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Montblanc and Ferrari’s new pen is inspired by the carmaker’s iconic Daytona SP3

Montblanc has reimagined the limited edition fountain pen Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 LE 599’s ink-filling mechanism behind a semi-translucent red blade



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Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.




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Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers failed?

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.




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2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.




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Germany: Carmakers Prepare To Restart Production

German carmakers are going to have to open up their factories and car dealerships again soon – otherwise they could face a widespread collapse. And that would be disastrous for the German economy.




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Car buyers shun electric vehicles not named Tesla. Are carmakers driving off a cliff?

Electric vehicles can cut greenhouse gases and carmakers have big plans for them. But so far, few car buyers want them.





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This is the key challenge for China carmakers

Chinese automakers face the greatest competition from their international rivals, says Janet Lewis, Head of Industrial Research, Asia at Macquarie.




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Why some experts believe Tesla is better positioned to survive this recession than other US carmakers

The coronavirus pandemic has crushed the global economy, and a recession is inevitable in the U.S. as the Federal Reserve warns the second quarter will be much worse than Q1. The auto industry has been hit particularly hard as car sales tank. But here is why some experts say that Tesla is better off than other U.S. automakers to get through this downturn.




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UK carmakers and housebuilders plan return to work

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations




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Carmakers hit by lack of state support in emerging markets 

Suppliers that exploited cheaper labour hit by big wage bills for shuttered plants




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Porsche chief warns battery costs will hit carmaker profits

Blume says industry faces supply constraints because of production ‘bottleneck’




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Coronavirus puts electric carmakers on alert over lithium supplies

Battery maker Livent says industry is looking to diversify away from China




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Chinese carmakers move into Myanmar to battle Japanese rivals

Soueast Motor and GAC take advantage of rules favouring locally made vehicles




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Co-founder of Chinese carmaker Qoros sells half his stake

Idan Ofer’s Kenon offloads shares to majority owner Baoneng in $237m deal




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Carmakers showcase future lineup at Auto Expo

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars




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French carmaker Renault shifts UK Duster unit out of India

Renault currently sells five models in India: premium sedan Fluence, the Koleos SUV, compact car Pulse and Scala sedan besides the Duster.




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Czech carmaker Skoda Auto shifts focus to big cars in India

Skoda has phased out the Fabia hatchback earlier this year and said there are no immediate plans to replace it or introduce other small cars.




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October to be a bumper month for carmakers

Companies have also tweaked their strategies to take advantage of the festival season. Skoda Auto has advanced the launch of its new Rapid sedan.