VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday said that Luca de Meo has stepped down from his current role as head of its Spanish Seat brand just as rival Renault (RENA.PA) intensifies efforts to find a new chief executive. FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT… Continue reading VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt

Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source

FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory in Martorell, near Barcelona, Spain, October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Luca de Meo, President of Volkwagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish Seat brand, is stepping down from his current role, a source close to the matter… Continue reading Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source

Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

Brussels, 7 January 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) kicks off the new year with Ferrari becoming its newest member company. ACEA is the advocate for the automobile industry in Europe, representing manufacturers of passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with production sites in the EU. With the addition of the Italian luxury… Continue reading Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

Nissan bolsters taskforce to prepare for Ghosn broadsides: sources

TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co has strengthened a taskforce of senior officials ahead of an expected onslaught of criticism from former chairman Carlos Ghosn following his dramatic escape from house arrest in Japan, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn accompanied by his wife Carole… Continue reading Nissan bolsters taskforce to prepare for Ghosn broadsides: sources

@Renault: Groupe Renault and Otodo develop new solution linking cars and homes

Groupe Renault is developing a solution enabling automatic and secure interaction and communication between cars and connected objects in homes. Otodo, a young French company pioneering smart-home connectivity, will deliver the secure link between the vehicle and user’s home. This innovative service will be available in all Renault cars that have the new Renault EASY… Continue reading @Renault: Groupe Renault and Otodo develop new solution linking cars and homes

@Renault: Gilles Le Borgne Joins Groupe Renault

As of January 6th, 2020, Gilles Le Borgne joins Groupe Renault as Executive Vice-President Engineering and a member of the Group Executive Committee (CEG). He will report to Clotilde Delbos, Chief Executive Officer for an interim period.   Gaspar Gascon Abellan has decided to leave the company to pursue personal projects.   Clotilde Delbos paid… Continue reading @Renault: Gilles Le Borgne Joins Groupe Renault

Panasonic and Klipsch Announce Collaboration to Bring Audiophile-Quality, High Performance Audio into Your Car

The collaboration with Panasonic marks Klipsch’s entry into the automotive audio industry. The Indianapolis-based company has been providing high-performance speakers, headphones, sound systems and other entertainment products in the United States for more than 70 years. Panasonic is the leading supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity solutions. “Over my 26 years with Klipsch, I have… Continue reading Panasonic and Klipsch Announce Collaboration to Bring Audiophile-Quality, High Performance Audio into Your Car

Tesla Model Y Out Testing In Preparation For Upcoming Delivery Launch

The Tesla Model Y has been seen out testing in various locations as of late. It’s clear that Tesla plans to sell its upcoming, smaller three-row SUV in volume across the globe, despite naysayers stating otherwise. In fact, Tesla has already officially announced it will be built and delivered in the U.S., China, and Europe. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Out Testing In Preparation For Upcoming Delivery Launch