DeLorean Next Generation Motors has unveiled a concept called the JZD in honor of John Zachary DeLorean himself. Get all the latest industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ General Motors announced it has temporarily halted paid advertising on Twitter after controversial Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media platform. More at Reuters.
+ Ford is giving its dealers more time to decide if they want to opt into a new set of standards for selling electric vehicles, extending the enrollment period to December 2. More at The Detroit News.
+ For the 2022 SEMA performance trade show, Nissan is presenting a 1987 Sunny pickup powered by an electric powertrain and sporting a throwback Nissan racing paint scheme. More at Car and Driver.
+ Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstoppen, who already locked up the 2022 world title, set a single-season record of 14 victories with a win in the Mexican Grand Prix. More at the UK Guardian.
+ With the provisional approval of the European Council and European Parliament, the European Union is moving forward with a ban on the sale of internal combustion vehicles in 2035. More at CNBC.
+ Volkswagen and German auto parts supplier Continental separately announced that they are investing a total of $1 billion to build or expand their manufacturing plants in Mexico. More at World Auto Forum.
+ DeLorean Next Generation Motors, not affiliated with other DeLorean revivals, has unveiled a concept approved by his daughter and called the JZD, the initials of John Z. DeLorean. More at Autoblog.
+ Maserati and Mattel Toys have teamed up to create a $330,000 Grecale Trofeo SUV with hot pink paint that will be featured in the 2022 Neiman Marcus Christmas collection. More at Motor Trend.
+ At Martinsville, the Championship 4 contenders for the 2022 NASCAR Cup crown were set with Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, and Joey Logano advancing to the final. More at Jayski. (See Ross Chastain’s unbelievable last lap move here.)
+ An assortment of 18 exotic supercars acquired by a private collector over 25 years will be offered at auction in a single lot by RM Sotheby’s in London on November 5. More at Motor Authority.
Photo courtesy of DeLorean Next Generation Motors.
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