➤ No-deal Brexit is “lose-lose” for all parties and must be taken off the table, Carlos Tavares says. ➤ The CEO backs moving to zero-emission transport and is enthusiastic about electric powertrains but says the policy framework leaves electric vehicles unappealing and unaffordable for many. ➤ More stringent CO2-cutting rules for small cars are counterproductive… Continue reading No-deal Brexit would ‘destroy the lives of the next generation’ — Peugeot CEO – S&P Global
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Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 14, 2019 Recent comments from a Volkswagen executive suggests that the German automaker is not yet ready to fully let go of diesel-powered vehicles. The comments, which were related by Sebastian Willmann, Head of Diesel Engine Development at VW, were published by the veteran carmaker in a blog post… Continue reading Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Jim Hackett is not a prototypical car guy. Nor is he a straight-line thinker or talker. But after more than two years as CEO of Ford, amid some head-scratching and skepticism, his unorthodox methods and esoteric train of thought are making some sense and showing signs they might pay off. The former Steelcase CEO has… Continue reading Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM
Vauxhall has confirmed the new Astra will be priced from £18,885 when it goes on sale in UK car dealerships on August 1. The facelifted model will be offered in five-door hatchback and Sports Tourer bodystyles and introduces a brand-new range of RDE2-compliant engines. News of the new models’ specification comes in a week when its… Continue reading Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM
FCA Boss Mike Manley Eyes Jeep Expansion As The Way Forward – Carscoops
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive Mike Manley may have been at the company’s helm for only a year now, but he is preparing to push the car manufacturer forward just a decade since its infamous bankruptcy. The driving force behind FCA’s newfound success is Jeep, The Detroit News reports and, according to Manley, the brand’s… Continue reading FCA Boss Mike Manley Eyes Jeep Expansion As The Way Forward – Carscoops
Fiat Chrysler open to fresh merger talks with Renault: report – Tech Xplore
Fiat Chrysler chief Mike Manley said the underlying logic of a tie-up with France’s Renault remained sound The chief of Fiat Chrysler remains open to the possibility of resuming merger talks with France’s Renault, months after talks between the two automakers aimed at forging an industry powerhouse broke down, according to an interview published Monday.… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler open to fresh merger talks with Renault: report – Tech Xplore
Next Dodge Challenger and Charger to Retain Retro Looks It’s been almost a decade since either model has been seriously overhauled – Auto123.com
Like the Jeep Wrangler, the Dodge Challenger features from a unique, retro look, and its maker is totally unapologetic about its backward-looking appearance. In fact, in the view of Mark Trostle, head of design for Dodge, Chrysler and SRT, its unfashionableness is not a hindrance but a signature selling point. The designer even includes the… Continue reading Next Dodge Challenger and Charger to Retain Retro Looks It’s been almost a decade since either model has been seriously overhauled – Auto123.com
PSA Group re-states Brexit warning for Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant – AM
PSA Group chairman and chief executive Carlos Tavares has re-stated the French carmaker’s warning that Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant could be closed if Brexit makes it unprofitable. In an interview with the Financial Times Tavares said that Vauxhall, “has another plant in mind” if the conditions of Brexit are “unfavourable”. “Frankly I would prefer to… Continue reading PSA Group re-states Brexit warning for Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant – AM
Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer speaks of ‘most difficult weeks of my career’ – Car Dealer Magazine
ASTON Martin boss Andy Palmer has spoken of enduring ‘some of the most difficult weeks of his career’ in an interview with an American automotive website. Palmer was speaking after a particularly problematic spell for the luxury British sports car manufacturer. Its share price plunged after it announced 2019 production levels would be lower than originally… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer speaks of ‘most difficult weeks of my career’ – Car Dealer Magazine
Carlos Ghosn Ran a Tech Fund—Using Millions From an Executive at a Nissan Partner – The Wall Street Journal
Nissan Motor Co. boss Carlos Ghosn built a parallel business as an investor in Silicon Valley with his son, using millions of dollars he received from an executive at a Nissan business partner in Oman. The operation, known only to a handful of people, adds crucial new details to what is seen as the most… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Ran a Tech Fund—Using Millions From an Executive at a Nissan Partner – The Wall Street Journal