Buy Photo Johan de Nysschen, EVP and president, Global Cadillac, speaks at the Automotive News World Congress at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit on Jan. 16, 2018. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News) (Photo: Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)Buy Photo Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen’s abrupt ouster by General Motors Co.’s top brass,… Continue reading Cadillac boss ousted as GM looks to speed brand revival
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Mapillary Raises $15m in Funding
Mapillary, a Malmö, Sweden-based street-level imagery platform, powered by collaboration and computer vision, raised $15m in funding. The round was led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from Samsung Catalyst Fund and NavInfo and previous investors Atomico, Sequoia, PlayFair, and LDV Capital. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand the team,… Continue reading Mapillary Raises $15m in Funding
Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen abruptly leaves GM
Buy Photo Johan de Nysschen, EVP and president, Global Cadillac, speaks at the Automotive News World Congress at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit on Jan. 16, 2018. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News) (Photo: Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)Buy Photo Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen, a longtime industry executive brought in to turn… Continue reading Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen abruptly leaves GM
Cadillac Chief Leaves GM, Citing `Philosophical Differences’
General Motors Co.’s Cadillac chief left the company in the midst of a $12 billion plan to turn around the brand, citing strategic differences with other managers. Johan de Nysschen exited immediately on Wednesday and was replaced by Steve Carlisle, who had been president of GM Canada since late 2014. De Nysschen, 58, joined the… Continue reading Cadillac Chief Leaves GM, Citing `Philosophical Differences’
Barclays study on e-mobility: “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla”
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 Barclays study on e-mobility “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla” BMW, Tesla BMW against Tesla: “The German carmaker will fight back” The British investment bank Barclays assumes that the German carmaker on the subject E-mobility their lag over the top dog Tesla Show stock market chart In the… Continue reading Barclays study on e-mobility: “BMW, Audi, Mercedes will fight back against Tesla”
New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
The hard-edged introduction of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) this September could force car makers to offer heavy discounts on cars that don’t meet its standards. As things stand in Britain, brands left with large stockpiles of unsold pre-WLTP cars won’t be able to sell any to customers, potentially forcing them to… Continue reading New WLTP emissions test could force heavy discounts on unsold cars
New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 New car registrations in Europe Opel is losing substantial market share in the first quarter Opel In the first quarter and Opel compact car model Astra was not a big seller Opel is once again in crisis mood. Recently, the traditional German brand has all dealers in Europe the contracts… Continue reading New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche – police investigates against top managers
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 200 investigators in action raid on Porsche – Police investigate against top managers REUTERS Porsche headquarters in Zuffenhausen: raid on suspected fraud In the exhaust gas scandal, prosecutors and emergency services of the Land Criminal Police Offices of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria search several objects of the car maker Porsche Show… Continue reading 200 investigators in action: raid on Porsche – police investigates against top managers
After partnership with Daimler: BMW is looking for more car sharing partners in the US
All articles and backgrounds 04/17/2018 After partnership with Daimler BMW is looking for more car sharing partners in the US PR Car2Go and DriveNow: BMW and Daimler are looking for other mobility partners in the USA and China BMW is looking to other partners in the US and China for its car sharing and mobility… Continue reading After partnership with Daimler: BMW is looking for more car sharing partners in the US
Hyundai Mobis open $2.8 million 3D printing and design workshop for vehicles
Hyundai Mobis, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group that manufactures automotive parts in South Korea, has opened a 3D printing lab, the Design Model Workshop, which has the capacity to 3D print customized vehicle parts. It is South Korea’s first design research facility launched by an automotive component supplier. Prototyping 3D printed parts on clay… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis open $2.8 million 3D printing and design workshop for vehicles