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
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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’
UPDATE 1-GM abruptly replaces head of Cadillac brand
(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Wednesday that it was replacing Johan de Nysschen as head of its Cadillac brand, ahead of the launch of a new sport utility vehicle central to GM’s hopes for luxury market growth. FILE PHOTO: Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen speaks during the presentation of the 2019 Cadillac… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM abruptly replaces head of Cadillac brand
Via and Mobike offer industry-first rideshare + bikeshare bundle
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Via and Mobike have teamed up to launch the first-ever multi-modal transportation bundle that includes both rideshare and bikeshare in a single subscription. A 4-week ViaPass will now include free Via rides plus unlimited access to Mobike’s network of dockless bikes for a low upfront fee. In honor of Earth… Continue reading Via and Mobike offer industry-first rideshare + bikeshare bundle
Opel is supposed to halve the workforce in Eisenach
No layoffs or plant closures, the new Opel owner PSA had promised. But now, according to a report, the number of employees at the Eisenach site could shrink considerably. New cars in front of the Opel plant Eisenach Wednesday, 18.04.2018 15:21 clock Opel allegedly plans a drastic reduction in staff at its Eisenach assembly plant.… Continue reading Opel is supposed to halve the workforce in Eisenach
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”
Is Tesla really ready to conquer China?
The doors of the Middle Kingdom open and Tesla has the opportunity he hoped to get into it. For almost a year, the American electric vehicle specialist has been looking for to build a factory in China without having to partner with a local partner. On Monday, the Chinese government opened the way for him… Continue reading Is Tesla really ready to conquer China?
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
Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns
As press reports begin to mount up about quality issues with its critical Model 3, Bloomberg reported that Tesla will shut down the Model 3 production line to improve automation on the Model 3 assembly line at its factory in Fremont, California. The company says the shutdown has been long-planned and that it will not… Continue reading Tesla shuts down Model 3 production for five days amid quality concerns
Car maker in crisis: Opel is taking its dealers in the shortage
PSA comes through: Opel apparently wants to almost halve staff in Eisenach The car manufacturer is to plan a massive workforce reduction in its Eisenach plant. The new owner PSA wants to install only one model there. The dealers of the car manufacturer Opel are used to grief. With a return on sales of a… Continue reading Car maker in crisis: Opel is taking its dealers in the shortage