Aug
2009
Articles from 17th Aug 2009
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Volkswagen steers toward Porsche merger deal
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
The creation of a new European automotive giant has moved a step nearer completion after Volkswagen bought a 42 per cent stake in the main production unit of Porsche. Read
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Automotive industry is facing a global shift
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
The global automotive industry is facing a “huge upheaval” as part of the shift in production and sales to emerging markets, according to international consultants Arthur D Little. Read
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Land Rover backs graduates' Atlantic climate project
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
Land Rover has donated £10,000 and a Defender 110 to a team of Cambridge graduates who will drive almost 20,000 miles through 31 countries to raise awareness of the potential impacts of climate change along the Atlantic coastline. Read
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Tata slams Lord Mandelson as JLR finance talks fall through
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
Sources close to Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors say the Indian company is furious at the actions of the Government, after financing talks between the two fell through - with Tata putting the blame squarely at the door of Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. Read
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China Auto Parts Expo vehicle for firms benefiting from free hotel and transfers
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
Automotive firms in the Midlands have the chance to pitch for business with some of the industry’s biggest international firms at a major exhibition in China. Read
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Strategic plan and financial stimulus key for motor industry – trade group
Aug 17 2009 | Automotive Business
A long-term plan for the motor industry combined with more financial stimulus is needed if finance houses are to meet increased demand for new cars when the economy recovers, a trade organisation has said. Read
