Chrysler SS (Styling Special), 1952, by Ghia. One of the first Virgil Exner-designed, Carrozzeria Ghia-built design studies is to be offered at auction during Monterey Car Week in August. Originally presented at the 1952 Paris Motor Show, the SS is built on a shortened 119-inch wheelbase New Yorker chassis. It is powered by a 331ci Hemi V8, linked to Chrysler’s then new fully automatic two-speed PowerFlite transmission.
Oreca 07 - Gibson / Rodrigo Sales / USA / Matthew Bell / GBR / Ben Hanley / GBR / NIELSEN RACING by Artes Max
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European Le Mans Series 2022 / Circuit de Barcelona
GM fires thousands as sales in China fall a staggering 55%
P.S. In 2017, GM and the other legacy automakers received a perfectly clear warning that electric car battery technologies were sufficiently advanced for Chinese automakers to produce cheap and affordable EVs in large volumes and start exporting them. What was the response of the legacy automakers - they hired corrupt journalists and "experts" who tried to tell the public how it was "impossible" to produce affordable mass market EVs..., released some poorly designed, overpriced and low volume compliance EVs, and continued to invest huge resources in manufacturing obsolete ICE vehicles...as if nothing had happened in the car market...
To the real experts, the collapse of GM car sales in China comes as no surprise…There is no demand for ICE vehicles in that market...
Other unintended consequences: China's electric car manufacturers will help defeat Russia, unwillingly, because electric cars significantly reduce the need to import oil... but as we all know, Putler finances his war by exporting oil, gas, coal and other resources...! Until Russia is cut off from its sources of war financing, the Western "strategy" is in fact complete bullshit
What Percentage of Cars Sold in 2023 Were Electric?
The automotive industry has been rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs), driven by increasing environmental concerns, technological advancements, and government incentives. The year 2023 marked a significant milestone in this transition. This transition has raised the question: What Percentage of Cars Sold in 2023 Were Electric? Let’s dive into the data to understand the impact and…
Statesman Dominator Custom, 1974. A HQ series restomod that has been extensively modified including fitting a 1000hp twin turbo 403ci Chevrolet V8 is being offered at auction in Australia. Statesman was General Motors Holden's luxury brand from 1971-1985