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Mercedes-Benz customers waiting more than a year for cars due to chip shortage – CEO in FAZ – Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Ola Kallenius attends a demonstration flight round of an electrical air taxi at the Daimler museum in Stuttgart, Germany, September 14, 2019. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/File Photo BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz customers are facing waiting times of more than a year for their orders because of interruptions to production… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz customers waiting more than a year for cars due to chip shortage – CEO in FAZ – Reuters

Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn rips automaker, says ‘boring, mediocre car company’ will struggle to find its place – Fox Business

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn argues Nissan’s resistance to alliances makes the company miss out on technical innovation. Auto exec-turned-fugitive, Carlos Ghosn, slammed Nissan and explained why the global autos alliance, that he built, did not sit well with the Japanese government.  In an exclusive FOX Business interview, the embattled former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi… Continue reading Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn rips automaker, says ‘boring, mediocre car company’ will struggle to find its place – Fox Business

Barra: GM will make ‘substantial shifts’ in supply chain over chips – Reuters

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 12, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra said Friday the largest U.S. automaker plans to make changes in its supply chain as… Continue reading Barra: GM will make ‘substantial shifts’ in supply chain over chips – Reuters

Bronco bust? Faulty roofs, delays a buzz kill for Ford SUV enthusiasts – The Detroit News

This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. Exclusive… Continue reading Bronco bust? Faulty roofs, delays a buzz kill for Ford SUV enthusiasts – The Detroit News

Lawsuit: Newly unsealed emails suggest Ford targeted high-performing older workers – The Bakersfield Californian

In an attempt to slash costs and impress Wall Street, Ford Motor Co. targeted for elimination salaried workers with flawless performance records who had been promoted, rewarded and cited for excellence but were then deemed expendable because of their age and proximity to key retirement milestones, according to a federal age discrimination lawsuit filed by… Continue reading Lawsuit: Newly unsealed emails suggest Ford targeted high-performing older workers – The Bakersfield Californian

Stellantis captive finance: Good news for dealers – Automotive News

Stellantis’ move to establish its own captive financing arm in the U.S. is welcome news to dealers who say it will give the company greater flexibility while being highly lucrative. The automaker, formed after the January merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, plans to acquire the parent company of First Investors Financial Services… Continue reading Stellantis captive finance: Good news for dealers – Automotive News