- Citroen teases city car concept ahead of Geneva reveal – Autocar: Citroën concept French firm developing two concept vehicles, including a small car that channels ‘the spirit of the 2CV’ Citroën has teased a new electric city car concept ahead of the Geneva motor show will present the firm”s vision for ‘urban…
- Mercedes outsells Audi in China last month on sedan demand – Automotive News: Mercedes-Benz beat Audi in China sales last month on demand for its longer C- and E-class sedans. Mercedes’s January deliveries rose 4.8 percent …
- Indonesia relaxes rules to boost car exports – Reuters: JAKARTA, Feb 12 (Reuters) -. * Indonesia has simplified administrative rules for completely build-up (CBU) car exports as part of the efforts to improve …
- Electric cars are already cheaper to own and run, says study – Guardian: The study examined the purchase, fuel and tax costs of Europe’s bestselling car, the VW golf, in its battery electric, hybrid, petrol and diesel versions.
- Ionity boss has plan for stations across Europe; he just needs an EV boom – Automotive News: You have 28 charging stations with an additional 44 under construction. Your goal is 400 by 2020. … It’s a European standard. Renault is bringing a …
- Honda sees hybrid CR-V filling diesel’s void – Automotive News: Honda predicts that sales of the hybrid version of its new CR-V crossover will be healthy enough to compensate for the loss of the diesel model.
- Maserati Alfieri: electrified supercar set for 2020 production – Autocar: Maserati Alfieri Italian firm commits to building Tesla rival at historic Modena factory, with first pre-series production models due next year Maserati will upgrade the production lines at its Modena factory later this year in preparation to start…
- European auto shares rev up as Michelin boosts outlook – FT: French parts manufacturer Valeo and German tyremaker Continental both saw gains of 4 per cent. Carmakers Peugeot and Daimler posted gains of 3 …
- Exclusive: India antitrust watchdog probes accusations that Google abused Android – Reuters: India’s antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Alphabet Inc’s unit Google abuses its popular Android mobile operating system to block its rivals, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
- Nissan Now Has More to Worry About Than Ghosn – Bloomberg: Nissan Motor Co.’s operating profit dropped around 14 percent in the first nine months, margins shrank and net income tanked 45 percent from a year …
- Nissan operating profit rises 25%; Ghosn charge booked – Automotive News: Nissan reported a surge in operating profit in the latest quarter on a richer sales mix. Net income fell on a one-time charge related to the compensation of ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
- Luxury Brands Want Their Logos on Your High-Rise – Bloomberg: At the Aston Martin Residences on the Miami River, there won’t be a car elevator when the building is completed in 2022, but there will be no …
- Nissan posts higher Q3 operating profit, but cuts full-year outlook – Automotive News: Sales in China and Europe also are continuing to fall, intensifying the pressures on CEO Hiroto Saikawa who is trying to ease tensions with partner …
- McLaren sales went up by almost half last year – Yahoo: … Cayenne in the early 2000s, Bentley, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini have all introduced SUVs, with Aston Martin and Ferrari set to follow suit.
- Trump Faces Tough Sell to Car Dealers Girding for Auto Tariffs – Bloomberg: Car dealer Jim Smail in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, voted for Donald Trump in 2016 because he wanted a businessman in the White House. The U.S. …
- Nissan Lowers Outlook and Books Charges Related to Carlos Ghosn – WSJ: Nissan also said it booked an additional ¥9.2 billion salary expense, … Mr. Ghosn says he kept a record at Nissan of how much he thought he was …
- Ghosn remains a Renault director as Bollore named Renault-Nissan chairman – Automotive News: Carlos Ghosn remains a director of Renault even though he has resigned as chairman and CEO at the automaker and Thierry Bollore is now …
- Renault Chairman Senard to meet Nissan CEO Saikawa in Japan this week – Automotive News: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard will meet Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa this week in Japan as they look at ways to cement their …
- Nissan books $84 million Ghosn-related charges, cuts outlook – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co said it had booked around $84 million in charges related to under-reported compensation for ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn, and slashed its annual profit outlook on weaker global sales.
- New Mitsubishi ASX gains updated looks and loses diesel engine – Autocar: Mitsubishi”s 2020 model year ASX will make its first public debut at next month”s Geneva motor show Mitsubishi has revealed a facelifted version of the ASX compact SUV ahead of its global unveiling at the Geneva motor show. The Mazda CX-3 rival…
- Nissan e.dams brings its Formula E pace to Mexico – Nissan-global: Nissan e.dams is taking its Formula E challenge to new heights – literally – after an impressive round in Chile, where the team started on pole and led two-thirds of the race.This weekend’s competition at Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is…
- Renault: Ghosn remains director of Renault, Bollore chairman of Renault-Nissan – Reuters: Carlos Ghosn remains a director of Renault SA even though he has resigned as chairman and chief executive and Thierry Bollore is now chairman of the Renault-Nissan BV holding company, Renault said on Tuesday.
- Nissan Cuts FY Operating Profit Forecast to 450B Yen – Bloomberg: Nissan reports 3Q earnings, its first since former CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan. Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle reports on “Bloomberg …
- UK vehicle breakdown group AA raises full-year expectations – FT: … the AA won or renewed all of its major business contracts, including servicing Volkswagen, Lloyds Banking Group, Jaguar Land Rover and Suzuki.
- Nissan posts higher third-quarter operating profit, but cuts full year outlook – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co posted a 25.4 percent rise in quarterly operating profit on Tuesday as lower discounting in the United …
- Vistara sees limited impact from international flight approval delays – Reuters: Delays in regulatory approvals for international flights have had only a limited impact on Indian airline Vistara’s business, the chief executive of the Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Ltd joint venture said on Tuesday.
- India’s Vistara sees limited impact from international flight approval delays – Reuters: Delays in regulatory approvals for international flights have had only a limited impact on Indian airline Vistara’s business, the chief executive of the Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Ltd joint venture said on Tuesday.
- Hyundai confirms i20 N to arrive in 2020 after brand’s hiatus – Autocar: No new N performance products for 2019, but Fiesta ST rival and hot Tucson on the cards for 2020 Hyundai will briefly halt the expansion of its N performance range this year, as the firm gets ready to launch its next significant hot model: the Fiesta…
- Renault’s Senard to meet Nissan CEO Saikawa in Japan this week – Nissan – Reuters: Saikawa eager to familiarize Senard with Nissan, alliance ops … TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Renault’s chairman will meet Nissan Motor’s CEO this …
- Pentagon to review certification of Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch vehicles – Reuters: The Pentagon will evaluate the certification for Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch vehicles to determine whether the U.S. Air Force complied with certain guidelines, according to a memo
- Drugmakers help Hong Kong shares recover from early lows – Nikkei: Geely Automobile Holdings advanced 5.5% after reporting a 2% increase in January sales volume to 158,393 units. Great Wall Motor and Guangzhou …
- Is This the Mitsubishi Xpander-Based, Next-Generation Nissan Livina? – Yahoo: Back in July 2018, we reported that the Mitsubishi Xpander will soon be badge-engineered by Nissan for its own take on the compact MPV segment …
- Used car marketplace BeliMobilGue.co.id raises US$10M Series A investment – Yahoo: The online marketplace for used cars from Indonesia, BeliMobilGue.co.id, just announced that it has secured a US$10 million Series A funding led by …
- China’s demand for electric vehicles charges copper – FT: The start of a long-term demand trend is occurring in China, where copper in electric cars is set to offset a sharp fall associated with sales of petrol cars …
- SpaceX Launch Certification to Face Review by Pentagon Watchdog – Bloomberg: The Air Force’s certification of SpaceX in 2015 allowed the company Elon Musk founded to take on military payloads, bringing fresh competition to the …
- China’s consumption growth likely to slow further in 2019: commerce ministry – Reuters: Consumption growth in China is likely to slow further this year, a commerce ministry official said on Tuesday, adding that slower growth last year was due to “periodic” weak car sales and housing-related spending.
- Prices of Pickup Trucks Charge Into Luxury-Car Territory – WSJ: Ford, GM and Chrysler have in recent years introduced trucks at price points well into luxury territory, offering plusher interiors, more powerful engines and premium options.
- DoorDash Discusses Funding at Over $6 Billion Valuation, Sources Say – Bloomberg: DoorDash is increasingly looking like a direct rival to Uber Technologies Inc. as the ride-hailing company has turned its attention to food delivery with …
- Nissan, Renault Seem to Be in Diametric Opposite Corners, CLSA Says – Bloomberg: Christopher Richter, deputy head of Japan research and analyst at CLSA, talks about the prospects for Nissan Motor Co., which reports financial results on …
- Hyundai N division ‘halo’ car could be AWD and hybrid – Autocar: All-wheel-drive, petrol-electric power under consideration for performance brand flagship, according to bosses Hyundai is favouring an all-wheel-drive, petrol-electric powertrain for its upcoming ‘halo” car, according to sources at the Korean firm….
