Nissan could face cost-cutting ‘carnage’ in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says

watch now Nissan will be the victim of cost-cutting “carnage” if it combines forces with Japanese peer Honda, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told CNBC on Tuesday. “I think, without any doubt, Honda is going to be in the driver’s seat, which is very sad to see after having led Nissan for 19 years [and]… Continue reading Nissan could face cost-cutting ‘carnage’ in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

A sign marks the location of a Honda dealership in Libertyville, Illinois, on Dec. 18, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Shares of Japanese automaker Honda were on track for their best day in 16 years after it announced to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares on Monday amid… Continue reading Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437

The devil wears Prada, so the Pope couldn’t possibly have chosen an Italian car. A Lamborghini like the one the highway police in boots drive? Or maybe a Fiat Panda, since there is already a Dacia Duster in the fleet that is rich in abstinence? It is said that the decision was made by secret… Continue reading German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437

German FAZ: Car manufacturers Honda and Nissan are planning a mega merger008438

Japan is trying to create a second heavyweight in the global car market through the merger and cooperation of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi. According to the combination of the current half-yearly data, a car company combined from the previously independent companies would be the third largest car company in the world with a combined turnover… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturers Honda and Nissan are planning a mega merger008438

German FAZ: Honda shares from Allianz with Nissan are soaring 008437

Asian stock markets rose slightly on Tuesday. However, movements were limited in a holiday-shortened week. China continues to struggle with a faltering recovery, despite leaders in Beijing pledging more support. “China faces significant challenges in 2025,” said Ronald Temple, chief market strategist at Lazard. “The ongoing housing crisis has shaken consumer confidence. A possible trade… Continue reading German FAZ: Honda shares from Allianz with Nissan are soaring 008437

German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437

The devil wears Prada, so the Pope couldn’t possibly have chosen an Italian car. A Lamborghini like the one the highway police in boots drive? Or maybe a Fiat Panda, since there is already a Dacia Duster in the fleet that is rich in abstinence? It is said that the decision was made by secret… Continue reading German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437

Dacia to Ferrari: Testers trade cars in Ultimate Secret Santa

Secret Santa. A nice idea, often poorly executed. Usually it’s done as a money saving measure, and usually it’s within an office environment and you end up buying for someone you don’t know particularly well. But this Christmas we’ve turned the tables. We’ve given our crack team of road testers unlimited funds with which they… Continue reading Dacia to Ferrari: Testers trade cars in Ultimate Secret Santa

Inside the UK’s busiest car factory at Christmas

Switch off your computer, turn out the lights, don’t leave any milk in the fridge: it’s the Christmas break, so goodbye work, see you next year. But what if you’re leaving behind something rather bigger than an office – such as a car factory? Industry calls it the Christmas shutdown (well, what else were they… Continue reading Inside the UK’s busiest car factory at Christmas

Clean Technica: Demand For Tesla Cybertruck Is Weakening003764

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Reuters reported on December 20, 2024, that demand for the iconic Tesla Cybertruck appears to be weaker than expected. It is common knowledge in the car business that there is always a certain number of people who are willing… Continue reading Clean Technica: Demand For Tesla Cybertruck Is Weakening003764