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

VW CEO Mueller’s removal has been planned for months: Bild – Reuters UK

FILE PHOTO – Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller poses for a photograph after an interview with Reuters ahead of the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 5, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse /File Photo FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The replacement of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Matthias Mueller has been planned for months and board members… Continue reading VW CEO Mueller’s removal has been planned for months: Bild – Reuters UK

‘We Didn’t Lie,’ Volkswagen CEO Says Of Emissions Scandal – NPR

Enlarge this image Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller speaks to the media Sunday in Detroit, apologizing for the scandal that has plunged the German auto giant into crisis. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP The North American International Auto Show is a place where car industry gathers to celebrate — and in recent years… Continue reading ‘We Didn’t Lie,’ Volkswagen CEO Says Of Emissions Scandal – NPR

Data could be what Ford sells next as it looks for new revenue – Detroit Free Press

CLOSE Ford reveals rendering of Detroit train station’s future Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Co. buys Spin, an electric scooter company, for more than $40 million. (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) As Ford Motor Co. works to navigate a global reorganization effort that is certain to include significant job reductions, one way forward could lie in… Continue reading Data could be what Ford sells next as it looks for new revenue – Detroit Free Press

Bloodhound land speed project officially axed – Autocar

Bloodhound, the 1000mph land speed record project founded in 2007 by previous record holder Richard Noble and current holder Andy Green, has been shut down after administrators failed to find the cash needed to keep it running. The bold project entered administration in October, citing a shortage of funds since running the car at 200mph on… Continue reading Bloodhound land speed project officially axed – Autocar

BMW CEO Harald Krueger talks Brexit, future of electric cars – Economic Times

BMW announced the Vision iNext, a fully electric, fully autonomous concept car this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In an interview with The Associated Press, CEO Harald Krueger said the company plans to continue to increase its production of electric vehicles and that he has to respect the British decision on Brexit. Go… Continue reading BMW CEO Harald Krueger talks Brexit, future of electric cars – Economic Times

INTERVIEW: Dan Balmer on steering Aston Martin beyond Bond in the Middle East – Arab News

The name is Balmer. Dan Balmer. The new president of Middle East business for Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British car maker beloved by James Bond, is grateful for the glamorous legacy of the fictional super-spy, but also conscious of the need to move on. “We’ve been with Bond for 50 years, and he has… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Dan Balmer on steering Aston Martin beyond Bond in the Middle East – Arab News