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Bill Ford: ‘Our Family Name Is on the Line Every Day’ – The New York Times

With the coronavirus rapidly disrupting American life in mid-March and organized labor pressuring carmakers to ensure worker safety, Bill Ford reached out to the competition. Mr. Ford, the chairman of the Ford Motor Company, brokered a conference call with the leaders of General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, the United Auto Workers and key Michigan politicians. The… Continue reading Bill Ford: ‘Our Family Name Is on the Line Every Day’ – The New York Times

Peugeot’s US return scrapped to focus on existing brands – Automotive News Europe

PARIS — Stellantis has halted a plan to bring back the Peugeot brand to the U.S. market, saying it wants to concentrate on “existing brands” in North America after the merger of PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles gave the new group a broader geographical reach. The plan for a comeback for Peugeot, last sold… Continue reading Peugeot’s US return scrapped to focus on existing brands – Automotive News Europe

Why Aston Martin’s CEO is confident that turnaround will succeed – Automotive News Europe

Aston Martin is undergoing a transformation under former Mercedes-AMG head Tobias Moers, who joined as CEO in August last year after the struggling UK automaker was bailed out by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll. Aston’s closer technology links with Daimler, a new focus on efficiency, along with promoting the company through Formula One, can bring about… Continue reading Why Aston Martin’s CEO is confident that turnaround will succeed – Automotive News Europe

AP Interview: Lawyer says Kelly innocent of Ghosn pay scheme – The Independent

The chief lawyer for Greg Kelly, an American on trial in Japan on charges of under-reporting Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s compensation says his client was merely trying to prevent Ghosn from going to a rival automaker. “Greg has no motive at all to commit such a crime,” Yoichi Kitamura said Friday at his Tokyo… Continue reading AP Interview: Lawyer says Kelly innocent of Ghosn pay scheme – The Independent

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess ‘Not Afraid’ of Apple Electric Car – News18

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess ‘Not Afraid’ of Apple Electric Car  News18 VW Boss Herbert Diess Is “Not Afraid” Of Apple’s Automotive Efforts  CarScoops Apples entry into car industry doesnt scare us: Volkswagen CEO Diess  Business Standard Apple’s Entry Into Car Industry Doesn’t ‘Scare’ VW CEO  Bloomberg Volkswagen CEO: I’m not scared of Apple  CNN View Full coverage on Google News… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess ‘Not Afraid’ of Apple Electric Car – News18

Volkswagen CEO Diess ‘not afraid’ of an Apple electric car – Reuters

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess gestures as he speaks during a news conference to announce the appointment of Wayne Griffiths as the new president of Volkswagen’s Spanish brand SEAT, in Barcelona, Spain September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Albert Gea FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s Volkswagen is not concerned… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Diess ‘not afraid’ of an Apple electric car – Reuters

Stellantis waiting for UK support on Vauxhall plant – Automotive News Europe

March 03, 2021 11:59 AM Ellesmere Port factory could focus on electric cars Reuters PARIS — Any investment by Stellantis in its Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, England, is dependent on support from the British government, CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with a French newspaper. Tavares said the automaker was now looking at… Continue reading Stellantis waiting for UK support on Vauxhall plant – Automotive News Europe

Jeep-Owner Stellantis Is Open to Dropping Cherokee Name, CEO Says – The Wall Street Journal

The head of Jeep’s owner said he is open to dropping the Cherokee name from vehicles after recent criticism from the Native American tribe’s leader. Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of the recently formed Stellantis NV, said the company was engaged in dialogue with the Cherokee Nation over its use of the name. Jeep has… Continue reading Jeep-Owner Stellantis Is Open to Dropping Cherokee Name, CEO Says – The Wall Street Journal

Stellantis does not rule out M&A operations but now focusing on itself: CEO – CNA

Business Stellantis Chief Executive said he did not rule out extraordinary operations for the company although the car maker is now focused on itself, speaking in an interview published on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Tavares, when Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, attends the Tomorrow In Motion event on… Continue reading Stellantis does not rule out M&A operations but now focusing on itself: CEO – CNA