Automobile Museum called National Treasures includes Ed Roth’s Beatnik Bandit. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ Ford Motor Co. plans to phase out the importation of Lincoln models from China to the United States and phase in domestic production of replacement models in 2030. More at WardsAuto.
+ Global EV sales rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by growth in Europe while sales fell in China and North America, reports Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. More at ET Auto.
+ After its discontinuation last year with the 911’s mid-cycle refreshening, Porsche will once again offer a traditional six-speed manual gearbox for the 911 Carrera S in 2027. More at The Drive.
+ The Cadillac Formula 1 team has replaced its team principal Graeme Lowdon, who began with the team from scratch, with former Alpine F1 executive director Marcin Budkowksi. More at BBC Sport.
+ Kia has announced the U.S. pricing for the EV3, its upcoming subcompact crossover, with the base model listing at $31,385 and the longer-range Wind model at $36,485. More at Car and Driver.
+ General Motors reports it has entered an agreement with a third-party inventory management company, Procura Auto Parts, to ensure access to critical parts supplies. More at World Auto Forum
+ Sales from the collector car auctions in Monterey Car Week could reach a record $500 million, presumably driven by millennials and Gen Zers buying the cars of their youth. More at CNBC.
+ JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study found that satisfaction with DC fast chargers has climbed sharply in the past three quarters. More at CBT News.
+ Eight vehicles honored in the National Historic Vehicle Register are featured in the National Treasures exhibit at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. More at Old Cars.
+ IndyCar announced what it calls Phase One of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule with eight events, including three consecutive race weekends in March to open the season. More at Motorsport.com.
Photo courtesy of the Savoy Automobile Museum.
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