Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the futuristic cockpit for the upcoming EQS electric luxury sedan, including its car-width instrument panel display. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. 

Today’s Headlines:

+   The continuing global shortage of microchips is halting production at five Stellantis NV plants in North America, including in Warren, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. More at The Detroit News. 

+   Volkswagen will claim damages from former Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn and former Audi boss Rupert Stadler over its diesel emissions scandal, the carmaker reported. More at Reuters. 

+   According to the rumor mill, the upcoming Nissan Z sports car could have a base price of $34,995 and include a 400-hp twin-turbo V6 and a six-speed manual transmission. More at The Drive. 

+   NASCAR’s first Cup race on dirt since 1970 was postponed until Monday due to heavy rains and flooding at the converted half-mile oval at Bristol Motor Speedway. More at ESPN. 

+   Frederic Lissalde, the CEO of leading auto parts supplier BorgWarner, says electric vehicle components will make up almost half the company’s business by 2030. More at CNBC. 

+   The only remaining twin-supercharged Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, formerly owned by Carroll Shelby himself, sold for $5.5 million at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction. More at Car and Driver. 

+   The heads of seven black-owned media companies published a newspaper ad accusing General Motors and CEO Mary Barra of systemic racism in its advertising purchasing. More at PR Newswire. 

+   Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the futuristic interior for the EQS electric luxury sedan due later this year, including its car-width Hyperscreen instrument panel display. More at Autoblog.

+   A recent scientific study in Europe found that contrary to the motorcyclists’ adage, “Loud pipes save lives,” there is no evidence that loud exhausts make riders safer. More at Autoweek. 

+   IndyCar drivers were less than impressed with a simulation of the 2023 hybrid powertrain and push-to-pass system in a test session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. More at Racer. 

Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. 

Review the previous Executive Briefing from March 26 here. 

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