News By Topic: ferrari

Bavaria Does it Best: Mercedes SL Ranks Highest with Owners in Strategic Vision’s Annual 2018 Total Quality Awards

Oct 10, 2018

SAN DIEGO--German manufacturers have always known how to create high-quality vehicles, and this year is no exception. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes in on top this year, beating out runner-up (and last years’ winner) the Porsche Macan, according to the results of Strategic Vision’s 2018 Total Quality Impact™ (T ... Continue reading

Ferrari to Launch Special Editions, SUV Rival

Sep 20, 2018

Ferrari NV plans to launch a series of special-edition models and a larger car to rival sport-utility vehicles as part of the Italian luxury-car maker's drive to increase volume and double profit by 2022. According to The Wall Street Journal, the initiatives are part of a five-year plan unveiled Tuesday by new Chief Ex ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest; Week Ending September 15, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Sunday Automotive News Digest: Car of the year nominations; VW Beetle Buh-Bye; Recalled Chevrolet and GMC Pickups; 51 Ferrari's At Japan Dealership Ruined In Typhoon; RIP Don Panoz; Florence Shuts Down Auto Related Enterprises; 2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive; Geely Puts Volvo Public Stock Offering On Hold; Jaguar XE SV ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe: Back To California With Goodbye Lambo, Hello Nissan Rogue Sport, Lexus, Toyota Camry, BMW Driver Thoughts And Audi Driver Bashing

Aug 31, 2018

After various adventures with Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis It was time to come back to Earth in sunny Belvedere. Nissan’s 2018.5 Rogue Sport SV AWD was waiting outside the door with a welcome from the PR chief and two bottles of water. ... Continue reading

New Special Series Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Debuts at Pebble Beach

Aug 27, 2018

The Prancing Horse’s new Special Series model, the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider, has been unveiled during the world-famous Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in California. The Ferrari 488 Pista Spider is the 50th drop-top model from the Prancing Horse and a premiere in the US was a natural choice given that, ever sin ... Continue reading

There Are Life Or Death Decisions To Make When Considering Which Car or Truck To Buy +VIDEO

Aug 3, 2018

Its fun to worry about a new sound system or spiffy interior color...but spend some time researching which cars are more likely to keep you alive in a crash... ... Continue reading

FCA US Reports July 2018 Sales

Aug 1, 2018

Ram brand reports highest July sales ever, Light-Duty retail sales climbed 17 percent Jeep® brand reports highest July sales ever, retail sales rose 16 percent Jeep Cherokee posts best July sales ever, retail sales jumped 73 percent Alfa Romeo July sales increase 65 percent FCA US LLC today reported July 2018 sales of ... Continue reading

Another Trump Win? President Eases Car Tariff Threat as U.S., EU Launch Talks to Quell Trade Tensions

Jul 26, 2018

In what the EU chief called a "major concession," U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Wednesday to refrain from imposing car tariffs while the two sides launch negotiations to cut other trade barriers, easing the threat of a transatlantic trade war, reports Automotive News. After a meeting at the White House, Trump a ... Continue reading

Statement from GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra on Passing of Sergio Marchionne

Jul 26, 2018

We at General Motors offer our condolences to Sergio Marchionne’s family and friends. Sergio created a remarkable legacy in the automotive industry. ... Continue reading

Sergio Marchionne Passes - EXOR Announcement

Jul 25, 2018

July 25, 2018 , Amsterdam - It is with the deepest sadness that EXOR has learned of the passing of Sergio Marchionne. John Elkann said: “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. ... Continue reading

Manley Jumps Into CEO Role With Both Feet

Jul 23, 2018

Turin IT July 23, 2018; Theodore Chiarelli writing for La Stampa reported that Manley immediately entered the FCA fray. Without a moment of breath. ... Continue reading

Passed Over Marchionne Replacement FCA Exec Alfredo Altavilla Resigns

Jul 23, 2018

Fellow executive quit after being passed over for the top job, FCA said that Alfredo Altavilla, head of its business in Europe, Middle East and Africa had resigned and those responsibilities would go to new FCA CEO Manley on an interim basis. ... Continue reading

Marchionne Condition Grave and Irreversible - Swiss Hospital

Jul 23, 2018

Marchionne hospitalized in intensive care, his condition is defined as irreversible At the Zurich hospital: "Unexpected complications during post-operative convalescence, aggravated further in the last hours" Before entering the hospital, he had confirmed his appointments at the beginning of July, five days after his a ... Continue reading

Letter To Employees From John Elkann About Sergio Marchionne

Jul 22, 2018

Here is the text of the letter that John Elkann wrote to employees of Fca after the appointment of Mike Manley as new ceo of the company. Ladies, ladies and gentlemen, This is undoubtedly the most difficult letter I've ever written. ... Continue reading

The Automotive News Digest Week Ending July 22, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Jul 22, 2018

Week Of July 16-22 2018: FCA Replaces Ailing CEO Marchionne; Auto Tariffs, PSA Looks For North American Home' Dodge Angry Bee Unveiled, Tesla Troubles; AHOF Inductees,Whalberg A Dealer Now, Audi Boss In Jail, California Air Standards Ubiquitous?, Vietnamese Vehicles At Paris Car Show, Pikes Peak-e, Big Ford Recall ... Continue reading