In an official press conference held this morning, Renault announced its financial results for 2021. The French company returned to profitability last year and also announced several new all-electric vehicles for the next three years. It seems that the automaker is running like a well-oiled machine, but its former CEO Carlos Ghosn sees things very… Continue reading Renault-Nissan “Small And Fragile,” Ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn Says – Motor1
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Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – MINING.COM – MINING.com
Carmakers are working to secure supplies of materials from lithium, nickel and manganese for batteries to magnesium for car components as they race to ramp up electric vehicle production, but rising raw material costs have dug into their margins. Some, including Mercedes-Benz – which changed its name from Daimler on Tuesday after splitting from Daimler Truck –… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – MINING.COM – MINING.com
VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com
German auto giant Volkswagen AG’s Cheif Executive Officer Herbert Diess has tested positive for the coronavirus and is currently quarantined at his residence. Although infected Diess is continuing his work from home. While a VW spokeswoman Nicole Mommsen said, “He has been available for all phone calls and meetings,” The CEO has not shown any… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess in Quarantine – CarToq.com
Ford doubles annual bonuses amid worker fury over controversial formula – Detroit Free Press
Ford doubles bonuses amid worker fury over controversial formula News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries E-Edition Legals Ford Motor Co. informed employees Monday afternoon that it planned to revise its just-revealed annual bonus formula for salaried workers after a backlash that triggered executive strategy meetings throughout the weekend. The pivot includes top executives now taking a significant bonus cut. … Continue reading Ford doubles annual bonuses amid worker fury over controversial formula – Detroit Free Press
Brit Mike Manley leaves role as Stellantis head of Americas – Autocar
Mike Manley has stepped down as the head of Americas at Stellantis to take on a new role running one of the largest car dealer groups in the US. The 57-year-old Brit spent more than 20 years working for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and was a key figure in pushing through its merger with the PSA Group to form Stellantis. After… Continue reading Brit Mike Manley leaves role as Stellantis head of Americas – Autocar
Top car design executive speaks out about diversity in the industry – WOKV
NEW YORK — You may not know Ralph Gilles by name but you may have owned (or admired) his cars: the Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram truck, to name a few. Gilles, the 52-year-old chief design officer of Stellantis, the automotive giant that owns the Chrysler, Peugeot and Fiat brands, has been sketching… Continue reading Top car design executive speaks out about diversity in the industry – WOKV
GM’s robotaxis are only coming out after dark – CNN
Cruise has for years tested its self-driving cars in San Francisco and planned to offer rides to the public. “The chaotic, gritty streets of SF are our launchpad,” Cruise’s then-CEO Dan Ammann wrote in a 2020 blog post. “An electric car, driving by itself, navigating one of the most difficult driving cities in the world.”… Continue reading GM’s robotaxis are only coming out after dark – CNN
Engine No. 1 CEO on new climate ETF: An opportunity to deal with climate and a performance opportunity – CNBC
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From G-Wagon pitchman to BMW EV god – Automotive News
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the headliner for a fiery reveal of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon at the 2018 Detroit auto show, is upgrading his pyrotechnic powers by playing Zeus, the Greek god of lightning, in a Super Bowl commercial for rival BMW. The actor and former California governor will be joined by Salma Hayek Pinault as Hera, the… Continue reading From G-Wagon pitchman to BMW EV god – Automotive News
Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars – Automotive World
Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of a major product offensive. Four of the five models in its compact range have been launched; the news S-Class followed the launch of the E-Class, and at the 2014 Detroit auto show, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the next-generation C-Class. Daimler’s Q3 results showed a 13% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales,… Continue reading Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars – Automotive World