Why Ford Hired a Furniture Maker as CEO – The Atlantic

Todd St. John If, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “an institution is the lengthened shadow of one man,” the story of the American economy can be told by the types of people who run its corporations. The early days of mass production belonged to mechanically minded men such as Henry Ford. The creation of mass… Continue reading Why Ford Hired a Furniture Maker as CEO – The Atlantic

‘I’ve assumed the worst’: Aston Martin and Bentley have prepared for slow-motion Brexit crash – The Sydney Morning Herald

Loading Aston Martin’s board before this week authorised contingency planning for Brexit that included shipping car components via air freight to allow for the use of ports other than Dover, which faces potential chaos in a no-deal scenario. For the last eight months, Volkswagen AG-owned Bentley has likewise supplied some parts through an alternative port,… Continue reading ‘I’ve assumed the worst’: Aston Martin and Bentley have prepared for slow-motion Brexit crash – The Sydney Morning Herald

Ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says he is victim of ‘plot and treason’ – The Straits Times

TOKYO • Carlos Ghosn, the embattled auto executive indicted on charges of financial wrongdoing, has said he was the victim of “plot and treason” by other Nissan leaders who wanted to thwart his plans to bring the automaker closer to its alliance partners, Renault of France and Mitsubishi Motors of Japan. In an interview with… Continue reading Ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says he is victim of ‘plot and treason’ – The Straits Times

Exclusive interview: Ghosn says ‘plot and treason’ led to arrest – Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO — Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn told Nikkei in an exclusive interview Wednesday that he had “no doubt” that the charges against him were the result of “plot and treason” by Nissan executives opposed to his plan for deeper integration between Renault and its two Japanese alliance partners. Speaking on the 10th floor… Continue reading Exclusive interview: Ghosn says ‘plot and treason’ led to arrest – Nikkei Asian Review

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche thanks workers, interviews for new position in farewell video – Motor Authority

Long-time Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche will step down at the end of this year and hand the top leadership role to current sales chief Ola Källenius in 2019, but he’s already on the hunt for a new job. Well, not really. But Zetsche gave his departure a characteristically comedic twist in a farewell video to employees… Continue reading Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche thanks workers, interviews for new position in farewell video – Motor Authority

Arrest was result of ‘plot and treason’ by Nissan, Carlos Ghosn says during interview – The Japan Times

Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a “plot and treason” at his former employer Nissan Motor Co., he told the Nikkei business daily Wednesday. The daily quoted Ghosn as saying he had “no doubt” that the charges against him were motivated by Nissan executives… Continue reading Arrest was result of ‘plot and treason’ by Nissan, Carlos Ghosn says during interview – The Japan Times

GM’s incentive plan for Cruise chief points to IPO: SEC filing – Reuters

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co on Wednesday outlined an incentive plan for the head of its self-driving car unit that points the way toward a possible initial public offering for the business. FILE PHOTO: General Motors President Dan Ammann speaks during GM’s press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan,… Continue reading GM’s incentive plan for Cruise chief points to IPO: SEC filing – Reuters

Ghosn bets on PR offensive to shift narrative from jail – Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO — Carlos Ghosn, who has gone from heading the world’s biggest auto alliance to awaiting trial in Japan, has mounted a full-fledged offensive against the prosecutors’ case through a media campaign designed to influence public opinion. The 64-year-old former Nissan Motor chairman did two consecutive interviews in the past week — one with Nikkei… Continue reading Ghosn bets on PR offensive to shift narrative from jail – Nikkei Asian Review

Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal

Tensions stemming from the investigation into auto-industry titan Carlos Ghosn are hampering efforts at Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. to shore up their globe-spanning alliance. In recent weeks the two car makers have taken steps to restore the trust that people at both companies say was lost on Nov. 19 when Mr. Ghosn, then… Continue reading Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal

If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today

If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him?  Japan Today Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive… Continue reading If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today