Category Archives: General Talk

LG Display seeks 30% auto-screen share by 2018

LG Display Co., the world’s second-largest flat panel maker, is aiming to almost double its share of the in-vehicle auto screen market.

The company is testing displays using organic light-emitting diode technology for German carmakers, James Shin, head of LG Display’s Automotive Business, said in an interview.

strong Jaguar, Land Rover sales triple profits at Tata Motors

strong Jaguar, Land Rover sales triple profits at Tata Motors
by Aditi Shah

Strong sales of luxury Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles helped Tata Motors triple its first-quarter net profit, more than making up for a drop in domestic sales.

Fiat Chrysler merger now awaits shareholder buy-in

Sergio Marchionne - Fiat Chrysler merger now awaits shareholder buy-in

Following shareholder approval of the proposed merger of Fiat and Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, who heads both companies, now faces an uncertain few months as he waits to find out if he has to postpone the tie-up because too many shareholders want to be bought out.

Lexus Sees $375,000 LFA Supercar Return After Generation

Lexus Sees $375,000 LFA Supercar Return After Generation

By Craig Trudell and Yuki Hagiwara

Long live the Lexus supercar.

Toyota’s Lexus, which ended a two-year production run of the $375,000 LFA in 2012 after manufacturing 500 units, may build a successor to the 552-horsepower car, Executive Vice President Mark Templin told reporters today. The long-term plan has President Akio Toyoda’s backing, he said.

Nissan 370Z successor to be called Z35, will use Mercedes-Benz engines and an electric motor

Nissan 370Z successor to be called Z35, will use Mercedes-Benz engines and an electric motor

Nissan 370Z has been in production since 2009 and despite a recent facelift there is a strong need for a replacement.