New Age Vehicles (NEVs) automakers are being wooed by China as it tries to mitigate pollution from gas guzzling traditions vehicles. Armed with incentives and friendly regulations, Beijing has applied it 2 child policy on automakers restricting their local footprint… Read More ›
Strategy
Audi sees potential for 1 diesel model in its product mix in the U.S.
Discounting fears that the sale of its diesel cars will not hit levels before the emission scandal, Audi opines that there could still be a place for a diesel model in its product mix in the United States, since after… Read More ›
SpaceX aims to provide high-speed internet access via satellite link to any location in the world
According to its filling with the FCC, SpaceX’s solution could make fibre optic, cable connection and other terrestrial means of internet access redundant. The fillings do now disclose costing and financing details. According to newly filed documents with the U.S…. Read More ›
Viacom set to acquire Argentina’s Telefonica for $345 million
The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is a strategic one for Viacom since the Argentinian pay channel has a subscription base of 26.8 million subscribers, covering 95% of Argentina. The channel has a strong following in the Americas as well…. Read More ›
Exxon negotiating with Chad over exemplary fine of $74 billion
Exxon has appealed against the ruling and is in the process of negotiating an exit package. Bloomberg has reported citing a lawyer for Exxon stating that the company is in negotiations with Chad over a record $74 billion fine imposed… Read More ›
European Commission clears Abbott’s $25 billion acquisition of St. Jude Medical Inc.
The merger in this sector only goes to underline the pressures felt by medical equipment manufacturers to increase the depth and width of their product basket and make them readily accessible to hospitals. According to source familiar with the matter… Read More ›
British government lacks strategic planning for Brexit: leaked Memo
While the contents of the memo have been leaked showing a government at odds with itself vis-à-vis Brexit, it would be prudent to be on guard, since this could be part of an overall strategy to make EU negotiators feel… Read More ›
Siemens consolidates its industrial software capabilities by acquiring Mentor Graphics for $4.5 billion
Siemens expect the deal to lift its EPS within 3 years of this merger. Within 4 years of the closure of this acquisition, Siemens expects its EBIT to jump by $108 million. In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its… Read More ›
Chinese investment Group in advanced talks to buy IDG
Yet another Chinese group, whose investors have not been identified, is eyeing media assets. The deal could trigger national security concerns and is likely to face increased CFIUS scrutiny. A pioneering technology publishing company and owner of market research firm… Read More ›
Jaguar to launch its luxurious I-PACE SUV in 2018
It is expected to match if not exceed amenities provided by Tesla’s Model X. The Jaguar is after all a symbol of class. Southern California is certainly not new to tech offerings, but a battery-powered Jaguar SUV is certainly a… Read More ›