Category Archives: General Talk

GM Chevrolet remains bullish on Manchester United sponsorship deal

GM Chevrolet remains bullish on Manchester United sponsorship deal

One bad season for Manchester United has not shaken General Motors’ belief in its $559 million (€415 million) sponsorship deal with the English soccer club.

Bentley may add a fifth model after SUV launch

Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer - Bentley may add a fifth model after SUV launch

Bentley may add a fifth model to its product lineup, CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer said.

Bentley CEO retreats on ‘aggressive’ sales forecasts

Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley CEO retreats on 'aggressive' sales forecasts

Bentley expects to increase deliveries this year by less than previously forecast, CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer said today.

currency strength, weak global demand hit Hyundai’s Q2 profit

Hyundai Kia Motor Cars Headquarters, Seoul, Korea - currency strength, weak global demand hit Hyundai's Q2 profit

Hyundai said its net profit for the second quarter fell the most since the first quarter of last year, as the automaker was hit by the local currency’s sharp gain versus the dollar. The automaker warned that it expects a tough second half as the South Korean won remains strong and global demand growth weakens.

2015 Car of the Year initial 33 candidates announced

The jury for the 2015 Car of the Year has annonunced 33 cars that will be competing for the prestigious award, which will be announced next March at the Geneva Motor Show.

All 33 cars are either already on sale or will be by the end of this year in at least five European countries with a planned sales of at least 5,000 units in 2015.