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US: Fisker lowers its forecast again
23 January 2012
Fisker Automotive has lowered its sales projections for the second time, saying that the rollout of its luxury electric cars in the US and Europe had slowed down due to regulatory hurdles.
CHINA: Aston Martin opens seventh outlet
16 January 2012
Aston Martin has opened a flagship showroom in China, in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
CHINA: Aston Martin opens flagship showroom in Shanghai
10 January 2012
After significant investment and growth in China, Aston Martin has opened the luxury British marque's largest flagship showroom, in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
NEW DELHI SHOW: Brummie Bolt showcases Birmingham suppliers
4 January 2012
A concept car dubbed the Birmingham Bolt - because the technical expertise and componentry it uses were sourced almost entirely from the UK’s second largest city - is on show at Dehli Auto Expo.
CANADA: Magna Steyr looking for second car factory site
25 November 2011
Magna Steyr, the vehicle assembly and engineering division of Magna International, is scouting for a second location to assemble vehicles on contract for the world’s automakers.
UK: Ford places Focus ST in Sweeney movie
23 November 2011
Ford's British unit has achieved another high-profile product placement, securing a film role for the new Focus ST next year in The Sweeney, currently in production and inspired by the popular 1970s television series which featured the automaker's then-current Granada, Consul and Cortina models.
SWEDEN: Volvo's Horbury moves to head design at Geely
28 October 2011
Volvo’s British design chief has been appointed senior vice president design within the Chinese Geely Group which owns the Swedish carmaker.
Q&A with Zircotec
5 October 2011
In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Terry Graham, managing director of Zircotec. Based in Oxfordshire, England, Zircotec is a coatings company that offers a range of plasma-sprayed metal and ceramic coatings that protect against the effects of wear, heat and abrasion in automotive, motor sport and industrial applications. Just over two years ago the firm underwent a management buyout with an ensuing factory change. We spoke to Zircotec to understand how the business was changing.
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show retrospective
30 September 2011
His blisters now healed and floodlight-induced suntan fading, Glenn Brooks reflects on the best and biggest Frankfurt motor show he has attended.
UK: Aston Martin brand awarded 'UK's coolest' accolade
28 September 2011
Aston Martin has been awarded the prize of the UK’s coolest brand, winning the accolade – awarded by the CoolBrands Council - for the fifth time in six years.
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show preview
12 September 2011
Notwithstanding the incongruous absence of Nissan, the 2011 Frankfurt motor show sees an automotive industry in a determinedly upbeat mood, with the German manufacturers especially keen to show off at home. Glenn Brooks, who will be walking the halls for just-auto in the coming days, considers which models matter.
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Peugeot heading back into India
2 September 2011
When Ford started getting serious about India, it was initially recycled Fiestas-r-us; its current hit Figo is a mildly done over previous generation though you can now buy the latest one as well, for more money. Maruti kept the ancient 1980s Alto in the mix for over 20 years alongside more current models, Hyundai and Nissan use India as an export hub for entry level models like the Pixo and Micra and the i10 and i20. So Peugeot is returning to the market with cars like the 107? Nope. The plan is to start with the D-segment 508 and maybe even export it some time.
August 2011 management briefing: hybrids and electric vehicles (part 3)
31 August 2011
In the last of a three-part series for just-auto, Glenn Brooks looks into the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the world’s major vehicle markets.
GERMANY: Aston Martin interested in Maybach?
30 August 2011
Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper said that it has been told that Aston Martin is in talks with Daimler over cooperation in the field of engines and a possible purchase of the luxury Maybach brand.
July 2011 management briefing: QUBE extracts (transmission trends)
28 July 2011
QUBE is just-auto's new online intelligence platform, providing real-time information, insight and analysis on the global automotive manufacturing industry. This month we provide extracts from component sectors covered in the new service, continuing with a look at the latest developments in transmissions, including a Q&A with Oerlikon Graziano.
CHINA: Aston Martin pushes ahead with growth
18 July 2011
Aston Martin is pressing ahead with growth plans for the brand in China after launching the new Virage and Vantage S in the country. These include up to four new dealers over the next 12 months.
UK: 'British' Aston Martin may list in Hong Kong
8 July 2011
Aston Martin executives have said the Kuwait consortium-backed company will float "when the time is right" but opened the prospect of listing in Hong Kong.
UK: Lotus awaits UK loan news
4 July 2011
Specialist sports car maker Lotus should know in about three months whether a second attempt to raise cash from the UK government has succeeded.
Q&A with Oerlikon Graziano: Future transmission trends
22 June 2011
Continuing just-auto’s series of interviews with leading transmission makers, Matthew Beecham talked with Paolo Mantelli, head of automotive transmissions, Oerlikon Graziano. Oerlikon Graziano specialises in the design, integration and precision manufacture of transmissions for high-performance road cars. The company is also a global supplier of transmissions, axles and driveline components for other sectors including electric, off-highway and industrial vehicles. It has facilities dotted across the US, UK, China, India, Italy and Russia.
UK: Aston Martin confirms Rapide shift to Gaydon in '12
7 June 2011
Aston Martin has confirmed that production of the four-door sports car Rapide will move to the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, UK, in the second half of 2012.
UK: Lotus confirms funding for new models
26 May 2011
Proton has been propping up Lotus cars for many years and has emerged as a key player in funding the British sports car company's ambitious new product plans.
TALKING POINT: Luxury cars, petrolheads and emerging voltheads...
30 March 2011
The electric limousine is potentially decades away, prestige car engineers said at an Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) debate.
GENEVA PREVIEW: Automakers hope for new model boost in flat Europe market
28 February 2011
Carmakers gathering for the Geneva motor show this week are scrambling to boost their presence in booming emerging regions, as they showcase the new models they hope will boost their share of Europe's flat market.
BRIEFING: Review of 2010 (second half)
23 December 2010
Like any year in the auto industry, 2010 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. This is part two and covers the second half of the year.
GERMANY: Daimler and Aston Martin eye joint projects
23 December 2010
Aston Martin and Daimler exploring opportunities for future extensive cooperation according to Financial Times Deutschland, citing company sources.
BRIEFING: Companies compete to create faster chargers for EVs
23 November 2010
As governments wake up to the need of establishing an infrastructure of charging points for electric vehicles (EVs), commercial players are offering anything from the expertise to set up the network down to the individual chargers.
BRAZIL: Chinese ambitious over growth
22 November 2010
The Chinese will by year end invest at least US$12bn in several segments of the Brazilian economy, from agribusiness to industry. The increase is a mammoth 14,000% over 2008.
Q&A with Alcoa Wheel Products
17 November 2010
Continuing just-auto’s interviews with the world’s largest wheel manufacturers, Matthew Beecham talked with David Yates, Commercial Manager, Europe, Alcoa Wheel Products - Forged Speciality Wheels about wheels for electric vehicles as well as trends in the use of finishes, materials and styling.
UK: Aston Martin appoints new CFO
8 November 2010
Aston Martin has announced the appointment of Hanno Kirner to its newly-created position of Chief Financial Officer, based at the company's global headquarters in Gaydon, UK.
UK: Aston Martin confirms Cygnet for production
11 October 2010
Aston Martin has confirmed that its Cygnet 'luxury city car' – originally shown as a concept car in March at Geneva - is to go into production in 2011 at the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire.
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