#Acquisition

Toyota GM Denies Bid for Aston Martin

It’s no secret; Toyota is buddy-buddy with British luxury automaker Aston Martin. The two firms have collaborated before, perhaps most famously the iQ-based Cygnet city car, and the latest gossip indicates is the “capital T” is interested in buying Aston.

Craig Cole Nov 15, 2012

Porsche Skips Taxes on 4.5 Billion Euro Transaction… Legally

If you’re wondering how to sell the controlling stake in a major car company for 4.5 billion euros and leave the tax collector hanging without legal worry, just ask Porsche.

Luke Vandezande Jun 13, 2012

Lotus-Parent Proton Sold to Private Conglomerate DRB-Hicom

In a deal eclipsing $410 million, DRB-Hicom purchased a 43 percent stake in Proton, a Malaysian automaker better known for its ownership of the famous British sports car brand, Lotus.