Category: Automotive

Diesel scandal: crime scene Daimler – The precipitous crash of Dieter Zetsche

Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, StuttgartAs often was Dieter Zetsche not already in Berlin to talk to the greats of politics. Zetsche has noted more than 20 meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel, her Head of Chancellery or the Economics, Environment and Transport Ministers in his calendar. It was discreet, details of the discussions remained confidential. It was… Continue reading Diesel scandal: crime scene Daimler – The precipitous crash of Dieter Zetsche

In auto talent war, GM hires 9,000, spends $1 billion on offices

General Motors Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark Reuss. (Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors) Oct. 2, 2017, is historic inside General Motors human resources. That’s the day when product development boss Mark Reuss told a group of reporters at GM’s Design Dome in Warren that the automaker would introduce 20 new electrified vehicles… Continue reading In auto talent war, GM hires 9,000, spends $1 billion on offices

Niedersachsen plans to use the VW billion

The billion has not yet been transferred, but Lower Saxony’s politicians are already discussing what should happen to the fine. The judiciary wants to invest in its own ranks, the Greens in the mobility turnaround. VW Golf in front of corporate headquarters Thursday, 14.06.2018 17:35 clock The billion-dollar fine imposed on Volkswagen in the diesel… Continue reading Niedersachsen plans to use the VW billion

‘Holy smokes’! OIG report on FBI’s Hillary investigation HAMMERS Comey (and look at this Strzok/Page text)

Bloomberg News has obtained the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General’s conclusions following their probe of the James Comey-led FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. BREAKING: IG REPORT https://t.co/XDpM9bSPfV — Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) June 14, 2018 The report zings Comey for breaking with department norms in the Hillary Clinton case, it did NOT… Continue reading ‘Holy smokes’! OIG report on FBI’s Hillary investigation HAMMERS Comey (and look at this Strzok/Page text)

New UAW President Gary Jones: 'I am here to fight'

The Detroit News Published 11:19 a.m. ET June 14, 2018 Buy Photo Gary Jones, new UAW president, gives his first speech on the final day of the convention at Cobo Center. (Photo: Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News)Buy Photo Detroit — Newly elected United Auto Workers President Gary Jones says he’s ready to fight for his… Continue reading New UAW President Gary Jones: 'I am here to fight'

New UAW president addresses convention

Gary Jones of Missouri promises to fight for the United Auto Workers and uphold their principles during the national convention, June 14, 2018, at Cobo Center in Detroit.         Go to Source

Maruti discontinues diesel variants of Ignis

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has stopped production of the diesel version of its premium hatchback Ignis due to low demand. The company, which launched the model in January last year, has sold more than 72,000 units so far. The automaker registered average monthly sales of over 4,500 units of… Continue reading Maruti discontinues diesel variants of Ignis