Daimler has warned, any further escalation in the trade row “would be harmful for all stakeholders”. German luxury carmaker Daimler cut its 2018 profit forecast citing growing signs of import tariff wars between the United Statea and China as well… Read More ›
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Wells Fargo readies to pay a $1 billion related to abuses from its lending business
Wells Fargo is readying to pay the fine as two U.S. regulators had found inconsistencies at its auto lending and mortgage business. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, Wells Fargo & Co is likely to agree… Read More ›
The gasoline industry is all set to be transformed
Asian economies and electric carmakers are going to be key players in this unfolding scenario. Oil and auto executives have disclosed, with India and China shifting their focus from gas-guzzling gasoline engine powered cars to electric vehicles, demand for gasoline… Read More ›
Cash flow rather than volume could be GM’s next mantra
General Motor’s decision to sell its Opel brand signifies its CEO’s vision to focus on the company’s Return on Investment rather than sales volume as a measure of GM’s success. For General Motors, putting its European operations up for sale… Read More ›
No evidence of product safety found in Tesla Model S – U.S. Regulators
In September 2016, Tesla upgraded its Autopilot system, and added new limits on hands-off driving and other features which Elon Musk said would most likely have prevented the accident. In a significant development, U.S. auto safety regulators have disclosed that… Read More ›
Britain’s “Hard Brexit” strategy could trigger independence of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Hammering out a swift trade deal with the U.S. promises to be the easy part, Brexit negotiations and dealing with its geopolitical fallout is likely to pose significant challenges to the United Kingdom. Britain’s Prime Minister, Theresa May has finally… Read More ›
Shepherded by Trump GM to announce $1 billion investment at its U.S. plants
Despite the posturing of U.S. auto giants, the Trump administration is likely to lead to higher input costs, which could moderate the demand of SUVs, which is currently on a high, due to higher prices. According to a person who… Read More ›
Ford expects increased costs in 2017, more profits in 2018
Increased costs due to factors, including those related to the outcome of the U.S. elections as well as those related to the challenges of self-driving cars are likely to push up Ford Motor’s costs in 2017. GM, however, has provided… Read More ›
Kia Motors to chase sales target of 3.12 million vehicles in 2017
Kia Motors has set an aggressive sales target despite falling short of its undisclosed target for 2016. South Korea based Kia Motors Corp has stated that it intends to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally this year. In 2016, it had… Read More ›