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- Former Rolls-Royce CEO Rose questioned in bribery investigation: source – Reuters: Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) questioned former Rolls-Royce chief executive John Rose in a bribery investigation the company settled last month, a person familiar with the matter said, confirming a report.
- Uber suffers for Trump ties that leave Musk unsullied – Automotive News: While Uber got shellacked for its link to President Donald Trump, the electric carmaker and sometimes-rival Tesla has comfortably weathered its association with a president who has lower approval ratings than any predecessor in his first days in…
- Elon Musk vehemently rejects employee claims of poor working conditions at Tesla – CNBC: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rubbished claims made on Thursday from an alleged employee that workers had been underpaid.
- How Audi plans to future-proof against fewer sales – Autocar: In a pilot project in Hong Kong called Audi On Demand, residents are able to rent a Q7 where parking spaces in the apartment block are limited A future of decreasing car sales due to car sharing could be on the horizon
- Geely Automobile to join Hang Seng Index, Li & Fung to be removed – Reuters: Geely Automobile to join Hang Seng Index, Li & Fung to be removed … index compiler said on Friday that shares in Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd …
- After Trump Fallout, Uber Can’t Shake Its Elon Musk Envy – Bloomberg: In December, Uber deployed a small fleet of self-driving cars in San Francisco without applying for an autonomous vehicle license. When the…
- Russian carmaker Avtovaz reduces net loss in 2016 – Reuters: Renault invested more than $1 billion into Avtovaz for an initial 25 percent stake in 2008 but the Russian carmaker has since fallen victim to the …
- Audi e-tron electric SUV to arrive in 2018 with 310-mile range – Autocar: The 2015 Audi e-tron quattro concept previewed Audi’s first dedicated EV model Long-range all-electric SUV will arrive in 2018 to spearhead Audi’s new EV offensive
- Renault sets ambitious five-year targets after record results – FT: Renault set out ambitious plans to boost profitability in the next five years on Friday, as the French carmaker reported record full-year profits and sales…
- Comment: Donald Trump and emissions regulations – Autocar: With Trump being 4 weeks into his Presidency, how are things looking for our industry and emissions regulations?
- Updated Audi RS3 confirmed for 2017 Geneva motor show – Autocar: The Mercedes A45 4Matic rival gets an extra 33bhp over the previous-generation model and a revised gearbox
- Taking Stock of France’s Car Market – Bloomberg: Kevin Kuhl, mobility consultant at Frost & Sullivan, discusses France’s auto industry and the outlook for Renault. He speaks to ‘s Guy…
- BMW powers up hybrid rollout in Thailand – Nikkei: BMW will expand production of plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in Thailand to four models by the end of next year, judging it will…
- Renault sets new mid-term goals after record earnings – Reuters: French carmaker Renault posted record full-year sales and profits on Friday and set itself ambitious new mid-term goals for both after earnings were boosted by a comprehensive revamp of its product range.
- Princes & Sheikhs Join Exclusive Scandiera Supercar Rally From Stockholm To Monaco – Forbes: … a rally populated by super cars such as the Lamborghini Aventador SV, McLaren 570S, Ferrari FF, Porsche GT3 RS and Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
- Renault Profit Surged 38% as New SUVs Grab European Market Share – Bloomberg: Renault SA’s profit surged 38 percent in 2016 after the French carmaker gained market share in Europe with an expanded lineup of sport utility…
- Why Renault’s investment in Dacia keeps paying big dividends – Automotive News: Renault’s investment in Dacia continues to pay off in the showroom and on the balance sheet. The low-frills brand set new sales records worldwide,…
- Elon Musk Responds to Tesla Factory Workers ‘Talking About Unionizing’ – Fortune: In a post on Medium published Thursday, a Tesla employee claimed that many workers at the company’s Fremont, Calif. factory have been “talking…
- Tesla plant unionizing effort gains momentum in Calif. – Automotive News: Williams last year said that the union hopes to organize workers at the Tesla plant, noting that the UAW initially held off on an organizing push in…
- Volkswagen Ex-Chairman’s Account Is Latest Plot Twist in Emissions Scandal – WSJ: BERLIN-Volkswagen AG’s former chairman has told prosecutors that senior executives and directors were aware of the company’s emissions…
- Unionizing Tesla? Worker Says UAW Help Sought For Factory Pay And Conditions – Forbes: Some Tesla factory employees are turning to the United Auto Workers to help … A move to unionize workers at the plant comes at a critical time, as Tesla … For most of its life, starting in the early 1960s as a General Motors plant and…
- US Toyota exec says investments should boost truck, SUV sales in 2017 – Reuters: CHICAGO Feb 9 Investments Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp has made to boost its pickup truck and SUV production capacity should help it
- Daimler Trucks CEO Wolfgang Bernhard to Leave Company – WSJ: It is widely believed that Ola Kaellenius, Daimler board member in charge of research and Mercedes-Benz cars development, is favored to succeed…
- Fiat Chrysler CEO complains about emissions rules “mess” in Europe – Reuters: TURIN Feb 9 Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne complained on Thursday about emissions regulations in the European Union, saying that the …
- ABB and Nova Bus announce collaboration on electric transportation – Yahoo: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Volvo Buses, it represents a major step in the advancement of electric buses in public transit in North America and it…
- Volkswagen labor bosses step up attack on brand chief – Reuters: Volkswagen chairman Herbert Diess speaks near an electric I.D. Buzz concept vehicle during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, …
- The 2017 Nissan Titan King Cabs – Detroitnews: Nissan has added a new King Cab body style to its lineup of 2017 Titan full-size pickups. The new models were revealed at the Chicago Auto Show…