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Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe

Born and raised in Lisbon, Tavares displayed his early passion as a 14-year-old volunteer at the Estoril track. He has since competed in more than 500 races as an amateur driver and has said he became an engineer because he lacked the talent and money to race professionally. He was scheduled to drive a Lancia… Continue reading Spotlight will find low-key Tavares as he takes over new empire at Stellantis – Automotive News Europe

Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe

PARIS — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told unions that French plants were competitive within the newly created automotive giant, reassuring workers after he said the company will not cut jobs or close plants. It was the first time he met the French unions since Stellantis officially sprang from the merger of France’s PSA Group and… Continue reading Tavares delivers reassuring message on French competitiveness – Automotive News Europe

Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Stuff.co.nz

The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems. In urging federal regulation, Ford CEO Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognise a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology,… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Stuff.co.nz

Rafa Russo • Director of The Year of Fury – Cineuropa

31/05/2021 – We talked to the filmmaker, who has returned to direct a feature again after a 15-year hiatus; the movie reconstructs the moments prior to the dawn of the military dictatorship in Uruguay in 1972 It’s good to know that Rafa Russo (Madrid, 1962), the screenwriter of features such as Remember Me [+see also:film reviewtrailerinterview: Martín… Continue reading Rafa Russo • Director of The Year of Fury – Cineuropa

Ford’s Jim Hackett is out as CEO, to be succeeded by Jim Farley as restructuring plan fails to reignite stock – CNBC

Ford’s Jim Hackett is out as CEO, to be succeeded by Jim Farley as restructuring plan fails to reignite stock  CNBC Ford’s Jim Hackett had a bold vision—but couldn’t improve this all-important financial metric  Fortune Ford’s Farley to become CEO Oct. 1; Hackett to retire  The Detroit News Ford Unveils Change At The Top With COO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford’s Jim Hackett is out as CEO, to be succeeded by Jim Farley as restructuring plan fails to reignite stock – CNBC

Fiat Chrysler’s Manley in pole position for Ferrari CEO job, paper says – Automotive News Europe

December 12, 2020 06:18 AM Staff and wire reports Reuters Fiat Chrysler has not said what role Manley will have when the automaker merges with PSA next year. MILAN — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley is in pole position to take over the top job at Ferrari, Italian daily Il Messaggero said. Names of… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Manley in pole position for Ferrari CEO job, paper says – Automotive News Europe

Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Design ENGINEERING

In April, Ford announced it will begin offering its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system to customers later this year. (Photo credit: Ford Motors) DETROIT (AP) – The CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving… Continue reading Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems – Design ENGINEERING