Ferrari has revealed the livery of its 100-foot flying ocean monohull during Milan Design Week, marking a major step in offshore sailing where innovation, aerodynamics and design research converge. The project, named Ferrari Hypersail, emerges from a creative process that blends the Maranello manufacturer’s aesthetic language with cutting edge maritime technology, underscoring a deepening relationship between design, performance and engineering.

The initiative functions as an open innovation platform, merging diverse expertise into a collective effort to redefine nautical possibilities. Key contributors include the Ferrari Tech Team guided by Matteo Lanzavecchia and Marco Guglielmo Ribigini, the Ferrari Design Studio led by Flavio Manzoni and naval architect Guillaume Verdier. Their goal is to transfer into the yachting world the same design philosophy that distinguishes Ferrari’s road cars, balancing constant innovation with respect for form.

In Hypersail, design arises directly from function, with every volume shaped by the interaction of wind, water and speed. As an offshore vessel, aesthetic decisions developed under strict aerodynamic and engineering constraints from the outset. The Ferrari Design Studio worked closely with the engineering team and Verdier to turn hydrodynamic and structural limitations into aesthetic opportunities.

The monohull’s streamlined silhouette recalls the proportions seen in the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2. The deck’s coachroof exterior echoes the graphic architecture of the Le Mans winning Hypercar 499P. Surfaces on the deck and coachroof, developed directly by the Ferrari Design Studio, ensure maximum technical efficiency, mirroring the development process of any Ferrari car. Solar panels integrated into the deck and hull sides are walkable with a specific grip, positioned after advanced study of solar exposure during navigation.

For the livery, the studio chose Nuovo Giallo Fly, a yellow shade with deep narrative roots. Historically representing Ferrari’s second soul, Giallo Fly first appeared on the 275 GTB, inspired by Fiamma Breschi, friend of Enzo Ferrari and widow of driver Luigi Musso. The name Fly creates a linguistic link to the vessel’s foiling nature. The carbon fibre hull appears in a new grey variant, Grigio Hypersail, expressing the material’s lightness and performance. The interplay between Grigio Hypersail and Nuovo Giallo Fly evokes Ferrari’s stylistic codes, including the colour separation of the 512 BB, while the Ferrari logo on the sail continues the elongated F motif seen on recent Formula 1 cars and other models.

From 22 to 26 April, Hypersail will be exhibited at the Ferrari Flagship Store in Milan through a dedicated display. The project also includes a lighthouse installation, an exclusive sculpture by the Ferrari Design Studio on the HIGHLINE Milano terrace overlooking Piazza del Duomo, positioning Hypersail as a symbol of future technology and performance in offshore sailing.

Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari Chief Design Officer, said, “Hypersail represented an unexpected opportunity for the Ferrari Design Studio; a challenging objective due to its complexity, which allowed us to extend our creative research into a context different from our usual one. In reality, the Design Studio is not new to this kind of endeavour. In the past, the experience gained in racing car projects, one of the most technologically advanced sectors, has encouraged exploration into more complex fields, allowing us to test ourselves and expand our expertise.”

Matteo Lanzavecchia, Head of Vehicle Engineering at Ferrari and Chief Technology Officer of Hypersail, said, “Hypersail is a vessel unique in scale and technology, engineered to deliver peak performance within an environment as singular and unpredictable as the ocean. This is achieved through its core concept: foiling, made possible by a sophisticated control system, leveraging the expertise gained from our automotive developments, and powered by energy recovered from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and motion. The strategic choice of a monohull arises from the synergy between maximum hydrodynamic and aerodynamic efficiency. Throughout every design phase, the collaboration with the Design Studio allowed us to accentuate and refine Hypersail’s forms and features, establishing it as a definitive benchmark of design and innovation.”

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Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced the appointment of Cedric Ratinaud as the new Global Head of Brand, Nissan.

Ratinaud previously served as the Director of Creative and Campaigns for Global Communications at Nissan Motor Corporation, a role he held from April 2024. Prior to that position, he worked as General Manager of INFINITI Global Communications. His background includes two decades in the automotive sector across communications, marketing communications, and brand management roles.

His career at Nissan spans operations across Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Brand, Marketing, and Communications for Nissan Motor Asia Pacific, operating out of Thailand.

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TVS Supply Chain Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan-based Sankyu Inc. to collaborate across supply chain and engineering services.

As part of the agreement, Sankyu intends to acquire a 0.5 percent equity stake in TVS Supply Chain Solutions, subject to regulatory approvals.

The partnership combines TVS Supply Chain Solutions' logistics network in India with Sankyu's engineering capabilities and corporate connections in Japan. Initial operations will focus on serving manufacturing and industrial clients in India, where over 1,400 Japanese companies operate.

Future plans include expanding joint operations into regions across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and additional international markets where both firms hold established infrastructure.

To manage operations under the agreement, the companies will form a joint steering committee with representatives from both organisations to identify operational opportunities and oversee joint initiatives.

R. Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, said, “This partnership represents an important step in our strategy to strengthen our capabilities and create greater value for customers. Sankyu's engineering expertise and deep relationships across the Japanese industrial ecosystem complement TVS Supply Chain Solutions' integrated supply chain capabilities, strong customer relationships and market presence. We share a strong commitment to long-term value creation, and together we are well positioned to deliver more comprehensive solutions, support the evolving needs of manufacturing and industrial customers, and unlock new growth opportunities across India and other strategic markets.”

Kimihiro Nakamura, President and CEO, Sankyu Inc, said, "Since our inception in 1918, Sankyu has been dedicated to supporting the progress of the manufacturing sector, underpinned by our core philosophy of valuing our people. We are profoundly honoured to enter into this partnership with TVS SCS, an organisation that shares our philosophy and commitment to the highest ethical standards. Our two companies possess a strong strategic alignment, and by integrating and complementing our respective strengths, we look forward to achieving collective growth in the global market and contributing to sustainable industrial development."

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Vietnamese automotive company VinFast has expanded the role of its India Chief Executive Officer, Tapan Ghosh, to oversee operations in Indonesia, uniting the company's management structure across both regional markets.

Interestingly, Ghosh becomes Chief Executive Officer for VinFast Operations across both countries, making him the first executive from India to manage multiple markets for the Vietnamese company.

Since joining the Vietnamese brand in 2025 from Hyundai Motor India, Ghosh has managed local manufacturing setups, dealership distribution expansion and product strategies. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the development of a complete knock-down (CKD) assembly operation in Indonesia.

The dual-country manufacturing and distribution setup establishes operational hubs for VinFast across South Asia and Southeast Asia, supporting its strategy to expand production beyond Vietnam.

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Chinese automotive major Geely Automobile Holdings has announced changes to its board of directors and executive leadership structure, effective 18 August 2026, as part of its succession planning framework.

Li Shu Fu has resigned as Chairman of the Board and Executive Director to focus on other business commitments. He has accepted an appointment as Honorary Chairman for Life, a role outside the formal corporate governance structure. Li remains a controlling shareholder of the company and confirmed that he has no disagreement with the board regarding his departure.

On the other hand, Executive Director An Cong Hui has been appointed Chairman of the Board. The board cited An's operational experience within the group and strategic alignment with the controlling shareholder entity as factors supporting the appointment. Independent non-executive directors will continue to oversee potential conflict management protocols under Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules.

Further board adjustments include the resignation of Li Dong Hui, Daniel, from the role of Vice-Chairman. He retains his seat as an Executive Director. Gui Sheng Yue has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and assumed the role of Vice Chairman while remaining an Executive Director.

Following Gui's transition, Executive Director Gan Jia Yue has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Gan assumes responsibility for managing the group's operational activities and executing long-term business objectives.

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