Cruise control: GM’s top Kiwi exec to run self-driving car unit – NZME

General Motors’ No. 2 executive is moving from Motor City to Silicon Valley to run the automaker’s self-driving car operations as it attempts to cash in on its bet that robotic vehicles will transform transportation. GM President Dan Ammann, who was born in Hamilton, will become CEO of the company’s Cruise Automation subsidiary at the… Continue reading Cruise control: GM’s top Kiwi exec to run self-driving car unit – NZME

The Fall of the House of Ghosn – The Wall Street Journal

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Volkswagen set to replace Matthias Müller as chief executive – Financial Times

Volkswagen set to replace Matthias Müller as chief executive  Financial TimesVW CEO Mueller’s removal has been planned for months: Bild  Reuters UKA Surprise Switch at the VW Top, and Lots of Work for a New CEO  BloombergVolkswagen’s Müller Is Set to Be Replaced as Auto Giant’s CEO  The Wall Street JournalVolkswagen reportedly naming VW brand chief Herbert Diess as… Continue reading Volkswagen set to replace Matthias Müller as chief executive – Financial Times

Ford might mine profits selling its data on you ? of which it has a lot – Autoblog – Autoblog

The Detroit Free Press recently published a lengthy look at the waters Ford now navigates, from uneven success domestically to outright pain almost everywhere else. The picture presents the USS Blue Oval facing headwinds, high waves, deep water, and a lot of rip, for an indefinite time. The automaker’s plan to rescue itself has loosely… Continue reading Ford might mine profits selling its data on you ? of which it has a lot – Autoblog – Autoblog

Interview: delivering on Aston Martin’s bold vision for the future – The Engineer

Aston Martin’s ambitious expansion plans have grabbed the headlines in recent months. Chris Pickering talks to two members of the team charged with turning the company’s dreams into reality New milestones have come thick and fast in the last 12 months or so of Aston Martin’s 105-year history. The British brand has returned to profit,… Continue reading Interview: delivering on Aston Martin’s bold vision for the future – The Engineer

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller steps down, replaced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess – CNBC

Volkswagen board has ousted CEO Mattias Müller, replacing him with VW brand chief Herbert Diess, CNBC confirmed Thursday. The world’s largest automaker is also preparing its truck and bus division for a potential listing. VW said on Tuesday it was considering replacing Müller. The move is seen as an attempt for the company to make… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller steps down, replaced by VW brand chief Herbert Diess – CNBC