British electric vehicle specialist RBW has unveiled a battery-powered recreation of the classic MGB with 160 miles range and a price of $116,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s Headlines:
+ Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson says the next-generation XC90 could be the Chinese-owned carmaker’s final model powered by an internal combustion engine. More at Car and Driver.
+ Volkswagen’s Audi unit expects lower sales volume in 2020 despite strong numbers in the months of July, August and September, says division chief Markus Duesmann. More at Reuters.
+ Michigan drivers and Detroit drivers in particular rank among the safest in the United States, according to Adam Johnson, senior research analyst for Quotewizard.com. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Six-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton scored his 91st career victory in the Eifle Grand Prix, matching the career win record of Michael Schumacher. More at Grand Prix 247.
+ Owners of 2015-19 Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport models have filed a class action suit against General Motors, alleging that the wheels are defective and prone to failure. More at USA Today.
+ A Tesla Model 3 owner is battling with the electric vehicle maker for a refund over a $4,280 software upgrade that he says was butt-dialed though his cell phone’s Tesla app. More at CNBC.
+ British electric vehicle specialist RBW unveiled a battery-powered recreation of the classic MGB with a Continental drivetrain, 160 miles range, and a price of $116,000. More at The Drive.
+ Noted photojournalist John Lamm, who helped to define the voice and style of Road & Track in his nearly 40 years with the magazine, has passed away at 76. More at Road & Track.
+ Hyundai, South Korea’s biggest automaker, is stepping up its development of flying cars, planning a full line of aerial vehicles that it intends to have in production by 2028. More at The Detroit News.
+ Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will build a new $20 million shop facility in Zionsville, Indiana, consolidating its IndyCar and IMSA programs under one roof. More at Racer.
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