Marchionne: an old school journalist
Marchionne on La Stampa:” I would prefer to be a journalist. To ask questions, without having the responsibility of giving answers. To have a go at other people is my dream!”. This would be from 2018 when (he says now) he will leave FiatChrysler. It might have been a joke reply to answer an uncomfortable question…
Nissan and Toyota, who’s more “intelligent”?
I have just got back from a long trip to the United States and I also spent a few days in Palo Alto. In this town, in the heart of…
Bangle: Apple will not change the rules of the game
Apple is working on entering the world of the automotive industry more in competition with Google than with the traditional four-wheel builders. The theme is an electric four-(four?) wheel drive and cars driven by algorithms and lasers. Apple wasn’t (yet) present at the Geneva Motor Show but the Apple was among us to provoke the…
If Apple buys Tesla
Apple is buying Tesla. The price is still a secret, but for the “bitten Apple” little more than the profits of the last quarter of 2014 may be…
Idx, Nissan has missed an opportunity
The Nissan IDx won’t be produced. At least this is what Automotive News writes. The news isn’t that shocking but personally I’m disappointed. I saw it in 2013…
Audi, in US diesel is cool
In January Audi will introduce in Detroit the next generation of Q7. The SUV will also have a e-tron Quattro…
A fresh start for Ferrari
Marchionne is making a clean sweep (tabula rasa Latin speaking) at Ferrari. The last one to leave (up to now)…
Ford Europe, Go Further?
A few days before the publication of the financial data concerning the third quarter Ford has announced a swap of…