This is a reaction to an interview with four influential European journals as previously reported on by Steve Hanley. Originally, the title of this article was “The Lies Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Told The Press,” but I changed it to “Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells The World.” The change was because lies are deliberate… Continue reading Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells the World – CleanTechnica
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Q&A: AutoNation CEO sees vehicle prices moderating this year – WRAL News
By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer DETROIT — Prices of new and used automobiles are staggeringly high, and that’s partly responsible for strong earnings last year by AutoNation, the country’s largest dealership group. Mike Manley, CEO of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, company, said used-vehicle prices are starting to ease a bit, but he doesn’t think… Continue reading Q&A: AutoNation CEO sees vehicle prices moderating this year – WRAL News
@VW Group: TOUR D´HORIZON DE L´ANNÉE 2021 – BUGATTI’S RECORD-BREAKING YEAR004662
Bugatti’s position as the leading manufacturer of hyper sports cars continues to flourish, following the most successful year in the company’s history. During 2021, 150 customers personalized and ordered a hyper sports car from Bugatti – 60 per cent of which were completely new to the brand. The ground-breaking Chiron1 is sold out and all… Continue reading @VW Group: TOUR D´HORIZON DE L´ANNÉE 2021 – BUGATTI’S RECORD-BREAKING YEAR004662
New Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for launch in 2022
The new Ferrari Purosangue SUV will make its debut later this year, with its arrival confirmed as part of the Italian brand’s 2021 financial report. It’ll be the Ferrari’s first ever off-roader – and has been designed to rival luxury models such as the Aston Martin DBX, the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentley Bentayga. Ferrari… Continue reading New Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for launch in 2022
@Nissan: Nissan to build two all-new, all-electric models at Mississippi assembly plant000664
2022/02/17 Nissan to invest $500 million to transform Canton assembly plant to build all-new Nissan and Infiniti EV models starting in 2025; the company has now invested $13.5 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations Investment supports retraining and upskilling nearly 2,000 jobs, transforming the Canton plant into a center for EV manufacturing and technology EV… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to build two all-new, all-electric models at Mississippi assembly plant000664
Tavares EU CO2 Critique Finds Support, But Environmentalists Disagree – Forbes
Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis. Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg © 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP Leaders of the European auto industry are almost at one in carrying out politicians’ orders without question that a climate change emergency demands swift action to cut carbon dioxide using battery electric power; almost, but not quite all. Carlos Tavares,… Continue reading Tavares EU CO2 Critique Finds Support, But Environmentalists Disagree – Forbes
@VW Group: Terminology at Porsche: do you understand the Porsche code?004660
Some dreams are difficult to capture in words because they have such long names. One example is the Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera, which, in 1955, conjured up a blissful expression on the faces of car enthusiasts the world over. Visually and technically, the elegant sports car was superb: “Look, there goes a Porsche… Continue reading @VW Group: Terminology at Porsche: do you understand the Porsche code?004660
@VW Group: Agile and exclusive: Porsche presents the first Macan T004657
17/02/2022 The Macan T has now been added to the successful Porsche model range. This is the first four-door sports car that will bear the special designation, which was previously the reserve of the 911 and 718 models. The letter T has represented a unique form of dynamic driving at Porsche since the 1960s. It… Continue reading @VW Group: Agile and exclusive: Porsche presents the first Macan T004657
Renault-Nissan “Small And Fragile,” Ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn Says – Motor1
In an official press conference held this morning, Renault announced its financial results for 2021. The French company returned to profitability last year and also announced several new all-electric vehicles for the next three years. It seems that the automaker is running like a well-oiled machine, but its former CEO Carlos Ghosn sees things very… Continue reading Renault-Nissan “Small And Fragile,” Ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn Says – Motor1
Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – MINING.COM – MINING.com
Carmakers are working to secure supplies of materials from lithium, nickel and manganese for batteries to magnesium for car components as they race to ramp up electric vehicle production, but rising raw material costs have dug into their margins. Some, including Mercedes-Benz – which changed its name from Daimler on Tuesday after splitting from Daimler Truck –… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – MINING.COM – MINING.com