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

BRIEF-Fiat Chrysler CEO: makes more sense to buy back shares than pay dividends

Jan 15 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne told reporters in Detroit: * BELIEVES MAKES MORE SENSE TO USE CASH TO BUY BACK SHARES THAN TO PAY OUT DIVIDEND * WHEN ASKED ABOUT A POTENTIAL JEEP SPIN-OFF, SAYS SEPARATING BRANDS FROM THE GROUP IS A “COMPLEX MATTER”, WOULD NOT DISTANCE HIMSELF FROM… Continue reading BRIEF-Fiat Chrysler CEO: makes more sense to buy back shares than pay dividends

Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

01/15/2018 Billions valuation for Auto1 “And then came grandma” By Claus Gorgs Kai Müller for manager magazin From zero to 2.9 billion: Hakan Koç (l.) And Christian Bertermann manage one of the most valuable start-ups worldwide The Berlin start-up has become Europe’s largest used car dealer in only five years. The investment by Softbank billionaire… Continue reading Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

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

VW Brand to Invest $3.3 Billion in Quest for U.S. Relevance

Volkswagen AG, unveiling a version of the revamped Jetta sedan, said it’ll invest more than $3.3 billion in North America to help lift the brand out of irrelevance in the U.S. The spending through 2020 will mostly go toward new models, including two more planned sport utility vehicles designed to finally turn VW’s fortunes, after lingering at… Continue reading VW Brand to Invest $3.3 Billion in Quest for U.S. Relevance

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 8, 2018 – January 14, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- 2018 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Here’s What to Expect (Car &… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 8 – January 14, 2017

Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need

 Donates Winter Boots and Socks To Homeless and Low-Income Families Enriching Lives…One Step At A Time at The Salvation Army Harbor Light/Booth Family ShelterHeld in conjunction with the 2018 North American International Auto Show   January 14, 2018 DETROIT, Jan.13, 2018 – For the seventh consecutive year, while showcasing new vehicles at the North American… Continue reading Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need

Fiat CEO Sees Room to Double Profit by 2022

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving bosses in the auto industry, said the company can double profit within five years by exploiting the potential of the Jeep brand. Sergio Marchionne Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg With the offroad nameplate in position to grab as much as 20 percent of the… Continue reading Fiat CEO Sees Room to Double Profit by 2022

No pedal to the metal in GM’s planned self-driving Cruise AV car – Times of India

DETROIT: General Motors Co is seeking U.S. government approval for a fully autonomous car – one without a steering wheel, brake pedal or accelerator pedal – to enter the automaker’s first commercial ride-sharing fleet in 2019, executives said. For passengers who cannot open doors, the Cruise AV – a rebranded version of GM‘s Chevrolet Bolt… Continue reading No pedal to the metal in GM’s planned self-driving Cruise AV car – Times of India

Carillion crunch rescue talks to resume

Talks will continue later to try to save the troubled construction firm Carillion amid reports it could collapse by Monday. Its future is being discussed at high-level Whitehall meetings, the BBC understands. The government contractor is involved in major projects such as the HS2 high-speed rail line, as well as managing schools and prisons. Carillion… Continue reading Carillion crunch rescue talks to resume