This 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C Gran Sport will be offered at the Gooding Christies Amelia Island Auction on March 5-6. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to decline in November as higher prices and weakening electric vehicle demand weigh on the market, according to Cox Automotive. More at CBT News.
+ Global production at Toyota rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong US demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan and China. More at ET Auto.
+ A third high-technology executive at General Motors, senior vice president of software and services product management Baris Cetinok, is leaving the automaker. More at MSN News.
+ Formula 1 engineering mastermind Adrian Newey will become a team principal for the first time when he takes over the role from Andy Cowell at Aston Martin in 2026. More at Racer.
+ Russia’s car market is facing a bleak 2026 as car prices are expected to rise significantly due to increased scrappage fees, a protectionist measure for native carmakers. More at World Auto Forum.
+ The FBI seized a rare 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster valued at $13 million from former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan Wedding. More at Car and Driver.
+ Porsche is reporting record interest in the Cayenne Electric in advance of its summer 2026 introduction, as shoppers take advantage of its customization features. More at Autoweek.
+ Ferrari F80 project manager Matteo Turconi says the carmaker chose a turbo hybrid V6 powertrain for its new hypercar because it is “without a doubt, today, superior to the V12.” More at The Drive.
+ The Gooding Christies Amelia Island Auction on March 5-6 will feature 19 vehicles from the collection of the late Curtis Leaverton, including a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C Gran Sport. More at Old Cars.
+ Blowback continues from the explosive texts released in the NASCAR antitrust suit, as team owner Richard Childress considers legal action for statements made by series officials. More at Jayski.
Photo courtesy of Gooding Christie’s.
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