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Does Ford’s New Partner Leave VW Cold?
Surprise! I was interviewed for a podcast yesterday and asked if I had ever been surprised in the 25 years I spent in the competitor intelligence space. The best example that came to mind was the DaimlerChrysler merge r , which I heard announced on the radio while driving into work — shortly before I was supposed to give a presentation to several hundred people on Chrysler’s potential future. Today’s announcement about Ford and Renault was definitely a surprise. Sure, Ford
Adam Bernard
Dec 92 min read


News Roundup: Nov 17, 2025
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/BddWjJA3tkE Peugeot’s New Shape The Polygon EV concept previews the next-generation 208, as the first entry on the new STLA Small Platform in 2027. Originally previewed in the Fortnite video game universe—all the better to engage younger people with the brand—it features an exterior design inspired by the legendary 204. The trio of light of front light bars is an interpretation of Peugeot’s three-claw lighting signature, and there ar
Adam Bernard
Nov 185 min read


News Roundup: Sept 17, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/tIGIUlPeu2M Although I was fortunate to attend IAA in Munich two years ago, this year I watched all...
Adam Bernard
Sep 181 min read


News Roundup: July 7, 2025
See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZiTooI7drlM Ferrari Amalfi The Italian supercar maker has often used Italian geography to name their...
Adam Bernard
Jul 83 min read
News Roundup: May 19, 2025
It's been a rather eclectic week; the latest AutoPerspectives News Roundup includes the new Freelander family, the death of the "ID"...
Adam Bernard
May 191 min read
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