- BMW considers expanding car-sharing program to 10 U.S. locations – Automotive News. Some OEMs I talked to see car-sharing not so much as an opportunity, but as a threat. And the smart ones want to keep enemies very close.
- ‘One Ford’ has kept us alive in Europe – Ford Europe chief – Just-auto
- Ford notes ‘downward pressures’ for Russia on Ukraine crisis – Just-auto. Also see …
- Ford to emphasise its Britishness – Autocar. “To appeal to higher income households.”
- European Auto Industry Slowly Reviving – But Uncertainty Remains, Warns Marchionne – thedetroitbureau.com. What else should he say,
- Weak Dart sales spur temporary layoffs at Ill. plant – DetN
- Tesla expects Europe, Asia sales to nearly double N.A. this year – Automotive News
- IG Metall cautions against ‘yellow’ union at Chattanooga – Just-auto
- ‘Baby’ Bentley planned for 2020 – Autocar, Along with a Rolls-Royce Phantom rival …
- GM says Feb China auto sales up 19.9 pct y/y – Reuters. Beware of the Chinese New Year effect.
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