German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Volkswagen collects software target – and gets another partner on board with Continental005053

Volkswagen’s operating system The car manufacturer is getting more support from suppliers than originally planned when developing its own car operating system. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) The new Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume has to adapt the software strategy of Europe’s largest car manufacturer. The Wolfsburg-based company will miss the goal set by Blume’s predecessor Herbert Diess… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Volkswagen collects software target – and gets another partner on board with Continental005053

German Handelsblatt: Management restructuring: Sajjad Khan moves to Porsche – Ex-Mercedes board member to strengthen digital profile005052

Bald bei Porsche: Der frühere Mercedes-Manager Sajjad Khan Als Chief Technology Officer (CTO) verantwortete Khan die Entwicklung in den Bereichen Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared & Services, und Electric (CASE). Jetzt steht sein Wechsel zu Porsche bevor. (Foto: Bernhard Kahrmann für Handelsblatt) Der Stuttgarter Sportwagenhersteller Porsche plant die Erweiterung des eigenen Vorstands. Der frühere Mercedes-Manager Sajjad Khan soll… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Management restructuring: Sajjad Khan moves to Porsche – Ex-Mercedes board member to strengthen digital profile005052

@Tata-JLR: The 37 most promising climate-tech startups of 2022, from microplastics to toilets, according to top VCs 

44.01 is turning carbon into rocks Ehab Tasfai, Karan Khimji, and Talal Hasan, the cofounders of 44.01.44.01 Recommended by: Rokas Peciulaitis, Contrarian Ventures Relationship to VCs: Non-portfolio  Founded: 2020 Headquarters: London Total raised: $5 million What it does: 44.01 is a carbon-removal startup using mineralization to turn Co2 into rocks, sequestering the carbon. It uses… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: The 37 most promising climate-tech startups of 2022, from microplastics to toilets, according to top VCs 

@Nissan: Nissan welcomes Massimiliano Messina as Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology000834

2022/09/01 Paris, France – As of today, Massimiliano Messina (Max) begins his new role as Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology in the Nissan Africa, Middle-East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region. As an expert in the sector, with more than 25 years’ experience in regional and global positions at companies including GM, Chevrolet… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan welcomes Massimiliano Messina as Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology000834

@Nissan: Massimiliano Messina, Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology, AMIEO Region000833

2022/09/01 Expertise: Finance, Information Technology, Maximising shareholder value Location: Paris Languages spoken: Italian, English, French, and German DOB: November 22, 1970 in Catania, Italy Who is Max? Max joins Nissan as Region Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology. He will begin his new role on September 1st 2022, reporting to AMIEO Chairperson Guillaume Cartier… Continue reading @Nissan: Massimiliano Messina, Senior Vice President, Finance and Information Technology, AMIEO Region000833

German Handelsblatt: Management reshuffle: Sajjad Khan moves to Porsche – ex-Mercedes board member to strengthen digital profile005048

Bald bei Porsche: Der frühere Mercedes-Manager Sajjad Khan Als Chief Technology Officer (CTO) verantwortete Khan die Entwicklung in den Bereichen Connectivity, Autonomous, Shared & Services, und Electric (CASE). Jetzt steht sein Wechsel zu Porsche bevor. (Foto: Bernhard Kahrmann für Handelsblatt) Der Stuttgarter Sportwagenhersteller Porsche plant die Erweiterung des eigenen Vorstands. Der frühere Mercedes-Manager Sajjad Khan soll… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Management reshuffle: Sajjad Khan moves to Porsche – ex-Mercedes board member to strengthen digital profile005048

German Handelsblatt: First interview as CEO: New VW boss Oliver Blume: “Reducing costs is not yet a strategy”005047

Oliver Blume The previous Porsche boss will be given new tasks as the new Volkswagen CEO – and will still keep his old job. (Photo: dpa) The new Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume wants to accelerate the restructuring of the car manufacturer with a ten-point plan. “This includes robust, consistent financial planning with tight return, cash… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: First interview as CEO: New VW boss Oliver Blume: “Reducing costs is not yet a strategy”005047

@Geely: Thu 01 Sep 2022Lotus launches new e-commerce site for parts, accessories and merchandise 1 | 8 | 0 Lotus estimates that up to 70% of …

New online retail platform for current and legacy cars dating back to 1981 Latest Lotus merchandise plus some heritage items also available via parts.lotuscars.com UK customers can either collect, or choose direct delivery, from retail agent Official parts manuals also available to help owners keep their Lotus performing to specification Hethel, UK – 1 September… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 01 Sep 2022Lotus launches new e-commerce site for parts, accessories and merchandise 1 | 8 | 0 Lotus estimates that up to 70% of …