Lee Iacocca, auto executive who saved Chrysler from bankruptcy, dies at 94

(Reuters) – Lee Iacocca, a charismatic U.S. auto industry executive and visionary, who gave America the Ford Mustang and Chrysler minivan, and was celebrated for saving Chrysler from going out of business, died at the age of 94, the Washington Post reported. FILE PHOTO: Former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca gestures during an interview in Golden,… Continue reading Lee Iacocca, auto executive who saved Chrysler from bankruptcy, dies at 94

‘I Am Chairman Of Chrysler Corporation Always’: 8 facts about Lee Iacocca

(Reuters) – Facts about auto industry executive Lee Iacocca: FILE PHOTO: Former Chrysler Chairman Lee A. Iacocca is seen during a Chrysler briefing on earnings in February 1991. REUTERS/John Hillery/File Photo * Born Oct. 15, 1924, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Italian immigrants, Iacocca went to work for the Ford Motor Co (F.N) as an engineer… Continue reading ‘I Am Chairman Of Chrysler Corporation Always’: 8 facts about Lee Iacocca

When classics meet

*/ ]]> Numerous eye-catchers: The 19th Classic Meeting at the Opel villas attracts with numerous historic vehicles – such as the partially gilded Opel Kapitän, with the Rüsselsheim 1956 celebrated the production of two million cars. A year before their own anniversary drove at the 19th Classic Meeting at the Opel villas before some motor… Continue reading When classics meet

LED is better and cheaper

*/ ]]> 2. The area in front of the factory is now well lit with LED outdoor lights At the end of June, the next large section was completed: In total, almost 2,000 old high-bay luminaires and around 20 old outdoor luminaires have been replaced by more than a thousand new LED luminaires. “This exchange… Continue reading LED is better and cheaper

With self-responsibility and flexibility

*/ ]]> Wolfgang Rainer demonstrates during the “Tour de Terrain” which key figures he is watching. “This system is also derived from the systems developed by Toyota around 1950,” says Benjamin Hermé / PES coordinator in the lead. “There are Pull Systems, KANBAN, Just-in-Time …” So everything had been done before? Only among others, French… Continue reading With self-responsibility and flexibility

Opel na torze kolarskim

*/ ]]> Gate wyścigów kolarskich w Gliwicach na przełomie XIX i XX wieku. (źródło: gliwice.fotopolska.eu) History Oplem pisane Nasze samochody budujemy z pasją od 120 lat. To dobry moment, by zabrać What w podróż do czasów, gdy posiadanie samochodu never było rzeczą powszechną, do tych momentów, gdy zmienialiśmy motoryzację. Chcemy podzielić się z Wami historiami,… Continue reading Opel na torze kolarskim

Żywotny pięćdziesięciolatek

*/ ]]> Historia produkcji lekkich samochodów dostawczych sięga w Oplu już 120 lat. Przez ten czas wyprodukowano wiele modeli, które kształtowały rynek motoryzacyjny na świecie. Olympia, record czy też lightning zmieniały gospodarki, pozwalały rozwijać się firmom. Tak, jak robi to dziś, produkowana od lat 90-tych seria combo. Za półtora roku w fabryce w Gliwicach rozpocznie… Continue reading Żywotny pięćdziesięciolatek