The 2027 Rezvani Fortress offers up to 850 hp, while tactical options include body armor and bulletproof glass. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ The Trump administration seeks to increase the level of U.S.-produced content in North American-built vehicles to 50 percent, freezing out Canadian assembly plants and workers. More at MSN.
+ As currently written, a House bill aimed at blocking Chinese automakers from the USA could ban new vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, which has a major Chinese ownership stake. More at CNBC.
+ Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna is vigorously defending the controversial styling of its first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, saying buyer interest in the new four-door EV is strong. More at World Auto Forum.
+ General Motors president Mark Reuss confirmed that a valve stem coating was behind the recent rash of Chevrolet engine failures in IndyCar and the issue is now under control. More at Motorsport.com.
+ The Federal Trade Commission has named all 97 dealership groups that received deceptive pricing warning letters in March, including AutoNation and Hendrick Automotive. More at CBT News.
+ The peak time of day for car accidents is between 3 and 3:10 p.m., but between 4 and 4:10 p.m. is the peak time for accidents with injuries, according to Mercury Insurance. More at Autoweek.
+ Rivian chief software officer Wassym Bensaid says the integration of smartphone apps including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be obsoleted by artificial intelligence. More at The Drive.
+ In China, Tesla quietly renamed its Full Self-Driving system “Tesla Assisted Driving” one week before a court hearing for Tesla owners who say the automakers’ claims are misleading. More at Autoblog.
+ Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor-R, the 2027 Rezvani Fortress offers up to 850 hp, while the tactical options include body armor, bulletproof glass, and a smokescreen. More at Car and Driver.
+ Corey Heim, 23XI Racing development driver and the current NASCAR Truck champion, will compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series with the team in 2027. More at Jayski.
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