VW could place Neumann at the helm of Audi. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, following a media report that Opel’s CEO will quit his job, Volkswagen may possibly hire him to lead its Audi brand…. Read More ›
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General Motors may have to write off its investments in Venezuela
General Motor’s factories in Venezuela have been seized by the government. Crisis laden leftist-ruled Venezuela has seized a plant belonging to General Motors. The American company stated that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of… Read More ›
This deal is pregnant with potential for General Motors
One unit of General Motors has reached a deal with Terminal Puerto Rosario, a port operator, to import cars from Argentina. Its long term strategy is to capitalize on the accord to export cars from its nearby facilities.
German manufacturing jobs safe from PSA Group’s Opel takeover deal
Brexit has placed Opel’s Vauxhall sites at a distinct disadvantage. With the PSA group’s planned acquisition of GM’s European operations, jobs, and sites are facing potential cutbacks. As per German Sunday newspaper Bild am Sonntag, the PSA Group has pledged… 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 ›
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 ›
Google showcases its latest autonomous self-driving system in a Chrysler Pacifica
The race for tomorrow’s automated autonomous car just got hotter with Google displaying its improved version of the technology. Ahead of the much awaited Detroit auto show, Google unveiled its latest autonomous automated car technology mounted in a Chrysler Pacifica… Read More ›
General Motors and its Chinese JV partners rake in record profits in 2016
Despite registering a 2.3% year-on-year fall in sales, General Motors and its Chinese partners have sold a record number of small-engine cars in China. In 2016, General Motors and its joint venture partners have sold 3.87 million vehicles in China,… Read More ›
General Motors to expand testing & production of self-driving cars
GM to build next generation self-driving cars in its factory in Michigan. In a strategic development that signals General Motor’s potential launch of new self-driving vehicles, the company’s CEO, Mary Barra has disclosed that the automaker will be expanding… Read More ›