http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/fisker http://content.worldcarfans.co/templates/0/5/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/fisker http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052257951/vl-automotive--wanxiang-team-up-for-fisker-bid---report Fisker's future has looked pretty bleak ever since partnership talks with Dongfeng and Geely broke down in March. However, a new report is indicating VL Automotive and the Wanxiang Group have submitted an offer to buy the company.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113052257951/vl-automotive--wanxiang-team-up-for-fisker-bid---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051757799/fisker-karma-prices-plummeting---report As Fisker inches closer to the financial abyss, prices for used Karmas have tumbled to less than $50,000 which is nearly half of what they originally sold for.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051757799/fisker-karma-prices-plummeting---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042456965/fisker-automotive-yanks-website-as-henrik-fisker-testifies Fisker Automotive has apparently shut down their press and consumer websites ahead of a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform committee meeting to examine the $529 (€407) million loan that was given to them by the U.S. Department of Energy.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113042456965/fisker-automotive-yanks-website-as-henrik-fisker-testifies http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041456503/fisker-karma-modified-by-ultimate-auto Orlando-based aftermarket specialist Ultimate Auto has decided to give the Fisker Karma a makeover.]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113041456503/fisker-karma-modified-by-ultimate-auto http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040956311/fisker-bankruptcy-could-come-later-this-week---report According to a recent report, Fisker Automotive could file for bankruptcy later this week.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:38:18 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040956311/fisker-bankruptcy-could-come-later-this-week---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040756221/fisker-sued-because-workers-did-not-receive-advance-notice Just a few hours after Fisker announced a major layoff, a new problem occurred as the company is now facing a federal lawsuit.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040756221/fisker-sued-because-workers-did-not-receive-advance-notice http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040556191/mass-layoffs-underway-at-fisker---report Fisker is inching closer to collapse as the company has reportedly begun mass layoffs which include eliminating their whole PR team.]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113040556191/mass-layoffs-underway-at-fisker---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113032955915/fisker-partnership-talks-breakdown-company-eyeing-bankruptcy Fisker has reportedly hired lawyers from Kirkland & Ellis in preparation for a possible bankruptcy filing.]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113032955915/fisker-partnership-talks-breakdown-company-eyeing-bankruptcy http://www.worldcarfans.com/113032855864/fisker-furloughs-workforce-trying-to-save-cash---report Fisker has furloughed their entire U.S. workforce in an effort to save cash.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113032855864/fisker-furloughs-workforce-trying-to-save-cash---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113031855284/henrik-fisker-purchased-a-karma-after-leaving-the-company After leaving the company which he founded, Henrik Fisker acquired a blue Karma from a Santa Monica dealership.]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113031855284/henrik-fisker-purchased-a-karma-after-leaving-the-company http://www.worldcarfans.com/113031355122/henrik-fisker-resigns-from-fisker-automotive---report Henrik Fisker has reportedly resigned from the company he founded over several major disagreements with executive management.]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113031355122/henrik-fisker-resigns-from-fisker-automotive---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113021553905/-dongfeng-motor-corp-looking-to-takeover-fisker---report According to a recent report, the Dongfeng Motor Corp has offered Fisker $350 (€261) million for an 85 percent stake in the company.]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113021553905/-dongfeng-motor-corp-looking-to-takeover-fisker---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/113020153336/wanxiang-offers-to-help-fisker-tie-up-possible Fisker hasn't built a Karma in over six months and the company's financial status is reportedly dire. However, China's Wanxiang Group has offered to assist the company with a possible strategic alliance.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113020153336/wanxiang-offers-to-help-fisker-tie-up-possible http://www.worldcarfans.com/113011952867/fisker-hasnt-built-a-karma-in-six-months Troubled automaker Fisker hasn't built a car in the last six months. Seeking inventors from China.]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113011952867/fisker-hasnt-built-a-karma-in-six-months http://www.worldcarfans.com/113011452569/corvette-zr1-powered-fisker-karma-looking-destino-debuts The 2013 Destino is an interesting surprise of the Detroit Auto Show, combining the engine of a sports car with the looks of a hybrid.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113011452569/corvette-zr1-powered-fisker-karma-looking-destino-debuts http://www.worldcarfans.com/113010252180/fisker-suing-insurance-firm-over-damaged-karmas-after-sandy Fisker Automotive has decided to sue XL Group PLC after being refused insurance coverage.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/113010252180/fisker-suing-insurance-firm-over-damaged-karmas-after-sandy http://www.worldcarfans.com/112113051235/fisker-karma-production-halted Fisker has halted Karma production as of a result of their battery supplier going bankrupt.]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112113051235/fisker-karma-production-halted http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110850316/30m-in-cars-destroyed-by-sandy-according-to-fisker Fisker Automotive says that they have lost more than $30 million worth of cars after hurricane Sandy hit N.J. port.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110850316/30m-in-cars-destroyed-by-sandy-according-to-fisker http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110650217/sandy-could-have-set-karma-and-prius-hybrids-on-fire-- Hurricane Sandy could be blamed for the fire that destroyed 16 Fisker Karma and 3 Toyota Prius hybrids.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110650217/sandy-could-have-set-karma-and-prius-hybrids-on-fire-- http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110150093/16-fisker-karmas-catch-fire-in-new-jersey---report The Fisker Karma has apparently discovered a new trick has that has evaded Lamborghini and Ferrari for years - the ability to spontaneous combust after being soaked in water.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112110150093/16-fisker-karmas-catch-fire-in-new-jersey---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112102349712/fisker-karma-gets-colorful-for-sema Fisker has announced plans to showcase the Karma at the SEMA Motor Show. It will be given a new color scheme everyday of the show.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112102349712/fisker-karma-gets-colorful-for-sema http://www.worldcarfans.com/112101649454/fisker-atlantic-postponed-until-late-2014-or-early-2015 Fisker Automotive announced that the Atlantic is scheduled to enter the production phase in late 2014 or early 2015.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112101649454/fisker-atlantic-postponed-until-late-2014-or-early-2015 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112100148920/fisker-raises-enough-funds-to-continue-atlantic-development Fisker has been putting out fires left and right, quite literally, but the company has finally announced some good news - they have raised over $100 (€77.4 / £61.9) million in new funding.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:38:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112100148920/fisker-raises-enough-funds-to-continue-atlantic-development http://www.worldcarfans.com/112091148124/fisker-breaks-two-ev-world-records Fisker sets world EV record the highest number of single-brand EVs to be charged simultaneously.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112091148124/fisker-breaks-two-ev-world-records http://www.worldcarfans.com/112090347807/fisker-karma-gets-its-first-aftermarket-body-kit Fisker & CEC collaborated to make a body kit for the Karma but it won't be sold in the near future.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:28:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112090347807/fisker-karma-gets-its-first-aftermarket-body-kit http://www.worldcarfans.com/112082047404/fisker-announces-another-fire-related-recall-for-the-karma Fisker has determined a faulty low temperature cooling fan was responsible for causing a Karma to burn in Woodside, California earlier this month.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:52:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112082047404/fisker-announces-another-fire-related-recall-for-the-karma http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081647331/fisker-seeking-150-million-to-build-the-atlantic---report According to a recent report, Fisker is skeeing to raise a $150 (€121 / £95) million to build the Atlantic.]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081647331/fisker-seeking-150-million-to-build-the-atlantic---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081147168/fisker-karma-burns-in-woodside-california Saturday evening in Woodside, California, a Fisker Karma set itself on fire and suffered significant damages.]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:19:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112081147168/fisker-karma-burns-in-woodside-california http://www.worldcarfans.com/112053044889/fisker-karma-proves-to-be-a-hit-as-company-posts-strong Despite a sea of bad news, Fisker has released surprisingly upbeat financial results for the first quarter of 2012.]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112053044889/fisker-karma-proves-to-be-a-hit-as-company-posts-strong http://www.worldcarfans.com/112051844499/fisker-atlantic-specs-leaked-production-could-be-delayed When Fisker introduced the Atlantic concept at the New York Auto Show, they were relatively coy on details. Now, leaked documents have shed new light on the upcoming model.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112051844499/fisker-atlantic-specs-leaked-production-could-be-delayed