Ford Veteran Jim Benintende Named AutoAlert Chief Operations Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AutoAlert is pleased to announce that its new COO is long-time Ford Motor Co. executive Jim Benintende. A Ford employee who started on the assembly line, he eventually became the first President of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business unit. Benintende led that venture from its… Continue reading Ford Veteran Jim Benintende Named AutoAlert Chief Operations Officer

UPDATE 1-Peugeot CEO: U.K. plants uncompetitive, open to S. America alliance

(Adds background, further comments from Tavares, paragraphs 2-7) By Joseph White Jan 18 (Reuters) – Peugeot SA Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Thursday he planned to meet next week with the automaker’s UK unions and government officials to discuss the future of Peugeot’s Vauxhall plant, where Tavares said production costs are twice those of… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Peugeot CEO: U.K. plants uncompetitive, open to S. America alliance

Peugeot CEO to meet with UK unions, govt officials

Jan 18 (Reuters) – Peugeot SA Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Thursday he planned to meet next week with the automaker’s UK unions and government officials to discuss the future of Peugeot’s Vauxhall plant, where Tavares said production costs are twice those of its plants in France. Peugeot has already begun cutting jobs in… Continue reading Peugeot CEO to meet with UK unions, govt officials

Hyundai will increase its sales in Spain by 12% this year, with more than 62,000 units

Posted 1/18/2018 5:47:16 PM Its dealers closed 2017 with a profitability above 2% MADRID, Jan. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The South Korean automotive firm Hyundai expects to close this year with a volume of sales in Spain of about 62,000 units, which will represent a progression of 12% compared to 2017 data, announced the CEO… Continue reading Hyundai will increase its sales in Spain by 12% this year, with more than 62,000 units

New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda: Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Volkswagen is taking the next step to develop the African sub-continent: as planned, the brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company… Continue reading New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Mangualde plant: Groupe PSA creates a third team

• 53,600 Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo units sold in 2017, up 7.8% on 2016• Third production team and 225 jobs to be created as from April 2018 Groupe PSA has decided to create a third production team at the Mangualde plant in April 2018 and hire nearly 225 people at the facility by May. The move… Continue reading Mangualde plant: Groupe PSA creates a third team

Mangualde Plant: Groupe PSA Creates a Third Team to Cater to Strong Demand for Its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)

MANGUALDE, Portugal–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) has decided to create a third production team at the Mangualde plant in April 2018 and hire nearly 225 people at the facility by May. The move comes in response to strong demand for the Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo, whose current version has been partly produced at… Continue reading Mangualde Plant: Groupe PSA Creates a Third Team to Cater to Strong Demand for Its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)

BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes: “In 2020, we’ll be number one again in sales”

All articles and backgrounds 01/18/2018 BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes “2020, we will be number one again in sales” AFP BMW boss Harald Krüger The BMW CEO Harald Krüger has announced the competitors Mercedes the loss of the top spot. “In 2020, we will again be the number one in sales and I will commit… Continue reading BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes: “In 2020, we’ll be number one again in sales”

The history of Nissan Design Europe…and how London graffiti helped create the crossover segment

Nissan’s European design hub celebrates 15 years in London on January 25 2018 Doors opened at The Rotunda in 2003 after relocation from Germany A “thrilling… extraordinary” time for design staff working there Derelict building’s character helped inspire the all-new Nissan Qashqai   PARIS, FRANCE (January 18, 2018) – Nissan Design Europe (NDE) first opened… Continue reading The history of Nissan Design Europe…and how London graffiti helped create the crossover segment

Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription

CarPlay is only available for a monthly fee (Image: BMW) BMW demands for the Carplay supportthat customers buy a navigation system and complete a paid subscription to use Apple’s mobile interface. Carplay displays important information of selected iOS apps on the internal vehicle display. In addition, motorists can use Siri to call someone, listen to… Continue reading Car Entertainment: Carplay in the BMW just to get a subscription