(Jaguar Land Rover) Leaked information suggests a sale of struggling Jaguar Land Rover to French automotive group PSA could be imminent. It is understood a “post-sale integration document”, which outlines the benefits of the two companies joining forces, is already in circulation and the firms are exploring the detail of cost saving benefits after a… Continue reading Documents suggest sale of Jaguar Land Rover to PSA is “imminent” – Aberdeen Evening Express
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At Aston Martin, Facing Down Demons and Building for the Future – Bloomberg
At Aston Martin, Facing Down Demons and Building for the Future Bloomberg The 106-year-old automaker is working hard to beat a few imposing obstacles, from a limp IPO to historically low production volume. Go to Source
Carlos Ghosn to fight to ‘bitter end’ as ex-Nissan chairman detained for 10 days – The Guardian
Carlos Ghosn Ghosn, who can be questioned without his lawyers present, declares innocence in TV interview just before re-arrest Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has said he ‘will not be broken’ by Japanese prosecutors over claims he understated his salary. Photograph: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images Carlos Ghosn will be detained for questioning for 10 days, a… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn to fight to ‘bitter end’ as ex-Nissan chairman detained for 10 days – The Guardian
GM Electric Pickup Planned To Take On Rivian, Ford, And Tesla – Motor1.com
Don’t expect to see the truck too soon, though. During the investor’s call announcing General Motors’ first-quarter financial results, CEO Mary Barra dropped a tantalizing bit of info that an electric pickup is in the automaker’s plan. Unfortunately, she didn’t offer any specific details about what brand would sell the model, according to Slash Gear.… Continue reading GM Electric Pickup Planned To Take On Rivian, Ford, And Tesla – Motor1.com
Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley ‘100% Sure’ Carmaker Can Survive Tech Disruption – Transport Topics Online
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is a “house of brands,” and that ensures it will be one of the few traditional automakers to survive the disruption the car industry is facing from the rise of electric and self-driving cars, according to CEO Mike Manley. Manley’s vision, like that of his iconic predecessor Sergio Marchionne, is based… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley ‘100% Sure’ Carmaker Can Survive Tech Disruption – Transport Topics Online
GM’s Cruise is preparing for a self-driving future in the cloud – VentureBeat
According to marketing firm ABI, as many as 8 million driverless cars will be added to the road in 2025. Meanwhile, Research and Markets is predicting that in the U.S. alone, there will be some 20 million autonomous cars in operation by 2030. How realistic are those numbers? If you ask Adrian Macneil, not especially.… Continue reading GM’s Cruise is preparing for a self-driving future in the cloud – VentureBeat
Volkswagen built a factory in China’s Xinijang, where up to 1 million Uighurs have been detained. Its CEO says he’s ‘not aware’ of that. – The Washington Post
Rick Noack Foreign affairs reporter focusing on Europe and international security April 17 at 8:50 AM BERLIN — As a company rooted in Nazi Germany, German car manufacturer Volkswagen might be expected to have a somewhat more sensitive approach to ethics than its competitors. But Volkswagen has acquired a reputation in recent years for pursuing… Continue reading Volkswagen built a factory in China’s Xinijang, where up to 1 million Uighurs have been detained. Its CEO says he’s ‘not aware’ of that. – The Washington Post
Exclusive: SK Innovation in talks to set up EV battery JVs with Volkswagen, China partners – Reuters UK
SEOUL (Reuters) – SK Innovation Co Ltd is in talks to set up separate battery-making joint ventures with Volkswagen AG and Chinese partners, as the South Korean petrochemicals producer aggressively expands its involvement in electric vehicles (EVs). FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK Innovation is seen in front of its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea,… Continue reading Exclusive: SK Innovation in talks to set up EV battery JVs with Volkswagen, China partners – Reuters UK
SK in talks over battery ventures with Volkswagen, China partners – Automotive News Europe
SEOUL — SK Innovation is in talks to set up separate battery-making joint ventures with Volkswagen and Chinese partners, as the South Korean petrochemicals producer aggressively expands its involvement in electric vehicles. The company confirmed talks with Volkswagen for the first time, saying the two companies were discussing building a factory together. The JV would… Continue reading SK in talks over battery ventures with Volkswagen, China partners – Automotive News Europe
Exclusive: SK Innovation in talks to set up EV battery JVs with Volkswagen, China partners – euronews
As Aquarius heads to Spain, the 629 migrants on board the boat continue to endure difficult conditions with limited space, food and water. _Euronews’ Anelise Borges, the only TV journalist on board the ship, provides the latest: _ “For some of the member of the teams who are here, providing medical assistance and care to… Continue reading Exclusive: SK Innovation in talks to set up EV battery JVs with Volkswagen, China partners – euronews