Karma News: Fisker's New Owner Says Karma Production Incoming, Once We Fix 250 'Bugs'

[William Maley]

Fisker, the automaker that doesn't seem to die is back in the news. This past week, the Wanxiang Group, Fisker's new owner, went on tour of the U.S. to met with officials and politicians in several states about plans. At one of the stops, Chairman Lu Guanqiu and President of the U.S. unit, Pin Ni spoke to reporters. Ni explained that company is planning on starting production of the Karma in the near future. But before then, the company needs to fix 250 “bugs” in the Karma and have a 'reliable supply of high-quality components'.

"At Fisker, the biggest issue is to solve the problems. There are about 250 bugs in this we need to de-bug. I often say that Wanxiang can afford to make cars, but Wanxiang cannot afford to make bad cars,” Ni told reporters. “Our goal is to fix all the issues and get the car back on the road, but this car has to be a good cart. It cannot be a car with problems … We want to make this car in the United States. This too is determined. But in terms of a detailed plan, we are still evaluating.”

But Wanxiang has bigger ambitions for Fisker. Chairman Lu Guanqiu said the company is working on a new Fisker model that will be launched in 2017. Guanqiu didn't go into specifics about the new model or where it will be built.

Source: Automotive News Europe (Subscription Required)

William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at[email protected] or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster.

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[David]

Interesting, If they truly fix their bugs and polish the car to be near perfect, they might just get some sales and if they add other auto options say a hybrid like the awesome VOLT, they could get even more.

[A Horse With No Name]

Good news!

[Drew Dowdell]

Every car is going to have bugs.  The Karma was a fantastic design outside, but felt kit-kar like inside.  I suppose they are focusing on the Karma because most of the work to get it on the road is done, however, I think they need to get the Atlantic out ASAP as that is a vehicle more people will be able to afford.

[A Horse With No Name]

Agree with you here Drew!

[§carlet §wordfish]

I just want to see them made and sell. These cars don't deserve to die.

[A Horse With No Name]

Neither did Saab.

[ocnblu]

Sigh 

[A Horse With No Name]

And when you cannot buy a non hybrid, what will you drive?

[§carlet §wordfish]

An older car. There will still be plenty left to enjoy.