LAS VEGAS — Employees at some leading U.S. firms have been speaking out about environmental issues such as climate change as well as other social and political issues. This employee activism arrives at the same time businesses are trying to understand employee experience, and some companies see a link between the two. Take Ford Motor… Continue reading Ford’s approach to employee activism: listening – TechTarget
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Interview: Alain Visser, Chief Executive, Lynk & Co International – Automotive World
The design of an office is usually a good indicator of how a company likes to operate. Many traditional corporate offices resemble the waiting area of a dental practice—clean, traditional and often due a revamp. Despite its business in manufacturing vehicles, Geely subsidiary Lynk & Co is adamant that it is not like the other… Continue reading Interview: Alain Visser, Chief Executive, Lynk & Co International – Automotive World
Carlos Tavares, CEO of PSA Group, on Electric Vehicle Sales, Europe’s Charging Network, Brexit – Bloomberg
Carlos Tavares, CEO of PSA Group, on Electric Vehicle Sales, Europe’s Charging Network, Brexit Bloomberg PSA Group Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares discusses the outlook for electric vehicle sales and the charging network in Europe. He also comments on the … Go to Source
No-deal Brexit would ‘destroy the lives of the next generation’ — Peugeot CEO – S&P Global
➤ No-deal Brexit is “lose-lose” for all parties and must be taken off the table, Carlos Tavares says. ➤ The CEO backs moving to zero-emission transport and is enthusiastic about electric powertrains but says the policy framework leaves electric vehicles unappealing and unaffordable for many. ➤ More stringent CO2-cutting rules for small cars are counterproductive… Continue reading No-deal Brexit would ‘destroy the lives of the next generation’ — Peugeot CEO – S&P Global
Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 14, 2019 Recent comments from a Volkswagen executive suggests that the German automaker is not yet ready to fully let go of diesel-powered vehicles. The comments, which were related by Sebastian Willmann, Head of Diesel Engine Development at VW, were published by the veteran carmaker in a blog post… Continue reading Volkswagen exec reaffirms commitment to diesel: ‘Now it is absolutely clean’ – Teslarati
Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Jim Hackett is not a prototypical car guy. Nor is he a straight-line thinker or talker. But after more than two years as CEO of Ford, amid some head-scratching and skepticism, his unorthodox methods and esoteric train of thought are making some sense and showing signs they might pay off. The former Steelcase CEO has… Continue reading Ford Future Plans: CEO Jim Hackett Talks Electric Cars and Much More – Motor Trend
Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM
Vauxhall has confirmed the new Astra will be priced from £18,885 when it goes on sale in UK car dealerships on August 1. The facelifted model will be offered in five-door hatchback and Sports Tourer bodystyles and introduces a brand-new range of RDE2-compliant engines. News of the new models’ specification comes in a week when its… Continue reading Vauxhall announces pricing for new Astra facelift – AM
FCA Boss Mike Manley Eyes Jeep Expansion As The Way Forward – Carscoops
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive Mike Manley may have been at the company’s helm for only a year now, but he is preparing to push the car manufacturer forward just a decade since its infamous bankruptcy. The driving force behind FCA’s newfound success is Jeep, The Detroit News reports and, according to Manley, the brand’s… Continue reading FCA Boss Mike Manley Eyes Jeep Expansion As The Way Forward – Carscoops
Fiat Chrysler open to fresh merger talks with Renault: report – Tech Xplore
Fiat Chrysler chief Mike Manley said the underlying logic of a tie-up with France’s Renault remained sound The chief of Fiat Chrysler remains open to the possibility of resuming merger talks with France’s Renault, months after talks between the two automakers aimed at forging an industry powerhouse broke down, according to an interview published Monday.… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler open to fresh merger talks with Renault: report – Tech Xplore
Next Dodge Challenger and Charger to Retain Retro Looks It’s been almost a decade since either model has been seriously overhauled – Auto123.com
Like the Jeep Wrangler, the Dodge Challenger features from a unique, retro look, and its maker is totally unapologetic about its backward-looking appearance. In fact, in the view of Mark Trostle, head of design for Dodge, Chrysler and SRT, its unfashionableness is not a hindrance but a signature selling point. The designer even includes the… Continue reading Next Dodge Challenger and Charger to Retain Retro Looks It’s been almost a decade since either model has been seriously overhauled – Auto123.com