Lewis Hamilton is yet to sign a new contract with Mercedes ahead of the 2021 season. With testing a little over a month away, we round up the latest on the seven-time world champion, including whether a new deal is deemed likely at present. Hamilton’s big fear Hamilton feared that he would only be a… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes’ star big fear, New deal ‘confirmed’, Toto Wolff skipped in talks – Daily Express
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Tavares exclusive interview reveals Stellantis plans – Automotive News Europe
Jeep is the “most global brand” of Stellantis, Tavares said, because of its presence in Europe and China as well as North America. Its global push will continue under Stellantis, he said. The SUV brand is pushing into new markets and higher-priced segments, adding new capability to storied nameplates and stepping into the world of… Continue reading Tavares exclusive interview reveals Stellantis plans – Automotive News Europe
Dodge boss: The V-8’s days “are numbered” – Motor Authority
The days of the big and burly V-8 could soon be over, judging by recent comments made by Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. In an interview with CNBC published last week, Kuniskis said the days of supercharged V-8s like Dodge’s Hellcat engines are numbered, but thanks to electrification the type of performance the engines deliver is… Continue reading Dodge boss: The V-8’s days “are numbered” – Motor Authority
INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global
Highlights Norway EV sales hit 50% Rules of Origin important factor Not a singular race for raw materials London — The new year is shaping up to be the year of the electric vehicle, and to keep up the UK must invest not only in EV battery factories but also world-leading R&D and technology, Andy… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R&D, tech vital for UK’s EV ambitions: Ex-Aston CEO – S&P Global
Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
On the regional side, there is a shuffling of responsibilities compared with PSA (five regional chiefs) and FCA (four). Mike Manley, the former FCA CEO, becomes head of Americas – but sits on the Strategic and Performance committee. The heads of North America (Mark Stewart) and South America (Antonio Filosa) sit below him, as regional… Continue reading Stellantis management: More than the sum of PSA and FCA’s parts – Automotive News Europe
FCA’s Manley to head Stellantis American operations – Automotive News Europe
December 18, 2020 08:13 AM Manley, pictured, will work alongside Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley will become head of Americas operations for Stellantis, the automotive group that will be formed after the merger of FCA and PSA Group. Manley, 56, was a key figure in driving forward the merger, working with… Continue reading FCA’s Manley to head Stellantis American operations – Automotive News Europe
FCA-PSA merger adds uncertainty to Peugeot’s return to US, brand chief says – Automotive News Europe
Peugeot exited the U.S. market in 1991, driven out by a recession, slumping sales and the rising costs of U.S. regulations. The company had sold just 4,292 cars in 1990, nearly 80 percent below 1984 levels. Tavares said in an interview in December with Automotive News Europe that ahead of the closing of the merger,… Continue reading FCA-PSA merger adds uncertainty to Peugeot’s return to US, brand chief says – Automotive News Europe
Daimler CEO confirms Mercedes new hyperscreen technology will be a ‘game-changer’ – Express
Mercedes-Benz tease new MBUX Hyperscreen technology Mercedes new fully electric EQS model will be fitted with a large curved screen which stretches the entire width of the vehicle’s central pillar. The screen will provide a range of high technology gadgets and fully personalised operating systems to control almost all car functions. “And the hyperscreen not… Continue reading Daimler CEO confirms Mercedes new hyperscreen technology will be a ‘game-changer’ – Express
Volkswagen CEO Delivers Wake-Up Call on Capital Markets Dilemma – Bloomberg
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Aston Martin to launch 10 derivatives over next 2 years, source bespoke engines from Mercedes – Motor Authority
Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers has been formulating a turnaround plan for the historic British automaker since he was brought in by Chairman Lawrence Stroll in August to help right the ship. Aston Martin has seen its share price crash since the company was made public in 2018 and sales were slowing even before the… Continue reading Aston Martin to launch 10 derivatives over next 2 years, source bespoke engines from Mercedes – Motor Authority