Detained since November 19, 2018, day of his arrest at the foot of his plane in Tokyo, Carlos Ghosn will finally be able to defend himself in court on Tuesday. According to his son, Anthony, he could be released with “only condition” to sign a confession, he says in an interview given to the JDD… Continue reading According to his son, Carlos Ghosn “will not let go”
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UPDATE 1-Nissan’s executive Munoz takes leave of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest
TOKYO (Reuters) – A senior executive of Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T), Jose Munoz, has taken a leave of absence in a sudden management shake-up as the Japanese automaker deals with the aftermath of the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn. Jose Munoz, chief performance officer at Nissan Motor Limited, responds to a question on… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Nissan’s executive Munoz takes leave of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest
Nissan’s executive Munoz takes leave of absence
Jose Munoz, chief performance officer at Nissan Motor Limited, responds to a question on the new Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance venture capital fund during roundtable with journalists at the 2018 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) said on Saturday its chief performance officer,… Continue reading Nissan’s executive Munoz takes leave of absence
Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer ‘brain’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc has asked the Trump administration to exempt the Chinese-made car computer “brain” of its new Model 3 sedan from 25 percent tariffs imposed in August, saying they threaten the electric carmaker’s bottom line. FILE PHOTO: A car carrier trailer carries Tesla Model 3 electric sedans, is seen outside the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla urges tariff exemption for Chinese-made car computer ‘brain’
Nissan’s Ghosn to make first public appearance in seven weeks in court on Tuesday
TOKYO (Reuters) – Ousted Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) chairman Carlos Ghosn is set to make his first public appearance in seven weeks at a Tokyo court on Tuesday after he requested an open hearing to hear the reason for his continued detention. Ghosn has been held in a detention center since his Nov. 19… Continue reading Nissan’s Ghosn to make first public appearance in seven weeks in court on Tuesday
It’s a Linux-powered car world
Linux is everywhere including your car. While some companies, like Tesla, run their own homebrew Linux distros, most rely on Automotive Grade Linux (AGL). AGL is a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for connected cars with over 140 members. This Linux Foundation-based organization is a who’s who of Linux-friendly car manufacturers. Its membership includes Audi,… Continue reading It’s a Linux-powered car world
CORRECTED-German annual car sales fall 0.2 pct as diesel bans dampen demand
(Corrects figures in headline and first paragraph) FRANKFURT, Jan 4 (Reuters) – German car registrations fell 0.2 percent to 3.44 million last year, with Volkswagen retaining its sales crown despite tougher emissions tests and a diesel clampdown while Tesla sales tumbled by 42.8 percent despite rising demand for electric cars. German carmakers have struggled to… Continue reading CORRECTED-German annual car sales fall 0.2 pct as diesel bans dampen demand
Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn to make first public appearance in 7 weeks in court
It would be Ghosn’s first public appearance since he was arrested on Nov. 19 on allegations of financial misconduct. Go to Source
Tesla’s Secret Weapon: Intense Focus On Batteries
INSIDE TESLA’S SECRET, INTENSE FOCUS ON BATTERIES By now, regular readers of this column are well aware that we (along with most other writers who focus on electric vehicles) consider the threat of the “Tesla killer” to be no threat at all. Yes, Big Auto is producing excellent EVs, some of which are in Tesla’s league,… Continue reading Tesla’s Secret Weapon: Intense Focus On Batteries
Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates
DETROIT (Reuters) – Major automakers on Thursday shrugged off declines in U.S. new vehicle sales in December and said they were bullish about 2019 even as economists warned that rising interest rates will discourage consumers from buying cars in the year ahead. FILE PHOTO: New vehicles sit in a parking lot at the General Motors… Continue reading Major automakers bullish on U.S. market despite rising interest rates