The Carlisle 2019 Ford Nationals on May 31-June 2 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania will celebrate 40 years of the 1979-1993 Fox-body Mustang. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s Headlines:
+ U.S. new vehicle sales slipped 2.8 percent to 1.26 million units in February, an annualized rate of 16.8 million and well below industry forecasts. More at The Detroit News.
+ Notable product rollouts at this week’s Geneva Motor Show will include the Ferrari F8 Tributo and affordable electric car concepts from Audi, Skoda, and Seat. More at Automotive News Europe.
+ The last Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Cruze sedans rolled off the assembly lines this past week as the automakers shift their production from to SUVs and crossovers. More at Motor 1.
+ The NTT IndyCar Series and Sky Sports have signed a deal to broadcast every qualifying session and race in the United Kingdom on the same channel that airs Formula 1. More at Racer.
+ Volkswagen’s Porsche unit reports it is cooperating with state prosecutors to resolve alleged tax debts related to early retirees and taxable benefits for former executives. More at Reuters.
+ The winner of the 2019 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama is Cadmad, a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham built by Super Rides by Jordan for the late Joe Barton. More at Hot Rod Network.
+ After 50 years, owners Bob and Patricia Bondurant plan to sell the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving as part of the company’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan. More at Classic Cars.com Journal.
+ On March 14, Tesla will introduce its Model Y SUV with a price 10 percent greater than the Model 3 and roughly equal range, CEO Elon Musk announced via Twitter. More at CNBC.
+ The popular Fox-bodied Mustangs of 1979-93 will be the featured Blue Oval products at the giant Carlisle Ford Nationals on May 31-June 2. More at Hemmings Daily.
+ Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey remains bullish on the 2020 schedule despite the loss of government support in Mexico City and open contracts in Spain, Britain, and elsewhere. More at Motorsport.com.
Review the previous Executive Briefing from March 1 here.
Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.
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