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Fisker based VL Destino to carry on without Fisker, with 556 horsepower

Even though it looks like Fisker Automotive is all but out of business due to crippling financial issues, the Bob Lutz backed VL Destino that is based on the Fisker Karma extended range electric vehicle will carry on – with hundreds of inquiries from current Karma owners who are more interested in supercharged V8 power than they are emission free driving.
Don't count Fisker Automotive out yet, says Fisker insider

Reports of the impending demise of Fisker Automotive have been exaggerated in order to force the company into bankruptcy, says an unnamed Fisker Automotive insider.
Fisker faces bankruptcy as workers file suit over layoffs

Fisker Automotive could files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week as the company faces a massive government loan payment later this month – with the whole situation being complicated by a lawsuit filed by one of the employees who was laid off last Friday that, if successful, could lead to more suits of a similar nature.
The end is here - Fisker lays off 75% of their staff

Fisker Automotive announced today that they would be laying off approximately 75% of their corporate workers in Southern California while the 25% kept on are those essential workers who are tasked with selling off the assets of the company – signaling the unfortunate end to the luxury EV maker.
Fisker workers on temporary furlough to conserve cash while seeking rescue

Fisker Automotive, struggling to stay afloat amid a long series of problems, is instituting a one-week furlough to save money in parallel with seeking rescue offers from other automakers.
Second Chinese bidder for Fisker Automotive pulls out of buyout talks

Following the departure of Henrik Fisker from Fisker Automotive, first Geely and now Dongfeng have reportedly pulled out of talks to buy the company.
Geely backs out of bidding for Fisker Automotive citing Government restrictions

The rescue of Fisker Automotive became more complex with the resignation of Henrik Fisker, and now the departure of Geely from the bidding process.
Fisker's horrible year leading to Henrik Fisker's resignation

Fisker Automotive has had a rough time, with over a year of struggles between failed battery packs from A123 Systems, and an inability to manufacture the Karma.
Is There Life For Fisker Automotive After Henrik Fisker Walks Away?

Henrik Fisker walks away from his dream company citing disagreements with management. Sounds familiar?
Henrik Fisker resigns - possibly signaling the beginning of the end for Fisker Automotive

While details are currently limited, Fisker Automotive announced this morning that company co-founder, lead designer and company namesake Henrik Fisker has resigned as the executive chairman of Fisker Automotive – with his immediate departure from the company that bears his name leaving us wondering if the end is near for the innovative luxury EV builder.
Fisker Automotive weighing buyout bids from Chinese automakers

Beleaguered Fisker Automotive opened bidding on Feb 6, and has received firm offers from two Chinese automakers, which would sell the luxury plug-in hybrid automaker into foreign control.
Fisker urgently seeking partners as Wanxiang scoops up A123, Fiskers battery supplier

Fisker Automotive's Karma production, frozen for six months due to A123's bankruptcy, has left the company in a lurch with no revenues and urgently seeking partners to rescue the company.
Fisker Automotive Sues Insurance Over Hurricane Sandy

Fisker is suing its insurance group to salvage the loss of 338 Karmas. This could change the way carmakers deal with insurance companies.
Fisker Automotive may be seeking salvation from China

Fisker Automotive is in a hard place, unable to manufacture or sell the Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan, unable to begin Atlantic production, is reportedly turning to the Chinese for help.
The VL Destino packs 2013 Corvette ZR1 or 2014 Stingray power in Fisker Karma skin

Among the more unique vehicles to debut at this week’s 2013 Detroit Auto Show is the VL Destino – a high performance luxury sedan that features the exterior shape of the electric Fisker Karma with a drivetrain borrowed from either the 2013 Corvette ZR1 or the new 2014 Corvette Stingray.
The VL Destino at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Delaware taxpayers paying Fisker's power bill

Fisker bought a plant in Delaware and promised to build vehicles there, but so far has not done much with the facility. The state has been picking up the tab on the electric bill for the empty electric car plant, say news reports.

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