An engineer by trade, General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra always looks for ways to improve situations and solve challenges. As if born with a crystal ball installed in her very DNA, imagining what’s next and then capitalising on those opportunities comes second nature to her, almost in the same way improving people’s lives and… Continue reading General Motors CEO Mary Barra is steering the way to an all-electric future – The CEO Magazine
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Ford’s new CEO Jim Farley restructures operations and shakes up executive ranks as automaker struggles to execute turnaround plan – CNBC
Ford’s new CEO Jim Farley restructures operations and shakes up executive ranks as automaker struggles to execute turnaround plan CNBC Go to Source
Daimler’s Maybach, AMG and G-Class will be bundled into new luxury group – Automotive News Europe
BERLIN — Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler will unveil a new business group comprising the AMG, Maybach and G-Class subbrands at the Munich auto show in September. The move will streamline marketing costs and is part of Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius’ plan to boost productivity and profitability, with a focus on high-margin sales. AMG boss Philipp Schiemer… Continue reading Daimler’s Maybach, AMG and G-Class will be bundled into new luxury group – Automotive News Europe
Audi will switch to agency model for EV sales – Automotive News Europe
BERLIN — Audi plans to switch to agency sales for its electric models starting in 2023. Through this model, cars will be sold directly by the brand to end customers, with dealers acting only as intermediaries. So far Audi has been selling its own EVs such as the e-tron and e-tron GT through its authorized… Continue reading Audi will switch to agency model for EV sales – Automotive News Europe
GM CEO Mary Barra on increasing spending on electric, autonomous vehicles – CNBC
GM CEO Mary Barra on increasing spending on electric, autonomous vehicles CNBC Go to Source
GM ups spending on EVs and autonomous vehicles by 30% to $35 billion by 2025 on higher profits – CNBC
GM ups spending on EVs and autonomous vehicles by 30% to $35 billion by 2025 on higher profits CNBC Go to Source
VW’s Diess sees autonomy transforming cars more than electrification – Automotive News
CEO says automaker’s joint efforts with Ford on self-driving vehicles are making good progress June 22, 2021 01:09 PM Bloomberg {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> Volkswagen Group is undergoing the world’s largest industrial overhaul for the electric-vehicle… Continue reading VW’s Diess sees autonomy transforming cars more than electrification – Automotive News
Lancia’s revival plan focuses on electrification, design, expansion outside Italy – Automotive News Europe
Ploue, 58, who started his career at Renault in 1985, “will personally supervise” the creation of Lancia’s new products along with a “lean and focused team” of young designers based in Turin, Stellantis said in a release. He joined PSA Group in 1999 after a decade at Renault where he contributed to the designs of the… Continue reading Lancia’s revival plan focuses on electrification, design, expansion outside Italy – Automotive News Europe
Interview: Carlos Ghosn on the dark side of Japan, life in Lebanon and his upcoming documentary – Arab News
LONDON: Carlos Ghosn, the auto-executive-turned-fugitive who plotted a brazen escape from Osaka in December 2019 following his arrest by Japanese authorities on charges of financial misconduct, has denounced what he calls Japan’s darker side — its legal system. Ever since the French-Lebanese-Brazilian former chairman of Japanese car giant Nissan was arrested at Tokyo International Airport… Continue reading Interview: Carlos Ghosn on the dark side of Japan, life in Lebanon and his upcoming documentary – Arab News
Daimler plans to develop ‘agency’ selling model in Europe, CEO says – Automotive News Europe
Kallenius said the agency approach fits in with Daimler’s overall efforts to digitalize its business and distribution model. “I’m a very strong believer that everything that is transactional when it comes to car sales and distribution needs to be digitized,” he said. “This removes friction, improves the customer experience and lowers costs. So, regardless of which… Continue reading Daimler plans to develop ‘agency’ selling model in Europe, CEO says – Automotive News Europe