$RACE The MercedesAMG team has set a new record of 4 consecutive 1-2’s at the start of a season. Just 1 point separates the Silver Arrow drivers Messrs Bottas and Hamilton in the drivers’ championship Super performances are good but a Key thing MercedesAMG does not want is a repeat of the 2016 Spanish Grand […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) will introduce a F1 engine upgrade at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as part of its drive for increased performance. The Scuderia originally planned for its 1st power unit update of the season to come in Canada, but it has brought forward the development 2 raced ahead of schedule to Barcelona. Ferrari […]
$RACE FLASH: Ferrari ‘Dino Revival‘ Spied Testing V6 Engine, Prototype Wears Heavy Camouflage Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has not used a V6 engine in its cars since the 1970s, when it introduced the Dino as a sub-brand. Well, rumor is that the Maranello Outfit is almost ready to bring back the V6 and this time around it […]
$RACE FLASH: Leclerc’s Bahrain GP Ferrari engine problem explained In the aftermatch of Charles Leclerc’s loss of a 1st F1 victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, there was confusion over the nature of his Ferrari’s engine problem. In the latest video analysis, Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling join Glenn Freeman to explain the effects of […]
$RACE FLASH: Sunday evening Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) watched their own 1-2 finish at Bahrain fade into a victory for Lewis Hamilton and 2nd place for his teammate Valtteri Bottas. Charles Leclerc, 21 anni, became the 2nd-youngest driver to start a Grand Prix on Pole position, was cruising to victory with more than 8ht seconds between him […]
$RACE The power unit of Ferrari’s new F1 car was recently fired up for the 1st time at the Maranello Outfit’s HQ, overseen by new team principal Mattia Binotto. The new F1 car, codenamed 670, is just a bare chassis now, with its bodywork and aerodynamic elements in development or build ahead of its 15 February […]
$RACE,$MS Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) could produce some all-electric cars, it will not renounce its commitment to internal combustion, because racing runs on gas. Racing has always been and continues to be everything to Ferrari Traditionally, Terrari scoffed at EVs. But it is true that the iconic Italian automaker added hybrid-electric technology to its ultra expensive HyperSuperCar […]
$RACE Former F1 driver Martin Brundle turned F1 media pundit, believes “things were not right” at Ferrari last season, and that the Maranello Outfit got it right with the sacking of Maurizio Arrivabene as team principal. Lead driver Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari fought for the Y 2018 world championship but were defeated by Lewis Hamilton […]
Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene confirmed the news during the Autosprint Award ceremony of Caschi d’oro, which was held this evening in Milan at Garage Italia. The unveiling of the car will take place 3 days before pre-season testing begins at Barcelona in Spain. In the absence of the traditional Christmas lunch that Ferrari has always reserved for […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Practical Supercar, the GTC4Lusso $RACE Italian Supercars are few, very fast, cramped and sexy gorgeous, but the cramped feature is not a feature of the GTC4Lusso. GT4Lusso is know as the family Ferrari, offers 4WD, back seats, a hatchback and the choice of an very powerful V12 engine This Ferrari is 1 the […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 488 Pists Wins Supercar of the Year Award $RACE Plus, the 488 Pista’ s 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 delivers 710hp, and is the best engine in the World Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) managed to make 700bhp Supercar usable, and fun to drive. Ferrari’s latest mid-engined Special Series V8, the 488 Pista, has been nominated “Supercar […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 812 Superfast, the Optimized Road Car $RACE Ferrari: Refined, Essential, Never Excessive With its output boosted to 800 cv, 60 more than the F12berlinetta, the 812 Superfast is the most powerful and fastest road-going Ferrari ever built with the exception of the rear-engined special limited-series 12-cylinders. The 812 Superfast opens a new era […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 488 Pista Spider $RACE The perfect marriage of aerodynamic efficiency, purity of form and racing spirit. The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider represents the natural development of the defining design of the coupé version. The Prancing Horse’s new Special Series model, the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider, was unveiled during the world-famous Concours d’Elegance® at […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) GTC4 Lusso T $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) announced the arrival of the new Ferrari GTC4Lusso T, the 1st 4-seater to be powered by a V8 engine, for a new Ferrari Grand Touring concept, the car is aimed at drivers wanting a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving daily. […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 488 Pista Spider Unveiled at Paris Motor Show $RACE The Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) 488 GTB has been in production for 3 years, and now the most thrilling member of the 488 lineup is available as a convertible. Making its European debut in Paris after the world premiere at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, the […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) the Camilleri-era Begins $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is set to become the latest Supercar maker to enter the crossover/SUV line-up when its FUV arrives in Y 2022. The iconic Italian automaker under the direction of CEO Louis Camilleri, also will see its product portfolio expand with electrified options coming. Between Ys 2019 and 2022, 15 […]
The World’s Most Expensive Super and HyperSuper Cars $RACE, $VLKAY From Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Aston Martin, W Motors, Lamborghini (OTCMKT:VLKAY) and Bugatti, these are some of the world’s most expensive motorcars, as follows: The Aston Martin Valkyrie Just 99 of these mega machines will be built and, expectedly, they’re all sold out already. The car is […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Builds a New V6, But No New ‘Dino’ $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) will launch a new V-6 engine in its road cars for the 1st time since the days of the Ferrari-built, but not Ferrari-branded, Dino, more than 40 years ago. The engine will power multiple different models and pair with hybrid technology. Announced […]
F1: MercedesAMG Needs to Match Ferrari’s ‘tricks’ $RACE Lewis Hamilton says the MercedesAMG F1 team needs to match the “tricks” that enabled Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) and Sebastian Vettel to beat him to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix. Mr. Hamilton took Pole in mixed conditions last Saturday and kept the lead off the line, but was […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Now Has the Power Advantage Over MercedesAMG $RACE For 4 years and 4 4X F1 world championships MercedesAMG has been the dominant team. Then, last year Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) came out as a major threat to that dominance, and The Scuderia is showing it againthis year, both in terms of engine and chassis […]
Google Hammered by Senators Over Censored China Search Engine $GOOGL Friday, a group of Republican and Democratic Senators hammered Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google over reports it is developing a censored version of its search engine for the Chinese market. China critic Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), was joined by 5 otherUS lawmakers on a letter to […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) “Has a lot of potential to unleash” $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel promises the Maranello Outfit has “a lot of potential to unleash” when the F1 season resumes after the Summer break. The 4X world champion trails MercedesAMGs’ Lewis Hamilton by 24 points after last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, and Ferrari has […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Impressions of the Portofino $RACE Remember that when Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) introduced the California in Y 2008 many of us felt that the car heavy, under-powered and unfocused, not a Ferrari. Now I have learned that it was meant to be a Maserati. Ferrari rectified the issue in Y 2014 with the addition of a […]
Now the Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Powered Lavante GTS 550PS SUV $RACE, $FCAU The Maserati Levante has welcomed the GTS nomenclature, along with an extensive list of upgrades and a powerful V8 engine breathing air from behind a large Trident of Poseidon badged grille. Presented for the 1st time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it uses the […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Engine is Now the ‘Benchmark’ $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 2018 F1 engine is now the best on the grid. MercedesAMG had set the standard for F1’s V6 hybrid engine manufacturers since Y 2014, but team driver Lewis Hamilton suggested earlier this season that Ferrari had eliminated the deficit with its Winter updates. Ferrari introduced its 1st […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Tech, ‘The floor the floored MercedesAMG’ $RACE This F1 season is a head to head contest between motorsport’s Top 2 Teams: The Scuderia and The Silver Arrows. At the weekend Silverstone we saw Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) respond formidably to the recent gainers made by MercedesAMG. Lewis Hamilton took Pole for MercedesAMG with a […]
Bentley’s New Continental GT is a Mix of Power, Style and Luxury $VLKAY It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to some co-development and co-operation from sister company Porsche, Bentley, a unit of Volkswagen (OTCMKT:VLKAY) has released its 1st new Continental GT in 15 years. Porsche’s contribution is not visible, but the new Continental […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Silverstone Grand Prix Upgrade Revealed $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) upgrade package for the British Grand Prix was revealed Thursday, with interesting changes to the floor and engine cover of its SF71H F1 car. The changes come a week after Ferrari’s chief rival MercedesAMG introduced a major upgrade at Austria. This shows us how much […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Special Edition ‘Piloti Ferrari’ 488 Pista for Race Drivers Only $RACE This Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Special Edition Supercar points to the iconic Italian automaker’s FIA World Endurance Championship success. As an homage to the accomplishments in the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship the Maranello Outfit debuted a ‘Piloti Ferrari’ specification for the newly-launched Ferrari 488 […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Resolves Fuel Consumption Issue $RACE The Big Q: Did the upgraded Ferrari F1 engine run at the Canadian GP resolve the fuel consumption issue they had in the beginning of the season? The Big A: That is a complex question. This is how the experts see it: As well as simply improving the […]
The Indy Revolution on the Lawn at Pebble Beach The Indy Revolution heads to the 18th Fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links this August Front-engine Roadsters and Rear-engine Racecars to Compete at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance It was the early 1960’s, a time of change, and at thethe Indianapolis Motor Speedway aka The Brickyard, the […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) 3.9-Liter V8 Wins International Engine Of The Year Award $RACE The latest iteration of Ferrari’s turbo-charged V8 that equips, in various forms, all Ferrari’s V8-engined cars, has been nominated the best engine in the world for the third year running in the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards. The Maranello Outfit also […]
F1: Expect Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Bring More Power to Canada $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has found itself behind MercedesAMG after a strong start to the 2018 F1 season and an engine power boost for the Canadian Grand Prix may be needed to turn around their fortunes. Monaco on 27 May is the least power dependent circuit of […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) CEO ‘Encouraged’ By Coming Engine Discussions $RACE, $LMCA Speaking to analysts in a post Q-1 results conference call, Sergio Marchionne said he sees ‘meaningful discussions’ on the F1 engine issue, and hoped for a full resolution by the end of the year, if we cannot then Ferrari will pull out. “I’m encouraged […]
President Trump, “The main thing, I want to get is peace.” Monday, SKorea’s President Moon said that US President Trump should receive the Nobel for trying to end the War with Pyongyang. Tuesday in the Oval Office President Donald Trump said that SKorean President Moon Jae-in was “very nice” to say he deserved the Nobel […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) New Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Model Can ‘Run Silently’ $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 1st-ever hybrid, the LaFerrari is an engineering marvel. And even though Ferrari does not allow the driver to run in all-electric driving mode, a few owners found a way to get around this factory lock out. That will not be the case with […]
Vintage ex-Works Ferrari 625 Targa Florio to Auction at Monaco $RACE The rare roadster is expected to fetch $5.5 to 8-M at auction next month in Monaco. There were only 3 examples of the 625 Targa Florio ever built. And this 1-off is the last remaining example in the world. Set to go under the […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) F1 Budget Tops $570-M $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is F1 auto racing’s most famous team and as such has the biggest racing budget. But, in the Maranello outfit’s latest financial statements contain the revelation that its research and development costs are actually reversing. In the past Ferrari’s finances were private. This started to change in […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Vettel Believes MercedesAMG has Pace Advantage $RACE Thursday, speaking on ahead of this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) driver Sebastian Vettel claimed MercedesAMG had a pace advantage of up to 0.4 secs at the start of the season. MercedesAMG believes its F 1 engine now holds no advantage over that of its […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Engineered Maserati Levante Trofeo Fastest SUV in the World $RACE, $FCAU Maserati unveiled the 2019 Levante Trofeo performance SUV Wednesday at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The Limited Edition Levante Trofeo is powered by 590 hp, twin-turbocharged Ferrari V8. According to Maserati, the Levante Trofeo can do 0-60 mph in 3.7 secs and reach […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Engine Tuned Up +10bhp $RACE Today I learned that Ferrari has tuned up a 10bhp gainer with its 2018 F1 engine. With drivers limited to just 3 power units for the 21-race campaign, manufacturers have had to work hard on improving durability and beefing up components to ensure they can last 7 […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Has The Power To Veto Series Rules $RACE Ever since the 1980’s, Ferrari has had veto power in F1, if it does not like a rule the series or its governing body, the FIA, wants to implement, The Scuderia can step in and stop things. Today, FIA President Jean Todt is voicing […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), “A Hybrid V8 is Coming For 2019” $RACE Emissions laws require the hybrid engines are the wave of the future, even for Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Hybrid engines can deliver massive amounts of horsepower and performance while also complying with emissions standards, something that Ferrari knows a whole lot about The being the case it […]
F1 Ends Without Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) on the Grid $RACE F1 absolutely cannot do without Ferrari; that’s the verdict from Nigel Mansell who feels the sports needs to hold onto its manufacturer teams. Last year Liberty Media’s (NASDAQ:LMCA ) blueprint for the way forward for F1 engines caused an uproar with the manufacturers, so much so […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) New 488GTO Will Have the Most Powerful Engine Ever $RACE The latest example of the 488 is close on us, as Ferrari will premier the GTO at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Maranello outfit refers to the twin-turbo V8-powered supercar as the “New V8 Sport Special Series,” and based what […]
F1: Ferrari ‘Landmark’ Vettel’s 1st Hybrid Winner $RACE Ferrari had a challenging start to the 1.6-litre V6 turbo era in Y 2014, but hit back in Y 2015 with Sebastian Vettel winning 3 races in the Ferrari SF15-T. The SF15-T was Ferrari‘s most consistently competitive car for several seasons, though it was not strong enough to beat MercedesAMG to […]
F1: Liberty Media Must Take Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Boss at His Word $RACE Ferrari is Formula 1, and Formula 1 is Ferrari John Malone, the chief of Liberty Media (BE:LM09) must take Ferrari Boss Sergio Marchionne at his word, when he declares, “I am prepared to quit F1, and start an alternative Tier 1 motorsport series…” […]
France’s Macron Takes Europe’s Center Stage, Germany’s Merkel Stumbles He has a big head and bigger ideas French President Emmanuel Macron, 39 anni, looks like the best hope to salvage a unified Europe, as Britain drifts away and Germany get mired. The role of Knight in shining armor is one Macron relishes, whether he’s standing […]
Tax Cuts Fuel Small Business, ‘Engine of Economy’ Small Business Administration (SBA) head Linda McMahon said Tuesday there will be tax savings for small businesses in the GOP tax reform plan, and it will be reinvested to keep fueling “the engine of our economy.” In an interview on TV the former founder, with husband Vince McMahon, […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Demands Approval of Any Rule Changes $RACE Ferrari entered F1 in Y 1950 at the Monaco Grand Prix and have been synonymous with the motorsport since. Ferrari’s boss Sergio Marchionnesaid the Scuderia could quit F1 if they do not approve the direction taken by Liberty Media. The Ferrari President pinpointed proposals for […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) There is Hope, Electric Cars are a Long Way Off $RACE, $F, $GM, $TSLA Ferrari’s CEO Sergio Marchionne and Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk have different visions of the future of cars. Lately the wires are filled with Noise regarding 2 of the Big 3 Detroit carmakers switching to electrified power-trains in the foreseeable […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Stock Rally Not Over $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) stock continued in consolidation mode last week, finishing at 110.74, +0.6% on the week. The company’s stock has risen 90% YTD, falling about 3.% in September, after marking an all-time high a 118.10 on 6 September, but was turned back at the major resistance where profit […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock Price 2X’d Since December $RACE, $FACU, $F, $GM Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has solid fundamentals and marked an all-time high Wednesday at 118.10/share Ferrari stock continues to trade in the Green, and ended the last week with a 2.4% gainer, at 116.76. The company’s stock has risen 35.7% QTD, and an impressive 100.8% YTD. The stock […]
THE FERRARI PORTOFINO REVEALED $RACE The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT set to dominate its segment thanks to a perfect combination of sportiness, elegance and comfort. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has chosen a particularly evocative name for this exceptionally versatile drop-top car, referencing one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. Portofino is renowned for its charming tourist port […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock Outperforms in FY 2017 $RACE, $F, $GM, $FCAU In Y 2016, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) outperformed legacy automakers and the broader market with 21.1% returns. YTD it has also been terrific for the Italian luxury Supercar maker too. As of 14 July, Ferrari stock has delivered over 60% YTD positive returns. On a YTD […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Gives Vettel Engine Upgrade for British GP $RACE Sebastian Vettel’s championship bid gets a power boost this weekend after Ferrari delivered him an upgraded engine to the British GP. The Scuderia introduced their 3rd engine of the season at Silverstone as they chase their 1st victory at the circuit since Y 2011. […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Challenge Returns to Singapore $RACE The 2017 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific returns to Singapore in support of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. The Marina Bay Street Circuit, one of the most challenging on the F1 calendar with 23 corners, will see 30 drivers representing Singapore, Japan, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, […]
Ferrari F12M to Debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show $RACE The Ferrari F12 M will make its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, this Supercar is said to be the Italian automaker’s last naturally aspirated engine. Seen testing late last year(picture above), the Ferrari F12Berlinetta’s successor will feature a naturally aspirated […]
Aston Martin Brings Back Its Legendary DB4 GT This was 3.7-liter, 6 cylinder sports car that racing champion Stirling Moss piloted to victory at Silverstone in Y 1959. The DB4 was built during Ys 1959 to 1963, just 75 were made, and the value of each of the surviving ones today fetch at least $3.7-M. […]
China Announces Major Projects to Boost Growth Provincial projects worth more than $149.25-B were launched this week as China strives to boost growth, Shanghai Securities News reported Friday. The projects are mostly infrastructure-related, with the southwest province of Sichuan introducing nine highway projects worth RMB Yuan 128.8. The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the north […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Formula 1 Team’s New Tech Line-up Working $RACE Maurizio Arrivabene, The Scuderia’s Team leader believes the action he has taken to turn its fortunes around is working after an improved showing in the last 2 Grands Prix. Since James Allison departed as technical director in July, with engine chief Mattia Binotto taking over […]
F1: “Be patient as Ferrari Formula One builds back up to winning form” $RACE Sebastian Vettel says he remains patient as Ferrari Formula 1 builds back up to winning form. Before the Summer break, Red Bull overtook Ferrari as the 2nd-fastest team behind Mercedes, just as news was confirmed that technical boss James Allison had left. […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Qualified 3rd and 4th on the Grid at Spa $RACE FLASH Update: Nico Rosberg MercedeaAMG on the Pole, 2nd Red Bull Max Verstappen, 3rd Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen and Ferrari Sebastian Vettel 4th Ferrari has a new engine specification for this weekend in Belgium. The development follows a less than impressive mid-season period for […]
BMW’s New EV’s are Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Killers $TSLA Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: SLA) continues to struggle with production and with concerns about how it can fulfill (if ever) the orders for its Model 3. BMW has joined the other leading automobile manufactures to pressure Tesla’s market share and become the leader in electric car technology and […]
Aston Martin Ties-up with Red Bull for a HyperSupercar Aston Martin and Red Bull are going all-out for their upcoming mid-engine HyperSupercar. The 2 companies have assembled a team of championship-winning F1 designer Adrian Newey and Aston Martin stylist Marek Reichman to build a car they hope will render the LaFerrari (NYSE:RACE) and McLaren P1 […]
F1: Ferrari Sees Winning at European Grand Prix (BAKU) this Weekend $RACE Sebastian Vettel says that Scuderia Ferrari has not forgotten how to win F1 races despite not winning a Grand Prix race in the 13 since Singapore in Y 2015. Mr. Vettel provided the biggest threat to MercedesAMG’s Lewis Hamilton in last weekend’s Canadian […]
F1: Canadian Grand Prix, Scuderia Ferrari a Strong Competitor $RACE Ferrari Team driver Kimi Raikkonen says The Scuderia has a more competitive package this season compared with last year’s car, despite it failing to win a race Vs MercedesAMG in Y 2016. Having enjoyed a major step forward in Y 2015 with 3 race wins […]
US Consumer Spending, Residential Investment Driving a Weak Economy $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The demand side of the US GDP accounts shows that the nations economic engine has 6 cylinders, they are: consumer spending residential investment capital spending inventories net exports government spending. In recent Quarters, it seems like most of the US economy’s power […]
F1: Ferrari’s Vettel “Set Down” 5 Grid Places for Sochi Start $RACE Ferrari Team Scuderia’s Sebastian Vettel is set to drop 5 places on the Grid for Sunday’s 2016 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix after an unscheduled gearbox change on his racer. This comes after Mr. Vettel lost an hour of running in Friday’s 2nd […]
F1: Ferrari to Fast-track New Front Wing for Sochi $RACE Ferrari ramped up efforts to deliver a 1st Formula 1 victory for the season in Russia this weekend by bringing forward the introduction of a new front wing, alongside its upgraded engine. The Scuderia’s technical director, James Allison, is pushing hard to find the extra […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) To (?) Introduce Its New Engine At Sochi This Weekend $RACE Ferrari could introduce an engine upgrade as early as next weekend’s Russian GP after promising results on the Scuderia’s dynamometer (dyno). Ferrari has made inroads on MercedesAMG’s advantage this season, the Scuderia is still a bit off the pace of the World […]