Tag: Strategy

New Volvo XC40 is named 2018 European Car of the Year

New Volvo XC40 is named 2018 European Car of the Year   The new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars, the premium car maker.   “Winning this… Continue reading New Volvo XC40 is named 2018 European Car of the Year

Dana’s Next Generation of Rhombus™ TireAnalytics Provides New Insights into Maintenance Issues

ATLANTA, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today introduced the next generation of it Rhombus™ TireAnalytics platform that enables commercial-truck owners and fleet maintenance managers to capitalize on best practices for tire maintenance and tire lifecycle management.  The unveiling was one of several exciting new product launches from Dana at the 2018… Continue reading Dana’s Next Generation of Rhombus™ TireAnalytics Provides New Insights into Maintenance Issues

VW examines trucks structure ahead of possible IPO -source

GENEVA (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) managers discussed changing the corporate structure of its trucks business last week, a step needed for an eventual separate listing, a source close to the company said. FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo The trucks board debated… Continue reading VW examines trucks structure ahead of possible IPO -source

VW Weighs Strategic Options for Truck Division Revamp

Volkswagen AG officials are discussing options to prepare the truck division for access to the capital markets, potentially paving the way for an initial public offering of shares or a bond sale by the unit, according to people familiar with the matter. Deliberations at a meeting last week included changing the division’s legal structure to… Continue reading VW Weighs Strategic Options for Truck Division Revamp

CO2, a sword of Damocles for car manufacturers

A real time bomb. On the eve of the opening of the car show favorite fans of big cars “premium”, this Tuesday in Geneva, the question is in every head at the car manufacturers: how to meet the European targets for CO2 emissions in 2021? Because the deadline is approaching. The sword of Damocles billions… Continue reading CO2, a sword of Damocles for car manufacturers

Japan H2 Mobility, LLC Established by Eleven Companies

Toyota Motor CorporationNissan Motor Co. Ltd.Honda Motor Co. Ltd.JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy CorporationIdemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.Iwatani CorporationTokyo Gas Co. Ltd.Toho Gas Co. Ltd.Air Liquide Japan Ltd.Toyota Tsusho CorporationDevelopment Bank of Japan Inc. The below-mentioned 11 companies have today announced joint establishment of “Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (hereinafter JHyM)”, aimed at the full-fledged development of… Continue reading Japan H2 Mobility, LLC Established by Eleven Companies

The death of diesel: can struggling industry woo back consumers?

Automotive industry Amid fears about pollution, penalties and bans, buyers are abandoning diesel cars in droves Experts predict diesel’s UK market share will drop from one in two cars sold to one in seven by 2025. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP No customers were troubling the Jaguar showroom in Welwyn Garden City on Friday, at the start… Continue reading The death of diesel: can struggling industry woo back consumers?

1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Friday 02 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Cars Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The result of a successful collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler, the 1.3 TCe is a key new petrol engine for Groupe Renault. Making its debut in the Renault range on Scénic… Continue reading 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Carlos Ghosn does not rule out a merger of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

builders By Tanguy Merrien, the 02/03/2018 The boss of the Alliance would not seem closed to the idea of ​​a merger between the different members of the group while claiming that “it is not an objective”. Following the announcement of the convergence plan within the AllianceCarlos Ghosn was invited this Friday to our colleagues at… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn does not rule out a merger of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi