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Pininfarina takeover would boost Magna expertise in key areas

Magna International Inc. would become a stronger competitor for design and development jobs if it takes over struggling car styling and engineering firm Pininfarina S.p.A., executives say. “Magna badly needs design competence, and Pininfarina has top staff,” said Paolo Tumminelli, CEO of Goodbrands GmbH, a brand and marketing consultancy based in Cologne, Germany.

Classic Car TV: Who loves the 1954 Kaiser-Darrin?

In this week's episode of Hagerty Classic Car TV, host Matt Richmond teases us with a 1967 Mustang GT500 before jumping into an American-made 1954 Kaiser-Darrin for a test drive of the 90-hp antique with Hagerty's Jonathan Klinger. The news covers Lamborghini happenings, Triumph motorcycles, the Pink Panther car that's up for grabs, and a bit about Stanford University and its autonomous racing program. Enjoy the drive.

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection

We all know that ‘Special Edition’ cars help car maker shift metal, and even at the top end it works – especially in China. All of which explains why Rolls Royce are delivering a new limited edition Ghost for China at the Shanghai Motor Show this weekend – the Rolls Royce Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection – which takes inspiration for its titivation from the Silver Ghosts that took part in the Austrian Alpine Trials in 1913. The Alpine Trial event in 1913 – just before the world changed forever – saw four Rolls Royce Silver ghosts drive for 1820 miles through almost impossible mountain terrain and establish Rolls Royce as the makers of the ‘Best car in the world’.