- The Strange, Ugly Car That Everyone Wants – Bloomberg: All these vehicles are slightly retooled versions of standard models, yet they command a hefty price premium. Jaguar Land Rover was bold enough to launch its ragtop SUV in the middle of winter, billing it as “the most exclusive and capable convertible”…
- How to Deploy Capital and Influence Investors – Bloomberg: On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford didn’t need a bailout) and, in some respects, Fiat Chrysler remains the inferior…
- Tesla Model 3 delays: more battery production issues, claim employees – Autocar: Tesla has further reduced its production forecast for the Model 3 Company employees state that batteries are being hand built; Tesla claims it is on target to hit predicted output for 2018
- Fiat Chrysler posts $1 billion Q4 profit, may outperform Ford this year – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reiterated its plan to be in a net cash position by midyear and hit aggressive financial targets for 2018 set four years ago — including nearly $10.9 billion of adjusted earnings before interest and taxes — as the automaker…
- Concerned about self-driving cars? You’re not alone – Freep: Heidebrink, 63, said he would shut the cruise function off in traffic because he was concerned that another driver would cut in front of him and his car would brake too suddenly for someone following him. It’s an experience Heidebrink mentioned as he…
- Skoda veteran named Audi’s China sales chief – Automotive News: Audi has appointed Marco Schubert, Skoda’s sales chief for Asia, as president of sales at Volkswagen’s joint venture with China FAW Group. Schubert replaces Michael-Julius Renz, who will return to Germany to lead Audi’s sports car unit. The company…
- Porsche’s sports cars will live on in electric era, CEO says – Automotive News: Porsche is the most profitable brand of Volkswagen Group, and is seeking to protect its industry-leading margins even as spending surges for development of electric vehicles and digital services. Maintaining Porsche’s earnings is crucial for Volkswagen…
- Porsche’s traditional sports cars to live on in electric era, CEO says – Automotive News: Porsche will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the brand gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad:…
- The ‘not sold as advertised’ case I really wish would go away – Autocar: Scrutinise your V5C for evidence of previous ownership With a number of FCA group cars being sold without disclosure of their full history, how can you navigate the used car market safely?
- Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO – Bloomberg: Porsche is the most profitable brand of Volkswagen AG, the world’s largest automaker, and is seeking to protect its industry-leading margins even as spending surges for development of electric vehicles and digital services. Maintaining Porsche’s…
- BUZZ-Japan’s Suzuki Motor tumbles as Maruti Suzuki posts lower-than-expected profit rise – Reuters: BUZZ-Japan’s Suzuki Motor tumbles as Maruti Suzuki posts lower-than-expected profit rise. Reuters Staff. 2 Min Read … Maruti Suzuki, which is majority-owned by Japan’s Suzuki, reported a profit of 17.99 billion rupees ($282.9 million) for the third…
- 2019 Audi TT facelift: more R8 design cues and 400bhp TT RS – Autocar: A roadster has been spotted winter testing, showing its new headlights and bumper changes
- Best-Performing Battery Metal of the Past Year Isn’t Cobalt – Bloomberg: Vanadium-flow battery makers are vulnerable because they depend so much on one niche material, said Simon Moores, managing director of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence in London. The industry also lacks a high-profile champion like Elon Musk. “Vanadium…