Bill Harrah’s famed Jerrari, a unique mashup of a Jeep Wagoneer and a Ferrari 365GT, is for sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.

Today’s Headlines:

+   Leaders of the G-7 nations, currently meeting in Cornwall, England, are reportedly working on proposals to accelerate the changeover from fossil fuel to electric vehicles. More at The Detroit News. 

+   The production version of Nissan’s latest Z car, likely to be called the 400Z, will make its debut on August 17 with a 400-horsepower turbo V6 and a $40,000 price tag. More at Car and Driver. 

+   With a presentation at the company’s Fremont, California factory, Tesla commenced deliveries of the ultra-performance S Plaid, which claims a 1.99-second 0-60 time. More at CNET Roadshow. 

+   Computer and phone giant Apple has hired Ulrich Kranz, a former senior executive at BMW, signaling that the company’s plan to produce automobiles is gaining steam. More at CNBC. 

+   NASCAR hall-of-famer Jeff Gordon reportedly is considering stepping away from his Fox Sports announcing duties to take a greater ownership role at Hendrick Motorsports. More at Jayski. 

+   General Motors is backing the California 2019 emissions deal with the major automakers, but has asked the Biden administration for more flexibility on CO2 standards. More at Reuters. 

+  The late Bill Harrah’s Jerrari, a four wheel-drive 1969 Jeep Wagoneer with the engine and front sheet metal from a Ferrari 365GT V12, is offered for sale at an enthusiast website. More at The Drive. 

+   A two year-old dog that was ejected from the rear window of the family vehicle in a crash on an Idaho highway was found two days later at a nearby ranch herding a flock of sheep. More at Autoblog. 

+   Upgrades to the 2022 Corvette include a direct fuel-injection system, three new exterior colors, and a C8.R Special Edition that mimics the look of the factory race cars. More at Motor Authority. 

+   London Electric Cars (LEC) has launched a low-cost electric conversion kit for the original BMC Mini, using a first-generation Nissan Leaf motor and a 25 kWh battery. More at Auto Express. 

+   After an absence of more than 20 years, BMW will return to top-flight endurance sports car racing with a program in the LMDh prototype category that will debut in 2023. More at Autosport. 

Photo courtesy of Classic Driver. 

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