DETROIT – For years, the Michigan Central Station has stood as a tattered symbol of decay just outside of Downtown Detroit. Now, the old train station is being brought back to life, and serves as a symbol of renewal in the city. This week on Flashpoint, we’re joined by executive chair at Ford Motor Company,… Continue reading Flashpoint Interview: Bill Ford Jr. shares vision for Michigan Central Station development – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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GM’s Mary Barra Vows To Blow Tesla Out of the Water, Throws Billions at It – autoevolution
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Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers – Crain’s Detroit Business
Michigan “desperately” needs more software developers to compete in a fast-changing auto industry racing to develop self-driving vehicles and new mobility innovations, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said Friday. “We need to lean into the software development as a state if we’re going to be the leader,” Ford said in an interview… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers – Crain’s Detroit Business
Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – Die Zeit – Reuters
Ola Kaellenius, chairman of Daimler AG attends the presentation of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class at the Daimler production plant in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, Germany, September 2, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski Feb 2 (Reuters) – Scarce supply of raw materials for electric cars could slow the transition from fossil-fuel burning vehicles to electric ones, Mercedes-Benz (DAIGn.DE) Chief… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – Die Zeit – Reuters
Tavares says Europe’s EV drive comes with risks – Automotive News Europe
PARIS –The European Commission’s strategy to phase out combustion engines in favor of electric vehicles is a political choice that carries environmental and social risks, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with European newspapers. Since merging Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot-maker PSA Group, Tavares has mapped out a 30 billion euro ($34 billion) electrification… Continue reading Tavares says Europe’s EV drive comes with risks – Automotive News Europe
Daimler AG Officially Becomes Mercedes-Benz Group AG as Carmaker Chases Higher Valuation – autoevolution
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Cruise’s Vogt Says Autonomous Driving Business Plans On Track After CEO Shakeup – Forbes
GM-built electric Origin vehicles are to join Cruise’s fleet by 2023. Cruise Cruise, the autonomous driving company backed by General Motors, is moving toward the launch of commercial operations and hasn’t altered its business plans following the unexpected departure of former CEO Dan Ammann in December, says cofounder and interim CEO Kyle Vogt. Vogt, who… Continue reading Cruise’s Vogt Says Autonomous Driving Business Plans On Track After CEO Shakeup – Forbes
Jeep can hit 1m sales: Chrysler CEO – The Peninsula Qatar
The new Chrysler 200 C sedan on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. DETROIT: Now that Italy’s Fiat SpA has almost closed its deal to buy the portion of Chrysler it does not already own, one of the main items on the to-do list of Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne is… Continue reading Jeep can hit 1m sales: Chrysler CEO – The Peninsula Qatar
‘We Wanna Lead In EVs’: GM CEO Mary Barra Speaks On Investments In Electric Vehicles – CBS Detroit
(CBS Detroit) — General Motors announced plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant. In an exclusive interview, CEO Mary Barra discussed the future as well as its setbacks. READ MORE: Tesla Posts Record Profit, Won’t Produce New Models In… Continue reading ‘We Wanna Lead In EVs’: GM CEO Mary Barra Speaks On Investments In Electric Vehicles – CBS Detroit
GM, Ford asked by Biden to help support stalled Build Back Better bill – Automotive News
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to revive his stalled economic plan, Build Back Better, hosting corporate executives at the White House who support the legislation. “A lot of folks refer to this as just social spending,” Biden said at the event. “I see it this way: The Build Back Better plan lowers… Continue reading GM, Ford asked by Biden to help support stalled Build Back Better bill – Automotive News