Posts Tagged ‘Financial Crisis’

Porsche cuts 911 production – plans Panamera GTS

Friday, July 3, 2009 7:01 by Arman Barari No Comments

Porsche is not very happy these days! Not long ago they were the only company with 17 percent gross profit on each car they sell but now, thanks to the global economy downturn, they are struggling to keep the factories up and running! let alone paying their big debts. Of course the deal with the [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche Tags: Financial Crisis, Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera

New GM prepares to rise as the old one going bust

Monday, June 1, 2009 15:50 by Arman Barari No Comments

So this is it! Finally General Motors has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. But the work has started for a new GM to re-launch in 90 days, which will be smaller and more focused on profitable brands. Also the government of the United States will take 60 percent stakes in the new company. They have [...]

This was posted under category: Gm Tags: Financial Crisis, Gm, Gm bankruptcy, Opel, USA, Vauxhall

GM Middle East is safe from US cutbacks

Monday, May 18, 2009 17:52 by Arman Barari No Comments

General Motors is currently doing some heavy housekeeping! They are killing brands, laying-off workers, shutting down factories and… even dealers are not safe as GM recently announced that more than a thousands of them will lose franchise. But according to Mike Devereux, President of GM Middle East: “We will not be affected”. Good! Read More… [...]

This was posted under category: Gm, Middle East Tags: Financial Crisis, Gm, Middle East

Eminem stands for Detroit’s laid-off autoworkers

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:56 by Arman Barari No Comments

The Rap phenomenon Marshal ” Eminem” Mathers will take 200 laid-off autoworkers from Detroit Motor City to the Jimmy Kimmel show this Friday to show his support for his hometown and to raise awareness about how’s life for these guys who were the builders of American auto empire. By the way, his new album, the [...]

This was posted under category: Offbeat, Videos Tags: Celebrities, Financial Crisis

Lotus plans new Elise and Espirit

Monday, May 11, 2009 7:44 by Arman Barari No Comments

British sports car maker Lotus actually makes more money consulting other companies and refining their models than selling their own cars! but good news is coming out of factory that we are going to see at least two new models, apart from Evora coupe and convertible, in the next few years. There will be a [...]

This was posted under category: Lotus Tags: Financial Crisis, Lotus, Lotus Elise, Lotus Espirit

Finally! Porsche and VW to merge

Thursday, May 7, 2009 8:37 by Arman Barari No Comments

Porsche has stopped its efforts to take control of Volkswagen AG and agreed for an in-house merger with them, creating an integrated car manufacturing group in which ten brands will stand below an integrative leading company alongside each other and will be controlled by one single management board. Read More… That doesn’t mean Porsche will [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche, VW Tags: Bentley, Bugatti, Financial Crisis, Lamborghini, Porsche, Scania, Skoda, VW

Official: Pontiac to be killed off!

Monday, April 27, 2009 16:59 by Arman Barari No Comments

General Motors has to make sacrifices to stay alive, but some of these sacrifices really hurt! As a part of its restructuring plan, GM announced the death of Pontiac brand and production halt for Saab, Saturn, and Hummer by the end of 2009. Also 21,000 of Pontiac workers will be laid off. GM is revising [...]

This was posted under category: Gm, Pontiac Tags: 2009, Financial Crisis, Gm, Pontiac