Mitsubishi COO was set for new alliance post, then Ghosn happened – Automotive News Europe

Mann is one of several high-level executives leaving in the wake of Ghosn’s removal as chairman of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi. Also out is Vincent Cobee, 50, who joined Mitsubishi from Nissan as corporate vice president in charge of product strategy. Arun Bajaj, 48, global head of human relations for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, left March 11.… Continue reading Mitsubishi COO was set for new alliance post, then Ghosn happened – Automotive News Europe

Will Saikawa’s signature undermine case against Ghosn? – Automotive News

The issue is significant in the raucous story that has unfolded at Nissan over the last four months. From the moment Ghosn was arrested, onlookers have speculated that his ouster was simply a setup to engineer a new management balance of power between Japan’s Nissan and its French majority shareholder, Renault. Many wondered how a… Continue reading Will Saikawa’s signature undermine case against Ghosn? – Automotive News

Bentley production would be hit by hard Brexit, VW CEO says – Automotive News Europe

Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said a no-deal Brexit might mean the automaker’s UK-based Bentley brand would need to plan new investments in other countries. Asked in an interview with German broadcaster n-tv whether VW would relocate Bentley production if there was a hard Brexit, Diess said that would not be possible on a larger… Continue reading Bentley production would be hit by hard Brexit, VW CEO says – Automotive News Europe

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News

Media playback is unsupported on your device The boss of Aston Martin Lagonda has delivered a passionate defence of the company’s strategy amid signs some city investors are losing faith. Andy Palmer said the company will prove the sceptics wrong, as he stressed the luxury carmaker’s long-term plans and importance to UK manufacturing. Aston Martin’s… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters – BBC News

Ola Kallenius a new breed of CEO for Daimler – Automotive News

Since the move had been telegraphed for almost two years, it’s no surprise that Ola Källenius will succeed Dieter Zetsche as CEO of Daimler next May. But this strikes me as more than one of those seamless, soulless, standardized transfers of power at Daimler or BMW. Zetsche has led Daimler since 2006 and has been… Continue reading Ola Kallenius a new breed of CEO for Daimler – Automotive News

Nissan was led astray by Ghosn’s success, CEO says – Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO — Nissan Motor‘s “total dependence” on Carlos Ghosn, its former chairman, left the Japanese carmaker open to corporate malfeasance, CEO Hiroto Saikawa said in an interview with Nikkei, marking the 100th day since the arrest of the man once regarded as the company’s savior. Saikawa acknowledged that there had been little discussion over governance. He admitted… Continue reading Nissan was led astray by Ghosn’s success, CEO says – Nikkei Asian Review

PSA CEO Tavares says Europe’s CO2 cuts will threaten jobs, report says – Automotive News Europe

March 04, 2019 09:34 AM Geert De Clercq Reuters Bloomberg Tavares: “This jeopardizes the jobs of 13 million people in the industry and could destabilize some of our European societies.” PARIS — The European Union’s plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles will threaten 13 million jobs in Europe’s auto industry and benefit Asia,… Continue reading PSA CEO Tavares says Europe’s CO2 cuts will threaten jobs, report says – Automotive News Europe