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The young Genesis luxury brand continues to hit growth milestones in the U.S., even though its dealer network has been slow to step up and construct standalone stores. The automaker just had two more dedicated retail locations open this month. But out of 270 dealers for the brand, which launched in 2016, only four so
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9:16 AM ET Lenovo Ducati and defending world champion Pecco Bagnaia lead the way in MotoGP’s aerodynamics revolution. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Formula One can hardly put a foot wrong these days. From the advent of the Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive” to the introduction of sprint races, motorsport’s premier series has seen its popularity balloon,
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Several years ago, Corina Diehl — owner of Diehl Automotive Group — decided to roll the dice and build a 26,000-square-foot standalone collision center in Pittsburgh. The final cost: About $2.5 million. The calculated gamble has turned into a smashing success. Since the Diehl Collision Center opened in October 2019, annual revenue has increased by
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5:39 PM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Charles Leclerc took little comfort from qualifying 0.155s off Sergio Perez’s pole position time at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying Ferrari’s gap to Red Bull is much bigger than Saturday’s session suggested. Leclerc was second fastest but will drop to 12th on the grid with a ten-place
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Lithia Motors Inc.‘s acquisition of Jardine Motors Group in the United Kingdom, similar in store count and revenue to its 2021 megadeal to buy Michigan’s Suburban Collection, immediately gives the largest new-vehicle dealership group in the U.S. significant scale in an international market it long coveted. The deal adds more than 40 new-vehicle dealerships in
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4:14 PM ET JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Toto Wolff would not blame Lewis Hamilton for leaving Mercedes if the team’s struggles continue for another year or two. Hamilton looks set for another disappointing season this year after Mercedes slipped further behind Red Bull over the winter and behind its engine customer Aston Martin. Hamilton has
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Trying to get driver’s license certifications for her children in Pennsylvania was an “unbelievable” experience for Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of Fred Beans Automotive Group. Road tests in Pennsylvania must be taken through the state’s Department of Transportation or an approved third-party business. Gilbert described signing up for the test through PennDOT as a
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5:10 PM ET Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar on Friday cleared driver Jack Harvey to return to competition following a frightening crash in the season-opening race. Harvey was briefly evaluated at a Florida hospital following a multicar crash in the March 5 race on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. Kyle Kirkwood launched airborne over
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — With the upcoming Dodge Hornet compact crossover, designers had to instill the brand’s signature attitude and character into an existing design. The canvas was the Alfa Romeo Tonale, a model meant for luxury customers that incorporated visual cues such as the Italian brand’s triangular “scudetto” grille. Dodge’s design unit took that foundation
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10:46 AM ET Ferrari has taken what it says is a precautionary step of changing the power unit in both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz‘s cars for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Leclerc already has a 10-place grid penalty this weekend as Ferrari has moved on to his third control electronics unit, one more than
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A former Tesla Inc. regional service manager claims Elon Musk’s EV company was too cheap to install air conditioning in the bay of one of its service shops to protect technicians during heat waves — and that he ultimately got fired over his complaints. Benjamen Simon reported unsafe working conditions from heat “reaching dangerous temperatures”
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3:18 PM ET Lewis Hamilton distanced himself on Thursday from Formula One rivals who said they felt comfortable to be racing in Saudi Arabia this weekend. The Briton, a seven-times world champion and Formula One’s most successful driver, chose his words carefully but left little doubt about his stance. Attending an official FIA news conference
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Rivian Automotive‘s chief engineer, Charles Sanderson, has left the U.S. EV startup for McLaren, his previous employer, McLaren said in a news release. Sanderson, who joined Rivian nearly five years ago to develop its R1 vehicle platform, returns to supercar maker McLaren in the role of chief technical officer, McLaren said earlier this week. “Mr.
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