“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?
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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
Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Volkswagen’s I.D. Crozz, I.D. Vizzion and I.D. Buzz model cars at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters The accelerating demise of diesel, long used by carmakers to boost fuel-efficiency, is undermining their plans to meet looming European Union CO2 goals and avoid big annual fines. Executives gathered at… Continue reading Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller Vows to be ‘Part of Solution’ on Diesel
Mueller gave an upbeat view after last year’s record sales of 10.7 million vehicles. He said, “we are on the offensive and we’re going to stay that way.” PTI Updated:March 15, 2018, 8:16 PM IST Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller poses for a photograph after an interview with Reuters ahead of the 88th International Motor Show… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller Vows to be ‘Part of Solution’ on Diesel
Volkswagen picks partners for $25bn battery orders in electric cars push
Volkswagen has picked partners to provide battery cells and related technology worth around €20 billion ($25bn) for its growing electric car programme, adding further pressure on US pioneer Tesla. Until its “dieselgate” emissions scandal was revealed two-and-a-half years ago, Europe’s largest automaker had been slow to embrace electric cars. But the fraud prompted a strategic… Continue reading Volkswagen picks partners for $25bn battery orders in electric cars push
VW Boss Predicts ‘Renaissance’ for Embattled Diesel Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. announced plans to drop diesel models from its European portfolio this year even as Volkswagen AG, which sparked the fury over the technology, predicts a rebound. The diverging views of the world’s two largest automakers reflects the uncertainty over the future of diesel, which has faced a steady drumbeat of bad news… Continue reading VW Boss Predicts ‘Renaissance’ for Embattled Diesel Cars