This rare 1970 Datsun 240Z factory lightweight racer could bring up $764,000 at the BH Auction sale in Tokyo next January. Get all the latest to auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s Headlines:
+ Despite a botched product reveal and wildly polarizing styling, the Tesla Cybertruck has attracted more than 187,000 preorders, says founder and CEO Elon Musk. More at CNBC.
+ French carmaker PSA Group still plans to sign its $50 billion merger agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles by the end of the year, say sources close to the deal. More at Reuters.
+ Yet another high-ranking United Auto Workers official, regional director Vance Pearson, has stepped down amid a federal investigation into corruption in the union. More at The Detroit News.
+ After parting ways with Dale Coyne Racing, four-time champion Sebastien Bourdais has quickly landed a seat in the IMSA Prototype Cadillac of Mustang Sampling Racing. More at NBC Sports.
+ General Motors chairman and CEO Mary Barra says the company will have an electric pickup on the market in late 2021 as part of a 20-vehicle global EV fleet due in 2023. More at USA Today.
+ BMW has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit from Paice LLC, a Baltimore-based hybrid engine technology provider, and its major investor, the Abell Foundation. More at Automotive News Europe.
+ An authentic Datsun Z432R, a factory lightweight racer based on the Fairlady 240Z, is expected to bring a record price at the BH Auction Tokyo Terrada sale in January. More at The Drive.
+ At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW M chief Markus Flasch confirmed that manual versions of the next M3 and M4 are on their way, and they will be rear-wheel drive only. More at Road & Track.
+ Six-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton predicted that engine supplier Honda will pick up the pace next season, setting up a three-way battle for the 2020 title. More at Motorsport.com.
+ Anheuser-Busch announced it has completed the first beer delivery with a Nikola hydrogen-electric semi truck, the first of 800 such vehicles it plans to put on the road. More at CNET Roadshow.
Review the previous Executive Briefing from November 22 here.
Photo copyright and courtesy of BH Auction.
Have you joined Mac’s Motor City Garage on Facebook? It’s lots of fun with rare photos, lore, trivia, and great discussions. Click here to go the page and join MCG. Be sure to check out our companion Facebook group MOTOROLOGY, too, and our latest page, Friends of Mac’s Motor City Garage.