After ten weeks in detention, how are you? I am concentrated. I want to fight to restore my reputation and defend myself against false accusations. I am denied bail . It would not happen in any other democracy in the world. In front of me, there is an army. At Nissan, there are several hundred… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Carlos Ghosn: “I am alone in front of an army that throws me horrors in the face”
Tag: Strategy
Investors Pour Money Into Self-Driving Cars to Capitalize on Data
Aria Systems/Tag Hartman-Simkins Strategic Investments When it comes to self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles (AVs), investors are much more interested in the data they’ll collect than the cars themselves. The self-driving car bubble burst as technological reality fell far behind AV companies’ lofty predictions. But Wall Street investors are still interested in AV companies that… Continue reading Investors Pour Money Into Self-Driving Cars to Capitalize on Data
Maserati plans shake-up to combat sales slump
Faltering sales and profits at Maserati are prompting a change of strategy for the luxury sports car marque. New Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Michael Manley has admitted that the organisational pairing of Maserati with Alfa Romeo was a mistake, and resulted in the former being treated “almost like a mass-market brand”. Manley has returned Harald… Continue reading Maserati plans shake-up to combat sales slump
VW may open its electric car platform to competitors
Engadget Volkswagen’s bid to widen the reach of its electric car platform might extend well beyond Ford trucks and vans. Company strategy head Michael Jost told Der Tagesspiegel in an interview that the company wanted to make its MEB platform a standard outside of VW Group cars. It was already in “advanced discussions” with some… Continue reading VW may open its electric car platform to competitors
Dana Increases Electrified Product Offerings for Off-highway Applications with New Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axle, e-Gearbox
“ MUNICH, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the introduction of two new electric drivetrain solutions for off-highway vehicles, including the Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axle and e-Gearbox. These technologies enable electrified propulsion within established vehicle architectures by leveraging the company’s industry-leading portfolio of motors, inverters, and controls. Dana, through numerous organic and… Continue reading Dana Increases Electrified Product Offerings for Off-highway Applications with New Spicer® Electrified™ e-Axle, e-Gearbox
Tesla CFO leaves as automaker promises profits and cheaper cars
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc warned on Wednesday it will need to begin building cars in China and lower the price of its Model 3 sedan to make money in every 2019 quarter, as it failed to meet Wall Street profit expectations at the end of 2018. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle… Continue reading Tesla CFO leaves as automaker promises profits and cheaper cars
Argo.ai obtains California permit to test driverless cars – VentureBeat
Pittsburg-based Argo.ai, a driverless vehicle startup founded by former executives from self-driving teams at Google and Uber, has obtained a permit to test its autonomous cars on California roads. The approval, which was issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, was first spotted by TechCrunch and was confirmed by a spokesperson to VentureBeat. Argo has… Continue reading Argo.ai obtains California permit to test driverless cars – VentureBeat
Bosch is driving forward the internet of things (IoT)
About Bosch The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 410,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2018). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales from operations of 77.9 billion euros in 2018. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods,… Continue reading Bosch is driving forward the internet of things (IoT)
Bosch: sales and result once again on record level in 2018
Stuttgart, Germany – The Bosch Group is continuing on its successful course: despite the difficult economic conditions and weak markets, sales and result in 2018 once again reached last year’s level, which was an all-time high. According to preliminary figures, the supplier of technology and services generated sales from operations of 77.9 billion euros last… Continue reading Bosch: sales and result once again on record level in 2018
Are dealers moving to a 24 hour retail environment?
In an increasingly mobile-first digital purchase process, car buyers are researching their next purchase outside of normal business hours. Buyers bounce around the internet looking at manufacturer and dealer websites, YouTube reviews and social media to inform their purchase decisions. When an enquiry comes to the dealer, it is essential that they are responded to… Continue reading Are dealers moving to a 24 hour retail environment?