Peter Horbury: the British designer behind fast-growing Geely

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

Lincoln adds more pre-owned vehicles to its subscription service pilot

AOL Lincoln announced this week that it’s expanding the pilot of its subscription service. The company said late last year that it planned to launch such a service and while a small selection of 2015 models have since been available through Ford’s Canvas platform for those in San Francisco and West Los Angeles, Lincoln is… Continue reading Lincoln adds more pre-owned vehicles to its subscription service pilot

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

The key questions on the attempted hostile takeover of GKN

The war of words is almost over as GKN shareholders have until Thursday lunchtime to decide if they back GKN’s board or a new future under Melrose. But just what is at stake? :: What is GKN? GKN is the third-largest engineering company in the FTSE 100 after BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. It is also… Continue reading The key questions on the attempted hostile takeover of GKN

Cadillac, Lincoln launch SUVs in New York with an eye on China sales

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Luxury U.S. automaker brands Cadillac and Lincoln both unveiled SUV models this week at the New York auto show to meet rising American demand, but also are keeping one eye on a growing Chinese appetite for the same vehicles, executives said. The 2019 Lincoln Aviator is presented at the New York… Continue reading Cadillac, Lincoln launch SUVs in New York with an eye on China sales

More than just scratches in the paint

After VW and Daimler is now BMW in the US because of the exhaust gas scandal in court. If the plaintiffs get law, that could cost the Munich Dax Group hundreds of millions – and the good image. BMW headquarters in Munich Wednesday, 28.03.2018 20:57 clock Little time? At the end of the text there… Continue reading More than just scratches in the paint

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

According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud

All articles and backgrounds 03/28/2018 According to VW and Daimler US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud BMW BMW X5: Vehicles of this type are suspected in the US to have been sold under false environmental promises BMW is now facing legal problems in the United States on suspicion of fraud in exhaust… Continue reading According to VW and Daimler: US lawyers also sue BMW – allegation exhaust fraud

Lincoln amps up design with Aviator reboot

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide 2019 Lincoln Aviator (Photo: Lincoln) Lincoln Motor Co.’s next act begins with an all-new three-row, rear-wheel drive SUV aimed at the heart of the premium market. The Blue Oval’s luxury brand is bringing back the Aviator in 2019. It could continue the momentum built by the behemoth… Continue reading Lincoln amps up design with Aviator reboot