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- Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne says ‘unconscionable’ to give up on GM deal: paper – Reuters: It would be “unconscionable” for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) not to pursue a merger with rival General Motors and create a company that can generate $30 billion a year in cash, FCA chief Sergio Marchionne said in a newspaper interview.
- Hyundai Set to Debut New N Performance Line – Detroit Bureau: Hyundai is set to become the latest automaker to introduce a new performance-focused sub-brand. The new Hyundai N line will make its debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. TheDetroitBureau.com has the story.
- Facelifted DS4 revealed ahead of Frankfurt debut – Autocar: Revised DS 4 hatch has been joined by a new Crossback variant and a line-up of refreshed engines PSA Peugeot Citroen’s DS brand has given the DS 4 a major makeover.
- Marchionne wants a partner but says FCA can survive alone ‘in mediocrity’ – Automotive News: Compared with its larger and far richer global counterparts, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles faces a huge set of problems. CEO Sergio Marchionne knows he has challenges but says he also has a plan that is working.
- Sergio may stay till 2020, hunts for next top leader – Automotive News: Sergio Marchionne is 63 and the first to admit that he and won’t stick around as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles forever. But he may remain a bit longer than expected.
- China faces an added threat down the road: Capacity glut – Automotive News: The news coming out of China right now is bad, and chances are, it’s going to get worse.
- Marchionne waits at the gate, but who is there to answer? – Automotive News: The really bad news for GM: A dragon stands again at the gates. And he’s wearing a black sweater.
- Can tech-loaded, plush 7 series take on S class? – Automotive News: BMW’s redesigned 2016 7-series sedan illustrates that even the brand that touts itself as a driver’s car has succumbed to the gadget and semi-autonomous driving trend. In fact, BMW has outdone the Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan with gizmos.
- Denso goes green with center to grow algae-based biofuel – Automotive News: Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso, better known for its fuel injectors, air-conditioners and electronics, will open a large testing center in Japan to develop biofuel from algae.
- VW Is Told to Shed Suzuki Stake – WSJ: An international court has ordered Volkswagen of Germany to sell its nearly 20% stake in Suzuki, allowing the Japanese auto maker to extricate itself from the tie-up after a four-year struggle.
- Ram mulls Ford Transit fighter – Automotive News: Iveco Daily derivative: Still under consideration, the full-size cargo van would compete directly with the largest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford…
- Fiat convertible will fill lineup – Automotive News: 124 Spider: The convertible two-seat roadster shares a platform with the Mazda MX-5 Miata and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in early 2016.
- FCA’s pursuit, GM’s protest are built into DNAs – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne’s relentless pitch for a merger of his company with General Motors seems audacious. He continues…
- Dodge to roll out ‘Cuda droptop – Automotive News: Dodge will benefit from Fiat Chrysler’s massive effort to revive Alfa Romeo. The American brand will use an Alfa rear-wheel-drive platform for the…
- Minivan variant starts Chrysler expansion – Automotive News: 100: Chrysler’s new compact sedan will share a Fiat platform with the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. Due in the second half of 2016, the 100 will have…
- Chinese automaker BAIC Motor in talks to buy Daimler shares – Automotive News: … to invest in a foreign car manufacturer after Dongfeng Group took a stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen and SAIC Motor bought shares in General Motors.
- Big Alfa investment begins launching models – Automotive News: Roadster: Alfa Romeo is working on a larger roadster than the Mazda-based Fiat 124. The Alfa roadster will use a shortened version of the Giulia…
- Mazda CX-9 to borrow from Mazda6 – Automotive News: The next-generation Mazda CX-9 will adopt the elongated hood, swept-back stance and narrow headlights of the Mazda6 sedan, recent spy photos…
- No S660 convertible for US, but Honda has some sporty ideas – Automotive News: Bad news for fans of Honda’s bite-sized S660 convertible, available in Japan: Don’t expect it in the U.S., according to John Mendel, executive vice…
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Apple Car – WSJ: So here’s my first prediction about the Apple car: If Apple does go forward with it, the company is playing a long game, one that could easily span…
- MEDIA-Talks on with Indian state Tamil Nadu, says Renault-Nissan – Business Standard – Reuters: MEDIA-Talks on with Indian state Tamil Nadu, says Renault-Nissan – Business Standard. – Source link: (bit.ly/1JFXJNQ). – Note: Reuters has not…
- Fiat Chrysler CEO fans flames of GM merger in report – Freep: Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, said the potential profits and savings that would result from a merger with General Motors are…