Sergio Marchionne, who has led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles since 2009, has words of advice for the automobile industry: The future of cars is coming swiftly, and if you can’t innovate and differentiate, you won’t survive. Marchionne, one of the longest-serving chief executives in the auto industry, confirmed on Monday, the opening of the North American… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne To Step Down, Warns Auto Industry of Commoditization
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Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or die, warns Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or die, warns Sergio Marchionne
Dongfeng Yulon moves into high gear, by rebranding
Dongfeng Yulon’s Luxgen models are displayed at an auto show in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo/China Daily] Dongfeng Yulon Motor Co, a joint venture between the Chinese mainland’s Dongfeng Motor Corp and Taiwan’s Yulon Motor, is re-positioning itself in an attempt to rev up its performance in the competitive Chinese market. Jack Hsin-fa Wu, general manger… Continue reading Dongfeng Yulon moves into high gear, by rebranding
German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
Workers attend a 24-hour strike by German industrial trade union IG Metall in Berlin, German. [Photo/Agencies] FRANKFURT – Car factories across Germany were at a standstill on Friday as industrial workers staged a third day of 24-hour strikes, focusing on plants owned by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi and BMW. The full-day walkouts were union IG Metall’s… Continue reading German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
McLaren Senna will makes its public debut on March 6, 2018 at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show Body design, rear wing and active aero front and rear are key to generating 800kg of downforce at 250km/h (155mph) Acceleration from 0-200kmh (124mph) in 6.8 seconds; 0-100km/h (62mph) in 2.8 seconds; maximum speed of 340km/h (211mph)… Continue reading New facts, figures and a shade of grey revealed for McLaren Senna ahead of Geneva International Motor Show
A Decade of Lexus Performance: A Timeline of The History of “F”
The letter “F” has attracted worldwide attention as an exciting sports series under the Lexus brand – But do you know how it started?
Report: Ride Hailing Accounted for 65% of Business Travel Expense Transaction Volume in 2017
Photo via Mark Warner/Flickr Automated travel and entertainment expense management software provider, Certify, announced the results of its fifth, full-year SpendSmart Report with analysis of U.S. business travel and expense spending trends for 2017. The Certify SpendSmart report tracks business travel expense spending across major categories such as food, airlines, lodging, and car rental. The… Continue reading Report: Ride Hailing Accounted for 65% of Business Travel Expense Transaction Volume in 2017
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh Launches its range of all-electric vehicles – e2oPlus, eVerito and eSupro in Uttar Pradesh e-Alfa Mini, Mahindra’s electric rickshaw for passenger movement, was launched in Uttar Pradesh, in September, 2017 Vehicles to be available in Lucknow, Agra and Kanpur Lucknow, February 5, 2018: Mahindra &… Continue reading Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh
DM Keith adds Honda to portfolio with Westgate Motor Company acquisition
DM Keith has acquired Grimsby’s Westgate Motor Group in a move which sees the group expand the size of its portfolio to ten franchised dealership sites.
Automobile sales will rise by 7.3% in 2018 and will exceed 1.4 million units by 2020
Posted 08/02/2018 10: 14: 44CET The current fleet of cars and jeeps will close 2018 with a volume of 23.62 million units, 2.8% more MADRID, 8 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The registrations of cars and SUVs in the Spanish market will reach a volume of 1.32 million units at the end of the current year,… Continue reading Automobile sales will rise by 7.3% in 2018 and will exceed 1.4 million units by 2020