DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) CEO has no intention of breaking up the company or selling off individual brands to China or any other parties, he said on Monday, adding the group was counting on its coveted Jeep brand to drive profit. Speaking at the Detroit auto show, Chief Executive Sergio… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss says no plans to break up company
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U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal
DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. automakers are unveiling new diesel pickup trucks even as diesel sales have fallen sharply since Volkswagen AG’s 2015 diesel emissions scandal. General Motors Co said at the Detroit auto show it would offer a diesel 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and now offers diesel versions of its Equinox, Cruze,… Continue reading U.S. automakers bet on diesel trucks after VW scandal
Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Ranch Corporation, a leading U.S. developer, owner, and operator of solar energy plants, announced today that it has signed an agreement to make Shell its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Shell will acquire a 43.83% interest in Silicon Ranch from Partners Group, the global private markets… Continue reading Shell Acquires Interest in Silicon Ranch Corporation
Cadillac to Sell Over 200,000 Vehicles in China in 2018
January 15th, 2018, 3:54 PM UTC Johan de Nysschen, president of General Motors Co.’s Cadillac unit, discusses sales growth in China and plans to re-balance the luxury brand’s product portfolio. He speaks with Bloomberg’s David Westin at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Source: Bloomberg)
Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show
At the Detroit auto show, carmakers like to drive fatter: once again, freshly renovated pickup models and SUVs are in the limelight. Mercedes skillfully plays the fat-baking game, VW relies on a sedan new edition. In electric cars, a US-traditional manufacturer is listening – with an announcement. Chevrolet Silverado: 4 inches longer, up to 200… Continue reading Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show
Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today introduced Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, one of the most advanced, holistic, integrative approaches to design and manufacturing systems ever seen in the auto industry. The system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture. For customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while… Continue reading Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design
Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
Après les nouvelles usines de Chattanooga (Tennessee pour Volkswagen) et Fairfax (Kansas pour General Motors), Plastic Omnium lance la construction de deux usines supplémentaires aux Etats-Unis. L’usine de Greer (Caroline du Sud) en construction est destinée à livrer toutes les grandes pièces peintes de carrosserie extérieure des BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 et des futurs… Continue reading Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized
Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers
Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars
01/15/2018 Electric offensive as in VW – also pick-up F-150 as a hybrid Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars ford Rethink: Also PS monster like the F-150 Ford wants to offer in the future as a hybrid vehicle The second largest US automaker Ford ill will massively increase its involvement in electric… Continue reading Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars