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Illegal agreements with VW and Daimler: BMW is due to EU antitrust proceedings a billion euros back

The Bavarian carmaker BMW Show stock market chart puts down over € 1 billion because of an EU antitrust case This will burden the result of the first quarter accordingly, said the car maker on Friday evening. As the examination of the objections of the EU Commission and access to the file will take some… Continue reading Illegal agreements with VW and Daimler: BMW is due to EU antitrust proceedings a billion euros back

How eco are electric cars actually?

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Exhaust gas purification: BMW lays down a billion euros because of EU cartel allegations

BMW The car maker is part of the investigation into an EU antitrust case. (Photo: Reuters) MunichThe car maker BMW will be for the threatening Penalty in EU antitrust proceedings is expected to set aside more than one billion euros as a provision. This was announced by the company on Friday evening, This will weigh… Continue reading Exhaust gas purification: BMW lays down a billion euros because of EU cartel allegations

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Former Volkswagen and Toyota Executive, Don Jackson, to Lead Fisker Inc. Manufacturing

Jackson named senior advisor of manufacturing, spearheading Fisker Inc. strategy and site selectionFormer roles include: President of Manufacturing at Volkswagen of America and Senior Vice President, Quality and Production at Toyota Announcement follows the reveal of Fisker’s affordable, luxury electric SUV – slated for production in the United States and mass market launch in 2021Never-before-seen design image of Fisker’s affordable, all-electric luxury SUV – set for launch in 2021
LOS ANGELES (April 5, 2019) – Fisker Inc. – designer and manufacturer of the world’s most desirable electric vehicles, breakthrough automotive technology and advanced mobility solutions – has appointed Don Jackson as senior advisor of manufacturing. The seasoned industry executive will spearhead manufacturing strategy and site selection as Fisker Inc. prepares for the launch of its stunningly designed, affordable all-electric luxury SUV – slated for the second half of 2021.
Automotive Manufacturing and Quality Leadership
Jackson comes equipped with more than 40 years of manufacturing leadership. Before taking on a key role at Volkswagen of America as President of Manufacturing, he served as Senior Vice President, Quality and Production for Toyota's Texas operations. Prior to this, Jackson served as Vice President of Manufacturing for Toyota’s operations in Kentucky. More recently, he founded Jackson Management Group, LLC, which is focused on providing strategy for various companies in lean manufacturing and best management practice. Multiple States Being Considered for Production
Fisker Inc. is currently finalizing the selection of a facility, located in the United States, to produce the mass market, all-electric luxury SUV. California, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia are among the states currently being considered through an RFP process.Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO – Fisker Inc.
“Following the exciting announcement on our affordable electric luxury SUV for the mass global market, we sought out an automotive industry leader with a strong history of results in high-volume manufacturing and the utmost in quality control. Don has lead operations for the largest OEMs, raising the bar in vehicle quality and reliability. We are delighted to have him join our team as we ramp up toward launch in 2021 and prepare to bring a more emotion-stirring, American-made EV design to people worldwide.”
Don Jackson, senior advisor of manufacturing – Fisker Inc.
“The future of the automotive industry lies in electric vehicles. There’s an undeniable shift toward sustainable mobility around the globe, and Fisker is breaking the mold with the most forward-thinking technologies complemented by Henrik’s world-renowned, emotionally-compelling design touches. I share Fisker’s vision of driving mass electrification forward by producing more desirable EVs for the global market here in the United States, and I look forward to building a disruptive strategy that combines Fisker’s unique business model with the very best manufacturing practices that assure unparalleled results and outstanding, reliable products. The Fisker team is committed to exceeding customer expectations globally.”
For more information, or for interview inquiries, contact Fisker@GoDRIVEN360.com.
About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable electric vehicles complemented with the longest range and shortest charging times on earth. As a leading force in influencing mass market electrification across the globe, the company’s scientific breakthroughs include the patented Fisker Flexible Solid-State Battery – ushering in a new era in fast charging, safety and range.
The brainchild of EV pioneer and world-leading automotive designer, Henrik Fisker, Fisker Inc.’s mission is to set a new standard of excellence and performance in the electric vehicle industry and mobility services – developing unique, high-performance electric vehicles that feature the latest in emerging technologies and exciting user experiences. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com.
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EU speeds probe, charges for VW, Daimler, BMW

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BMW, Daimler and VW charged with collusion over emissions

Automotive industry EU gives car manufacturers 10 weeks to respond to findings from antitrust investigation VW, Daimler and BMW could face fines of up to 10% of their global annual turnover. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA The European commission has charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen with colluding to limit the introduction of clean emissions technology, in the… Continue reading BMW, Daimler and VW charged with collusion over emissions

Friday Morning Auto News, Apr 05, 2019

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Fiat Chrysler settles 2016 suit over claims of phony US sales – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. unit settled an antitrust lawsuit claiming the company pushed dealers to submit fraudulent sales numbers to prop up its share price.
Tokyo court rejects Ghosn appeal against 10-day detention – Reuters: The Tokyo District Court on Friday said it had rejected an appeal by Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers against the detention of the ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman for 10 days to question him regarding their latest accusations of financial misconduct.
Tilson: ‘This is the beginning of the end for Tesla’ – Yahoo: Tesla on Wednesday morning announced that it had only delivered 63000 vehicles to customers that quarter – a 31% drop from the previous quarter.
Here’s how Lyft is doing one week after its IPO – CNBC: Lyft’s first week as a publicly traded company had some twists and turns after positives sessions the last few days. The stock is now trading right at its …

Arrested, again: Why Ghosn has been detained, what is different now? – Reuters: Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is back in the Tokyo detention center where he previously spent 108 days, after being released just last month on a $9 million …
What to expect after Elon Musk’s day in court – CNBC: Former SEC prosecutor Elliot Lutzker believes the agency won’t remove Musk as CEO, but he’ll face a fine significantly larger than $20 million.
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: what you need to know – Autocar: The first ULEZ is coming, and more cities will follow. If you drive in London, you need to know whether your car is affected London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will come into force on Monday 8 April, affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles…
Ghosn’s Fate May Hang on Complex Financial Web in Middle East – Bloomberg: He built one of the industry’s biggest car alliances, which includes Renault and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Until last year, he was a Davos Man business …
EU charges German carmakers with blocking emissions cleaning technology – Reuters: European Union antitrust regulators on Friday charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen with colluding to block the rollout of emissions cleaning technology in a move that could lead to hefty fines.
Volkswagen is testing level 4 autonomous driving in city center traffic – Yahoo: This is the first time that Volkswagen has conducted tests of such magnitude, using cars equipped with level 4 self-driving technology in urban areas.
2020 Karma Revero plug-in hybrid to use BMW engine – Autocar: Preview image shows the hybrid saloon will bear a close resemblance to the current model Re-engineered hybrid saloon will be fully unveiled in Shanghai and arrive in Europe next year The 2020 Karma Revero plug-in hybrid saloon will make use of a…
Ghosn faces 10 days in detention; lawyer to appeal – Automotive News: A Tokyo court approved a request by prosecutors to detain Carlos Ghosn for 10 days for further questioning, a move the ousted Nissan chief’s lawyer said he would appeal.
Uber adds one pound on journeys in London’s congestion charge zone – Reuters: Uber will add an additional pound to the cost of journeys in central London from next week after the city’s transport authority said private hire taxi operators will no longer be exempt from the congestion charge.
Fiat Chrysler’s retooling of Mack Engine would mean 700 temporary layoffs – Freep: If city and state officials greenlight Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ plan to convert its Mack Avenue Engine factory in Detroit to an assembly plant, about 700 …
BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen charged by EU regulators with emissions collusion – Automotive News: EU antitrust regulators charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen Group on Friday for hindering competition on emissions-cleaning technology between 2006 and …
EU regulators charge BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen with emissions collusion – Reuters: EU antitrust regulators charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen on Friday for hindering competition on emission cleaning technology between 2006 to 2014.
Supercar brands using female advisory boards to tap the potential of women buyers – Yahoo: From Aston Martin to Lamborghini, top luxury car makers are investing in getting more women to buy their cars.
Russia sales rise nearly 2% in March on by gov’t subsidies – Automotive News: Russia car sales rose 1.8 percent last month to 160180, helped by the introduction of government subsidies in March for lower-priced vehicles, the Association …
Trump to Cap Week of Border Threats by Visiting Calexico Wall – Bloomberg: Supply chains are closely integrated between the two countries, particularly in the auto industry. Car makers and farmers, who have already been hit …
Brexit depresses car demand in UK as sales drop 3% in March – Automotive News: 3 Vauxhall saw volume rise 2.1 percent, ahead of sister brand Peugeot, which rose 1 percent, but behind sibling Citroen, which jumped 22 percent.
Western European car registrations down 3.7% in March – Automotive News: Western European car sales fell 3.7 percent in March as a recovery from emissions-test bottlenecks proved short-lived, LMC Automotive data showed.
Tokyo court approves 10-day detention of Ghosn that his lawyer will appeal – Reuters: A Tokyo court approved on Friday a request by prosecutors to detain Carlos Ghosn for 10 days for further questioning, a move the ousted Nissan boss’ lawyer said he would appeal.
Coalition modelling not far off Labor’s electric vehicle target – despite criticising it – Guardian: Government modelling for climate policy cuts assumes an electric vehicle uptake of 25-50% of new car sales by 2030. Lisa Cox. Fri 5 Apr 2019 01.43 …
Carlos Ghosn to Stay Behind Bars for at Least 10 Days – WSJ: TOKYO-Carlos Ghosn will be held in jail until at least April 14 without possibility of bail, a Tokyo court said Friday. The former chairman of Nissan …
Court Approves Request to Keep Ghosn Detained Until April 14 – Bloomberg: Carlos Ghosn will remain in jail until at least April 14 after a Japanese court granted prosecutors’ request to keep the former chairman of Nissan Motor Co. longer …
Canadian AI company shapes supply chain – Automotive News: As automakers race to develop self-driving vehicles, they look to companies such as … are spending a lot of their AI resources on autonomous driving.
Austria’s AI Brain Has a Plan to Take Down Waymo and Tesla – Bloomberg: Silicon Valley has an early lead in driverless cars, but a collaborative effort across Europe wants to close the gap.
Detroit partners with Maven in first step to support car-sharing – Detroitnews: Patty Fedewa hasn’t owned her own car since January 2009, but she typically needs one to pick up her 11-year-old daughter from a private …
Morgan Stanley Wins Stabilization Role for Uber IPO – Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley will take on the profitable job of overseeing Uber Technologies Inc.’s stock in the early hours of trading after the global ride-hailing …
Elon Musk says he’s ‘very happy’ after judge orders settlement negotiations with SEC – Yahoo: Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk emerged from a Manhattan federal district courtroom Thursday afternoon with a renewed opportunity to resolve a …
Google to pull plug on AI ethics council – Reuters: Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Thursday it was dissolving a council it had formed a week earlier to consider ethical issues around artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Google Scraps New AI Ethics Council After Outcry – Bloomberg: The Alphabet Inc. company introduced the group, called the Advanced Technology External Advisory Council (ATEAC), on March 26. Google asked …

Top German carmakers charged with blocking clean emissions technology

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – BMW, and Volkswagen face possible hefty fines after EU antitrust regulators on Friday charged the German carmakers and whistleblower Daimler with colluding to block the rollout of clean emissions technology. In the latest pollution scandal to hit the auto industry, the European Commission said it had sent so-called statements of objections to… Continue reading Top German carmakers charged with blocking clean emissions technology