German regulator says Geely’s Daimler stake needed earlier disclosure -report

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German markets regulator BaFin has found that transactions to buy a 9.69 percent Daimler stake on behalf of Geely chairman Li Shufu did not meet German disclosure rules, Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said. Investment bank Morgan Stanley should have disclosed its transactions on Feb. 22, 2018 rather than on Feb. 23, Frankfurter… Continue reading German regulator says Geely’s Daimler stake needed earlier disclosure -report

UPDATE 2-Chinese owner eyes Volvo Cars IPO, picks banks – source

NEW YORK/STOCKHOLM/BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese owner of Volvo Cars has hired three investment banks for an initial public offering (IPO) this year that could value the Swedish carmaker in a broad range of $16 billion to $30 billion, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The Volvo logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Chinese owner eyes Volvo Cars IPO, picks banks – source

Volvo Cars Picks Citi, Goldman, Morgan Stanley on IPO

Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has selected Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. China’s Zhejiang Geely and Volvo have discussed valuing the Swedish automaker in a range of… Continue reading Volvo Cars Picks Citi, Goldman, Morgan Stanley on IPO

China’s Geely said to pick Citi, others for Volvo Cars IPO

May 10, 2018 Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has selected Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley to advise on an initial public offering for the Swedish carmaker this year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. China’s Zhejiang Geely and Volvo have discussed valuing the Swedish automaker in… Continue reading China’s Geely said to pick Citi, others for Volvo Cars IPO

Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth

Palo Alto, Calif. (May 10, 2018) – Poised for significant growth, Autonomic, the creator of the Transportation Mobility Cloud™ and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility, has realigned its leadership team, officially confirming Gavin Sherry as Chief Executive Officer. The Transportation Mobility Cloud™ is the first open cloud-based platform that connects the diverse… Continue reading Autonomic Realigns Executive Team to Position for Growth

In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers

You are here: Home  » OEM  » Automakers and Suppliers  » Waymo is testing autonomous driving using Chrysler Pacifica minivans. Photo credit: Katie Burke UPDATED: 5/8/18 11:14 am ET DETROIT/MUNICH — In the race to start the world’s first driving business without human drivers, everyone is chasing Alphabet’s Waymo. The Google sibling is ahead of traditional automakers such… Continue reading In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers

Tesla’s Bonkers Earnings Call Was Actually Perfect

In hindsight, Elon Musk’s statement at the beginning of Tesla Inc.’s latest earnings call that “We’re going to go as long as there are good questions to answer” sounds less like encouragement and more like a warning. As you may have heard, the CEO decided the “good questions” from analysts ran out in about half an… Continue reading Tesla’s Bonkers Earnings Call Was Actually Perfect

First Morgan Aero GT rolls off Morgan’s Pickersleigh Road production line

At the Geneva Motor Show, Morgan Motor Company revealed its most extreme road-going model to date, the Aero GT – and the first edition has now rolled off the production line, destined for Revolutions Morgan in Scotland. Morgan Motor Company will produce just eight of the special Aero GT variants – all vehicles individually built… Continue reading First Morgan Aero GT rolls off Morgan’s Pickersleigh Road production line

Didi appoints one of its execs to lead ride-hailing service 99

Didi, the Chinese transportation behemoth that acquired Brazilian ride-hailing service 99 back in January, has replaced 99’s chief executive with one of its own, Recode first reported. Stepping in to replace Peter Fernandez is Tony Qiu, who most recently oversaw Didi’s luxury business. Before joining Didi, Qiu had stints at Morgan Stanley and Bain Capital. Fernandez… Continue reading Didi appoints one of its execs to lead ride-hailing service 99

Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.

“When are we going to know these six?” Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley asked. “Because I asked you a pretty straightforward question. You’re alluding to the six in your slides. You’re clearly not willing to talk about them.” Then, with a tone of exasperation rarely heard in such calls, Mr. Jonas added, “That’s a problem,… Continue reading Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.