The Seat plant in Algeria produces the Ibiza number 15,000

Updated 04/19/2018 11:43:53 CET MADRID, Apr. 19 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Seat plant in Relizane (Algeria) has assembled Ibiza’s 15,000th unit since the Spanish brand started its activity in the Algerian city in the spring of 2017. 620 employees work in this factory, which makes it possible for every ten minutes a new vehicle leaves… Continue reading The Seat plant in Algeria produces the Ibiza number 15,000

Ford Almussafes calls workers on Thursday after announcing a new temporary ERE

Posted 04/19/2018 11:31:38 CET VALÈNCIA, Apr. 19 (EUROPA PRESS) – The management of Ford Almussafes has convened workers’ representatives Thursday after announcing their intention to negotiate a new Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE) in the engine plant, in view of the decrease in sales of the engine that is currently manufactured and for the “delay”… Continue reading Ford Almussafes calls workers on Thursday after announcing a new temporary ERE

Hyundai Motor to create 3,000 jobs in line with gov’t policy

SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will help create some 3,000 jobs for young graduates and underprivileged people through 2022. The conglomerate will invest 34 billion won (US$32 million) in the five year period to financially support companies in the hiring of 1,600 young graduates in their 20s and 30s,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor to create 3,000 jobs in line with gov’t policy

Company 17.04.2018 Diess is the New Group CEO Management board and supervisory board decided a comprehensive revision of the management structure. mehr

Previously the CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Herbert Diess is now the new Group CEO and successor of Matthias Müller. The 59-year-old will continue to manage the Volkswagen core brand in parallel, supported by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Diess and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Hans Dieter Pötsch announced this in front of journalists… Continue reading Company 17.04.2018 Diess is the New Group CEO Management board and supervisory board decided a comprehensive revision of the management structure. mehr

Cadillac boss ousted as GM looks to speed brand revival

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

California investigating Tesla workplace

Dana Hull and Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg L.P. Published 8:18 p.m. ET April 18, 2018 California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health said it has opened a new investigation into Tesla Inc. following a report about worker protections at the company’s auto plant in Fremont, California. The state agency “takes seriously reports of workplace hazards and… Continue reading California investigating Tesla workplace

Chevy and Shell team up for in-dash fuel payment

General Motors offer convenient pay feature at Shell gas station. (Photo: General Motors) General Motors Co.’s shop-and-drive Marketplace app is rolling out a new feature in Chevrolet vehicles, offering the first in-dash fuel payment function in a partnership with Shell gas stations. The new service is available in the Shell widget, which is already featured… Continue reading Chevy and Shell team up for in-dash fuel payment

Beaumont, Ford launch non-emergency medical shuttle

Ford Motor Co. is officially launching its non-emergency medical shuttle service with the Beaumont Health network. (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. is officially launching its non-emergency medical shuttle service with the Beaumont Health network. This on-demand transportation service, dubbed GoRide, covers more than 200 facilities in Southeast Michigan. It started as a pilot in late… Continue reading Beaumont, Ford launch non-emergency medical shuttle

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’