A 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 originally owned by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini is now undergoing a complete restoration in Great Britain. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

Today’s Headlines:

+   New car sales in China tumbled 92 percent in the first two weeks of February due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to the China Passenger Car Association. More at The Detroit News. 

+   California startup Czinger unveiled its new 21C hybrid hypercar, which offers a total of 1,250 horsepower from a turbocharged, flat-crank V8 and a pair of electric motors. More at CNET Roadshow. 

+   Executing a Hollywood movie-style heist, thieves stole a new $40,000 Ducati Panigale V4 R from a Winchester, UK dealership by cutting through a cinder block wall. More at The Drive. 

+   Veteran NASCAR driver Ryan Newman confirmed that he suffered a head injury in his frightening Daytona 500 crash, though he plans to return to the driver’s seat soon. More at ESPN. 

+   According to a factory report, saving the Australian Holden brand would have required an investment of several billion dollars from General Motors. More at Autoweek. 

+   Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia announced they have developed an automatic transmission that uses electronic road maps and forward-looking radar to shift gears. More at Car and Driver. 

+   Honda’s Philippine unit announced that it will shut down its production facility next month as the Japanese automaker struggles to shore up global automobile operations. More at Reuters. 

+   Automakers and safety agencies are joining forces to simply and standardize the names of safety-enhancing driving aids, which consumers find too confusing. More at the Detroit Free Press. 

+   A 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 once owned by Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is now undergoing a total restoration by Thornley Kelham of Great Britain. More at Autoblog. 

+   A new IndyCar team, Citrone/Buhl Autosport, intends to make its debut at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis in May, but as yet there is no word on the driver or engine. More at Motorsport.com. 

Review the previous Executive Briefing from February 21 here.

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