Lexus India marks the first year of operations in India by commencing deliveries of its hybrid SUV, the NX330h, which was launched in the market in November 2017. Deliveries of the NX 300h are taking place across the country in signature Lexus style that means the car arrives on flatbeds allowing owners to be the… Continue reading Lexus marks 1 year in India, starts deliveries of NX300h hybrid SUV
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The three interview questions GM CEO Mary Barra asks to test for integrity
As a former head of human resources at General Motors and now the automaker’s CEO, Mary Barra has interviewed countless executives for senior leadership positions. And like a lot of corporate chieftains with go-to interview questions, she has developed a way to tell if candidates have what she’s looking for. What Mary Barra is looking… Continue reading The three interview questions GM CEO Mary Barra asks to test for integrity
A strong brand – a clear identity
Digitalisation, connectivity, electromobility. What will the future bring? And how will these mega trends change companies? Porsche Chairman of the Executive Board Oliver Blume talks about Strategy 2025 and the brand’s identity.
Nissan to show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018
New model to be displayed alongside Nissan LEAF and IMx KURO, highlighting commitment to electrification BEIJING (April 9, 2018) – Nissan will show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018, as part of a lineup that offers an exciting glimpse of the future and shows the company’s strength and depth in the highly competitive and… Continue reading Nissan to show three electric vehicles at Auto China 2018
Aston Martin lines up banks to steer £4bn stock market float
The British luxury car-maker Aston Martin is lining up a trio of banks to lead a prospective £4bn stock market listing that could take place within months. Sky News has learnt that the manufacturer of James Bond’s vehicle of choice is close to hiring Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as the global co-ordinators for… Continue reading Aston Martin lines up banks to steer £4bn stock market float
Electric transporter: Deutsche Post checks the IPO of the street scooter division
Electric vans of the German Post The logistics giant is considering an IPO for the electromobility division. (Photo: AP) The German postal service checks a report by the news agency Bloomberg According to strategic options for her Electric delivery truck Streetscooter. Considered also an external investor, who is to help with the expansion of the… Continue reading Electric transporter: Deutsche Post checks the IPO of the street scooter division
Ford wins approval for German banking licence
LONDON (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) said it had won approval from the European Central Bank for its application to set up a bank in Germany as part of its strategy to mitigate any risk from Britain leaving the European Union. “The European Central Bank has approved Ford Credit Europe (FCE) Bank’s application for a banking… Continue reading Ford wins approval for German banking licence
Daimler eyes 9% return on sales across global markets
“Our passion to create better future is part of our DNA. We know this is a very ambitious goal. But that’s exactly what our founding fathers did. And it’s time to do it again.” New Delhi: German vehicle manufacturer Daimler is aiming to achieve a sustainable return on sales of 9 per cent in its… Continue reading Daimler eyes 9% return on sales across global markets
Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Volkswagen’s I.D. Crozz, I.D. Vizzion and I.D. Buzz model cars at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters The accelerating demise of diesel, long used by carmakers to boost fuel-efficiency, is undermining their plans to meet looming European Union CO2 goals and avoid big annual fines. Executives gathered at… Continue reading Diesel collapse gives carmakers carbon headache
Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka
Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka – Mahindra to take 35% stake in the JV– Partnership to create a win-win for both companies in the automotive space. April 3, 2018, Colombo: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group based in India,… Continue reading Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka