- Porsche to hike Taycan output – Automotive News:
- Renault CEO Bollore sees no return for Ghosn – Automotive News:
- Nissan CEO plans to stay longer than suggested, report says – Automotive News:
- General Motors, Ford tax breaks show capitalism’s favoritism – Freep: Such forgiving tax treatment of the biggest firms on earth only generates more distrust of both business and the government.
- With FCA announcement, Moody’s says Detroit dealt ‘strong hand’ – Freep: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ plan to add thousands of jobs more than offsets the potential loss of General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly
- China’s GAC says U.S. tariffs have hindered vehicle export plans – Reuters: Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group is keen to start vehicle exports to the United States but its plans have been hindered by U.S. tariffs and requests by U.S. dealers to change the name of its brand Trumpchi, its chairman said.
- Geneva motor show: six things we learned – Guardian: Carmakers gathering at the annual Geneva motor show this week were hoping the Alpine spring air and customary launches of new models would be …
- Porsche Is Boosting Production for Its First Electric Car – Bloomberg: Porsche AG will increase production of the Taycan after more than 20000 potential buyers registered to purchase the brand’s first electric car, matching the entire …
- Nissan CEO Plans a Longer Tenure Than He Suggested – Bloomberg: Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa, who replaced ousted Carlos Ghosn and publicly accused him of financial misconduct, has said he has …
- Uber pays $2.6 million to settle Dutch case: prosecutors – Reuters: Uber has paid around 2.3 million euros ($2.6 million) in a settlement after it was found to have offered an unlicensed taxi service in the Netherlands in 2014-2015, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday.
- High-Yield Rally Not Enough to Lure Buyers Into Riskier Debt – Bloomberg: Banks on the $10 billion cross-border deal for the car-battery unit of Johnson Controls International Plc have placed all of the $1.95 billion unsecured …
- Tokyo prosecutor says Ghosn’s bail conditions not sufficient – Reuters: A Tokyo prosecutor said on Friday he thought the bail conditions imposed on Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan Motor and Renault, would not be sufficient to prevent tampering of evidence.
- Carmakers Get No Relief in China as Auto Sales Keep Plunging – Bloomberg: China’s car sales fell for the ninth consecutive month in February, pulling automakers deeper into a slump that’s threatening their long-term growth plans in the …
- Kia Proceed – Autocar: After the acclaimed Stinger, Kia sneaks into ‘compact premium” territory As a bellwether for the capabilities of a brand only just waking up to its creative potential, the 2017 Kia Proceed concept was quite the head-turner.It had everything an…
- McLaren looks to expand line-up beyond new GT model – Autocar: What we imagine a McLaren grand tourer would look like McLaren boss Mike Flewitt talks about the GT, hybrids, solid-state battery models and maybe even the firm”s first 2+2 McLaren made a surprise announcement at the Geneva motor show, revealing plans…
- US-China trade decline leads to 20.7 per cent plunge in China’s total exports in February – Yahoo: China imported 19.9 per cent less from the US last month, down to US$7.9 … It all adds to the trade war, but we have not felt the full effect of that yet,” … Consumers like: I don’t know if I should buy a car now, because auto supply …
- West Australian environment authority pushes for carbon emissions offset – Reuters: * Woodside’s Browse project could face delays – WoodMac (Adds state premier, Wood Mackenzie comments, context)
- Opinion: how about a Le Mans McLaren? – Autocar: McLaren’s F1 and Speedtail have shown us that the best place for a driver to sit is in the middle Even after the last Speedtail rolls out of Woking at the end of next year, Mike Flewitt is not yet done with central driving positions. He said: “Three…
- Global growth woes and A-share tumble push Hong Kong stocks lower – Nikkei: Automakers Great Wall Motor and BYD fell despite reporting increases in February sales. Great Wall, which reported an 18.3% increase in last month’s …
- US Lipper Award winners bet big on Brexit, global slowdown – Reuters: Japanese automakers, a U.S. municipal bond … and UK’s largest online classified advertising site for used cars are among the …
- Nissan announces winners of 35th children’s book competition – Nissan-global: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the winners of the 35th Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix, organized by the International Institute for Children’s Literature, Osaka.Kumiko Minagi won the Storybook Grand Prize for “Kujira…
- Come On, China. Tesla’s Just a Shiny Object – Washington Post: What’s more, Beijing has extended loans to the electric-car maker at a subsidized rate: 90 percent of the one-year rate published by the central bank …
- Born of high expectations, Chevy Cruze hits the end of the line – Detroitnews: The loss of Chevrolet’s third compact car in three decades poses a risk for GM
- Ghosn’s bail conditions: Surveillance cameras, no internet access – Reuters: The following conditions were imposed on ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn as part of the $9 million bail that freed him from jail, according to a member of his legal team. If he violates these terms, he will be sent back to jail.
- Architect Behind Ghosn’s Bail Exit in Disguise Aplologizes for ‘Immature Plan’ – Bloomberg: Dressed in a construction worker’s outfit, a cap, and his faced hidden behind a surgical mask, Ghosn exited the jail and drove off in a small Suzuki van.
- Hard miles ahead for fallen greats McLaren and Williams – Reuters: McLaren and Williams, two of the greatest teams in Formula One history but starved of success for years, start the new season …
- Mazda’s Newest SUV is the Mazda CX-30 – Yahoo: In February, Mazda teased everyone by announcing that it was revealing a new SUV-the second model in its new-generation lineup-at the 2019 …
- Alfa Romeo debuts new Tonale crossover – Autocar: Alfa looks to be banking on looks and tech to set its entrant apart, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain being available at launch. No details on either …
- Tesla’s Rough Start to 2019 Is Just a ‘Speed Bump,’ Wedbush’s Ives Says – Bloomberg: Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, discusses the outlook for Tesla Inc. vehicle sales with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology …
- EU Urges Trump to Lift Tariffs So Allies Can Cooperate on China – Bloomberg: Trump last month received a Commerce Department report on the national-security risks of automobile and car part imports and has until mid-May to …
- China logs second-most miles in California self-driving tests – Nikkei:
- Jeep’s plans for Europe include Gladiator pick-up in 2020 – Autocar: UK sales of truck have been confirmed, plus two new SUVs are set to join American brand’s growing line-up Jeep will bring its new Gladiator pick-up truck to Europe next year, and its plans include a UK launch. The heavy-duty vehicle, which is based on…