Note: due to travels, this doesn’t have the latest morning news. In the following 2 weeks, there may be only spurious, or no news at all.
- Scale of coronavirus too big for GM to escape unscathed, experts warn – Freep: Scale of coronavirus too big for GM to escape unscathed, experts warn
- Daimler 2019 net profit slumps 64% – Just-Auto: Daimler AG has reported net profit for 2019 of EUR2.7, down from EUR7.6bn in 2018. The fall to profitability comes in spite of record sales of Mercedes-Benz cars, but reflected a number of special items including additional diesel probe legal costs and Takata airbag recall costs. There was also an impact from heavy investment in advanced technologies.
- Suzuki Jimny showcased at Auto Expo 2020 | Automotive Industry News – Just-Auto: Suzuki Jimny showcased at Auto Expo 2020 | Automotive Industry News
- Yulon, Foxconn, to set up EV drive systems joint venture – Just-Auto: Yulon Group and fellow Taiwan electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, announced a preliminary agreement to set up a manufacturing partnership to develop automotive related products.
- Seat Tarraco gains sports-style FR trim for 2020 – Autocar: Seven-seat SUV receives performance-inspired styling elements and interior upgrades Seat has …
- Mercedes has re-started China production, still assessing virus impact – Reuters: Mercedes-Benz has re-started production of luxury passenger cars in Beijing this week, Ola Kaellenius, Chief Executive of parent company Daimler , said on Tuesday.
- Daimler Slashes Dividend to Free Up Cash for Costly E-Car Shift – Bloomberg: Daimler AG slashed its dividend as the maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars tries to cut costs and conserve cash to pay for an expensive shift to …
- BRIEF-Scape Technologies: Nissan Plant In China To Be Automated With Scape Solution – Reuters: BRIEF-Scape Technologies: Nissan Plant In China To Be Automated With Scape Solution
- Honda to restart vehicle production in China on Feb 17 at the earliest – Reuters: Honda to restart vehicle production in China on Feb 17 at the earliest
