@VW Group: Christine Wolburg appointed as Chief Brand Officer of the Volkswagen brand009921

Christine Wolburg is taking on the newly created position of Chief Brand Officer of the Volkswagen brand with effect from April 1, 2025. Wolburg not only has longstanding experience in the automotive industry but also solid expertise in developing and implementing forward-looking brand experiences. In her new role, Wolburg will be responsible for the global… Continue reading @VW Group: Christine Wolburg appointed as Chief Brand Officer of the Volkswagen brand009921

German Manager Magazin: Porsche: Sports car manufacturer wants to spread around 1,900 jobs003964

The sports and off-road vehicle manufacturer Porsche Must save – and wants to reduce around 1,900 jobs. The main plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and the location with the development center in Weissach west of Stuttgart are affected. “The dismantling concerns all areas – from development, production to administration,” said Human Resources Director Andreas Haffner of the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Porsche: Sports car manufacturer wants to spread around 1,900 jobs003964

Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs in Germany as weak EV demand bites

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Kia India dispatches 5,546 Syros compact SUVs to dealers in January

The Syros, Kia India’s second compact SUV after the Sonet, has registered wholesales of 5,546 units in January 2025, the first month that it has gone on sale after its unveiling in December 2024 and followed by the official launch on February 1, 2025. The January numbers are essentially wholesales, or factory dispatches to Kia… Continue reading Kia India dispatches 5,546 Syros compact SUVs to dealers in January

Pickup Truck Market in US to Grow by USD 51.6 Billion From 2025-2029, Driven by Increased Utility of Pickup Trucks, with AI Impacting Market Trends – Technavio

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is redefining market landscape – The pickup truck market in US and it is set to grow by USD 51.6 billion from 2025 to 2029. However, the growth momentum will progressing at a CAGR of almost 4.6% during the forecast period, according to Technavio.… Continue reading Pickup Truck Market in US to Grow by USD 51.6 Billion From 2025-2029, Driven by Increased Utility of Pickup Trucks, with AI Impacting Market Trends – Technavio

Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks

The merger would have created the world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by vehicle sales after Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters View image in fullscreen The merger would have created the world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by vehicle sales after Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks Both Japanese carmakers say… Continue reading Nissan and Honda end $60bn merger talks