Archives for April 2016

DailyKanban Behind The Great Firewall of China

April 19, 2016 By Edward Niedermeyer

DailyKanban’s Bertel Schmitt is headed to Beijing for the auto show, and will not be posting daily news briefs for the next few days while stuck behind the Great Firewall. While he is away gathering the latest news from the world’s largest car market, you can stay up to date on the latest by following E.W. Niedermeyer on Twitter.

Filed Under: Asia, Bertel Schmitt, China Tagged With: China, Daily News, housekeeping First published on April 19, 2016 6:03 pm

Monday morning car news roundup, April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

Japan Earthquakes Rattle Toyota’s Supply Chain – WSJ: The vulnerabilities of the tight supply chain at Toyota Motor Corp. … Shares in Japanese auto makers fell on Monday, including Toyota, which dropped…
Japan’s quakes will rattle economic output – CBS News: “That kind of lesson has been learned,” said Nissan Motor (NSANY) spokesman Dion Corbett. “We now have maps that show where exactly the…
Unusual quake cluster worries Japan – Nikkei:
Rising Lithium Prices Threaten to Short-Circuit EV Market – Detroit Bureau: The plunging price of petroleum isn’t the only thing threatening to derail demand for battery-based vehicles, rising lithium prices could endanger battery production.

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 18, 2016 3:00 pm

Friday morning car news roundup, April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

Why Mercedes Is Halting Robots’ Reign on the Production Line – Bloomberg: While the factory makes elite models such as the GT sports car and the ultra-luxury S-Class Maybach sedan, the 101-year-old site is far from a…
Zipcar to offer one-way trips within some N.A. markets – Automotive News: Zipcar is set to offer one-way trips within some North American markets as part of a larger push to increase flexibility in its offerings.
Japanese automakers Honda to boost exports from Japan, Europe to North America – Nikkei: Honda Motor will make more cars in Japan and increase shipments from Japan and Europe to the robust North American market to better…

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 15, 2016 2:16 pm

Thursday morning car news roundup, April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

Merkel says Germany on track with electric car incentives review – Reuters: The German government is on target with a review of the case for incentives to boost demand for electric cars and plans to meet automotive market representatives later this month, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.
The Apple Car, as Imagined by Motor Trend – WSJ: Some people thought the renderings-released on Motor Trend’s Twitter feed-were leaked images of the still-in-development Apple Car.
Renault names new CFO as Thormann retires due to ill health – Reuters: Aged 48, Delbos is a veteran of now defunct French industrial group Pechiney, later bought by Alcan, and she joined Renault in 2012 as group …
Ford sees boost in Europe from new five-door Ka – Automotive News: LONDON – Ford of Europe expects a switch to five doors for its new Ka will win buyers seeking a bigger, more functional model than its current Fiat…

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 14, 2016 2:30 pm

Class Struggle At VW, And A Long List Of Open Questions

April 13, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

In a diesel engine, pressure causes heat, resulting finally in a detonation. German carmaker Volkswagen AG internalized that principle. Unprecedented pressure from outside and within is bringing the company closer and closer to explosion. While the world is waiting for solutions to Volkswagen’s dieselgate troubles, top management and unions are busy creating new problems.

Filed Under: Analysis, Forbes, OEMs, Volkswagen Tagged With: dieselgate, Vplkswagen First published on April 13, 2016 2:19 pm

Wednesday morning car news roundup, April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

Delphi wins appeal with IRS, can be considered British company – Automotive News: Delphi Automotive has won an appeal with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and can be considered a British company, the automotive supplier said in a filing with U.S. securities regulators today.
VW management accepts bonus cuts of at least 30 percent: source – Reuters: Volkswagen’s top management board has agreed to a cut of at least 30 percent in bonus payments, one person familiar with the matter said, as the carmaker tries to resolve a dispute over executive compensation.
Porsche sales set company Q1 record – Just-auto: Porsche said first quarter 2016 sales set a company record with 55,974 new vehicles delivered worldwide, a rise of 10% year on year.

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 13, 2016 1:46 pm

Tuesday morning car news roundup, April 12, 2016

April 12, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

Volkswagen’s Board to Discuss Giving Up Bonuses – WSJ: Volkswagen’s top executives are remunerated through a combination of fixed … Lower Saxony, which holds 20% of Volkswagen’s voting capital, and…
BMW Group extends car-sharing to US – Just-auto: Under the new brand name “ReachNow”, BMW Group is launching an enhanced car sharing service in the US city of Seattle. It says the programme is based on the successful business model currently operating in Europe under the name “DriveNow”.
Porsche Macans grounded at ports get CARB approval, head to dealerships – Automotive News: After weeks of waiting, Porsche Cars North America on Monday received certification of its 2017 Macan from the California Air Resources Board.

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 12, 2016 1:56 pm

Monday morning car news roundup, April 11, 2016

April 11, 2016 By Bertel Schmitt

Top News:

VW’s management, workers to develop strategy for core brand – Reuters: Volkswagen (VW) and its labour leaders will develop packages to secure factories in Germany, the carmaker said on Monday after a meeting of the …
Daimler Looking to Expand Impact of Technology – Detroit Bureau: Daimler AG plans to embrace the new digital technology to help keep the 130-year old company relevant long into the future. Find out how at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Volkswagen’s Management Bonuses Targeted in Scandal Fallout – Bloomberg: Volkswagen, which is still grappling with fixing 11 million tainted cars, has one of the highest paid executive ranks in the auto industry. In 2014, its…

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Filed Under: Morning News, News Tagged With: Morning News First published on April 11, 2016 1:19 pm

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