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Ford CEO says automaker needs ‘totally different talent’ to meet goals. Here’s why

Finding balance at Ford Motor Co. right now is, well, delicate. Wall Street has applauded recent restructuring changes while some workers cringe. The “disruption at the human level” will be “very difficult” as the legacy automaker continues making dramatic staff changes designed to help the company compete in an increasingly dynamic environment, Ford CEO Jim Farley said this month. Go to Source

Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team

In its ongoing effort to add muscle to the Ford leadership team, the Dearborn automaker announced Monday two key hires including another high-profile executive from Apple. This is all part of the evolution of Ford Blue, Ford Model e and Ford Pro, divisions that focus on the gasoline-powered vehicles, electrification and technology and business clients, respectively, that Ford CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team

@GM: Cadillac Celebrates Launch of LYRIQ at Spring Hill, Tennessee, Assembly Plant

Cadillac Celebrates Launch of LYRIQ at Spring Hill, Tennessee, Assembly Plant 2022-03-21 LYRIQ sets the standard for the future of Cadillac Launch marks another milestone in GM’s commitment to all-electric future DETROIT – Today, General Motors marks another major milestone in its commitment to an all-electric future as Cadillac formally celebrates the beginning of retail… Continue reading @GM: Cadillac Celebrates Launch of LYRIQ at Spring Hill, Tennessee, Assembly Plant

@GM: GM Launches Maps+, an App-Based Navigation Solution, across Canada

GM Launches Maps+, an App-Based Navigation Solution, across Canada Current eligible owners can now access personalized, relevant, and integrated navigation through a simple in-vehicle app download 2022-03-16 OSHAWA, Ont. (Wednesday, March 16, 2022) – GM Canada announces the launch of Maps+1, an app-based navigation solution, powered by Mapbox, upgrading capabilities for select model year 2018… Continue reading @GM: GM Launches Maps+, an App-Based Navigation Solution, across Canada

Former Cruise CEO Dan Ammann joins ExxonMobil

Dan Ammann, the New Zealand native who served as CEO of autonomous vehicle company Cruise since 2019, has moved on to ExxonMobil, where he will be leading a new business focused on commercializing low-emission business opportunities in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and low-emission fuels, according to a statement from ExxonMobil. Ammann, the former president… Continue reading Former Cruise CEO Dan Ammann joins ExxonMobil

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes-Benz slows down production at the Sindelfingen plant004026

Series production of the EQS in Sindelfingen Mercedes has to temporarily limit production at the site. (Photo: dpa) The lack of car parts because of the Ukraine war is slowing down production at Mercedes-Benz. For the plant in Sindelfingen, partial short-time work has been applied for, the company said on Tuesday. The “Wirtschaftswoche” reported about… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes-Benz slows down production at the Sindelfingen plant004026

Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior

Following the Chevy Equinox EV’s debut during CES in January, General Motors has shared a new video of the upcoming vehicle, showcasing a new blue exterior color, two-toned, with a pearl roof. This appears to be our latest “preview” of the upcoming electric SUV before it enters production in late 2023. After years of waffling,… Continue reading Chevy shares better look at $30,000 Equinox EV, including two-tone exterior