Fiat Chrysler CEO Back to Square One Following Renault Deal Collapse – The Wall Street Journal

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chief Executive Mike Manley spent his first year in the job trying to motivate employees stunned by the sudden death last summer of his charismatic predecessor, Sergio Marchionne. Now, the 55-year-old executive must again rally the workforce following Fiat Chrysler’s failed merger proposal and a whistleblower lawsuit filed by one of… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO Back to Square One Following Renault Deal Collapse – The Wall Street Journal

Renault-Nissan alliance remains priority for French finance minister

FILE PHOTO: French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire delivers a speech during a high-level forum on debt at the Finance ministry in Paris, France, May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s alliance with Japanese partner Nissan remains French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire’s priority ahead of any further consolidation with… Continue reading Renault-Nissan alliance remains priority for French finance minister

Why it did not work between Aurora and VW

Why did the startup Aurora and the manufacturer Volkswagen separate? Aurora In recent years, the media attention has often surfaced, mainly because of the many cooperation agreements. Autonomous parking of VW. Source: VW Aurora was founded by former professionals of Google (Chris Urmson), Tesla and Over founded and focuses on the provision of autonomous driving… Continue reading Why it did not work between Aurora and VW

Waymo’s self-driving Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are now testing on public roads

A little more than a year ago, Waymo surprised the industry and announced that its next big move in the world of autonomous vehicles would be a partnership with Jaguar Land Rover to add the automaker’s new all-electric I-Pace crossover to its fleet of self-driving cars. Now, it appears self-driving Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are finally… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving Jaguar I-Pace vehicles are now testing on public roads

Nissan to yield to Renault’s requirements

After a week under high voltage, Nissan management is preparing to yield to the latest demands of Renault, which demanded a more important place for its representatives in the committees that will constitute the future governance of the Japanese manufacturer of which it holds 43.4%. Officially, Nissan’s response to the very firm letter that Jean-Dominique… Continue reading Nissan to yield to Renault’s requirements

Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging

The decision about new plug-ins has been made. Now it’s time to prepare the charging infrastructure Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced an agreement with two European utilities – Enel X and ENGIE to jointly develop and offer a comprehensive charging offer for plug-in electric cars. The deal with Enel X concerns Italy, Spain and Portugal… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging

Fiat Chrysler signs EV charge point deals with Enel, Engie

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is seen at its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Carmaker Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has signed an agreement with European utilities Enel and Engie to help offer its customers charging points for electric vehicles (EV) it is… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler signs EV charge point deals with Enel, Engie

Magna Celebrates Manufacturing Milestone

Shelby Foam Systems has made 50 million seat foam pads since starting in 2010Plant focuses on best practices, innovation and sustainable manufacturingDedicated team embodies Magna’s company culture TROY, Mich., June 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the extended amount of time people spend in their cars, it could be considered a second home to most.… Continue reading Magna Celebrates Manufacturing Milestone