Category Archives: General Talk

Tesla’s Autonomous Car Claims More Hype Than Reality, says Lux Research

Analysts at Lux Research are taking a decidedly measured view of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent assertions of Tesla’s technical capability and leadership in the field of autonomous driving.

With the release of “Autopilot” , Tesla has caught up with competitors, but “certainly hasn’t” passed them, according to Lux.

Odell, Ford’s new global sales boss, has a world of challenges

Stephen Odell, Ford's new global sales boss, has a world of challenges

Mark Fields’ biggest management shuffle since taking over as Ford CEO involves a job swap for two key deputies — Jim Farley and Stephen Odell — who bring very different strengths to their new roles.

Porsche to sell out of priciest-ever model by December

Porsche to sell out of priciest-ever model by December

By Andreas Cremer

Porsche expects to sell out of its most expensive model ever by early December, bolstering earnings as the sports car maker grapples with rising capacity and technology costs.

Takata warns of bigger loss, says air bag customers not canceling

Takata warns of bigger loss, says air bag customers not canceling

By Mari Saito and Maki Shiraki

Takata Corp, whose potentially defective air bags have been linked to four deaths in the United States, warned of a bigger full-year loss and skipped its dividend – the first time it did not offer a payout since it listed in 2006.

Ford’s new Europe chief, Jim Farley, tasked with accelerating turnaround

Ford's new Europe chief, Jim Farley, tasked with accelerating turnaroun

Ford said new Europe chief Jim Farley is tasked with accelerating the automaker’s turnaround in the region, where it expects to lose $1.2 billion this year.