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 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
Could the Dacia Sandero be competition for the Alfa MiTo?When I tested two new trendsetting cars last month, it raised questions over the competitiveness of some premium models against increasingly attractive offerings from the volume sector. [REG] July 1, 2008 15:45 CET |
The only thing permanent is change
For as long as most of us can remember, the U.S. automobile business has had cycles. Whenever there was a down cycle, you knew you had to hang in there, and before long, things would come back to normal. And then you would see the cycle head upward again. It's not going to be that simple this time Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] July 1, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | KEITH CRAIN
The only thing permanent is changeFor as long as most of us can remember, the U.S. automobile business has had cycles. Whenever there was a down cycle, you knew you had to hang in there, and before long, things would come back to normal. And then you would see the cycle head upward again. It's not going to be that simple this time Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] July 1, 2008 06:01 CET |
A summer of profit warnings to come?
It is getting more difficult to be optimistic about European automakers’ profitability. [REG] June 26, 2008 14:56 European CT |
 | LUCA CIFERRI
A summer of profit warnings to come?It is getting more difficult to be optimistic about European automakers' profitability. [REG] June 26, 2008 14:56 CET |
Going electric: a new debate on an old issue
In a couple of years -- 2010 to be precise, plug-in hybrids and pure electric cars will be on sale everywhere. These zero-emission vehicles will help improve air quality in polluted city centers. But what about the environment as a whole Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe>/i>. [REG] June 26, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | LUCA CIFERRI
Going electric: a new debate on an old issueIn a couple of years -- 2010 to be precise, plug-in hybrids and pure electric cars will be on sale everywhere. These zero-emission vehicles will help improve air quality in polluted city centers. But what about the environment as a whole Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe>/i>. [REG] June 26, 2008 06:01 CET |
Marchionne’s dangerous game
Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne is a nonconformist. Unconventional, witty and apparently an honorary member of the society for the promotion of open speech, he invariably says what he thinks. Guido Reinking is editor of Automobilwoche. [REG] June 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | GUIDO REINKING
Marchionne's dangerous gameFiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne is a nonconformist. Unconventional, witty and apparently an honorary member of the society for the promotion of open speech, he invariably says what he thinks. Guido Reinking is editor of Automobilwoche. [REG] June 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
Want to rebuild a car company? Get up at 6 a.m.
There is a member of management at Volkswagen Group’s Seat brand who has a story to tell. His identity doesn’t matter, but the message is remarkable. About five years ago he joined Seat for one reason: The mix of a German-led organization with Spanish emotion and style would be heaven on Earth. Or the opposite … Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] June 9, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
Want to rebuild a car company? Get up at 6 a.m.There is a member of management at Volkswagen Group's Seat brand who has a story to tell. His identity doesn't matter, but the message is remarkable. About five years ago he joined Seat for one reason: The mix of a German-led organization with Spanish emotion and style would be heaven on Earth. Or the opposite … Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] June 9, 2008 06:01 CET |
An uneasy transition
Five years ago I considered diesels to be rattling, rumbling, smelly-black-smoke-belching automotive misfits. Today, I own my first diesel. But I may not be a diesel driver for long, and I bet the same is true for many other people Douglas A. Bolduc is news editor for Automotive News Europe. [SUB] June 9, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC
An uneasy transitionFive years ago I considered diesels to be rattling, rumbling, smelly-black-smoke-belching automotive misfits. Today, I own my first diesel. But I may not be a diesel driver for long, and I bet the same is true for many other people Douglas A. Bolduc is news editor for Automotive News Europe. [SUB] June 9, 2008 06:01 CET |
Highway to growth in the Czech Republic
The Czech government is finally learning a lesson about the automotive sector – it takes a road to build a factory. The government just agreed with Skoda that it would invest 55.8 million euros to improve the roads and infrastructure Lyle Frink is Czech correspondent of Automotive News Europe [REG] June 6, 2008 14:59 European CT |
 | LYLE FRINK
Highway to growth in the Czech RepublicThe Czech government is finally learning a lesson about the automotive sector – it takes a road to build a factory. The government just agreed with Skoda that it would invest 55.8 million euros to improve the roads and infrastructure Lyle Frink is Czech correspondent of Automotive News Europe [REG] June 6, 2008 14:59 CET |
Are Indian carmakers cleverer than the Chinese?
In recent months, the emerging Indian car industry has been stealing the show from the Chinese with the Tata Nano, followed by a similar microcar, which is being developed by India’s Bajaj with Renault and Nissan as joint partners. Does this lead to a competition between China and India to be Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [REG] May 28, 2008 15:50 European CT |
 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
Are Indian carmakers cleverer than the Chinese?In recent months, the emerging Indian car industry has been stealing the show from the Chinese with the Tata Nano, followed by a similar microcar, which is being developed by India's Bajaj with Renault and Nissan as joint partners. Does this lead to a competition between China and India to be Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [REG] May 28, 2008 15:50 CET |
Thank you, Bernd Pischetsrieder!
Back when he was running the Volkswagen group, the rumor was that Bernd Pischetsrieder used to enjoy sitting outside at his house in the Bavarian countryside smoking his cigars. It’s a good bet that he’s smoking a few now Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
Thank you, Bernd Pischetsrieder!Back when he was running the Volkswagen group, the rumor was that Bernd Pischetsrieder used to enjoy sitting outside at his house in the Bavarian countryside smoking his cigars. It's a good bet that he's smoking a few now Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 CET |
Sometimes rules are OK
I don’t like regulations. In fact, I really hate them. Especially when the “brief” introduction comes in 90 pages of legal jargon. So when I tried to understand the European Union’s block exemption rules on car retailing, I was instinctively opposed John Revill is staff reporter at Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JOHN REVILL
Sometimes rules are OKI don't like regulations. In fact, I really hate them. Especially when the " brief" introduction comes in 90 pages of legal jargon. So when I tried to understand the European Union's block exemption rules on car retailing, I was instinctively opposed John Revill is staff reporter at Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 CET |
Chinese minicar market: Bonanza for European automakers?
Daimler will bring the Smart ForTwo minicar to China in mid-2009. And China is one of the main targets for Volkswagen’s new minicar, the Up, which goes on sale in Europe late next year. European automakers have high hopes for their minicars in the booming Chinese market but are Chinese customers eager to buy them? Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | LUCA CIFERRI
Chinese minicar market: Bonanza for European automakers?Daimler will bring the Smart ForTwo minicar to China in mid-2009. And China is one of the main targets for Volkswagen's new minicar, the Up, which goes on sale in Europe late next year. European automakers have high hopes for their minicars in the booming Chinese market but are Chinese customers eager to buy them? Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] May 12, 2008 06:01 CET |
Iraq: Does Daimler know something that we don’t?
You have to wonder about Daimler’s decision to open an office in Baghdad by year end. [REG] May 9, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
Iraq: Does Daimler know something that we don't?You have to wonder about Daimler's decision to open an office in Baghdad by year end. [REG] May 9, 2008 06:01 CET |
The long and winding road to premium
Many volume carmakers are keen to earn premium status for their brand. The logic is clear: A strong image, backed-up by rich equipment and high performance makes a model more attractive. It can then command a higher price, which means more money for the dealer and the car company. [REG] May 9, 2008 12:08 European CT |
 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
The long and winding road to premiumMany volume carmakers are keen to earn premium status for their brand. The logic is clear: A strong image, backed-up by rich equipment and high performance makes a model more attractive. It can then command a higher price, which means more money for the dealer and the car company. [REG] May 9, 2008 12:08 CET |
Dealers need to play role in selling more low-CO2 models
More models with low-CO2-emitting engines are appearing in dealer showrooms. [REG] May 5, 2008 12:27 European CT |
 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
Dealers need to play role in selling more low-CO2 modelsMore models with low-CO2-emitting engines are appearing in dealer showrooms. [REG] May 5, 2008 12:27 CET |
COMMENT: Look for some new global auto heavyweights
Forget about General Motors. Forget about Toyota. China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. is bound to be the world's biggest automotive enterprise. Yes, to our Western minds it seems like a long shot. But consider how the automotive world is changing through expansion, consolidation and partnerships Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 29, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
COMMENT: Look for some new global auto heavyweightsForget about General Motors. Forget about Toyota. China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. is bound to be the world's biggest automotive enterprise. Yes, to our Western minds it seems like a long shot. But consider how the automotive world is changing through expansion, consolidation and partnerships Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 29, 2008 06:01 CET |
What I learned at the Beijing auto show
In China, it seems like the entire 125-year evolution of the auto industry is being compressed into just a couple of decades. From a small market with just a few million units of annual new-car sales, China is set to become the world’s biggest passenger-car market with annual sales expected to top 11 million by 2015 Arjen Bongard is editor-in-chief of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:07 European CT |
 | ARJEN BONGARD
What I learned at the Beijing auto showIn China, it seems like the entire 125-year evolution of the auto industry is being compressed into just a couple of decades. From a small market with just a few million units of annual new-car sales, China is set to become the world's biggest passenger-car market with annual sales expected to top 11 million by 2015 Arjen Bongard is editor-in-chief of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:07 CET |
Toyota, beware of Volkswagen!
A lot has been said and written about Volkswagen group’s desire to pass Toyota to become the world’s No. 1 automaker. The issue is not whether Volkswagen group will sell 8 million or 10 million by 2018. What’s important is that VW has set itself a longer-term goal and that CEO Martin Winterkorn has given his company a challenge that is energizing the troops Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:04 European CT |
 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
Toyota, beware of Volkswagen!A lot has been said and written about Volkswagen group's desire to pass Toyota to become the world's No. 1 automaker. The issue is not whether Volkswagen group will sell 8 million or 10 million by 2018. What's important is that VW has set itself a longer-term goal and that CEO Martin Winterkorn has given his company a challenge that is energizing the troops Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:04 CET |
Chinese automakers make giant leap forward in design and engineering
The show in Beijing this year was my fourth Auto China show. It was just as loud as the other three, and just as crowded on press day. There was one big difference: the number and quality of the local-brand cars on display Alysha Webb is the China Bureau Chief of Automotive News. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | ALYSHA WEBB
Chinese automakers make giant leap forward in design and engineeringThe show in Beijing this year was my fourth Auto China show. It was just as loud as the other three, and just as crowded on press day. There was one big difference: the number and quality of the local-brand cars on display Alysha Webb is the China Bureau Chief of Automotive News. [SUB] April 28, 2008 06:01 CET |
The global 5, or 6
Forget about General Motors. Forget about Toyota. China’s Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. is bound to be the world’s biggest automotive enterprise. Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 25, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
The global 5, or 6Forget about General Motors. Forget about Toyota. China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. is bound to be the world's biggest automotive enterprise. Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 25, 2008 06:01 CET |
The allegory of the Beijing auto show
I'm not going to China for the Olympics. My decision has nothing to do with Tibet. [REG] April 24, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
The allegory of the Beijing auto showI'm not going to China for the Olympics. My decision has nothing to do with Tibet. [REG] April 24, 2008 06:01 CET |
Geoff Polites: Cars and a whole lot more
When I learned that Jaguar-Land Rover boss Geoff Polites died of cancer at age 60 last week, I felt a twinge of remorse. Sitting on my shelf at home is a book I borrowed from him in 2004 and never got around to returning Bradford Wernle is a staff reporter at Automotive News. [REG] April 23, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | BRADFORD WERNLE
Geoff Polites: Cars and a whole lot moreWhen I learned that Jaguar-Land Rover boss Geoff Polites died of cancer at age 60 last week, I felt a twinge of remorse. Sitting on my shelf at home is a book I borrowed from him in 2004 and never got around to returning Bradford Wernle is a staff reporter at Automotive News. [REG] April 23, 2008 06:01 CET |
State ownership can slow Chinese automakers
SHANGHAI -- Most of China's largest automakers are state-owned. They answer not to shareholders or to the market, but to a government. That makes privately owned automakers in China such as BYD Auto Co. and Great Wall Motor Co. look promising in the longer term, despite their small size. [REG] April 23, 2008 09:14 European CT |
 | ALYSHA WEBB
State ownership can slow Chinese automakersSHANGHAI -- Most of China's largest automakers are state-owned. They answer not to shareholders or to the market, but to a government. That makes privately owned automakers in China such as BYD Auto Co. and Great Wall Motor Co. look promising in the longer term, despite their small size. [REG] April 23, 2008 09:14 CET |
Shooting for the top by looking after the bottom
When you first think about it, it seems so out of corporate character. General Motors plans to willfully and knowingly sell vehicles that don’t meet generally accepted Western standards for safety Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 21, 2008 15:52 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
Shooting for the top by looking after the bottomWhen you first think about it, it seems so out of corporate character. General Motors plans to willfully and knowingly sell vehicles that don't meet generally accepted Western standards for safety Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 21, 2008 15:52 CET |
Last week, I got a glimpse of the future
Last week, during the SAE World Congress in Detroit, I had the chance to drive a BMW 7 series -- nothing remarkable except it was powered by hydrogen. Actually it allowed me to switch back and forth between hydrogen fuel and gasoline. The most amazing thing about that futuristic vehicle is that there was nothing amazing about it at all Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] April 21, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | KEITH CRAIN
Last week, I got a glimpse of the futureLast week, during the SAE World Congress in Detroit, I had the chance to drive a BMW 7 series -- nothing remarkable except it was powered by hydrogen. Actually it allowed me to switch back and forth between hydrogen fuel and gasoline. The most amazing thing about that futuristic vehicle is that there was nothing amazing about it at all Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] April 21, 2008 06:01 CET |
Keeping the Alfa legend alive
As the saying goes, if you have a finicky Italian car to fix, it makes sense to take it to a Scotsman. OK, so it’s not a saying. All I know is that my recently acquired -- and mortally wounded -- 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider was in the care of one Stewart Sandeman, the Scottish proprietor of Alfa Performance Connection Mark Rechtin is Los Angeles bureau chief for Automotive News. [REG] April 18, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | CALIFORNIA SEEN
Keeping the Alfa legend aliveAs the saying goes, if you have a finicky Italian car to fix, it makes sense to take it to a Scotsman. OK, so it's not a saying. All I know is that my recently acquired -- and mortally wounded -- 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider was in the care of one Stewart Sandeman, the Scottish proprietor of Alfa Performance Connection Mark Rechtin is Los Angeles bureau chief for Automotive News. [REG] April 18, 2008 06:01 CET |
Can the Greens slow down the autobahn?
Don't look now, but Bremen town is back in the news. And this time it isn't about four runaway farm animals and the adventures they have on the road to getting a gig as musicians in the German city-state of Bremen Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
Can the Greens slow down the autobahn?Don't look now, but Bremen town is back in the news. And this time it isn't about four runaway farm animals and the adventures they have on the road to getting a gig as musicians in the German city-state of Bremen Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
The age of fuel innovation is here
One of the basic reasons that we don't have much in the way of oil reserves is that there was no point in searching for oil when you had 10 years of development ahead of you. That may not be the case any longer, but it was very real for many years Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] April 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | KEITH CRAIN
The age of fuel innovation is hereOne of the basic reasons that we don't have much in the way of oil reserves is that there was no point in searching for oil when you had 10 years of development ahead of you. That may not be the case any longer, but it was very real for many years Keith Crain is publisher and editorial director of Automotive News. [REG] April 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
COMMENT: Can the Greens slow down the autobahn?
Don't look now, but Bremen town is back in the news. And this time it isn't about four runaway farm animals and the adventures they have on the road to getting a gig as musicians in the German city-state of Bremen Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 14, 2008 06:01 European CT |
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COMMENT: Can the Greens slow down the autobahn?Don't look now, but Bremen town is back in the news. And this time it isn't about four runaway farm animals and the adventures they have on the road to getting a gig as musicians in the German city-state of Bremen Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] April 14, 2008 06:01 CET |
Ouch! Too much regulation causes a headache
What do cars and beer have in common? In both cases, having too much regulation causes a hangover Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
Ouch! Too much regulation causes a headacheWhat do cars and beer have in common? In both cases, having too much regulation causes a hangover Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 CET |
VW's Vahland faces tough tasks in China
A number of Chinese industry associations recently named Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, as one of China's top 10 managers of 2007. Vahland has done a good job bringing down costs. But he is still fighting with one of Volkswagen's biggest burdens in China: working with two partners who are competitors Yang Jian is the managing editor for Automotive News China. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | YANG JIAN
VW's Vahland faces tough tasks in ChinaA number of Chinese industry associations recently named Winfried Vahland, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, as one of China's top 10 managers of 2007. Vahland has done a good job bringing down costs. But he is still fighting with one of Volkswagen's biggest burdens in China: working with two partners who are competitors Yang Jian is the managing editor for Automotive News China. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 CET |
For Ratan Tata, the quest for safer transportation is personal
Safe, affordable personal transportation for India's masses has always been a personal quest for Ratan Tata. The 70-year-old chairman of Tata group, India's largest conglomerate, is by some accounts the country's richest man. But he wants to give middle-class families a safer option on mobility Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
For Ratan Tata, the quest for safer transportation is personalSafe, affordable personal transportation for India's masses has always been a personal quest for Ratan Tata. The 70-year-old chairman of Tata group, India's largest conglomerate, is by some accounts the country's richest man. But he wants to give middle-class families a safer option on mobility Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] April 14, 2008 06:01 CET |
BMW has a bag full of tricks on April Fools’ day
April 1 is the day when people traditionally play tricks on one another, with anyone falling for the tricks teasingly being called an April Fool. Tony Lewin is an Automotive News Europe correspondent. [REG] April 1, 2008 15:50 European CT |
 | TONY LEWIN
BMW has a bag full of tricks on April Fools' dayApril 1 is the day when people traditionally play tricks on one another, with anyone falling for the tricks teasingly being called an April Fool. Tony Lewin is an Automotive News Europe correspondent. [REG] April 1, 2008 15:50 CET |
Coachbuilder decline is a tragic Italian opera
The demise of Turin’s coachbuilder industry has all of the makings of a classical Italian opera. There is hope for a better future. There is a love for the product. And, ultimately, there is tragedy Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 31, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
Coachbuilder decline is a tragic Italian operaThe demise of Turin's coachbuilder industry has all of the makings of a classical Italian opera. There is hope for a better future. There is a love for the product. And, ultimately, there is tragedy Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 31, 2008 06:01 CET |
Can green be as sexy as fast?
The auto industry is starting to get serious about making green cars. The products are starting to get better and the saving in fuel used is good for the planet. But there is an unspoken problem in all this. Green cars don’t make much money for manufacturers. Many of the models lose money Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 31, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
Can green be as sexy as fast?The auto industry is starting to get serious about making green cars. The products are starting to get better and the saving in fuel used is good for the planet. But there is an unspoken problem in all this. Green cars don't make much money for manufacturers. Many of the models lose money Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 31, 2008 06:01 CET |
Lost in central Europe? Call your tax adviser
During a recent trip to automakers and automotive suppliers here in central Europe, I realized that I did not know exactly what country I was in. Within two hours, I had traveled through the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Lyle Frink is Czech correspondent of Automotive News Europe [REG] March 31, 2008 15:57 European CT |
 | LYLE FRINK
Lost in central Europe? Call your tax adviserDuring a recent trip to automakers and automotive suppliers here in central Europe, I realized that I did not know exactly what country I was in. Within two hours, I had traveled through the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. Lyle Frink is Czech correspondent of Automotive News Europe [REG] March 31, 2008 15:57 CET |
Mercedes limo service? Zetsche might try it
How is this for irony? Just months after Daimler peddled the Chrysler group, CEO Dieter Zetsche has the German automaker looking for ways to expand sales and profits Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] March 28, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
Mercedes limo service? Zetsche might try itHow is this for irony? Just months after Daimler peddled the Chrysler group, CEO Dieter Zetsche has the German automaker looking for ways to expand sales and profits Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] March 28, 2008 06:01 CET |
Tata could do for Jaguar what VW did for Bentley
Tata’s purchase of Jaguar promises to be good news for the British sports car maker. [REG] March 26, 2008 16:08 European CT |
 | JOHN REVILL
Tata could do for Jaguar what VW did for BentleyTata's purchase of Jaguar promises to be good news for the British sports car maker. [REG] March 26, 2008 16:08 CET |
Land Rover is in good shape, but CO2 is big challenge
Business is booming at Land Rover and that's good news for soon-to-be owners Tata. [REG] March 26, 2008 16:39 European CT |
 | TONY LEWIN
Land Rover is in good shape, but CO2 is big challengeBusiness is booming at Land Rover and that's good news for soon-to-be owners Tata. [REG] March 26, 2008 16:39 CET |
BMW falls victim to U.S. success
If there were an award for last year's most profitable premium brand, it would be an unequivocal victory for Mercedes-Benz. After cutting Chrysler loose, profits at Daimler, Mercedes' parent, have shot upward like an untethered balloon. None of its rivals could keep up Guido Reinking is editor of Automobilwoche. [REG] March 25, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | GUIDO REINKING
BMW falls victim to U.S. successIf there were an award for last year's most profitable premium brand, it would be an unequivocal victory for Mercedes-Benz. After cutting Chrysler loose, profits at Daimler, Mercedes' parent, have shot upward like an untethered balloon. None of its rivals could keep up Guido Reinking is editor of Automobilwoche. [REG] March 25, 2008 06:01 CET |
In the long run, suppliers can win in Russia
Automakers that want a piece of the Russian action seem to be announcing a new production venture there every month. But one problem doesn’t seem to be going away: a widely lamented shortage of suppliers Arjen Bongard is editor-in-chief of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | ARJEN BONGARD
In the long run, suppliers can win in RussiaAutomakers that want a piece of the Russian action seem to be announcing a new production venture there every month. But one problem doesn't seem to be going away: a widely lamented shortage of suppliers Arjen Bongard is editor-in-chief of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
Get ready for the European Nano
In the mix of new technology, higher performance and new ways to save CO2, there was a small car that made everyone forget about the big debuts in Geneva. Forget going green. Forget new segments. Do you want to know the star of this year’s Geneva auto show? Four letters: N-a-n-o Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
Get ready for the European NanoIn the mix of new technology, higher performance and new ways to save CO2, there was a small car that made everyone forget about the big debuts in Geneva. Forget going green. Forget new segments. Do you want to know the star of this year's Geneva auto show? Four letters: N-a-n-o Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
Green power is shrinking the SUV
Look past all the hybrid displays and signs touting low CO2 emissions to see the real power of green displayed in Geneva. It’s the incredible shrinking SUV Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
Green power is shrinking the SUVLook past all the hybrid displays and signs touting low CO2 emissions to see the real power of green displayed in Geneva. It's the incredible shrinking SUV Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
Amid the happy talk about Russia, let’s pause for assessment
It’s official now: Russian car sales will soar again this year. Everybody says so. Last year, everybody said so too. And they were right. Now everybody is very optimistic about the medium- and long-range future of the Russian market. I am too. But amid all this happy talk, let’s pause for assessment Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
Amid the happy talk about Russia, let's pause for assessmentIt's official now: Russian car sales will soar again this year. Everybody says so. Last year, everybody said so too. And they were right. Now everybody is very optimistic about the medium- and long-range future of the Russian market. I am too. But amid all this happy talk, let's pause for assessment Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 17, 2008 06:01 CET |
Amid the happy talk about Russia, let’s pause for assessment
It’s official now: Russian car sales will soar again this year. Everybody says so. Last year, everybody said so too. And they were right. Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. |
