@niche: DESIGN STILL MATTERS, PART IV.003944

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. In the midst of the summer doldrums (and my excruciatingly frustrating recovery, by the way), a bolt of lightning has arrived from Modena, Italy. A glorious spark that should give auto enthusiasts hope that all is not lost with this dismal business at this juncture. Before I get to this beautiful… Continue reading @niche: DESIGN STILL MATTERS, PART IV.003944

Nissan Motor eyes $4 billion in bond sales, term sheet shows

Nissan Motor plans to raise $4 billion through senior unsecured bonds in U.S. dollars and euros. Japan‘s Nissan Motor plans to sell $4 billion worth of U.S. dollar- and euro-denominated senior unsecured bonds, showed a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Monday. The plan comes about a week after Reuters reported that Nissan has asked… Continue reading Nissan Motor eyes $4 billion in bond sales, term sheet shows

The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

Ayrton Senna driving the Marlboro McLaren during the Belgian Grand Prix in 1992. Pascal Rondeau | Hulton Archive | Getty Images CEOs today aren’t just steering companies — they’re navigating a minefield. From geopolitical shocks and economic volatility to rapid shifts in tech and consumer behavior, the playbook for leadership is being rewritten in real… Continue reading The CEO mindset is shifting. It’s no longer all about winning

CF & CFRP Market worth $35.55 billion in 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The report “CF & CFRP Market by Precursor Type (PAN, Pitch), Source, Resin Type, Manufacturing Process (Lay-Up, Compression Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Filament Winding, Injection Molding, Pultrusion), End-use Industry, and Region – Forecast to 2030″, global CFRP market is expected to reach USD 35.55 billion in 2030 from… Continue reading CF & CFRP Market worth $35.55 billion in 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

DECADE OF DREAMS & GLORY: The 10th CWIEME Shanghai Sparks to Triumphant Close – Next Chapter Ignites 2026

SHANGHAI, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 10th edition of CWIEME Shanghai concluded passionately on June 27, marking a perfect finale for this milestone event in the industry. Through a decade of dedicated refinement, CWIEME has evolved into a highly influential industry bellwether in the global motor and transformer manufacturing industry, successfully establishing an international… Continue reading DECADE OF DREAMS & GLORY: The 10th CWIEME Shanghai Sparks to Triumphant Close – Next Chapter Ignites 2026

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Car Guy Meets Truck Guy, Sparking a Major Private-Sector Reshuffle

Chairman Toyoda Our 1966 joint statement reads: “Harnessing their unique characteristics, both companies will be responsible for managing operations.” However, one thing has always bugged me: I don’t know much about trucks. I call myself a carmaker, and I know about cars, but the truth is that I was unschooled in the way of trucks.… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Car Guy Meets Truck Guy, Sparking a Major Private-Sector Reshuffle

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Car Guy Meets Truck Guy, Sparking a Major Private-Sector Reshuffle

Chairman Toyoda Our 1966 joint statement reads: “Harnessing their unique characteristics, both companies will be responsible for managing operations.” However, one thing has always bugged me: I don’t know much about trucks. I call myself a carmaker, and I know about cars, but the truth is that I was unschooled in the way of trucks.… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Car Guy Meets Truck Guy, Sparking a Major Private-Sector Reshuffle

Dacia CEO Confirms Renault Duster EV

The Duster is set to get an all-electric powertrain option, our sister publication Autocar UK can confirm. That the Renault Duster EV, which will be sold under the Dacia brand in European markets, “will come in time” was stated by Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot. This statement confirms our exclusive report from April last that plans for a… Continue reading Dacia CEO Confirms Renault Duster EV

Nissan Expands CNG Retrofitment for Magnite to Six Additional States

Nissan Motor India announced the Phase 2 rollout of its CNG retrofitment kit for the New Nissan Magnite on July 2, 2025, expanding availability to six additional states driven by strong customer demand for eco-friendly mobility solutions. The retrofitment kit, priced at INR 74,999, is now available at Nissan-authorised dealerships in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya… Continue reading Nissan Expands CNG Retrofitment for Magnite to Six Additional States

Troubling times for Tesla, Nissan, and Dodge – plus some fun yellow stuff!

Tesla’s Q2 results are in, and they are way, way down from Q2 of 2024. At the same time, Nissan seems to be in serious trouble and the first-ever all-electric Dodge muscle car is getting recalled because its dumb engine noises are the wrong kind of dumb engine noises. All this and more on today’s… Continue reading Troubling times for Tesla, Nissan, and Dodge – plus some fun yellow stuff!