Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is a 621-mile luxury hypermiler – CNET

The front end may not resemble any other Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the road today, but as the automaker’s design language evolves, you’ll probably see parts of this form reappear on other vehicles. Mercedes-Benz This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. In the weeks… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is a 621-mile luxury hypermiler – CNET

Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

19.07.2019: In an interview, Volkswagen�s CEO explains the Group�s three strategic goals. At a glance � which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance? In an interview, Volkswagen’s CEO explains the Group’s three strategic goals. At a glance – which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance?… Continue reading Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com – automobilsport.com

GM CEO Barra talks Tesla, more EVs and Michigan’s shot at a new factory – Detroit Free Press

General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday took on topics ranging from Tesla CEO Elon Musk to the possibility of a new factory in Michigan. Barra addressed a group of reporters Thursday, on the eve of her eight-year anniversary as GM’s CEO, as part an Automotive Press Association event at the Gem Theater in Detroit. Top of mind was a question… Continue reading GM CEO Barra talks Tesla, more EVs and Michigan’s shot at a new factory – Detroit Free Press

Disclosures show Nissan Kelly charges are fabricated – Asia Times

Roger Schreffler is expanding his series on the post-Carlos Ghosn Nissan board of directors based on information from more interviews and newly obtained documents, of which four installments were published in September. This is part 8. Read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here, part 5 here, part 6 here and part 7 here. On November 20, 2018,… Continue reading Disclosures show Nissan Kelly charges are fabricated – Asia Times

Stellantis CEO: Speeding Up EV Transition Is “Beyond The Limits” Of What Auto Industry Can Sustain – CleanTechnica

In an interview at the Reuters Next conference, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that the costs of speeding up the transition to EVs are “beyond the limits” of what the auto industry can sustain. Tavares was discussing how governments and investors want automakers to speed up the transition to electricity and shared how difficult this… Continue reading Stellantis CEO: Speeding Up EV Transition Is “Beyond The Limits” Of What Auto Industry Can Sustain – CleanTechnica

CEO Mary Barra says making ventilators changed GM’s culture – Autoblog

DETROIT — The CEO of General Motors said Thursday that the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventilators to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients. The company was able to help a small West Coast ventilator maker start large-scale production in about a month. That gave GM… Continue reading CEO Mary Barra says making ventilators changed GM’s culture – Autoblog

Mike Spengler dies: Syracuse grad played trumpet for Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Asbury Jukes – syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. ― Mike Spengler, a noted trumpet player who performed with Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, died on Friday due to acute kidney failure. Spengler also was a member of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul as well as the Miami Horns. Spengler, who was born in… Continue reading Mike Spengler dies: Syracuse grad played trumpet for Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Asbury Jukes – syracuse.com

Jacksonville Jaguars put in HC interview request for Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett – Acme Packing Company

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Jacksonville Jaguars have submitted an interview request for Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett for their head coach opening. NFL interview rules have changed recently, with the league allowing teams with head coaching opening to interview potential head coaches in the final two weeks of the regular… Continue reading Jacksonville Jaguars put in HC interview request for Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett – Acme Packing Company

Packers lose two to COVID-19 list, including a starter, while Jaguars seek interview with Nathaniel Hackett – Madison.com

Burks FRE JASON WILDE For the State Journal GREEN BAY — Another day, another addition to the COVID-19 list for the Green Bay Packers. Two, in fact. Starting tight end Marcedes Lewis and linebacker Oren Burks, one of the key members of the special-teams units, landed on the list Tuesday, bringing the Packers’ total to… Continue reading Packers lose two to COVID-19 list, including a starter, while Jaguars seek interview with Nathaniel Hackett – Madison.com

NFL head coach firings, hirings and openings: Latest news, rumors and interview candidates on Jaguars and Raiders jobs – ESPN

1:45 PM ET ESPN staff There are two weeks of regular-season football left in the NFL and the debate about which head-coaching jobs are in jeopardy come the offseason is heating up. With the Jacksonville Jaguars firing Urban Meyer on Dec. 16 after less than one season, we know they are going to be on… Continue reading NFL head coach firings, hirings and openings: Latest news, rumors and interview candidates on Jaguars and Raiders jobs – ESPN