This rare 1933 Brough-Superior SS100 is expected to fetch $180,000 to $230,000 at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale on October 13-14. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s Headlines:
+ Mercedes-AMG has dropped the Project One name for its upcoming 1,000-hp hypercar, which will now be known simply as the Mercedes-AMG One. More at Motor Trend.
+ In a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla founder Elon Musk agreed to pay a $20 million fine and resign as chairman, though he will remain CEO. More at CNN Money.
+ According to the Japanese car magazine Best Car, Subaru is developing a mid-engined hybrid sports car.with two electric motors and a turbocharged boxer four. More at The Drive.
+ Hailie Deegan, 17, won the NAPA Auto Parts/Idaho 208 race at Meridian Speedway, becoming the first female winner in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. More at Sporting News.
+ Toyota plans to halt production at its UK factory in Burnaston if Britain leaves the European Union without a trade deal, says managing director Marvin Cooke. More at Automotive News Europe.
+ Carlos Ghosn, who built the three-way alliance of Renault SA, Nissan Motor, and Mitsubishi Motors, assured investors he will continue as chairman and CEO. More at The Detroit News.
+ At the Texas State Fair, Ford introduced four special-edition SUVs loaded with luxury and appearance features, two Explorers and two Expeditions, to be available later this year. More at Autoblog.
+ In China, Shanghai GM will recall more than 3.3 million Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac vehicles from the 2013-18 model years.to correct a suspension defect. More at Reuters.
+ A rare, original, and mostly complete 1933 Brough-Superior SS100 with one devoted lady owner since 1963 will be offered at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale. More at Hemmings Daily.
+ Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says his win in this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix due to team orders left him feeling “the most conflicted I have ever been.” More at BBC Sport.
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A 330 hp mid-engined Subaru sounds nice but what about the Miata / MG Midget concept of a sports car that you can enjoy at its limits and still be mostly within the law? There are a lot of people that enjoy an early 130 hp Porsche 911.
$20 million is a slap on the wrist for Mr. Musk. A parking ticket.