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EUR/USD Under Pressure All Eyes on US Inflation Data - Action Forex
The EUR/USD pair dipped to 1.1620 on Tuesday following sharp swings in the previous session. Investors are bracing for the release of US inflation data, which could reshape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.
German, Eurozone ZEW sentiment slides sharply in August - Action Forex
German investor sentiment weakened sharply in August, with the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index falling from 52.7 to 34.7, well below expectations of 40.0. Current Situation Index deteriorated further from -59.5 to -68.6, also missing forecasts of -63.0. .
UK payrolled employment falls again by -8k, pay growth eases slightly - Action Forex
UK labor market data for July showed a slight deterioration in employment alongside a modest easing in pay growth. Payrolled employment fell by -8k, or -0.0% m/m, marking a -0.5% yoy drop compared to the same period last year. The number of payrolled employees has been trending lower since peaking in 2024, highlighting a gradual cooling in hiring momentum. Median monthly pay growth slowed marginally to 5.7% yoy from 5.8% yoy, while the claimant count dropped by -6.2k, sharply better than expectations of a 20.8k increase.
PONY AI Inc. Accelerates Gen-7 Robotaxi Production with over 200 Newly Produced, On Track to Scale Up 1,000-Vehicle Fleet by Year End - ForexTV
Leading National Presence — Launched fully-driverless commercial operations in Shanghai; the ONLY Company commercially operating fully-driverless Robotaxi services across all four tier-one cities in China.Strong Revenues Momentum — Total revenues up 76% year-over-year, with Robotaxi fare-charging revenues surging by over 300%. NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Dr. James Peng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pony.ai, commented, “This quarter marked a significant milestone in our journey toward large-scale production and deployment, further solidifying our leadership in the Robotaxi industry. Since mass production started two months ago, over 2001 Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles have rolled off the production line, putting us firmly on track to hit the year-end 1,000-vehicle target. Our robust Robotaxi revenues more than doubled, with fare-charging revenues surging by over 300% year-over-year. The path toward positive unit economics is also clear, as we made substantial improvements in key cost items such as remote assistance and vehicle insurance. These achievements are underpinned by our rapid scaling and operational breakthroughs in all four tier-one cities in China, coupled with expanded presence in Dubai, South Korea and Luxembourg. As we enter the second half of this pivotal year of mass production, we are driving strongly toward positive unit economics and accelerating our multi-year growth trajectory.” Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Chief Technology Officer of Pony.ai, commented, “Our leading position in the Robotaxi industry is built on two key pillars, fully-driverless and scale, both of which we have already achieved. With extensive real-world testing and operations across diverse conditions, we have demonstrated our commitment to rigorous engineering practices, the reliability of the autonomous driving stack and the strong generalization capabilities powered by our proprietary PonyWorld. With mass production underway, we are not just on track to reach 1,000 vehicles but building the foundation for sustained future growth.” Dr. Leo Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Pony.ai, commented, “We delivered strong results in the second quarter, with total revenues growing 76% year-over-year, reflecting the effectiveness of our go-to-market execution. Our robust Robotaxi fare-charging revenues growth once again underscores our progress in building a scalable and recurring monetization model and enhancing long-term business visibility. As Gen-7 mass production gains momentum and we maintain disciplined investment, we are well positioned to accelerate the large-scale commercialization.” Kicking off Robotaxi Scaling-up, a Strong Validation of our Scalable Fully-Driverless Advantage Mass production and operations of multiple Gen-7 Robotaxi models. 1) We kicked off mass production of the Guangzhou Automobile Group (“GAC”) and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (“BAIC”) Gen-7 Robotaxi models in June and July, respectively. With over 200 already produced, we’re accelerating toward our 1,000-vehicle target by the end of 2025. 2) We initiated operations in all four tier-one cities, collectively accumulating over 2 million kilometers of on-road autonomous driving mileage. This showcases the safety and stability of our entire autonomous driving stack in complex real-world scenarios. 3) We have made significant progress in cost efficiency, driven by an improving remote assistant-to-vehicle ratio and lower vehicle insurance. We are confident of achieving a 1:30 ratio by the end of 2025, enabling one remote assistant to monitor 30 vehicles.Two key pillars for technological advancement: fully-driverless and scale. 1) By achieving fully-driverless operations on a large scale, we have already established ourselves as one of the leading Robotaxi companies worldwide. 2) Among all participants in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (“WAIC”) 2025 in Shanghai, we were the only provider offering fully-driverless and on-demand ride-hailing services to the public. In addition, we were the only one to remain fully-operational during extreme weather conditions, including typhoons and heavy rainstorms. Accelerating Commercial Deployment with Extending Service and User Coverage Accelerating commercial deployment and expanding ecosystem at scale. 1) Growing user adoption, increasing fleet of deployed Robotaxi vehicles and optimizing operational strategy collectively propelled our fare-charging revenues growth, establishing a sustainable monetization model. 2) We entered into a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Xihu Corporation Limited (“Xihu Group”), Shenzhen’s largest taxi operator, to jointly deploy a fleet of over 1,000 Gen-7 Robotaxis in Shenzhen over the coming years.Scaling up service availability to a wider user group. 1) Registered users on our platform surged by 136% year-over-year in the second quarter. 2) We secured testing permits for Gen-7 Robotaxis in all four tier-one cities, laying out a solid foundation for public-facing commercial deployment. 3) In July, we started fully-driverless commercial Robotaxi services to the public in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, the heart of Shanghai’s financial district and luxury retails. 4) We extended Robotaxi services from 15 hours per day to full 24/7 coverage in certain areas of Guangzhou and Shenzhen to better fulfill rising user demand. Expanding Global Presence by Entering New Markets and Deepening Our Existing Footprint Strategic collaboration with local partners. We have reached a strategic collaboration with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (“RTA”) to integrate our autonomous driving technology into the city’s future transportation ecosystem. The collaboration will deploy our autonomous driving technology through a multi-phase roll-out, starting with supervised Robotaxi trials in late 2025.Advancing operations to cover diverse environments. We have advanced our presence in South Korea by securing nationwide permits, enabling Robotaxi operations across the country. In Gangnam district, Seoul, we are navigating complex urban traffic and challenging conditions, including winter snowfall. In the second quarter, we further launched nighttime and early-morning operations.Ongoing positive regulatory and testing progress. Following the testing permit granted earlier this year in Luxembourg, we launched road testing in the city of Lenningen in the second quarter in partnership with Emile Weber, Luxembourg’s leading mobility and fleet service provider. 1 As of August 11, 2025, 213 Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles had been produced. Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results (in USD thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Revenues: Robotaxi services 592 1,526 1,168 3,256Robotruck services 10,568 9,520 18,035 17,300Licensing and applications 1,039 10,409 5,517 14,878Total revenues 12,199 21,455 24,720 35,434 Total revenues were US$21.5 million (RMB153.7 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 75.9% from US$12.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was mainly driven by robust growth in both Robotaxi services and Licensing and Applications revenues.Robotaxi services revenues were US$1.5 million (RMB10.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 157.8% from US$0.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. Revenues from both fare-charging and project-based engineering solution services demonstrated rapid growth, with fare-charging revenues surging by over 300% year-over-year. The strong growth was primarily driven by expanding user adoption, growing demand in tier-one cities and an increased fleet of deployed Robotaxi vehicles. We also continued to optimize our pricing and operation strategies across diverse user bases, leading to improved user engagement and service efficiency.Robotruck services revenues were US$9.5 million (RMB68.2 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 9.9% from US$10.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. The decrease primarily reflected our proactive operation optimization to focus on high-margin revenues.Licensing and applications revenues were US$10.4 million (RMB74.6 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a significant increase of 901.8% from US$1.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. The growth was mainly driven by increased orders and deliveries of autonomous domain controller (“ADC”) products, supported by rising demand from both new and existing clients in the robot-delivery segment. Cost of Revenues Total cost of revenues was US$18.0 million (RMB128.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 47.0% from US$12.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Gross Profit (Loss) and Gross Margin Gross profit was US$3.5 million (RMB24.8 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to gross loss of US$41 thousand in the second quarter of 2024.Gross margin was 16.1% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to negative 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024. The significant gross margin improvement was mainly driven by our focused strategy on prioritizing high-margin revenues sources within Robotaxi and Robotruck services to reduce gross margin variability. We also made solid progress in optimizing Robotaxi unit economics, particularly key cost items such as remote assistance and vehicle insurance. Operating Expenses Operating expenses were US$64.7 million (RMB463.7 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 75.1% from US$37.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in share-based compensation expenses reflected the normalization of expense recognition following our IPO in November 2024, as vesting is no longer contingent on IPO completion. Non-GAAP2 operating expenses were US$57.5 million (RMB412.1 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 58.5% from US$36.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by increased investments in mass production, alongside employee expenses aimed at strengthening R&D capacity for Gen-7 Robotaxi vehicles. Research and development expenses were US$49.0 million (RMB351.2 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 69.0% from US$29.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP research and development expenses were US$44.1 million (RMB315.6 million), representing an increase of 53.3% from US$28.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was mainly due to i) investments in mass production for the Gen-7 vehicles and ii) increased employee compensation and benefits to strengthen technological capabilities.Selling, general and administrative expenses were US$15.7 million (RMB112.5 million) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 97.3% from US$8.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses were US$13.5 million (RMB96.5 million), representing an increase of 78.2% from US$7.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to i) increased personnel expenses in preparation for large-scale commercial deployment and ii) increased professional service fees. Loss from Operations Loss from operations was US$61.3 million (RMB438.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$37.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP loss from operations was US$54.1 million (RMB387.3 million), compared to US$36.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net Loss Net loss was US$53.3 million (RMB381.6 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$30.9 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net loss was US$46.1 million (RMB329.9 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$30.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Ordinary Share Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US$0.14 (RMB1.00) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$0.92 in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was both US$0.13 (RMB0.93) in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$0.91 in the second quarter of 2024. Each American depositary shares (“ADS”) represents one Class A ordinary share. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, restricted cash and long-term debt instruments for wealth management were US$747.7 million (RMB5,356.1 million) as of June 30, 2025. In the second quarter of 2025, financing activities provided cash of US$33.1 million, showing an increase compared to the second quarter of 2024. This was mainly due to employee share sales following the expiration of the lock-up period, resulting in funds collected on behalf of employees for future distribution. 2 Non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses and changes in fair value of warrants liability, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. For further details, see the “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this earnings release. Conference Call Pony.ai will hold a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing dial-in numbers, passcode, and a unique access PIN. Participant Online Registration: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10201767/ffa814a510 A replay of the conference call will be accessible through August 19, 2025, by dialing the following numbers: United States:1-877-344-7529International:1-412-317-0088Replay Access Code:3152089 Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.pony.ai. Exchange Rate This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.1636 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP research and development expenses, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc., non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share, and non-GAAP free cash flows, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and changes in fair value of warrants liability, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making. The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this earnings release. About Pony AI Inc. Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. For more information, please visit: https://ir.pony.ai. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Pony.ai’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Pony.ai’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Pony.ai does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Pony.ai Investor Relations Email: ir@pony.ai Christensen Advisory Email: pony@christensencomms.com Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (All amounts in USD thousands) As of As ofDecember 31, 2024 June 30, 2025 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 535,976 318,533Restricted cash, current 21 20Short-term investments 209,035 289,493Accounts receivable, net 28,555 27,084Amounts due from related parties, current 8,322 7,443Prepaid expenses and other current assets 52,713 59,228Total current assets 834,622 701,801Non-current assets: Restricted cash, non-current 175 188Property, equipment and software, net 17,241 29,443Operating lease right-of-use assets 13,342 16,338Long-term investments 130,799 214,142Prepayment for long-term investments 52,823 25,000Other non-current assets 1,819 4,134Total non-current assets 216,199 289,245Total assets 1,050,821 991,046Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and other current liabilities 66,548 107,804Operating lease liabilities, current 3,438 4,825Amounts due to related parties, current 900 744Total current liabilities 70,886 113,373Operating lease liabilities, non-current 9,835 11,928Other non-current liabilities 1,389 1,480Total liabilities 82,110 126,781Total Pony AI Inc. shareholders’ equity 951,122 853,363Non-controlling interests 17,589 10,902Total shareholders’ equity 968,711 864,265Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 1,050,821 991,046 Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (All amounts in USD thousands, except for share and per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Revenues 12,199 21,455 24,720 35,434 Cost of revenues (12,240) (17,992) (22,134) (29,655)Gross (loss) profit (41) 3,463 2,586 5,779 Operating expenses: Research and development expenses (29,011) (49,030) (58,725) (96,516)Selling, general and administrative expenses (7,956) (15,701) (15,579) (26,574)Total operating expenses (36,967) (64,731) (74,304) (123,090)Loss from operations (37,008) (61,268) (71,718) (117,311)Investment income 5,173 6,513 11,350 28,687 Changes in fair value of warrants liability - - 5,617 - Other income (expenses), net 891 1,493 2,978 (2,015)Loss before income tax (30,944) (53,262) (51,773) (90,639)Income tax expenses (2) (1) (2) (1)Net loss (30,946) (53,263) (51,775) (90,640)Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests (227) (165) (458) 5,446 Net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. (30,719) (53,098) (51,317) (96,086)Foreign currency translation adjustments (741) 10 (1,046) 114 Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments 5,185 (47) 5,236 (13,771)Total other comprehensive income (loss) 4,444 (37) 4,190 (13,657)Total comprehensive loss (26,502) (53,300) (47,585) (104,297)Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests (268) (134) (529) (252)Total comprehensive loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. (26,234) (53,166) (47,056) (104,045)Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted 91,777,215 366,831,015 91,557,008 359,375,886 Net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted (0.92) (0.14) (1.14) (0.27) Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (All amounts in USD thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Net cash used in operating activities (18,046) (25,411) (59,122) (79,570)Net cash used in investing activities (83,013) (67,145) (28,669) (160,416)Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities (357) 33,086 (710) 23,600 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash2,268 (1,167) (2,704) (1,045)Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (99,148) (60,637) (91,205) (217,431)Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 434,148 379,378 426,205 536,172 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 335,000 318,741 335,000 318,741 Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (All amounts in USD thousands, except for share and per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Research and development expenses (29,011) (49,030) (58,725) (96,516)Share-based compensation expenses 273 4,970 605 11,874 Non-GAAP research and development expenses (28,738) (44,060) (58,120) (84,642) Selling, general and administrative expenses (7,956) (15,701) (15,579) (26,574)Share-based compensation expenses 398 2,235 855 4,343 Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses (7,558) (13,466) (14,724) (22,231) Operating expenses (36,967) (64,731) (74,304) (123,090)Share-based compensation expenses 671 7,205 1,460 16,217 Non-GAAP operating expenses (36,296) (57,526) (72,844) (106,873) Loss from operations (37,008) (61,268) (71,718) (117,311)Share-based compensation expenses 671 7,205 1,460 16,217 Non-GAAP loss from operations3 (36,337) (54,063) (70,258) (101,094) Net loss (30,946) (53,263) (51,775) (90,640)Share-based compensation expenses 671 7,205 1,460 16,217 Changes in fair value of warrants liability - - (5,617) - Non-GAAP net loss (30,275) (46,058) (55,932) (74,423) Net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. (30,719) (53,098) (51,317) (96,086)Share-based compensation expenses 671 7,205 1,460 16,217 Changes in fair value of warrants liability - - (5,617) - Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. (30,048) (45,893) (55,474) (79,869) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted 91,777,215 366,831,015 91,557,008 359,375,886 Non-GAAP net loss per ordinary share, basic and diluted (0.91) (0.13) (1.19) (0.22) 3 Such adjustments have no impact on income tax for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2025 due to i) the conditions on tax deduction for share-based compensation have not been met, and valuation allowance was provided for all deferred tax assets; and ii) warrants are issued by the Group’s Cayman entity, and its applicable income tax rate is nil. Pony AI Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (All amounts in USD thousands, except for share and per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Net cash used in operating activities (18,046) (25,411) (59,122) (79,570)Capital expenditures (1,736) (9,576) (1,906) (14,464)Free cash flows4(Non-GAAP) (19,782) (34,987) (61,028) (94,034) 4 Free Cash Flows are a non-GAAP measure, commonly defined as cash flows from operating activities as presented in the statement of cash flows, less capital expenditures. However, in the context of the Company, operating cash flows are a cash out (i.e., a cash outflow). Free Cash Flows represent the total of operating cash outflows plus capital expenditures. This metric reflects the Company's important cash outflows, as it combines the funds required to maintain operations and invest in growth.
BROAD ARROW PRESENTS STUNNING AND UN-RACED JAGUAR D-TYPE AT INAUGURAL ZÜRICH AUCTION - ForexTV
Highly desirable Jaguar D-Type will be one of the highlights of Broad Arrow Zürich Auction in partnership with Auto Zürich on 1 November 1956 Jaguar D-Type set to star at Broad Arrow's inaugural Zurich Auction Credit - Robin Möhl / Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions The unraced, highly original Jaguar D-Type set to star at Broad Arrow's inaugural Zurich Auction Credit - Robin Möhl / Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions LONDON, England, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of only 71 Jaguar D-Types producedRare example that has never been used in competitive motorsportMatching engine and chassis numbersMeticulously cared for by current Swiss owner for past three decadesHighly desirable Jaguar D-Type will be one of the highlights of Broad Arrow Zürich Auction in partnership with Auto Zürich on 1 NovemberD-Type estimated to bring CHF 5’250’000 - 6’250’000 Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is proud to offer one of the most pristine examples of the iconic Jaguar D-Type at its inaugural Zürich Auction this November. One of only 71 produced, Chassis XKD 551 is a rare short-nose version of the D-Type and one of the last to have been manufactured. Its desirability is undeniable and further enhanced by the fact that it has never been used in competition, which will undoubtedly generate intense interest among the international collector car community. The Jaguar D-Type will be a highlight of Broad Arrow’s Zürich Auction, which will be held in partnership with Auto Zürich at the world-famous Dolder Grand hotel on Saturday 1 November 2025. “We are extremely honoured to have been granted the opportunity to offer this incredible Jaguar D-Type at our first Zürich Auction,” says Yves Boitel, Car Specialist, EMEA, at Broad Arrow Auctions. “The fact that this car has never been used competitively and has been meticulously cared for throughout its life, makes it one of the most exceptional D-Types in existence and one that will surely create great excitement among collectors.” Manufactured in 1956, chassis XKD 551 was sold to its first private owner in October 1957, who rather than heading to the nearest racetrack as many D-Types did, carefully converted it to semi-XKSS specification, removing the central bulkhead, adding a passenger door, and fitting a full-width windscreen. In 1963, ownership moved to Hon. James Dawnay, who famously owned and raced the Aston Martin DBR1/1. Motorsport provenance continued when it was sold to Australian Formula 1 driver Paul Hawkins. The 1970s saw another owner remove the XKSS-style modifications to return this highly collectible D-Type to its original configuration, and it eventually landed with its current Swiss owner in 1994. Prior to this, the original XK inline-six engine (no. E 2070-9) had been removed to ensure its preservation, with a correct specification engine fitted in its place. The new owner invested in a significant rebuild of the original engine, which continued to be preserved in storage for the next two decades. Recently, XKD 551 was reunited with its original engine, still fresh from its 2005 rebuild, and this incredible D-Type was treated to a service by the renowned Swiss specialists Graber Sportgarage in preparation for the sale. This extremely rare, un-raced example of the iconic Jaguar D-Type, complete with matching chassis and engine numbers, represents a remarkable opportunity for any discerning collector. It is also accompanied by previous FIA Historical Identity Form (1992), FIA Passport (2009) and FIVA Identity Card (2012), and is eligible for the world's most celebrated historic racing events, including the Goodwood Revival, Silverstone Classic, Mille Miglia Storica, Le Mans Classic, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, and Spa Classic. “The excitement is building ahead of our inaugural Zürich Auction,” says Paul Gaucher, Head of Consignments for Switzerland at Broad Arrow Auctions. “The addition of this truly superb example of the iconic Jaguar D-Type will undoubtedly add to that excitement among international car collectors. There is plenty more to come and we can’t wait to share additional news on the highly desirable models that will be joining the catalogue soon.” Additional information on The Zürich Auction is available at broadarrowauctions.com. Collectors interested in consigning to or attending the auction are invited to speak with a Broad Arrow car specialist about this very special addition to the international collector car calendar. Editor’s Notes About Broad Arrow AuctionsBroad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is a leading global collector car auction house. Founded in 2021 by highly experienced industry veterans, Broad Arrow offers exceptional quality cars to collectors and enthusiasts around the world. As the fastest growing auction house in its segment, Broad Arrow’s flagship annual events include The Monterey Jet Center Auction, in conjunction with Motorlux in California, The Amelia Auction, as the official auction of The Amelia (Concours d’Elegance) in Florida, and The Porsche Auction, in conjunction with Air | Water by Luftgekühlt in California. Broad Arrow expanded its global footprint in 2023, with renowned car specialists joining the team in the UK and Europe. Broad Arrow launched its first auction in Europe in May 2025 as the new official auction house of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy in partnership with BMW AG. Broad Arrow now expands its global auction footprint with three new auctions in 2025 to be held during Zoute Grand Prix, Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, and Auto Zürich. Learn more at broadarrowauctions.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. The company is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of over 875,000 who can’t get enough of cars. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements - This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements provided, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding Hagerty’s future operating results and financial position, Hagerty’s business strategy and plans, products, services, and technology implementations, market conditions, growth and trends, expansion plans and opportunities, and Hagerty’s objectives for future operations. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “contemplate,” and similar expressions, and the negative of these expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Hagerty has based these forward-looking statements largely on current expectations about future events, which may not materialize. Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, Hagerty’s ability to: (i) compete effectively within our industry and attract and retain our insurance policyholders and paid Hagerty Drivers Club (“HDC”) subscribers; (ii) maintain key strategic relationships with our insurance distribution and underwriting carrier partners; (iii) prevent, monitor, and detect fraudulent activity; (iv) manage risks associated with disruptions, interruptions, outages or other issues with our technology platforms or our use of third-party services; (v) accelerate the adoption of our membership and marketplace products and services, as well as any new insurance programs and products we offer; (vi) manage the cyclical nature of the insurance business, including through any periods of recession, economic downturn or inflation; (vii) address unexpected increases in the frequency or severity of claims, and (viii) comply with the numerous laws and regulations applicable to our business, including state, federal and foreign laws relating to insurance and rate increases, privacy, the internet, and accounting matters. The forward-looking statements herein represent the judgment of Hagerty as of the date of this release and Hagerty disclaims any intent or obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in Hagerty’s other press releases, reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand Hagerty’s reported financial results and its business outlook for future periods. Attachments 1956 Jaguar D-Type set to star at Broad Arrow's inaugural Zurich Auction The unraced, highly original Jaguar D-Type set to star at Broad Arrow's inaugural Zurich Auction CONTACT: Ian Kelleher Broad Arrow Auctions 917-971-4008 ikelleher@hagerty.com Meghan McGrail Broad Arrow Auctions 519-365-8750 mmcgrail@hagerty.com
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