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Continental restructures automotive unit, trims executive board

The "market oriented" move follows a spinoff and IPO of the Vitesco powertrain unit. Tire business and rubber operations will become separate sectors within the supplier. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3zVShIi via IFTTT

F2 squad Virtuosi latest new team to commit to British F4

The introduction of the second-generation FIA F4 car, featuring the halo cockpit protection device, for 2022 was the catalyst for British motorsport governing body Motorsport UK to evaluate the future direction of the championship. As well as switching to the popular Tatuus-Abarth chassis/engine combination, it decided to take organisation of the series in-house and away from previous promoter ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3A0SuK5 via IFTTT

The F1 S-duct divide between Mercedes and Red Bull

It became known as the 'S' duct due to the shape of the ductwork housed within the 150mm space that it was allowed to occupy ahead of the front wheel centreline. Although the design still bears that exact same name nearly a decade on, the complexities have increased somewhat over the years. The turning point came in 2016 when both Toro Rosso and Mercedes both came upon solutions that allowed ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3omCvUA via IFTTT

CarMax posts record Q2 revenue in ultra-competitive used-vehicle market

In terms of getting cars and trucks to sell, the instant appraisal and cash offer tool it developed with Edmunds continues to pay off. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3F4eAPK via IFTTT

Tesla loses fraud case in latest setback in key market

A Beijing court found Tesla had misrepresented the condition of the car bought by Han Chao for 379,700 yuan ($58,700) on the automaker’s official used-car platform. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/39Pv1kH via IFTTT

Latvala expects Rovanpera to stay cool under home WRC rally pressure

Rovanpera heads into his home event as favourite boosted by the best run of form of his fledgling WRC career to date, after scoring his maiden victory in Estonia followed by a third in Ypres and a standout win last time out at the Acropolis Rally. Based in Finland, the Toyota WRC team has won each of the previous three Rally Finlands with the current generation Yaris and will field five entries ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D3aoOe via IFTTT

Norris put in two-day sim session to help analyse Russian GP errors

The young Briton had looked on course to win his maiden F1 race at Sochi last weekend as he held off Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. However, a late race downpour turned the grand prix on its head, as Norris elected to stay out on slick tyres when the rain came down while Hamilton pitted for inters. That decision helped Hamilton win the race to retake the lead of the F1 drivers’ ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3mb9CIq via IFTTT

How to get a job in Formula 1 – Engineer, mechanic, hospitality & more

Working in Formula 1 is a dream for many people, with the glitz, glamour and speed of the premier motorsport series being too much to resist. Luckily for those people there are a wide range of jobs available in Formula 1, with something to suit any experience and skillset. To find out more about the jobs in Formula 1, as well as how to get them, read below. Nikita Mazepin, Haas F1, and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3ikFZ6k via IFTTT

Istanbul F1 circuit surface water-blasted to prevent 2020 drama repeat

Having not been used for F1 since 2011, Istanbul Park was resurfaced in 2020 as part of the preparations for the championship's return last year - the venue being one of those added to the schedule in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the work was completed only a couple of weeks before last year's race and drivers struggled for grip on the new surface with Pirelli's hardest dry ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3urej4y via IFTTT

Leaney leaps up to third in Autosport National Driver Rankings

Leaney has utterly dominated the series this year to secure a second consecutive title and he took his 2021 tally to 14 victories with a hat-trick of triumphs at the final round of the season at Snetterton, meaning he was only defeated twice all campaign. His latest wins have taken him from 11th to third on the leaderboard - and he would be second if he had indeed achieved a clean sweep ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3urOf9n via IFTTT

Glock: 2021 struggles "hard to take" in worst-ever DTM year

Ex-Formula 1 racer Glock was BMW’s highest-placed driver in a 2020 campaign dominated by German rival Audi, finishing fifth in the championship with a podium finish at the Lausitzring. The 39-year-old had anticipated a tough start to the 2021 season due to his lack of experience in GT3 machinery, but his results have proven even to be below his own modest expectations. Hampered by ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3zWR2IX via IFTTT

Genesis’ first dedicated EV, the GV60, gets 'Boost Mode' for 0-60 mph in 4 seconds

The Genesis GV60 will get one battery for all configurations, but optional rear- and all-wheel drive layouts along with a "Boost Mode." from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3zQ3ZEp via IFTTT

Honda unveils SpaceX ambitions with new rocket, space programs

Under a new technology roadmap, Honda Motor Co. will branch into electric air mobility, avatar robots and even reusable rockets to launch satellites into space. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3uswnLO via IFTTT

Lordstown may be near deal to sell Ohio plant to Taiwan's Foxconn, report says

The potential sale could bring in much-needed funds and potentially help Lordstown Motors realize the benefits of large-scale manufacturing volume. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Y2NuHA via IFTTT

Leclerc vows to learn from losing F1 points in late Sochi rain shower

Leclerc started the Russian Grand Prix from the last row of the grid after taking a penalty so Ferrari could introduce its upgraded power unit to his car. But the Monegasque driver was able to fight his way back up the order, running as high as third at one point before pitting at the end of a long first stint. Leclerc sat in eighth place after stopping and making some passes, and looked set ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2WrGJyT via IFTTT

Asbury now coast-to-coast, gains in-house F&I products in Larry H. Miller deal

In addition to the $5.7 billion in expected annual revenue from Larry H. Miller, Asbury also announced Wednesday that it has stores representing another $900 million in annual revenue under contract. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Ygwr5n via IFTTT

ABB launches world's fastest EV charger

The device will be available in Europe by the end of the year and in the U.S. in 2022. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3ojAjx4 via IFTTT

Hyundai needs to "throw everything in" to challenge Toyota - Tanak

Despite having won the previous two editions Rally Finland then driving for Toyota, the 2019 WRC champion is not regarded as the favourite to triumph at the 70th edition of famous event. That tag belongs to Toyota which will field five Yaris WRC entries that have been developed on the Finnish gravel roads. This weekend 2017 Rally Finland winner Esapekka Lappi joins the ranks alongside rally ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/39OmuhM via IFTTT

F1 confirms Qatar GP on 2021 calendar as part of long-term deal

The night race at Losail International Circuit has been in the planning stages for some months, but the announcement had to wait for the commercial arrangements to be finalised, and will take place on the 19-21 November. The negotiations led to a long-term deal to run an event in Qatar for 10 years from 2023 to 2032. There will be no grand prix in 2022 as the country will focus on hosting ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D0RSGi via IFTTT

Finalists revealed for 2021 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award

German and Italian Formula 4 points leader Ollie Bearman, FIA F3 racer Jonny Edgar, Euroformula Open title contender Louis Foster and GB3 championship favourite Zak O’Sullivan are the finalists. None have been in the Award before. The Award, which aims to find and assist the best junior British racing drivers, has returned after a hiatus in 2020 and last season’s results were taken into ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3AY3eu2 via IFTTT

Alfa Romeo urges for F1 rules rethink after Norris pitlane entry incident

Norris' pit entry incident was a major point of discussion after the Sochi race on Sunday, and many observers were surprised when the McLaren driver received a reprimand rather than the five-second penalty and one licence point that are usually associated with the offence. The significance was that those five seconds would have made his day even worse, dropping him from seventh place to ninth ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3kSQ1Ny via IFTTT

Magazine: Lewis Hamilton 100 F1 wins special, Russian GP review

The 100-page issue, with a traditional green masthead, includes Hamilton talking about his achievement, the accounts of some of those who have raced against him and stats from all of his victories. We also have our in-depth coverage of the Russian Grand Prix. On one hand it was fitting that Hamilton should reach the milestone in a rain-affected contest. His 17th such success puts him just one ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D1IqTo via IFTTT

Stellantis' Italian manager faces extradition to U.S. in diesel emissions probe

At issue are diesel Ram pickup trucks and Jeeps that were part of Fiat Chrysler's U.S. lineup from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3olVdMi via IFTTT

GM CEO Barra first woman to chair Business Roundtable

Barra, who has headed the largest U.S. automaker since 2014, was elected by fellow CEOs to succeed Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, Reuters reported. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3il42C3 via IFTTT

Hockenheim DTM: Start time, how to watch and more

The title battle took a major turn last fortnight at Assen, with Red Bull protege Liam Lawson taking the lead in the championship following another disappointing weekend for Abt Audi's Kelvin van der Linde. The 19-year-old holds a 10-point lead over the Walkenhorst BMW of two-time champion Marco Wittmann heading into the final two rounds of the season, with van der Linde now third in the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/39QHzIm via IFTTT

Motorcycle racing’s steps to a safer future after its latest tragedy

It is strange how quickly the phrase ‘they died doing what they loved’ loses its comfort. Death is an inescapable risk in motorsport. It is a spectre that doesn’t loom as large mercifully as it once used to, as advancements in safety continue to make motorsport a much safer place. But it remains omnipresent. During the opening race of the World Superport 300 Championship – a support ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3ATVppq via IFTTT

Capito: Changes at Williams key to recent upswing in F1 form

After scoring just one point across the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Williams has recently enjoyed a resurgence in form, recording a top-10 finish in four of the last five races. George Russell scored the team’s first podium since Azerbaijan 2017 in the rain-shortened Belgian Grand Prix, and qualified third in Sochi last weekend before finishing the race 10th. Former Volkswagen motorsport chief ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3ASR1Hl via IFTTT

DTM would be di Grassi's "first choice" if he exits Formula E

Di Grassi has been part of the all-electric series since its inception, playing a major role in the development of the original prototype that was used for its inaugural season in 2014.  With 12 wins, 35 podium finishes and the 2016-17 title, di Grassi is easily one of the most successful drivers in Formula E - although he hasn’t contended for the title in recent seasons. There were ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3uqUnyS via IFTTT

2021 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix – how to watch, session times & more

The MotoGP paddock ventures outside of Europe for the first time since the Qatar double-header season opener, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions still gripping the world, as the championship returns to COTA for the first time since 2019. Fabio Quartararo continues to hold a healthy points lead at the top of the MotoGP riders’ standings despite Francesco Bagnaia’s back-to-back ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3m2la0w via IFTTT

Grand Cherokee adds interior space, plug-in variant with 25-mile range

The Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is scheduled to reach North American dealerships in early 2022, following the arrival this fall of the redesigned two-row SUV. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3ukUz2x via IFTTT

Ex-Fiat Chrysler manager arrested in Italy amid U.S. diesel-emissions investigation

The arrest of Sergio Pasini follows an indictment in the U.S. earlier this year on charges that included conspiring to rig diesel-powered vehicles to cheat on government emissions tests, Reuters reported. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3ofRpft via IFTTT

Asbury to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships for $3.2 billion

The transaction follows several other buy-sell megadeals this year as the auto retail industry consolidates. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3CTKFYI via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce will launch EV shift with Spectre coupe

Rolls-Royce's shift to electric cars is the most significant moment in the company's history since it was founded in 1904, CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3omwiIj via IFTTT

Asbury to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships for $3 billion

The transaction follows several other buy-sell megadeals this year as the auto retail industry consolidates. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3Db5MGf via IFTTT

What could have been: Mahindra's search for a champion substitute

The roll call of junior single-seater champions was in rude health come the winter of 2015. Stoffel Vandoorne waltzed to an emphatic GP2 Series title, Esteban Ocon was top of the GP3 tree, Felix Rosenqvist added Macau Grand Prix success to his European Formula 3 crown and Oliver Rowland snared the Formula Renault 3.5 spoils. All four were on Mahindra Racing boss Dilbagh Gill’s shortlist when ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2YaxcwL via IFTTT

Detroit GP aims to move IndyCar and IMSA race downtown for 2023

Bud Denker, president of Penske Corporation which not only owns IndyCar but also the Detroit Grand Prix, made a presentation this week to local council members to move the track nearer the site of the original Detroit course, which held Formula 1 races from 1982 through ’88, then Indy cars from ’89 through ’91. According to a Detroit GP spokesperson the reasoning behind the proposed shift ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/39K52Ls via IFTTT

Mercedes-AMG Petronas triumph as Huis clinches Formula Pro Series title

With every race week that rolled through, it seemed more and more inevitable that Huis would sit upon the Formula Pro Series throne. Now that he was cemented as king of rFactor 2 single-seaters, the final pieces of the championship puzzle were set to be placed in the last round of the season at Monza. Qualifying Lap times tend to be much tighter at Monza than other venues ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3zWiDtv via IFTTT

Musk says Biden's EV policy 'controlled by unions'

The Tesla CEO was critical of a White House summit on EVs in August to which automakers other than Tesla were invited. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3uuvJxi via IFTTT

Auto industry wonders whether Ford-SK battery plants will sport the union label

UAW leaders have said Ford has a "moral obligation" to make sure battery plant jobs are good-paying union jobs. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2WsomKc via IFTTT

Why Bottas faced impossible task to come through field in Sochi

Bottas took a new power unit for Sunday’s race, and moved back to 16th on the grid, ahead only of other drivers who had taken penalties – including Max Verstappen in 20th. While the change was necessary after the Finn suffered an issue with his newest engine on Friday, it also opened up a tactical opportunity for him to cover and possible compromise Verstappen’s expected progress through ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3F0Bmbe via IFTTT

TOCA support titles decided as McCullough wins third Martin Donnelly Trophy

Even for a series with a reputation for close racing, the finish to the final Ginetta Junior contest of the Silverstone weekend was remarkable. Points leader Aston Millar crossed the line just 0.01 seconds ahead of Robert de Haan to take the most dramatic of victories. Even without the photo finish, it had been a thrilling race, with Will Jenkins, Millar and de Haan all taking turns in the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3AN9dC1 via IFTTT

Tokyo prosecutors seek 2-year prison term for former Nissan director Kelly

Prosecutors made the case against the American defendant  as they delivered their closing argument in the long-running trial. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/39Ke9vy via IFTTT

McLaughlin set to call off Bathurst 1000 return

The IndyCar rookie of the year agreed to return to the race this year as part of he and Team Penske's divorce with Dick Johnson Racing in late 2020. That plan was scuppered shortly afterwards by a change to the IndyCar schedule, before another scheduling change, this time for Supercars, re-opened the door for a Bathurst berth with DJR. However, McLaughlin quickly flagged that his IndyCar ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2WpsKcQ via IFTTT

Ferrari reluctant to quantify time gain in upgraded F1 power unit

Ferrari debuted an upgraded hybrid system for its power unit on Charles Leclerc’s car at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi last weekend. The updated power unit was understood to be worth less than 10bhp, but Ferrari made clear prior to its introduction that its greater purpose was to help lay the foundations for 2022 and beyond. Leclerc enjoyed a spirited fightback through the field in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3igvcdn via IFTTT

Brown: 2021 was a great season for O’Ward despite title loss

O’Ward racked up his first two IndyCar wins and four other podium in 2021, taking the fight to eventual champion Alex Palou down to the last round of the season. Unfortunately his #5 Arrow McLaren SP car was tagged at the hairpin by Ed Jones at the end of the first lap of last Sunday’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, spinning O’Ward to the back of the field. It’s likely the damage he ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3F1hO6M via IFTTT

Red Bull: Balance of power unclear over remaining F1 races

With Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen separated by just two points in the standings, the contest is completely wide open with seven races to go. But, with recent events at the power tracks of Monza and Sochi appearing to favour the Mercedes package, things are less clear cut for the remaining grands prix. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reckons that neither team can be sure of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3oiiwGS via IFTTT

Ineos opens orders for Grenadier

Ineos, the company behind the Grenadier coming in spring 2023, is now taking orders for the retro-styled boxy BMW-powered SUV. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3usOLnK via IFTTT

Lucid begins Air EV production at Ariz. plant

Lucid said the first customer-ready Air luxury electric sedans were completed Tuesday at its new manufacturing plant in Casa Grande, Ariz. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3zVESA8 via IFTTT

Michigan increases tax incentives for expansion of Ford F-150 Lightning plant

The automaker will receive more than $6 million in state tax incentives for the $200 million expansion. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2WjWZSm via IFTTT

Mich. economic development chief: State didn't 'actively' bid for new Ford plants

Michigan Economic Development Corp. CEO Quentin Messer praised Ford's new investment in producing all-electric, battery-powered vehicles in other states. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3CXQhRw via IFTTT

Ford's Tenn., Ky. battery plants are only the start

The three battery plants Ford plans to build will be able to supply batteries for roughly 1 million vehicles a year, or about half of what it would need to meet its 2030 goal. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3EZXuTb via IFTTT

Jaguar Land Rover ends Volkswagen fight over luxury utility vehicles

The settlement came about a week before JLR was to begin a trial in which it was seeking to block imports to the U.S. of VW’s Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Volkswagen utility vehicles. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3kPbU0l via IFTTT

FIA not alarmed after Mazepin's Russian F1 GP black/white flag

Mazepin was shown the black and white flag for unsportsmanlike behaviour after a blocking move on the AlphaTauri of Yuki Tsunoda. Mazepin has been involved in several incidents with his teammate Mick Schumacher this season, although only one – for causing a collision in the Italian GP – resulted in a penalty. On that occasion, Mazepin received a five-second time penalty, plus a point on ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3zOb1JJ via IFTTT

Cavender Auto Family acquires 6 Texas luxury dealerships

Cavender Auto Family closed on six rooftops from David Alderson of Alderson Auto Group, doubling its store count to 12. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3ieQ5FS via IFTTT