Daimler does not rule out cooperating with Tesla in future even though the German luxury car producer sold its stake in the U.S. electric vehicles company, Daimler’s chief executive told a Polish newspaper. Dieter Zetsche told the daily Rzeczpospolita that after selling the Tesla shares he “never regretted it. This does not exclude a cooperation… Continue reading Daimler doesn’t rule out future cooperation with Tesla: Report – CNBC
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Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN
In his first media interview since his stunning arrest more than two months ago, Ghosn told Japanese news organization Nikkei that he had “no doubt” that the allegations against him are the result of “plot and treason” by Nissan (NSANF) executives who opposed his plan to deepen the automaker’s integration with its French partner Renault… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN
Germany edges out China in Bolivia in the new lithium ‘Great Game’ – The Japan Times
UYUNI, BOLIVIA/BERLIN – When Germany signed a deal last month to help Bolivia exploit its huge lithium reserves, it hailed the venture as a deepening of economic ties with the South American country. But it also gives Germany entry into the new “Great Game” in which big powers like China are jostling across the globe… Continue reading Germany edges out China in Bolivia in the new lithium ‘Great Game’ – The Japan Times
Mercedes-Benz Could Partner With Tesla Again, Says Daimler CEO In Wake Of Failed Electric Strategy – Forbes
Nine years ago, in May 2009, Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla signed a partnership and began working closely together on electric vehicles.Mercedes-Benz On Monday, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita published an interview of Dieter Zetsche in which the Daimler CEO didn’t rule out a future partnership with Tesla, weeks only after the American automaker outsold Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Could Partner With Tesla Again, Says Daimler CEO In Wake Of Failed Electric Strategy – Forbes
Handelsblatt Interview: The World According to Zetsche – Handelsblatt Global Edition
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche talks to Handelsblatt. Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Germany’s largest luxury carmaker, spent an hour reflecting on where he and the company are heading in an interview in Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz museum. With two million cars sold, countless ideas about the future of mobility and his own new, more casual image, Mr.… Continue reading Handelsblatt Interview: The World According to Zetsche – Handelsblatt Global Edition
Exclusive interview: Ghosn ‘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 ‘plot and treason’ led to arrest – Nikkei Asian Review
Britain’s luxury automakers prepare for worst as Brexit looms – Automotive News Europe
Britain would suffer most if it lost free trade with European markets since 80 percent of vehicles assembled in the country are exported, mostly to the European Union. But for Germany the stakes are also high. In 2016, Britain was the largest single export market for German manufacturers, who sold 800,000 new cars there, or… Continue reading Britain’s luxury automakers prepare for worst as Brexit looms – Automotive News Europe
Ola Källenius new CEO of Mercedes-Benz – Fleet Europe
Ola Källenius (picture) will become the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars in 2019. He will succeed Dr Dieter Zetsche, who will be proposed becoming the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Daimler. In 2021 the mandate of Dr. Manfred Bischoff as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler will come to an end. In… Continue reading Ola Källenius new CEO of Mercedes-Benz – Fleet Europe
PSA is open to industry tie-ups, CEO Tavares says – Automotive News Europe
October 05, 2018 01:00 AM Laurence FrostJoseph White Bloomberg Tavares: “Some of our competitors are looking at us with different eyes.” PARIS — PSA Group is open to new industry tie-ups and is attracting attention from competitors after its lightning turnaround and swift progress in restructuring recently acquired Opel, CEO Carlos Tavares said. The automaker,… Continue reading PSA is open to industry tie-ups, CEO Tavares says – Automotive News Europe
Volkswagen Wants to Matter in America Again – Automobile
Scott Keogh is Volkswagen of America’s CEO and president, and his company recently announced a collaboration on small commercial vehicles and midsize pickups with Ford, and confirmed those companies’ advanced negotiations regarding possible partnerships on electric and autonomous vehicles. We spoke with him at the North American International Auto Show just ahead of the announcement—made… Continue reading Volkswagen Wants to Matter in America Again – Automobile