Herbert Diess could not be less like Elon Musk. The Volkswagen boss is a wiry Bavarian who does not take drugs, rant on Twitter, or blast cars into orbit. But he knows he needs to copy the Tesla founder if he is to beat him in the race to dominate the nascent $1 trillion electric… Continue reading Showdown: VW races Tesla to electric dominance | Business | The Sunday Times – The Times
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Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name – The Associated Press
Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name The Associated Press 5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn The Independent Carlos Ghosn Says He Will Speak With French Investigators In New Interview Forbes Carlos Ghosn says downfall felt like being ‘hit by a bus’ Euronews Carlos Ghosn, Stuck in Beirut, Says He Is Ready… Continue reading Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name – The Associated Press
Ghosn speaks his mind on Renault-Nissan’s fall – Asia Times
This is the second of two stories based on an exclusive interview with Carlos Ghosn. Part one, “Secret pay never happened,” is here. It was a big event at the time, although mostly forgotten by now. On a mild autumn evening in 2004, Carlos Ghosn, then president and CEO of Nissan Motor Co, was inducted… Continue reading Ghosn speaks his mind on Renault-Nissan’s fall – Asia Times
Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley – The New York Times
For years, Ford Motor has been working on a turnaround but showing little progress in the showroom or its profits. But the 118-year-old automaker’s outlook has brightened recently, and many analysts give credit to Jim Farley, who took over as chief executive last October. Ford has introduced several well-received models, including a redesigned F-150 pickup… Continue reading Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley – The New York Times
Rolls-Royce appoints Anita Frew and Mike Manley as Non-Executive Directors – DirectorsTalk Interviews
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR) has announced that it has appointed Anita Frew as a Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Anita will join the Board with effect from 1 July 2021 and will succeed Sir Ian Davis as Chair on 1 October 2021. Sir Ian will retire from the Board on 30 September 2021, after nearly… Continue reading Rolls-Royce appoints Anita Frew and Mike Manley as Non-Executive Directors – DirectorsTalk Interviews
Daimler CEO Kallenius optimistic about Munich auto show despite COVID – Automotive News Europe
Automakers will have a reduced presence at this year’s IAA, which takes place from Sept. 6-12. Mercedes and fellow German brands BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have said they will be present. Ford, Renault, Hyundai, Polestar and Chinese brands including Leap Motor and Silk-FAW also will attend. Stellantis’ brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Alfa Romeo… Continue reading Daimler CEO Kallenius optimistic about Munich auto show despite COVID – Automotive News Europe
Daimler CEO predicts strong 2021, even better 2022 – Automotive News Europe
Ola Kallenius, the first non-German CEO of Daimler and its Mercedes-Benz brand, has been tested by a range of unforeseen challenges, from the coronavirus pandemic to the global semiconductor shortage Ola Kallenius, the first non-German CEO of Daimler and its Mercedes-Benz brand, has been tested by a range of unforeseen challenges, from the coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading Daimler CEO predicts strong 2021, even better 2022 – Automotive News Europe
BMW CEO Harald Krueger talks diesel and its future – BMWBLOG
During a recent interview with ZEIT magazine, BMW CEO Harald Krueger spoke about several things, including his first public speaking of his fainting accident, and they spoke quite a bit about diesel engines, their importance to the industry and how BMW complies with regulations. It seems as if the whole world is looking at other… Continue reading BMW CEO Harald Krueger talks diesel and its future – BMWBLOG
BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com
Cars The i Vision Dynamics, a concept at the 2017 Frankfurt IAA, was a preview of the i4. This car is BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 and can also be thought of an electric four-door 4 Series. A further concept was announced in March 2020. The production model, revealed at a special event in… Continue reading BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com
Tavares gives Stellantis brands 10 years to prove themselves – Automotive News Europe
Instead of making any immediate decisions, Tavares is giving brand leaders 10 years, during which they will have funding along with the chance to build and carry out a long-term vision. “We love them all,” Tavares said of the brands. “You do not kill what you love.” Brand heads will be given an opportunity to… Continue reading Tavares gives Stellantis brands 10 years to prove themselves – Automotive News Europe