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Interview: former Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche – Top Gear

Few people have had as much influence on the cars we drive as Dieter Zetsche. He was chief engineer at Mercedes from the early-1990s, responsible for a rapid expansion in the model range. He was made boss of the merged DaimlerChrysler organisation, and boss of the Daimler Group since the two split. A quarter century. We… Continue reading Interview: former Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche – Top Gear

Ex-Daimler Boss Says A Car’s Engine Is Not A Differentiator Anymore – Motor1.com

Mercedes is now using Renault engines in some models. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche stepped down earlier this year, departing after more than 40 years at the company, 13 of which were at Daimler’s helm. In a wide-ranging post-employment interview with Top Gear, Zetsche makes a bold assertion that’ll undoubtedly ruffle the feathers of enthusiasts –… Continue reading Ex-Daimler Boss Says A Car’s Engine Is Not A Differentiator Anymore – Motor1.com

Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com

19.07.2019: In an interview, Volkswagen�s CEO explains the Group�s three strategic goals. At a glance � which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance? In an interview, Volkswagen’s CEO explains the Group’s three strategic goals. At a glance – which goals are you pursuing with the expansion of the Ford Alliance?… Continue reading Interview with Dr. Herbert Diess on VW – Ford Alliance expansion – automobilsport.com

Axios Asks GM CEO Mary Barra About Self-Driving Cars, Tesla, & S3X – InsideEVs

What will people be doing in their cars when self-driving becomes a reality? General Motors CEO Mary Barra made a recent appearance on Axios on HBO. The episode’s host Joann Muller wanted to know more about the future of self-driving cars. She asked Barra if Tesla’s forward momentum with the technology puts pressure on companies like GM… Continue reading Axios Asks GM CEO Mary Barra About Self-Driving Cars, Tesla, & S3X – InsideEVs

GM CEO Mary Barra: New Jobs Will Require Workers To Relocate – GM Authority

GM CEO Mary Barra said that all workers who lost their jobs in the automaker’s recent plant closures have a position waiting for them elsewhere at GM. But there’s a catch. The CEO revealed during an interview with Axios on HBO that these people will need to consider relocating to a different city or state. We’ve recently reported how the change has impacted some… Continue reading GM CEO Mary Barra: New Jobs Will Require Workers To Relocate – GM Authority

Glare Falls on Nissan’s C.E.O. as Ghosn Fallout Spreads – The New York Times

Nissan’s chief executive, Hiroto Saikawa, is in the toughest fight of his corporate life. And it’s all Carlos Ghosn’s fault. At least that’s what Mr. Saikawa has said for seven months since Mr. Ghosn — the architect of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance — was detained by Japanese prosecutors and accused of financial wrongdoing. Mr. Saikawa, once… Continue reading Glare Falls on Nissan’s C.E.O. as Ghosn Fallout Spreads – The New York Times

Incoming Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius Talks Mercedes EVs and Future of Diesel – Motor Trend

How is the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar coming? We’re in the middle of development right now. When will the first car be delivered, and how many will you make? Next year. Not early in the year. There will be 275. View 4 Photos What will your EQ electric vehicle family look like? We’re going to make… Continue reading Incoming Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius Talks Mercedes EVs and Future of Diesel – Motor Trend

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Says V-12 Engine Can Survive Another Decade – The Drive

The charismatic CEO on leaving a mark, why V-12s can survive another decade, and how America is saving the manual transmission. Getty Images Aston Martin was teetering on the edge. Decades of listless stewardship had rendered the British marque impotent—even 007 himself swapped his traditional armed DB for something built in Bavaria. Five years ago,… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer Says V-12 Engine Can Survive Another Decade – The Drive

New Aston Martin Vanquish could have a manual gearbox – Motoring Research

Stick-shift sticklers rejoice! The 2022 Vanquish – Aston Martin’s hotly anticipated mid-engined supercar – could get a manual gearbox. So Aston CEO Andy Palmer has hinted, anyway. If it does, it’ll follow the hardcore new Aston Martin Vantage AMR in bringing a stick and three pedals back to Aston Martin. The Vanquish is still a… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish could have a manual gearbox – Motoring Research