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
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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
Engine No. 1 CEO on new climate ETF: An opportunity to deal with climate and a performance opportunity CNBC Go to Source
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
Flashpoint Interview: Bill Ford Jr. shares vision for Michigan Central Station development – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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
GM’s Mary Barra Vows To Blow Tesla Out of the Water, Throws Billions at It – autoevolution
GM’s Mary Barra Vows To Blow Tesla Out of the Water, Throws Billions at It autoevolution Go to Source
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