FCA will keep Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo – The Detroit News

Michael Martinez and Melissa Burden, The Detroit News Published 1:48 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will keep building the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo (Photo: Detroit News file photo) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will keep building the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo, according to a union representative who was briefed on the automaker’s… Continue reading FCA will keep Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo – The Detroit News

‘The G is a G and it needs to stay a G’ | Interview with Mercedes R&D chief Ola Kaellenius – Autoblog – Autoblog

At the Detroit Auto Show, we got a chance to sit down with Ola Källenius, the head of Mercedes research and development. The 48-year-old Swede, who was previously head of AMG and Mercedes’ Alabama manufacturing facility, discussed a wide range of Benz-related topics. On the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class introduced in Detroit, and how you make… Continue reading ‘The G is a G and it needs to stay a G’ | Interview with Mercedes R&D chief Ola Kaellenius – Autoblog – Autoblog

Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN

VW unveils better, cheaper electric car Get ready for more mega mergers in the automotive industry. General Motors (GM) dumped its European business on Monday — selling its Opel and Vauxhall brands to France’s PSA Group, which makes Peugeot (PUGOY) and Citroen cars. Volkswagen (VLKAY), the world’s biggest carmaker, says that won’t be the last… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN

Gaunt and Graying Ghosn Fights His Corner in First Court Hearing – Bloomberg

Gaunt and Graying Ghosn Fights His Corner in First Court Hearing  BloombergCarlos Ghosn, Emerging in Public, Lays Out His Defense  The New York TimesSon of ex-Nissan head Carlos Ghosn predicts court surprises  ABC News‘Your honor, I am innocent’: Carlos Ghosn speaks out after 7 weeks in a Japanese jail  CNN‘I always acted with integrity’, Carlos Ghosn tells court in… Continue reading Gaunt and Graying Ghosn Fights His Corner in First Court Hearing – Bloomberg

Interview: BMW CEO Harald Krueger on 3 Series Importance, Future EVs – Motor Trend

It will be a fantastic design, very emotional. You have seen the show car. It will have up to 700 kilometers (435 miles) of electric range. It is much faster than some other cars from 0 to 60. It comes with the latest generation of connectivity, materials, and design. View 94 Photos The BMW iVision… Continue reading Interview: BMW CEO Harald Krueger on 3 Series Importance, Future EVs – Motor Trend

General Motors’ No. 2 exec to run self-driving car unit – Albany Times Union

In this Nov. 20, 2018, photo provided by General Motors/Cruise, from left, Cruise Automation’s Dan Kan and Kyle Vogt pose for a photo with General Motors’ Dan Ammann at Cruise Automation offices in San Francisco, Calif. General Motors?? No. 2 executive is moving from Motor City to Silicon Valley to run the automaker??s self-driving car… Continue reading General Motors’ No. 2 exec to run self-driving car unit – Albany Times Union

GM president Ammann named CEO of GM Cruise, Vogt shifts to CTO – The Detroit News

In a continuing corporate shake up, General Motors Co. President Dan Ammann will become CEO of the automaker’s autonomous-car unit, GM Cruise LLC. (Photo: David Guralnick, David Guralnick / The Detroit Ne) In yet another move to restructure its business, General Motors Co. President Dan Ammann will become the new head of GM Cruise LLC, replacing Kyle… Continue reading GM president Ammann named CEO of GM Cruise, Vogt shifts to CTO – The Detroit News