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Belle Macchine – Italian Automotive Design at BMW
Today BMW said that on 7 June, the “Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW” exhibition will open its doors at the BMW Museum. The exhibition extends over five platforms and ramps within the BMW Museum’s “Bowl.” It starts with … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna Schleypen, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BMW 2800 GTS Frua and BMW Nazca M12 by Fabrizio Giugiaro, BMW 3000 V8, BMW Garmisch concept car by Marcello Gandini, BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, Glas, Ken Zino, Klaus-Anton Altenbuchner, X @KenAutoinformed
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Antonio Filosa New Stellantis CEO
Stellantis will now hold an Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting, which will be called in the coming days for Antonio Filosa to be elected to the Board to serve as an executive director of the Company. “Meanwhile, to give him full authority and ensure an efficient transition, the Board has granted him CEO powers effective June 23.”
John Elkann will continue in his role as Executive Chairman when Antonio Filosa takes up his position as Chief Executive Officer on June 23. At that time, Antonio Filosa will also announce Stellantis’ new leadership team. Continue reading
Palou Wins the Indy 500 Ways to Cheat
What’s sometimes billed as the greatest spectacle in racing has turned from the drama high-speed oval racing to farce as rampant cheating has emerged in the Indy500 and the IndyCar Series. On Sunday Three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou earned the first oval victory of his career winning the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.*
“Best milk I’ve ever tasted,” Palou said on the Victory Podium after a gulp from the traditional winner’s bottle of milk. “It tastes so good. What an amazing feeling.” In AutoInformed’s view the milk is sour. Both the IndyCar series and the Indianapolis Motor Speed are owned by Roger Penske via Penske Entertainment. Penske cars have participated in the cheating for more than one year. Moreover, there is no independent review organization to deal with the inherent conflict of interest of Penske, or what has emerged as rampant cheating that is endemic in IndyCar. Both Chevy and Honda powered teams are involved in modifying the Dallara supplied race cars. Continue reading
Posted in AutoInformed Editorial, fools 'n frauds, news analysis, racing, results, shows and events
Tagged Andretti Global IndyCar cheating, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Callum Ilott, Dallara-supplied Energy Management System cheating, Ken Zino, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Penske Racing IndyCar cheating, PREMA Racing IndyCar cheating, X @KenAutoinformed
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Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, known as Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day. Today, Memorial Day honors the more than 1 million men and women who have died in military service since the Civil War began in 1861.
Congress, by a joint resolution approved on 11 May 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people might unite in prayer. Continue reading
Newgarden Leads Final Indy 500 Practice
Josef Newgarden led the final practice for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with a top lap of 225.687 mph in the No. 2 Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Team Penske Chevrolet. Newgarden is trying to become the first driver to win three consecutive Indy 500s. However, due to the Team Penske Cheating Scandal, he’ll need to do it from the 33rd starting spot. Newgarden and Team Penske teammate Will Power were moved to the rear of the field Monday due to a modified attenuator on their respective cars that violated IndyCar rules Sunday during PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying. The record for the deepest starting spot of a “500” winner is 28th, by Ray Harroun in the inaugural race in 1911 and Louis Meyer in 1936. Continue reading
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Tagged 2025 Indy 500 final practice, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Devlin DeFrancesco, Graham Rahal, indycar, Ken Zino, Oscar Mayer Pit Stop Challenge, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Robert Shwartzman, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Scott Dixon, Team Penske, X @KenAutoinformed
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BMW Teases New 2026 M2 CS
The design of the new BMW M2 CS was unveiled today as part of a the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 23 on Lake Como.
“The official communication launch of the BMW M2 CS, including all technical data, will take place on 28 May 2025, 00:01 CEST,” BMW said.
We do have fuel consumption and emissions figures at combined: 10.0 l/100 km [28.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions, combined: 226 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G. Continue reading
IndyCar – Penske Fires Senior Leadership Team
Team Penske announced today the departures of IndyCar Team President, Tim Cindric, IndyCar Managing Director, Ron Ruzewski and IndyCar General Manager Kyle Moyer from the organization. The move comes from the turbulence created by an aerodynamic cheating scandal during qualifying for the 119th Indianapolis 500.
“Nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport and our race teams. We have had organizational failures during the last two years, and we had to make necessary changes. I apologize to our fans, our partners and our organization for letting them down,” said Roger Penske, who owns the IndyCar Series and the Speedway. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Josef Newgarden, Ken Zino, Penske Entertainment, roger penske, Team Penske, Will Power, X @KenAutoinformed
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Toyota Debuts 2026 RAV4 Compact SUV
The 2026 RAV4 also joins Toyota’s list of exclusively electrified models. It will be available with Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. RAV4 also launches new technologies for Toyota, including the Arene software development platform, a new version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, and updates to the Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite. Toyota might say customer choice is paramount, but it comes with a bewildering array of options and packages to climb over that are the antonym of the once famous Honda tagline “We Make it Simple.” Continue reading
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Tagged Arene software development platform from Woven by Toyota, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, David Christ, Ken Zino, TNGA-K platform, Toyota 2026 model year RAV4 Compact SUV, Toyota Gazoo Racing, X @KenAutoinformed
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Mobil 1 is Le Mans Sponsor of Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
Cadillac Racing* said today that the Mobil 1™ brand is its primary sponsor of the No. 101 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R** for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Cadillac will contest the 93rd edition of the twice-around-the-clock race on the 8.467-mile course with a four-car factory lineup with drivers who have accumulated 21 Le Mans podiums. The livery has the Mobil 1 logo across the sides and front of the blue and white Hypercar in the top class in endurance racing. Earlier this year, the Mobil 1 team announced an extension of its technical alliance with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), now making it the Official Motor Oil of Cadillac Racing. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Cadillac V-Series.R, Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing, Earl Bamber, Felipe Dragovich, FIA World Endurance Championship, Filipe Albuquerque, Frederik Vesti, Grand Touring Prototype, GTP class, IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Championships, Jack Aitken, Jordan Taylor, Ken Zino, lemans, Ricky Taylor, Sebastien Bourdais, wec, X @KenAutoinformed
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IndyCar Moves Team Penske Cars to Bottom of Grid!
“The integrity of the Indianapolis 500 is paramount, and this violation of the IndyCar rule against modification to this part and using it ‘as supplied’ is clear,” said IndyCar President J. Douglas Boles. “The penalty should be more than simply starting where the cars might have qualified anyway, if given the opportunity. The cars belong in the field as two of the fastest 33. However, starting on the tail of the field is the appropriate penalty in this instance.” Continue reading
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Tagged 119th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Indy 500, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, indycar, J. Douglas Boles, Ken Zino, Scott McLaughlin. Will Power. Josef Newgarden, violated IndyCar Rule 14.7.8.16, X @KenAutoinformed
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Autonomous Racing League Season 2 Opens at Yas Marina
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) via Aspire today announced the return of its flagship event, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). The 2025 edition will take place on 15 November at Yas Marina Circuit with a $2.25 million prize pool and the launch of a global virtual racing series. The announcement was made during the Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi.
“The Emirates Autonomous Vehicle (EAV 24), A2RL’s upgraded autonomous racecar, represents a significant leap in performance and engineering. Assembled and autonomized in the UAE, the vehicle reflects the nation’s growing capabilities in AI, robotics, and high-performance mobility. Built on the proven Super Formula SF23 platform, the EAV-24 has been reengineered to incorporate enhanced sensor arrays, upgraded compute systems, and refined control logic, optimized for the demanding conditions of autonomous racing,” said Aspire. Continue reading
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Tagged A2RL, Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, Aspire, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, EAV-24, H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Ken Zino, Sim Academy, Sim Pro, SIM Sprint, Stephane Timpano, Super Formula SF23 platform, X @KenAutoinformed
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Rookie Robert Shwartzman in a Chevy on Indy 500 Pole
Robert Shwartzman posted a four-lap average speed of 232.790 mph in the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet during the Firestone Fast Six yesterday at the Indianapolis brickyard in Speedway Indiana. PREMA joined the NTT IndyCar Series this season after years of success in European racing, became the first team to claim the 500 pole in its first attempt since Mayer Motor Racing with driver Tom Sneva took the pole in 1984. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato (Honda) and Pato O’Ward (Chevrolet) will join Shwartzman on the front row for the 109th running of the race this Sunday 25 May.* Continue reading
Toyota Shows All Electric bZ Woodland Mid-size SUV
Toyota (NYSE: TM and 7203.T) today showed a new addition to its expansive Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) lineup with the first-ever 2026 model year bZ Woodland. The mid-size SUV has standard all-wheel drive with X-MODE®. The combined system net output is a claimed 375 horsepower with a manufacturer-estimated all electric driving range rating of up-to 260 miles. It also brings additional midsize SUV utility, with 8.3-inches of ground clearance, 3,500-pound towing capacity, and available All Terrain tires. The bZ Woodland is the third BEV recently announced by Toyota.* It joins the refreshed bZ small SUV and the all-new C-HR compact crossover, bringing the total number of electrified models in the Toyota lineup to 21 vehicles in a choice of BEV, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Fuel Cell (CA and Hawaii only) powertrains. (Ranges and charging times will vary depending on weather and other factors.) Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, Toyota mid-size SUV bZ Woodland. Dave Christ, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, ToyotaCare, X @KenAutoinformed
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Demand for Electric Vehicles in U.S. Stable
Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has remained stable, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study,SM released today.* The study shows that 24% of vehicle shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV and 35% say they are “somewhat likely,” both of which remain unchanged from a year ago. Continue reading
More IndyCar Cheating Penalties Coming to Detroit
IndyCar this morning announced a six-position starting grid penalty for the entries of No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing and No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing According to Rule 16.1.6.1.2., the penalty is a six-position starting grid penalty on road and street course events and nine positions at oval events and will be served at the series’ next event, which is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Sunday, 1 June on the Streets of Detroit. Ironically the violations are both on Honda powered cars. Continue reading →