hearing is set for November 14.

The Fiat Chrysler sale rumors continue to swirl, with CEO Sergio Marchionne stepping up this week to deny he has received offers or even approaches about the carmaker. But he did say FCA is considering spinning off its components operations, per Bloomberg. The company faces $5 billion in debt.

Reuters questions the future of the car show in advance of the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, the first big automobile shindig hosted in the country since the Volkswagen emissions scandal broke two years ago. This year’s no-shows include Tesla, Nissan, Peugeot, Fiat, Volvo, Jeep, Mitsubishi, and Infiniti.

Also from Reuters: News that BMW will mass produce electric vehicles by 2020, and will have 12 fully electric models on showroom floors by 2025.

Germany, Shmermany. The realwould have given him additional funds on a monthly basis. Honda's first Motion for Summary Judgment, filed before discovery, was denied based on DiAmore's affidavit. This Court held that there were genuine issues of fact regarding DiAmore's knowledge of the enhanced plan when he retired prior to its inception. Now that discovery has been completed, Honda again moves for summary judgment.

STATEMENT OF FACTS
The Court sets forth only those facts deemed necessary to an understanding of the issues raised in, and decision rendered on, this Motion. The facts are distilled from the Complaint, the parties memoranda of law and exhibits thereto, and their Local Rule 9(c) Statements.
DiAmore was employed by Honda from September 21, 1978 until his early retirement on October 12, 1999. During this period, he was a