Last month we outlined how precariously Formula 1’s fortunes hinge upon its share price , in turn driven by factors surrounding the sport and the subsequent opinions of investment analysts. Yet, many of these have seldom – if ever – seen a grand prix live or on TV, and base their (critical) analyses on developments that profoundly affect stock value. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free In a nutshell, uncertainty immediately knocks the price; positive, hard news gradually boosts it. At the time we flagged two dates: November 8th, on which F1’s commercial rights holder Liberty Media would field investor calls on Q3 earnings; and November 14th, Liberty Media’s Annual Investor Day, at which the results and prospects of group entities are presented to shareholders. F1 in particular seemed to leave the investment community distinctly lukewarm. During the investor call F1’s share prices – A Class FWONA and C Class FWONK – dipped. Steeper falls followed the call’s … [Read more...] about RacingLines: What is and isn’t behind F1’s share price moves – RaceFans
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RaceFans round-up: Haas switches car development focus to 2019
In the round-up: Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the team is now dedicating its development effort to its new car for the 2019 F1 season . Become a RaceFans Supporter and go ad-free RaceFans operates thanks in part to the support of its readers. In order to help fund the development and growth of the site please consider becoming a RaceFans Supporter. For just £1 per month/£12 per year you will also be upgraded to an ad-free account. Sign up and find out more below: Become a RaceFans Supporter RaceFans Supporter FAQ What they say Steiner was asked whether the team had decided to switch its focus to its car for next year. We decided. We are doing the ’19 car. We have to because otherwise you fall too far behind. And also when you look at our car now in the midfield we are quite solid so it’s no point to keep on working on this one because we have to look at the future. We make developments and we will bring them to the car in the next races. They … [Read more...] about RaceFans round-up: Haas switches car development focus to 2019
Fastest Pickup Trucks In The World For 2023
Here in 2022, there are a lot of ways to go fast. But absurd speed isn't just for supercar and sports car owners anymore. Many companies now offer performance SUVs – the quickest of which we've compiled on our fastest SUVs story – and a handful of those same brands even have performance pickup trucks, too. You’re probably already familiar with fast factory trucks like the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX . But our definitive ranking of the fastest trucks available in 2022 also includes aftermarket options from specialists like Hennessey and Shelby American , with some of those options offering hypercar-esque amounts of power. There are even three modern EVs represented too. So we’ve put together the definitive list of the fastest production and aftermarket trucks on the market today, using 0-60 times to determine which ones are quickest. If you're in the market for something with stupid straight-line speed, but all the same towing and hauling capabilities you expect from a truck, … [Read more...] about Fastest Pickup Trucks In The World For 2023
Used Car Prices Down 8.7 Percent From Last Year, According To Study
After reaching record highs last year, used car prices continue to fall according to the latest study from iSeeCars. Through February 2023, overall prices have dropped 4.7 percent since September 2022. Year-over-year, the difference is even greater at 8.7 percent. Over 1.8 million used vehicle sales of models ranging from one to five years old were analyzed for the study. With the exception of a sharp jump in December, the study shows a decreasing trend over the last six months. The average used-car price was $33,368 in September, compared to $31,815 for February. Last year, the average cost was $34,839. However, the study notes that, despite the decrease, current prices are still higher than they were before the COVID pandemic. Taking a deeper dive shows significant price reductions for some models. In the last six months, transaction prices for the Tesla Model 3 plunged 21.5 percent. That equates to a decline of $11,302 compared to September 2022, … [Read more...] about Used Car Prices Down 8.7 Percent From Last Year, According To Study
Infiniti QX80 serves as a great family-hauler for home or road
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Advertising Feature: This article is from a special section that was not produced by the newsroom. Infiniti’s impressive QX80 remains one of only a few conventional truck-based sport utility vehicles still available, but there’s nothing conventional about its luxury and utility, which provide consumers a perfect vehicle for the family. For either regular around-town use or fun highway trips, the QX80 remains at the top of its class. It returns for 2023 with a starting price of $72,700 (plus $1,695 freight) for the base Luxe model with rear-wheel drive. The QX80 is at the top of Infiniti’s lineup of SUVs, but is the only one with a body-on-frame design. The other three – the QX50, QX55 and QX60 – have unibody designs, in which the frame and body are all in one piece. For 2023, QX80 prices range as high as $87,450 for the top-of-the-line Sensory model with four-wheel drive … [Read more...] about Infiniti QX80 serves as a great family-hauler for home or road