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 | 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. [REG] March 12, 2008 13:28 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. Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [REG] March 12, 2008 13:28 CET |
COMMENT: Be it metal or men, Geneva all about style
It's all about style at the Geneva auto show. Style defines the best products and concept vehicles on the stands. But style is especially apparent among the execs who emcee the unveilings and press conferences Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] March 10, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | EDWARD LAPHAM
COMMENT: Be it metal or men, Geneva all about styleIt's all about style at the Geneva auto show. Style defines the best products and concept vehicles on the stands. But style is especially apparent among the execs who emcee the unveilings and press conferences Edward Lapham is the executive editor of Automotive News. [REG] March 10, 2008 06:01 CET |
With new Megane, Renault has regained its design strength
The Renault Megane coupe concept at the Geneva auto show is a breath of fresh air. The clean sculptural shape, without any graphic frills or odd proportions, impressed many onlookers. Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [REG] March 5, 2008 09:59 European CT |
 | WIM OUDE WEERNINK
With new Megane, Renault has regained its design strengthThe Renault Megane coupe concept at the Geneva auto show is a breath of fresh air. The clean sculptural shape, without any graphic frills or odd proportions, impressed many onlookers. Wim Oude Weernink is a correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [REG] March 5, 2008 09:59 CET |
It’s time for Germany to clean up the mess
The waste bin of corporate governance is filled with tales of things that just went wrong. But there isn’t a waste bin large enough for the story that finished last week in Germany Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 3, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
It's time for Germany to clean up the messThe waste bin of corporate governance is filled with tales of things that just went wrong. But there isn't a waste bin large enough for the story that finished last week in Germany Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 3, 2008 06:01 CET |
Who needs a hybrid?
Do European automakers really need to turn to expensive hybrid technology to drastically lower their fleet-average CO2 emissions? Maybe premium makers do, but mass-market European brands can reach the EU’s 130 grams of CO2 per kilometer by 2012 without hybrids Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 3, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | LUCA CIFERRI
Who needs a hybrid?Do European automakers really need to turn to expensive hybrid technology to drastically lower their fleet-average CO2 emissions? Maybe premium makers do, but mass-market European brands can reach the EU's 130 grams of CO2 per kilometer by 2012 without hybrids Luca Ciferri is chief correspondent of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] March 3, 2008 06:01 CET |
Porsche gets personal in London
Was Porsche right to pick a fight with London mayor Ken Livingstone? History -- or perhaps a long drawn out court case -- may eventually provide the answer. Tony Lewin is an Automotive News Europe correspondent. [REG] Feb. 28, 2008 16:14 European CT |
 | TONY LEWIN
Porsche gets personal in LondonWas Porsche right to pick a fight with London mayor Ken Livingstone? History -- or perhaps a long drawn out court case -- may eventually provide the answer. Tony Lewin is an Automotive News Europe correspondent. [REG] Feb. 28, 2008 16:14 CET |
For Romania and Ford, time means more than money
What's the cost of 27 million euros? That's how much extra Ford will have to pay for the Romanian car assembly plant it agreed to buy last autumn. Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe [REG] Feb. 27, 2008 16:21 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
For Romania and Ford, time means more than moneyWhat's the cost of 27 million euros? That's how much extra Ford will have to pay for the Romanian car assembly plant it agreed to buy last autumn. Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe [REG] Feb. 27, 2008 16:21 CET |
London mayor’s green passion will hurt us all
If the European Commission is looking for a role model for CO2 legislation in Europe, we’ve found your man. He drives a car that screams green: a Toyota Prius. He talks tough about big, thirsty and polluting SUVs. And he will not allow a few car companies to get in his way Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] Feb. 18, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JASON STEIN
London mayor's green passion will hurt us allIf the European Commission is looking for a role model for CO2 legislation in Europe, we've found your man. He drives a car that screams green: a Toyota Prius. He talks tough about big, thirsty and polluting SUVs. And he will not allow a few car companies to get in his way Jason Stein is publisher of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] Feb. 18, 2008 06:01 CET |
Russian CEOs rethink strategy
Boris Alyoshin, Vadim Shvetsov and Erik Eberhardson have a plan. Three separate plans, actually. The CEOs of Russian automakers AvtoVAZ, Severstal-Avto and GAZ, respectively, are seeking new identities for their companies. New strategies that will keep them growing, keep them alive Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] Feb. 18, 2008 06:01 European CT |
 | JESSE SNYDER
Russian CEOs rethink strategyBoris Alyoshin, Vadim Shvetsov and Erik Eberhardson have a plan. Three separate plans, actually. The CEOs of Russian automakers AvtoVAZ, Severstal-Avto and GAZ, respectively, are seeking new identities for their companies. New strategies that will keep them growing, keep them alive Jesse Snyder is executive editor of Automotive News Europe. [SUB] Feb. 18, 2008 06:01 CET |
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