Hannah Elliott

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

The 1992 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Formula One Shoei helmet sold for almost $1 million in April, a record for an F1 racing helmet. (Bloomberg) -- On Saturday in Monaco, RM Sotheby’s will offer the only race car that Michael Schumacher drove to win both the 2001 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the F1 World Championship title in the same season. Nicknamed the “Crown Jewel,” the Ferrari F2001 has an estimated value of at least €15 million ($16.9 million).

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Kate Krader |Hannah Elliott |James Tarmy

Welcome to the CEO Diet, a monthly series in Bloomberg Businessweek, where executives from around the world tell us how they manage their time in and out of the office. Among the topics they’ve discussed are their favorite go-to snacks, ways to win the weekend, exercise routines andfashion uniforms. This month we asked the bosses what they’re listening to when they commute to and from work and other destinations.

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

Tariff drama has automakers perplexed and exhausted, plus F1 returns to Miami and Porsche plans a fun surprise. Hi, it’s Hannah Elliott, your Pursuits cars columnist. Are you tired yet of hearing about auto tariffs? Confusion and chaos have reigned since President Trump signed a proclamation on March 26 to implement a 25% tariff on autos and parts imported to the US. Almost every day has brought new carve-outs, or possible extensions and exemptions, and other adjustments to the original decree.

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

A last-minute carve-out has salvaged the vintage car business, and shippers’ nerves. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan has rocked global markets, with every single sector in the S&P 500 ending Friday in deep red. But one turgid addendum issued by US Customs and Border Protection just after his April 2 tariff pronouncement provided relief for those in the collectible car business: Vintage cars would be exempt.

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Hannah Elliott

There’s been a lot of talk lately about station wagons—I mean, a lot considering that they make up around 1% of the overall car market. In the past month, Mercedes-Benz announced a shooting brake version of its all-new CLA, but only for Europe, with more possibly on the way. Audi announced a fresh version of its A6 Avant. Volvo is flirting with doing away with them altogether.