Clean Technica: From Russia With Love: How Low Can Tesla’s Brand Reputation Go?004263

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Business students around the world will be studying the brand reputation journey of the US startup Tesla for many years to come. They will have plenty of material to work with. While investors are still sweet on the diversified company overall, CEO Elon Musk seems… Continue reading Clean Technica: From Russia With Love: How Low Can Tesla’s Brand Reputation Go?004263

Motability removes premium brands from scheme

Premium car brands will no longer be available via Motobility – a programme that helps disabled people in the UK lease vehicles using their government benefits. Car makers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are being “removed immediately”, Motability Operations confirmed on Monday evening (24 November). The part-taxpayer-funded scheme is being revised to focus on cars that “meet… Continue reading Motability removes premium brands from scheme

German FAZ: Trump costs Japan’s car companies billions 010275

Things are already getting down to business for Nissan. For the second time in three decades, the Japanese car manufacturer finds itself in an existential crisis. The first time around the turn of the millennium, French competitor Renault came to the rescue. This time the traditional company seems to have to get back on its… Continue reading German FAZ: Trump costs Japan’s car companies billions 010275

Renault CEO backs new EU rules on sourcing local parts, but seeks broader definition

But Renaults Francois Provost said it is unlikely that regulations that tight would be adopted by December 10, the date on which the EU is expected to unveil a list of measures to support the blocs automotive industry. Renault Group supports demands by several automotive suppliers to introduce EU-wide rules on local sourcing to protect… Continue reading Renault CEO backs new EU rules on sourcing local parts, but seeks broader definition