Daily Archives: May 1, 2014

GM bailout cost U.S. government $11.2 billion

GM bailout cost U.S. government $11.2 billion

The U.S. government lost $11.2 billion on its bailout of General Motors, more than the $10.3 billion the Treasury Department estimated when it sold its remaining GM shares in December, according to a government report released on Wednesday.

Mark Webber and Maria Sharapova take joyride in a Porsche 918 Spyder

Former Formula One driver for Red Bull Racing and now a driver for Porsche’s factory Le Mans team, Mark Webber has driven some very fast cars.

Dealers say Italy’s EV incentives are flawed

Dealers say Italy's EV incentives are flawed

Italy’s plan to offer up to €5,000 in public funds for buyers of electric vehicles starting on May 6 is a waste of money because the scheme is flawed, Italian dealers association Federauto said.

Bosch forecasts 5% sales growth in 2014 amid strategy shift

Bosch forecasts 5% sales growth in 2014 amid strategy shift

Robert Bosch expects sales growth of between 3 percent and 5 percent this year, even as the German supplier shifts its focus toward Asian markets and developing Internet-connected sensors.

Daimler Q1 profit surges as sales of Mercedes compact cars rise

Daimler Q1  profit surges as sales of Mercedes compact cars rise

Daimler reported a 95 percent surge in first-quarter profit as its expanded compact car range and demand from China and the United States boosted vehicle sales to record levels.