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By David Herron on April 11, 2013 - 8:23PM
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.
By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2013 - 2:21PM
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.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 2:43PM
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.
By David Herron on March 28, 2013 - 1:22PM
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.
By David Herron on March 22, 2013 - 2:35PM
Following the departure of Henrik Fisker from Fisker Automotive, first Geely and now Dongfeng have reportedly pulled out of talks to buy the company.
By David Herron on March 18, 2013 - 5:40PM
The rescue of Fisker Automotive became more complex with the resignation of Henrik Fisker, and now the departure of Geely from the bidding process.
By David Herron on March 13, 2013 - 7:24PM
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.
By Nicolas Zart on March 13, 2013 - 2:12PM
Henrik Fisker walks away from his dream company citing disagreements with management. Sounds familiar?
By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 12:43PM
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.
By David Herron on February 18, 2013 - 5:55PM
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.
By David Herron on January 30, 2013 - 7:26PM
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.
By Nicolas Zart on January 17, 2013 - 2:50PM
Fisker is suing its insurance group to salvage the loss of 338 Karmas. This could change the way carmakers deal with insurance companies.
By David Herron on January 16, 2013 - 6:32PM
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.
By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 4:34PM
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.
By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 4:33PM
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By Aaron Turpen on January 4, 2013 - 2:59AM
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.
By Nicolas Zart on January 1, 2013 - 2:16PM
Jay Leno gets more info on the Fisker Automotive PHEV Atlantic from Henrik Fisker. A smaller and more affordable version of the Karma?
By David Herron on November 29, 2012 - 4:19PM
Fisker Automotive is in a hard place as the bankruptcy of A123 Systems halts battery pack supply.
By David Herron on November 28, 2012 - 11:56PM
Former GM marketing chief, Joel Ewanick, is stepping in to replace retiring John Beattie, in a move that could reawaken rumors that Fisker plans to take on the Chevy Volt in a few years.
By David Herron on November 15, 2012 - 3:33PM
To facilitate finalizing the Fisker Atlantic design before production, Fisker Automotive is planning to open a technical center enabling work with components suppliers and others.
By David Herron on November 9, 2012 - 3:39PM
Rumors have surfaced that Fisker Automotive is planning a third plug-in hybrid car to target the "premium entry level segment," essentially the Chevy Volt, whose former program lead is now the CEO of Fisker.
By David Herron on November 5, 2012 - 10:18PM
Last week 16 Fisker Karma's caught fire and burned after being submerged under Hurricane Sandy flood waters while waiting in an automobile processing yard in Newark NJ, and the main battery pack was ruled out as the cause of the fire.
By David Herron on October 31, 2012 - 12:47AM
The Fisker Karma has had a fiery year with a couple car fires, and now in the wake of Hurricane Sandy 16 Karma's in a holding area in Port Newark NJ caught fire and burned.
By David Herron on October 28, 2012 - 3:46PM
Fisker Automotive's continuing global expansion has reached the Middle East with a sales and distribution agreement that covers several countries.
By David Herron on October 26, 2012 - 11:54PM
A123's major customer, Fisker Automotive, filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking a delay in the bankruptcy proceedings, and changes in the asset sales procedures, that Fisker claims will produce better value for creditors.
By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 3:56PM