The Supply Chain Crisis Could be Ending Soon, according to Herbert Diess – MotorIllustrated

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the automotive industry, like many other sectors of the global economy, has had to deal with supply disruptions that have delayed and disrupted the production of new vehicles. Fortunately, according to Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess, in an interview during the Davos Economic Forum, he sees a “clear improvement”… Continue reading The Supply Chain Crisis Could be Ending Soon, according to Herbert Diess – MotorIllustrated

Mercedes plans to cut some entry-level models – Irish Examiner

After years in a grudge match against rival BMW to become the world’s biggest luxury automaker, Mercedes-Benz is calling it quits. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer will cut some entry-level vehicles from its product line and shave 25% off of its share of entry-level cars in the segment by 2026, chief executive Ola Källenius said in a… Continue reading Mercedes plans to cut some entry-level models – Irish Examiner

Former Fiat Chrysler automaker offer Serbian workers electric car training – Autonews.com

Stellantis has not given more details on which vehicle will be built at the plant but CEO Carlos Tavares said last month that its platform would “fit perfectly” with vehicles in the minicar, small and compact segments. “This new platform for electric vehicles will fit perfectly with products from A, B and C categories and… Continue reading Former Fiat Chrysler automaker offer Serbian workers electric car training – Autonews.com

Daimler Boss Says Board Must Have Been Drunk When Approving AMG One Hypercar – CarScoops

Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Källenius has acknowledged that the car manufacturer’s supervisory board must have been “drunk” when they decided to approve the AMG One hypercar for production. The German car manufacturer first unveiled the car at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2017. It made headlines because it features a Formula One-derived hybrid powertrain using… Continue reading Daimler Boss Says Board Must Have Been Drunk When Approving AMG One Hypercar – CarScoops

Vision AMG EV concept previews Taycan rival – EV Central

Three years from now, an EV that looks very much like this sleek four-door coupe concept will be launched by Mercedes-AMG. Called Vision AMG, the design study was officially revealed overnight.     “That car previews the next-generation, fully-electric future of AMG,” said Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener at a special sneak peek for media last weekend.… Continue reading Vision AMG EV concept previews Taycan rival – EV Central

Industrial Revolutionary: Ford’s Jim Farley – Chief Executive

Jim Farley is not afraid to make big decisions, and the one he made about Rivian was consummate. Enamored of the electric-truck startup under former CEO Jim Hackett, Ford Motor invested $500 million in Rivian in 2019 and established a partnership for joint vehicle development. But early this year, Ford under Farley dissolved the development… Continue reading Industrial Revolutionary: Ford’s Jim Farley – Chief Executive

Bill Ford Says F-150 Lightning ‘Most Important’ Launch Of His Career – Benzinga – Benzinga

Ford Motor Co F Chairman Bill Ford sees the F-150 Lightning truck as a better and more capable successor to its traditional variant and called it the “most important” launch of his career in an interview with The Detroit News on Monday. What Happened: Dearborn, Michigan-based Ford is scheduled to launch the battery-powered variant of its best-selling truck on Tuesday afternoon.… Continue reading Bill Ford Says F-150 Lightning ‘Most Important’ Launch Of His Career – Benzinga – Benzinga

VW CEO Herbert Diess on ’60 Minutes’: ‘We have to become relevant in the U.S.’ – Automotive News

Stahl: In the ’60s and ’70s everybody in the United States knew about Volkswagen. The Beetle, the Minibus. But since then Volkswagen has not done well in the United States. Why is that, do you think? Diess: It’s difficult. First of all, I have to accept, we lost ground here in the U.S. I think… Continue reading VW CEO Herbert Diess on ’60 Minutes’: ‘We have to become relevant in the U.S.’ – Automotive News