THE WEEK THAT WAS: Paris, the US, Sweden…

This week, we wrapped up our Paris show coverage with a comprehensive two-part management briefing which proved very popular – it’s here and here.

Meanwhile, as revenge for me skiving off to Spanish sunshine to report on Ford’s new Mondeo last week, colleagues Mr Leggett and Mr Warburton headed off to the US and Sweden, respectively.

That meant Dave could bring you news of Delphi’s new Gasoline Direct Compression Ignition (GDCI) technology, Cadillac’s electrification plans (direct from GM North America president Mark Reuss) and learned of Fiat’s 500X crossover plans for the US from Reid Bigland, head of US sales for Fiat Chrysler.

Meanwhile, in Sweden, Simon reported on Jaguar Land Rover plans to increase UK content and how suppliers will benefit from a third shift at Volvo’s Torslanda plant. All good news.

In less good news, we had two GM ignition switch-related recall updates (wonder how far that $10bn lawsuit will get?) as well as two electrics-related recalls by Chrysler. Toyota also announced a biggie – 1.75m of its cars sold worldwide need brake and fuel system checks. And Honda is eyeing an airbag deployment in the US that killed an Acura driver. Not so good news.

Finally, an interesting side note in today’s JATO Dynamics European sales report. Year to date, Tesla’s Model S apparently has outsold established rivals such as Audi‘s A8, BMW’s 7 series and the Jaguar XJ. That should put a smile on a certain Mr Musk’s face after his rough time at the hands of Michigan’s state legislature earlier this month.

Have a nice weekend.

Graeme Roberts, Deputy Editor, just-auto.com