This 1969 American Motors AMX/3 prototype will cross the block at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale auction later this month, where it is expected to bring up to $1.3 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ In advance of this week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Ford has unveiled the 2018 F-150 pickup with revised styling and drivetrain combinations. More at The Detroit News.
+ Volkswagen has rebooted its familiar microbus platform as a battery-electric vehicle concept called the I.D. Buzz with a reported range of 270 miles. More at USA Today.
+ General Motors introduced the latest version of the GMC Terrain SUV with new sheet metal and an optional 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel. More at Autoblog.
+ The British-based Manor Formula 1 team, which finished last in the 2016 constructor standings, is reportedly near collapse and has been placed in administration. More at Fox Sports.
+ With 2.08 million units sold in 2016, an 11.3 percent increase, Mercedes-Benz is set to displace BMW as the world’s number-one luxury passenger car manufacturer. More at Reuters.
+ Kia has provided a first look at the Stinger GT, a 365-horsepower sports coupe intended to complete with the BMW 4 Series and slated for production in spring of 2018. More at Motor Trend.
+ The 2017 Porsche GTS will boast a 450-horsepower turbo six ,a standard seven-speed manual gearbox, and prices starting at $119,000, the company announced. More at Road & Track.
+ A 1969 American Motors AMX/3 running prototype will be offered at the Gooding & Company Scottsdale auction on January 21-22. More at Hemmings Daily.
+ Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced a $1 billion plan to expand its Warren, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio plants and confirmed new Jeep pickup and Wagoneer models. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, who retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2015 Sprint Cup season, says he’s open to driving at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. More at Racer.
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Photo courtesy of Gooding & Company.
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The linked story on the AMX/3, especially the involvement of BMW, is quite interesting.
My thoughts on a couple of items. First, FCA needs to expend a lot of time and effort on quality, where they remain near or at the bottom.
That link now has a story that Ford is bringing back the Ranger and Bronco. The Ranger, in particular, should never have left. It was an error on Ford’s part they are late in redressing.