Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said Thursday it will cut the third shift at Windsor Assembly this summer as it begins to phase out production of the Dodge Grand Caravan. The June 29 deadline is the fourth new deadline granted to the 1,500 employees working in the minivan plant. It comes as the company “works to align volumes… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to cut Windsor’s 3rd shift as it drops Dodge Grand Caravan
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FIA make private settlement with Ferrari over F1 engine
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Pre Season Testing – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – February 20, 2019 A Ferrari engineer holds a placard with the times as Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel drives during testing REUTERS/Albert Gea LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One’s governing body said on Friday it had reached a settlement with Ferrari after… Continue reading FIA make private settlement with Ferrari over F1 engine
Axing of Geneva car show forces manufacturers to rethink car launches
FRANKFURT, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Carmakers were scrambling to reorganise press conferences and vehicle presentations after Swiss authorities forced the cancellation of the Geneva car show on Friday in an effort to contain the coronavirus.
More than 160 exhibitors were scheduled to show off their cars and services at the 90th Geneva Motor Show, which was due to start on Monday and last until March 15.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz said they would use live-streaming to present the BMW Concept i4 and a revamped Mercedes E-Class respectively.
Ferrari does not plan to arrange alternative events, and Fiat Chrysler said it had no plan B, but that it was considering ways to show off a new electric Fiat 500.
French brand DS, part of PSA Group said it was seeking a venue near Paris to showcase a new concept car and was rescheduling interviews with executives by telephone.
Audi, a premium brand belonging to Volkswagen, said it would seek to use digital channels to launch its Audi A3 sportback and Audi e-Tro..
Geneva Motor Show 2020: the cars we would have seen at cancelled show
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show was due to open its doors to the world’s press on Tuesday 3rd of March, but has now been cancelled by show organisers due to the developing outbreak of coronavirus in Europe. Geneva is one of the most important events in the motoring calendar, acting as a stage for some of… Continue reading Geneva Motor Show 2020: the cars we would have seen at cancelled show
Fiat Cuts 1,500 Jobs at Canada Minivan Plant as Demand Weakens
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is cutting production at its Canadian minivan plant, eliminating about 1,500 jobs as it grapples with flattening demand for new vehicles.
Howes: Failed execution, culture weigh on Ford performance, shares – The Detroit News
When historians record the six years since Alan Mulally retired as CEO of Ford Motor Co., the chapter could be entitled “A Chronicle of Wasted Time.” Here was COO-designate Jim Farley using a Wednesday presentation to investors to deliver a message as bracing as a bucket of ice water: “I can see it on the face of… Continue reading Howes: Failed execution, culture weigh on Ford performance, shares – The Detroit News
FCA CEO Manley’s total compensation was $14.4M in 2019
CLOSE Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley had total compensation of $14.4 million in 2019, although his direct compensation for the year was less. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) Mike Manley had more than $14.4 million (13.3 million euros) in total compensation in 2019, his first full year as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The figure,… Continue reading FCA CEO Manley’s total compensation was $14.4M in 2019
FCA CEO Mike Manley received $12.5 million in compensation in 2019
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV CEO Mike Manley in 2019 received $12.46 million (11.45 million euro) in compensation for his first full year leading the Italian American automaker. In a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Fiat Chrysler said it neared the $14 million total pay target for Manley it had projected last year. The automaker was the first of Detroit’s… Continue reading FCA CEO Mike Manley received $12.5 million in compensation in 2019
Glyn Hopkin opens its first official franchised Kia dealership in Romford
Glyn Hopkin has opened a new official franchised Kia dealership in Romford. The Kia dealership is a first for the group, which takes its brand count to 13. Fraser Cohen, managing director of Glyn Hopkin, said: “Kia is a progressive and highly respected brand in the UK, and this appointment marks an important development for… Continue reading Glyn Hopkin opens its first official franchised Kia dealership in Romford
26 Feb 2020 GKN Automotive winter testing its latest modular eDrive technol…
GKN Automotive winter testing eDrive systems with its latest inverter and eMotor technologies Range of scalable eDrive units being developed for multiple platform and torque requirements, to meet increasing industry demand for electric vehicles 2020 sales for GKN Automotive electrified drivelines are on track to grow 141% over 2019 GKN Automotive eDrive production forecast to… Continue reading 26 Feb 2020 GKN Automotive winter testing its latest modular eDrive technol…