Peter Horbury, Geely’s global head of design since 2011, reckons few things about the car business surprise him these days. We’re chatting comfortably on Ford’s Geneva motor show stand, surrounded by Blue Oval-badged cars Horbury didn’t design, yet some of the Alnwick-born master-designer’s comfort with life undoubtedly flows from the fact that over a 45-year… Continue reading Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely
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Nissan, Renault in Talks to Merge, Create New Company
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. are in talks to merge, seeking to solidify their two-decade-old alliance under a single stock as an unprecedented shift toward electric and shared cars transforms the industry, people with knowledge of the matter said. A deal would end the current alliance between the companies and marry them as one… Continue reading Nissan, Renault in Talks to Merge, Create New Company
Ford CEO Jim Hackett earned $16.3 million as profit dropped
Hackett was abruptly named as CEO in response to investors’ growing unease about the US automaker’s slumping stock price and its ability to counter threats from longtime automotive rivals and upstarts in Silicon Valley. DETROIT: Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett earned salary, bonus and stock awards of $16.3 million in 2017, while… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett earned $16.3 million as profit dropped
Carlos Ghosn Wants a Full-Fledged Renault-Nissan Union
Carlos Ghosn has revived two troubled automakers and he’s in the midst of doing so with a third. Now, he’s poised to undertake what might well be his final act: A full merger of Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. after almost two decades of cooperation under a complex cross-shareholding alliance. Carlos Ghosn Photographer: Christophe… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Wants a Full-Fledged Renault-Nissan Union
Nissan and Renault in merger talks, says report
Industry by Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK Mar 29, 2018 Renault and Nissan already share platforms and technology in their cars Nissan and Renault are in talks about merging to create one new company, according to reports by business news agency Bloomberg. The Japanese and French car makers have been in an alliance since 1999, with Mitsubishi joining in 2016,… Continue reading Nissan and Renault in merger talks, says report
Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report
Nissan and Renault are in talks about merging to create one new company, according to reports by business news agency Bloomberg. The Japanese and French car makers have been in an alliance since 1999, with Mitsubishi joining in 2016, helping the trio to overtake the Volkswagen Group as the largest car company in the world. But… Continue reading Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report
Jaguar and Google’s Waymo agree £1.2bn driverless car partnership
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will supply up to 20,000 vehicles to driverless car outfit Waymo, the sub-brand of Google’s parent firm Alphabet, in a deal believed to be worth around £1.2bn. See related Under the partnership, JLR will provide Waymo with its first electric car, the forthcoming I-Pace SUV, in a move… Continue reading Jaguar and Google’s Waymo agree £1.2bn driverless car partnership
Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The refreshed 2019 Kia Optima debuted at the New York International Auto Show today. Kia’s best-selling midsize sedan was unveiled with new design cues inside and out, expanded ADAS technology, a new UVO infotainment strategy and available European-inspired red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats. Additional available enhancements… Continue reading Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show
Enders Group: New BMW dealership in Rüsselsheim
The car dealership Karl + Co now has a location in Rüsselsheim. © Photo: Enders Group In the commercial area of the “Opel-Stadt” the car dealership Karl + Co concentrates now on used cars and services. The Enders Group strengthens its business with BMW used cars and workshop services. The associated dealership Karl + Co… Continue reading Enders Group: New BMW dealership in Rüsselsheim
US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW
BMW is suspected, like Volkswagen had manipulated the emission control of vehicles. In the US, customers have now teamed up to sue the group. BMW world in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 09:49 clock As the sixth automaker threatens now synonymous BMW a US lawsuit for a possible exhaust gas fraud in diesel cars. US customers accuse… Continue reading US customers file class action lawsuit against BMW