This 1954 Vincent Black Shadow formerly owned by Alain de Cadenet will be offered without reserve at the Bonhams Winter Sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ Alabama governor Kay Ivey fired the entire board of the Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega after a state audit uncovered widespread fraud and misappropriation of funds. More at WBRD 6 News.
+ The Dutch government announced it has lifted an order seizing control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia after talks with China, paving the way for exports to resume. More at CNBC.
+ A second fire ignited at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York that supplies the Ford F-150 truck line, about two months after a blaze halted much of production. More at USA Today.
+ Former Team Penske race engineer and Arrow McLaren team principal Gavin Ward has joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in an open capacity reporting to president Jay Frye. More at Racer.
+ Oakland County, Michigan automotive supplier Avancez plans to terminate 143 workers due to production cuts at General Motors’ Factory Zero EV plant in Hamtramck. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Wholesale used vehicle prices in the U.S. saw a modest 1.1 percent uptick in mid-November due to tight inventories, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. More at CBT News.
+ The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric develops up to 1,139 horsepower and can run 0-60-mph in just 2.4 seconds, making it the most powerful production Porsche yet. More at Car and Driver.
+ A U.S. bankruptcy judge ordered an independent investigation into auto parts maker First Brands, allocating a $7 million budget to probe allegations of fraud in financing. More at World Auto Forum.
+ The Dodge unit at Stellantis is discontinuing its all-V8s policy for the Durango SUV and will offer the Pentastar V6, lowering the net base price to a more affordable $38,990. More at The Drive.
+ The Bonhams Motorcycles online Winter Sale will feature motorcycles from the collection of the late Alain de Cadenet, including a 1954 Vincent Series-C Black Shadow. More at Old Cars.
+ Ram is launching a free-agent program allowing unknown and up-and-coming drivers to earn a seat in the no. 25 Kaulig Racing entry in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. More at Jayski.
Photo courtesy of Bonhams | Cars.
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