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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Automobiles

Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Fiat Chrysler, with a Ferrari outside the New York Stock Exchange.
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Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Fiat Chrysler, with a Ferrari outside the New York Stock Exchange.

Fiat plans to list about 10 percent of Ferrari’s shares and distribute the remaining stake to its shareholders some time next year. It will be the first time Ferrari has been independent since the late 1960s.

From Our Automobiles Section
Around the Block

Fast, Sexy, but Not So Silent

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type R coupe has a supercharged 5-liter V8 making 550 horsepower.
Jaguar Land Rover

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type R coupe has a supercharged 5-liter V8 making 550 horsepower.

The howling 2015 F-Type R coupe is the most powerful production Jaguar ever, accelerating more quickly than a Porsche 911 S or a Corvette Stingray.

The McLaren 650S Spider has 641 horsepower and an exotic hydraulic suspension that tames potholes and racetracks.
McLaren Automotive

The McLaren 650S Spider has 641 horsepower and an exotic hydraulic suspension that tames potholes and racetracks.

Behind the Wheel

The Price of Progress: Early Buyers Take Hit

The 650S replaces the 12C, the car that put the British company back in the business of building road cars. But McLaren’s decision to replace the 12C has caused a slide in 12C prices.

A Set of ‘Vettes, Off to Rehab

After decaying in various New York City garages over the years, the Peter Max Corvettes — a collection of every Corvette from 1953 to 1989 — are finally being restored.

The Roof Doctor Will See Your Lincoln Now

With an established reputation as an expert on the intricacies of 1960s Continentals, John C. Cashman travels America, making house calls to cure ailing 1960s Lincoln Continental convertibles.

The Fords’ Mark IIs May Lead to Reunion

A car collector introduces Edsel Ford II to the Lincoln Continentals once owned by his mother and his uncle and spurs the idea of holding a concours of Ford-owned cars.

Other News
The 2015 Scion xB was the top-rated vehicle in Consumer Reports' reliability survey this year.
Toyota Motor Sales

The 2015 Scion xB was the top-rated vehicle in Consumer Reports' reliability survey this year.

The magazine’s latest auto reliability report, which covered 1.1 million new vehicles, found that dashboard electronic systems caused many problems.

The Kia K900.
Martin Campbell

The Kia K900.

The sedan is a luxury land yacht that the company hopes will change its economy-car image.

Chrysler Recalls 566,000 Trucks and S.U.V.s

In two actions, Chrysler recalled 381,876 trucks for a fire risk and 184,186 S.U.V.s for a problem with the electronic stability control system.

Wheelies: The Watching the Watchers Edition

Ford announces technology that allows police departments to monitor the driving behavior of their officers; Twitter ads account for $716 million in auto sales.

Wheelies: The Mazda Mia! Edition

Mazda says it will unveil the CX-3 compact crossover at the Los Angeles auto show; Doug Betts steps down as Chrysler quality chief.

Minibike Manufacturer to Pay $4.3 Million Federal Fine

The Consumer Product Safety Commission accused Baja of delaying reports of safety-related complaints by customers.

G.M. Plans New Version of Chevrolet Volt for 2015

Hoping to revive lagging sales of the Volt, the company said the new version will store more energy in its battery pack and go further on a charge.

New Volt Will Have Improved Powertrain and Longer Range

G.M. said the major upgrades to the 2016 model would increase the car’s driving range by up to 12 percent from the current model’s 380-mile rating.

Rare 1966 Ferrari GTB Competizione Headed to Scottsdale Auction

Bonhams announced Monday that the car – a Le Mans winner and one of just 12 built – will cross the block at its Scottsdale, Ariz., auction in January.

2015 McLaren 650S

McLaren’s 641-horsepower 650S supercar grabs the baton of its predecessor, the 12C, and sprints like the wind.

Restoring a One-of-a-Kind Corvette Collection

The Peter Max Corvettes have long been famous among ‘Vette aficionados. Now, after being neglected for decades, they are being prepared for auction.

Yearning for Spring: A Wealth of New Models at American International Motorcycle Expo

Motorcycle manufacturers brought their newest models to Florida over the weekend, including the bobber and cafe-inspired Star Bolt C-Spec.

2015 BMW i8

Eye-catching and lightweight, this plug-in hybrid may be the sports car of the future.

2015 Kia Soul EV

The battery-powered Soul EV has all the charisma of the original, and then some.

A Pennsylvania Mechanic’s Italian Job

Keith Flickinger of Allentown, Pa., is the curator and chief restorer of a vast collection of classic cars belonging to Nicola Bulgari, the Italian jewelry magnate.

2015 Hyundai Sonata

Having earned a foothold in the family-sedan class with the previous-generation Sonata, Hyundai seems inclined to put its feet up and relax.

2014 Paris Motor Show

At the 2014 Paris Motor Show, automakers appeared to be testing out a new definition of new.

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