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Stellantis captive finance: Good news for dealers – Automotive News

Stellantis’ move to establish its own captive financing arm in the U.S. is welcome news to dealers who say it will give the company greater flexibility while being highly lucrative. The automaker, formed after the January merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, plans to acquire the parent company of First Investors Financial Services… Continue reading Stellantis captive finance: Good news for dealers – Automotive News

How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Toys Matrix

HANGZHOU, China — “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which Ford owned. The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less than half Volvo’s sales and a… Continue reading How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Toys Matrix

Carlos Ghosn set to turn the tables on his accusers – Asia Times

This is part 1 of a series. While Nissan, Tokyo prosecutors and others continue to doggedly pursue litigation against fugitive ex-auto executive Carlos Ghosn – in Japan, in France and the Netherlands, in the United States and in his home country, Lebanon – Ghosn has remained relatively quiet since his daring escape from Japan’s “hostage… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn set to turn the tables on his accusers – Asia Times

RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters

By Norihiko Shirouzu 19 Min Read (Repeating story published on September 2.) HANGZHOU, China, Sept 2 (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which… Continue reading RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Reuters

Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication

By Norihiko Shirouzu HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford Motor Co.. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which Ford owned. The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less… Continue reading Special Report-How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Midwest Communication