The daily Les Echos said Monday on its website that the French car group (Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel-Vauxhall brands) had “put on sale” its participation. Joined by AFP, the PSA spokesman said, as he had done with Echos, “note that Gefco’s operational performance and the diversification of its customer portfolio no longer make it… Continue reading PSA wants to sell its last shares of GEFCO transport
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PROTON FOCUSED ON QUALITY AND SALES INITIATIVES
PRESS PROTON FOCUSED ON QUALITY AND SALES INITIATIVES Posted on Mar 16, 2018 Subang Jaya, 16 March 2018 – February 2018 was a busy month for PROTON as the Company concentrated on activities aimed at having a successful year ahead. Despite the Chinese New Year break, initiatives for sales, marketing and quality improvement were executed… Continue reading PROTON FOCUSED ON QUALITY AND SALES INITIATIVES
Nissan: Nissan announces executive management changes
Gianluca de Ficchy is appointed senior vice president and chairman of the management committee for Nissan in Europe YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the following executive appointment effective April 1, 2018. Gianluca de Ficchy, CEO of RCI Bank and Services, is appointed senior vice president and chairman of the management committee for… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan announces executive management changes
Scandal in the VW Supervisory Board
At a meeting of the VW Supervisory Board, changes to the remuneration system for board members should have been posted on the wall, according to Handelsblatt. A group guard protested vehemently. VW rejects the report as false. Bernd Althusmann Monday, 26.03.2018 1:17 pm The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen has apparently entered into a heated dispute… Continue reading Scandal in the VW Supervisory Board
VW boss Müller should have been co-driver in the driver’s escape
A former Porsche top manager is said to have caused an accident involving injuries in South Africa in 2013 and made a driver’s escape. According to “Bild am Sonntag” was today’s VW CEO Matthias Müller his co-driver. imago / high two Wolfgang Hatz, Matthias Müller (Archive image from September 2015) Sunday, 18.03.2018 11:51 clock Former… Continue reading VW boss Müller should have been co-driver in the driver’s escape
Seeing is Believing (with great LiDAR) — Blackmore Joins the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio
I’ve spoken at length about the future of autonomous vehicles and when we can expect to see them in our driveways and on our ride shares. There are many challenges that must be met on our way to full autonomy but, luckily, there are startups willing to meet these tough challenges with creative, disruptive solutions.… Continue reading Seeing is Believing (with great LiDAR) — Blackmore Joins the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio
Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST…
Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST Robotics by Craig Stephens, Chief Engineer, Controls, Ford Research & Advanced Engineering One thing that still surprises me about mentoring students in the FIRST Robotics Competition is how they seem much older than they really are. When you listen to the… Continue reading Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST…
All-New Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut
NEW YORK , March 26, 2018 – Following recent launches of its stunning LS flagship sedan and three-row RXL luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the all-new UX compact luxury crossover. Making its North American debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, the UX introduces a bold… Continue reading All-New Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut
Appointment to the executive management of RCI Bank and Services
As of April 1st, 2018, Bruno Kintzinger has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of RCI Banque S.A., replacing Gianluca De Ficchy, who is taking up another position within the Alliance.
Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022
Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022 Nissan M.O.V.E to 2022 midterm plan targets technology evolution with electric vehicle leadership, autonomous driving expansion and the delivery of mobility services YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled plans to launch growing numbers of electrified vehicles, expand and evolve… Continue reading Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022