http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/corporatefinancial http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/corporatefinancial http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021241050/dacia-lodgy-mpv-as-a-commercial-vehicle-spied The commercial version is set to be significantly shorter than its MPV sibling with a length of around 4.25 meters. It puts it in line with rivals such as the Renault Kangoo and VW Caddy.]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:41:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021241050/dacia-lodgy-mpv-as-a-commercial-vehicle-spied http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740842/fiskers-government-loan-blocked-project-nina-delayed The Fisker Karma had a long and tumultuous path to production and it looks like the company's entry-level model, dubbed the Project Nina, is in for a similar fate.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740842/fiskers-government-loan-blocked-project-nina-delayed http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740840/mitsubishi-to-end-european-colt-and-outlander-production Mitsubishi Motor Company (MMC) announced today it will not continue production at its European subsidiary production site Netherlands Car B.V. (NedCar) for the Mitsubishi Colt and Outlander models.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740840/mitsubishi-to-end-european-colt-and-outlander-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640344/fiat-eyeing-psa-peugeot-citroen-merger---report Rumors of a Fiat / PSA Peugeot-Citroen merger have been circulating for years, but a new report is giving credence to the speculation.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:13:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012640344/fiat-eyeing-psa-peugeot-citroen-merger---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540253/saab-museum-rescued-by-trollhattan---report Finally, there has been some good news for Saab fans. According to a recent report appearing in British magazine Autocar, the Saab museum has been saved from destruction.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:59:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540253/saab-museum-rescued-by-trollhattan---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340174/vw-to-finalise-porsche-takover-for-39billion Unidentified managers within the VW hierarchy have confirmed that they will set up a a holding company to take control temporarily. It is believed by completing the transaction before 2014 will save the company EUR 1 billion in taxes.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:49:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012340174/vw-to-finalise-porsche-takover-for-39billion http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040082/turkish-private-equity-firm-to-bid-for-saab A new bid for the bankrupt Saab Automobile could be under way by Turkish private-equity firm, Brightwell Holdings.]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:43:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040082/turkish-private-equity-firm-to-bid-for-saab http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040100/volkswagen-disputes-gms-global-sales-crown Last year, Volkswagen was expected to become the world's largest automaker. That didn't happen and now the company is disputing GM's sales crown.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012040100/volkswagen-disputes-gms-global-sales-crown http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940031/new-youngman-offer-for-saab-coming---spyker-for-sale-again Swedish Automobile is assessing a potential sale for their sports car unit, Spyker Cars while new hope has emerged for the ailing Swedish brand, Saab, as Chinese group Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile indicates a fresh bid could arrive next week.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940031/new-youngman-offer-for-saab-coming---spyker-for-sale-again http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940052/gm-reclaims-title-as-worlds-largest-automaker General Motors has reclaimed the title as the world's largest automaker. In 2011, they sold 9.03 million vehicles]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:54:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011940052/gm-reclaims-title-as-worlds-largest-automaker http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739926/saab-museum-classics-headed-for-auction The Saabpocalypse continues as the Saab Museum is preparing to liquidate their collection of concepts and historic vehicles.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:28:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739926/saab-museum-classics-headed-for-auction http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639888/new-audi-plant-approved-mexico-under-consideration Audi has confirmed plans to build a plant in North American but has stopped short of giving a location and an estimated time of arrival.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:41:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639888/new-audi-plant-approved-mexico-under-consideration http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639870/lexus-to-aggressively-expand-lineup-in-2012 Several new products are currently under consideration including a seven-seat crossover, new variants of the entry level CT hatchback as well as a production version of the Lexus LF-LC concept.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:57:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639870/lexus-to-aggressively-expand-lineup-in-2012 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639886/proton-sold-to-drb-hicom The Malaysian government has reach a deal to sell a 42.7% stake in Proton to DRB-Hicom for approximately $411.9 (EUR 325.8 / GBP 269.2) million.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:48:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011639886/proton-sold-to-drb-hicom http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to With Volvo's technical relationship with Ford set to expire at the same time the upcoming Volvo V40's lifecycle expires in 2017, Volvo is looking to fill the void.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239713/bmw-x4-confirmed---will-be-built-in-the-us BMW has announced plans to invest $900 (EUR 705 / GBP 586) million into their Spartanburg, South Carolina plant to gear up for production of the X4 crossover.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239713/bmw-x4-confirmed---will-be-built-in-the-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139683/hyundai-moving-past-value-brand-perceptions---ceo Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik says the Korean brand's reputation is changing from an "inexpensive" new car brand into a major player in the global industry, according to a report by Automotive News.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139683/hyundai-moving-past-value-brand-perceptions---ceo http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139691/mercedes-teams-up-with-renault-nissan-to-build-engines Mercedes is strengthening their partnership with Renault-Nissan by announcing plans to jointly produce a four-cylinder engine in the United States.]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011139691/mercedes-teams-up-with-renault-nissan-to-build-engines http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010639499/bmw-wins-us-luxury-sales-crown Lexus' reign as the best-selling luxury brand in the United States has come to an end as BMW out sold their Japanese rival by 49,355 units.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:57:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010639499/bmw-wins-us-luxury-sales-crown http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339405/bentley-sales-increase---suv-decision-coming-soon Speaking at a recent press event, Bentley CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer revealed the company will soon decide whether or not to produce an ultra-luxury crossover.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:23:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010339405/bentley-sales-increase---suv-decision-coming-soon http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010239385/de-tomaso-deauville-production-rights-sold---report De Tomaso's future is becoming hazy as a new report is indicating the company has sold the production rights to the Deauville.]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:13:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010239385/de-tomaso-deauville-production-rights-sold---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111123039342/lotus-is-ripe-for-sale-by-proton---investors According to a report by Bloomberg, Malaysian investors say the time is now for government-owned Proton Holdings Bhd. to sell its stake in Lotus Group International Ltd. ]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:32:14 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111123039342/lotus-is-ripe-for-sale-by-proton---investors http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122739296/audi-to-invest-13-billion-euros-by-2016-confirms-a3-and Audi is positioning itself for further growth by investing EUR 13 billion between 2012 and 2016. Product development remains focused on lightweight construction and electric/hybrid drive mobility.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:31:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122739296/audi-to-invest-13-billion-euros-by-2016-confirms-a3-and http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122339260/new-2014-audi-tt-teased-with-new-design-director-announcement Audi has announced Head of Audi Group Design, Wolfgang Egger (48), will be taking charge of Audi Brand Design on an operational level and in doing so have released this head-shot with a mystery vehicle in the background over his shoulder.]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:19:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122339260/new-2014-audi-tt-teased-with-new-design-director-announcement http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122039159/saab-still-eyeing-a-last-minute-rescue---report Saab CEO Victor Muller has revealed the company is eyeing a possible rescue from bankruptcy.]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122039159/saab-still-eyeing-a-last-minute-rescue---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939117/saab-files-for-bankruptcy The long running Saab saga is now running to an inevitable conclusion. The Scandinaivian automaker has filed for bankruptcy in a Swedish court.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939117/saab-files-for-bankruptcy http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238958/bmw--gm-to-team-up-on-fuel-cell-development---report BMW recently signed a deal to collaborate with Toyota on eco-friendly technologies, but a new report is indicating the Bavarian automaker is also planning to team up with General Motors.]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:04:18 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121238958/bmw--gm-to-team-up-on-fuel-cell-development---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938897/audi-poised-to-overtake-mercedes-in-global-luxury-sales The sales race is heating up as Audi is poised to overtake Mercedes as the world's second largest luxury automaker.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:20:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938897/audi-poised-to-overtake-mercedes-in-global-luxury-sales http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120838866/gm-jumps-on-the-carbon-fiber-bandwagon General Motors and Teijin Limited have announced plans to co-develop advanced carbon fiber technologies for use in upcoming cars, trucks and crossovers.]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:15:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120838866/gm-jumps-on-the-carbon-fiber-bandwagon http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120638797/saab-sale-to-be-blocked-by-gm General Motors has confirmed they will not support the proposed deal to sell Saab to Youngman and an undisclosed Chinese bank.]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:40:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120638797/saab-sale-to-be-blocked-by-gm