When Wall Street analysts call Ford Motor’s investor relations department these days, they are likely to be greeted by Henry Ford himself. It’s not the founder, of course, and it’s not a recording of him either. It’s Henry Ford III, the patriarch’s great-great grandson, who at age 39 has been thrust into the crucial role… Continue reading Henry Ford III is rising to the top of a dynasty facing crisis – Automotive News Europe
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Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Aston Martin’s investment deal and future – Autocar
Don’t you have to take the responsibility for that? “Yes. I’m chief executive. I’m responsible for that and for where we are. Clearly there were factors I couldn’t control, which affected almost every luxury car maker, but it is absolutely my responsibility to get us through this.” What would have happened without this investment? “We… Continue reading Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Aston Martin’s investment deal and future – Autocar
GM CEO says suppliers have “moved mountains” as companies ramp up ventilator production – CBS News
General Motors, with the help of Ventec Life Systems, is producing ventilators to help in the fight against coronavirus. The companies are expected to make 600 ventilators by the end of April and 30,000 by the end of August. Mary Barra, the CEO of GM, and Chris Kiple, CEO of Ventec Life Systems, discussed their… Continue reading GM CEO says suppliers have “moved mountains” as companies ramp up ventilator production – CBS News
GM, Ford grab attention of ’60 Minutes’ and White House – Detroit Free Press
CLOSE General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have gone from building cars to making medical gear. That’s not an easy shift for automakers to pull off and it is getting the attention of CBS’s “60 Minutes” and the White House. The automakers will be featured on “60 Minutes” this Sunday, detailing how they switched gears to help the country… Continue reading GM, Ford grab attention of ’60 Minutes’ and White House – Detroit Free Press
Jeep president says Wrangler EV will go 0-60 in 6 seconds, beating combustion models – Electrek
Jeep has been promising up to four new electric vehicles for more than two years. So it would be easy to dismiss Christian Meunier, Jeep’s chief, when he makes new claims about his outfit as “the world’s most sustainable SUV company.” But his interview today on Autocar reveals a new type of EV message: raw… Continue reading Jeep president says Wrangler EV will go 0-60 in 6 seconds, beating combustion models – Electrek
Ford CEO Jim Hackett’s ability to navigate COVID-19 storm rooted in Bo’s team-first belief – The Detroit News
Long before Jim Hackett became CEO and president of Ford Motor Company, his leadership ability had started taking shape during his football career at Michigan. While there in the late 1970s, he learned from his coach, Bo Schembechler, and “The Team, The Team, The Team,” went beyond a rallying cry and became deeply embedded in his soul.… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett’s ability to navigate COVID-19 storm rooted in Bo’s team-first belief – The Detroit News
VW Group’s Seat brand postpones China entry – Automotive News Europe
Seat officially signed an agreement to join the JAC Volkswagen venture in November 2018. At the time, Seat said. “JAC Volkswagen will introduce the SEAT brand by 2021, and jointly electrify SEAT products.” De Meo, who is slated to become CEO of Renault Group on July 1, said in a 2018 interview with Automotive News… Continue reading VW Group’s Seat brand postpones China entry – Automotive News Europe
VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
Klaus Bischoff is a Volkswagen Lifer. He’s been there since 1989, and began his career in the interior design department. He headed up the concept division from 1996, before he ran passenger car interior design, then exterior, graduated to complete vehicle, before becoming head of design for Volkswagen. Post-dieselgate, he and his team responded to… Continue reading VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
Aston Martin Wants To Be The “British Ferrari” And Will Prioritize Mid-Engine Cars – CarScoops
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer says he wants to see the car manufacturer establish itself as the “British Ferrari.” The company is in a tough spot at the moment and recently received a significant investment from Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll. With Stroll now acting as executive chairman, Aston Martin will change the way it… Continue reading Aston Martin Wants To Be The “British Ferrari” And Will Prioritize Mid-Engine Cars – CarScoops
Interview with PSA CEO Carlos Tavares – view – The KXAN 36 News
The Portuguese Carlos Tavares (61), Chairman of the Board of the French PSA group, is regarded as the Superstar of the auto industry, since he saved Citroën DS, Peugeot and Opel from delicate situations, and has his PSA group profit margins, the Champion performs. To be concentrated at the beginning of this year, the China… Continue reading Interview with PSA CEO Carlos Tavares – view – The KXAN 36 News