Land Rover is readying a raft of new models over the next four years that will take it into new sectors and will culminate in the launch of a model that revives the spirit of the original Freelander. The diverse new cars, which also include a £250,000 Range Rover coupé, a Defender pick-up truck and… Continue reading Baby SUVs to spearhead new Land Rover offensive
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Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal
Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into the best-performing U.S. automaker. His pending exit may open the door for the next big deal. Marchionne, 65, is set to start his final year as chief executive officer after… Continue reading Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal
Cadillac Chief Leaves GM, Citing `Philosophical Differences’
General Motors Co.’s Cadillac chief left the company in the midst of a $12 billion plan to turn around the brand, citing strategic differences with other managers. Johan de Nysschen exited immediately on Wednesday and was replaced by Steve Carlisle, who had been president of GM Canada since late 2014. De Nysschen, 58, joined the… Continue reading Cadillac Chief Leaves GM, Citing `Philosophical Differences’
New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
The hard-edged introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) this September could force car makers to offer heavy discounts on cars that don’t meet its standards. As things stand in Britain, brands left with large stockpiles of unsold pre-WLTP cars won’t be able to sell any to customers, potentially forcing them to… Continue reading New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
FCA Primed For Merger With Ford, Volkswagen, Or Geely?
“This is clearly the end of an era and maybe more, as Marchionne is not just the mastermind behind FCA, he is FCA,” said professor and former head of Fiat’s archives, Giuseppe Berta, in an interview with Automotive News. “After he is gone, FCA will have to change, and this opens room for a big… Continue reading FCA Primed For Merger With Ford, Volkswagen, Or Geely?
New Pininfarina car brand to launch electric hypercar in 2020
Automobili Pininfarina has confirmed that it will launch an all-electric hypercar in 2020 with racing technology taken from parent company Mahindra’s Formula E programme. The newly launched car brand, which is built from the base of renowned Italian design house Pininfarina and will be lead by former Audi India boss Michael Perschke, will launch the car as a halo… Continue reading New Pininfarina car brand to launch electric hypercar in 2020
Brabham Automotive BT62 to be shown in public next month
Brabham Automotive has confirmed that it will provide the public with viewing access to its BT62 project after its official unveiling on 2 May, which will take place at a yet-to-be-announced London venue. Details for the model, which the public will be able to view on 4-5 May, have been kept secret by the brand, but it’s expected to be… Continue reading Brabham Automotive BT62 to be shown in public next month
Are Mercedes Diesel Cars Getting Phased Out?
With car makers gradually shifting their focus on hybrid and electric vehicles, major markets having tight regulations on diesel as well as emission scandals shaking the automotive world, is Mercedes-Benz finally giving up on its diesel cars? Last February, Daimler warned about a fall in demand for diesel cars. Therefore, the parent of Mercedes urged… Continue reading Are Mercedes Diesel Cars Getting Phased Out?
The three interview questions GM CEO Mary Barra asks to test for integrity
As a former head of human resources at General Motors and now the automaker’s CEO, Mary Barra has interviewed countless executives for senior leadership positions. And like a lot of corporate chieftains with go-to interview questions, she has developed a way to tell if candidates have what she’s looking for. What Mary Barra is looking… Continue reading The three interview questions GM CEO Mary Barra asks to test for integrity
Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrain
Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrain Email This Page Your email was sent successfully. Close Follow Viknesh [% } %] [% }); %] ]]> Aston Martin has dropped plans for an electric version of its upcoming SUV, which the automaker first previewed in 2015 with the electric DBX concept car. The information… Continue reading Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrain