Mugen founder Hirotoshi Honda on why he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps

As things turned out McGuinness couldn’t make the grid but another Mugen factory rider still managed to set a new course record at an average speed of 121.824mph, which is amazing when you consider that when they started six years ago, the bikes couldn’t crack 100mph. These things I learn while we wait. Mr Honda… Continue reading Mugen founder Hirotoshi Honda on why he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps

RPT-UPDATE 4-Fiat Chrysler says it did not know about Marchionne’s illness

(Repeats JULY 26 story, no change text) ZURICH/MILAN, July 26 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler said it knew nothing about the medical condition of Sergio Marchionne after a Swiss hospital said on Thursday it had been treating the deceased chief executive for more than a year. “Due to medical privacy, the company had no knowledge of… Continue reading RPT-UPDATE 4-Fiat Chrysler says it did not know about Marchionne’s illness

UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens

PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Mercedes maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) blamed U.S.-China tariffs for a 30 percent drop in second-quarter profit and predicted a further decline as new emissions test standards hit sales. FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Earnings before interest and… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler braced for emissions-test impact as profit weakens

On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

All articles and backgrounds 07/25/2018 The death of Sergio Marchionne The Wolf in woolen sweater AFP Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne in March 2018 It should only be a small operation on the shoulder, nothing serious. Within a few days, Sergio Marchionne assured only a few weeks ago, he would resume his work. But the… Continue reading On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

Sergio Marchionne, the former head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has died. Marchionne, 66, suffered complications from a recent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, and was replaced as CEO last weekend when his ill health prevented him from continuing in a leadership role. “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec

In this file photo taken on January 15, 2018 Mike Manley, the then-head of Ram brand, speaks at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Fiat Chrysler appointed Manley as new CEO on Saturday. (Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images)   As the man who guided Jeep and Ram to meteoric success, Mike Manley’s sense of humor… Continue reading New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec