If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
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Alfa Romeo Tonale update brings refreshed interior
Alfa Romeo has given the Tonale an interior makeover as part of its 2025-model-year update. This follows criticism of the firm’s crucial volume crossover for failing to match the fit and finish of rivals such as the Volvo XC40 and BMW X1. Autocar’s road test noted that “primary cabin mouldings feel quite coarse and wobbly in places” and primary features… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Tonale update brings refreshed interior
German FAZ: The fall of the car king007890
It’s easy to lose track of things in Carlos Tavares’ car kingdom. No less than fourteen brands belong to Stellantis, the European-American car group that the Portuguese leads – from Alfa Romeo and Fiat to Opel and Peugeot to Jeep and Chrysler. But the most important Stellantis brand so far has been the CEO himself:… Continue reading German FAZ: The fall of the car king007890
German FAZ: The fall of the car king007891
It’s easy to lose track of things in Carlos Tavares’ car kingdom. No less than fourteen brands belong to Stellantis, the European-American car group that the Portuguese leads – from Alfa Romeo and Fiat to Opel and Peugeot to Jeep and Chrysler. But the most important Stellantis brand so far has been the CEO himself:… Continue reading German FAZ: The fall of the car king007891
German FAZ: High-ranking managers are being fired from the car giant Stellantis007890
Shortly before the start of the Paris Motor Show, heads are rolling at Stellantis. The European-American automaker announced a whole series of unexpected personnel changes to its board of directors on Friday night. They are intended to help “refocus the company on its most important operational priorities and decisively address the global challenges facing the… Continue reading German FAZ: High-ranking managers are being fired from the car giant Stellantis007890
German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007890
Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007890
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Leverages Its Management Organisation with Changes to Drive Performance Under the Leadership of Carlos Tavares007689
AMSTERDAM – To drive simplification and enhance organisational performance in a turbulent global environment, Stellantis today announced targeted management changes, effective immediately, under the leadership of CEO Carlos Tavares to redouble the Company’s focus on its key business priorities and confront head-on the global challenges facing the industry. Antonio Filosa is appointed North America Chief Operating… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Leverages Its Management Organisation with Changes to Drive Performance Under the Leadership of Carlos Tavares007689
“It’s not going to bring a tear to my eye”: Stellantis unionists react to the departure of Carlos Tavares
The Stellantis group formalizes, this Friday, October 11, the retirement of its general director Carlos Tavares, at the beginning of 2026. An announcement received with indifference at the historic Sochaux factory, in Doubs. The essentials of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial team reserves the best regional news for you. A selection… Continue reading “It’s not going to bring a tear to my eye”: Stellantis unionists react to the departure of Carlos Tavares
Ratan Tata (1937 – 2024)
When I heard that Ratan Tata was hospitalised and in critical condition, I thought he would somehow pull through. Age-related health issues had weakened him over the years, and he was very frail towards the end, but he was always a fighter, bouncing back when his condition worsened. Throughout his life, Tata showed this indomitable,… Continue reading Ratan Tata (1937 – 2024)
WSPN and dtcpay Introduce Zero-Fee On-Ramp for WUSD, Marking New Era for Stablecoins 2.0
SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, and dtcpay, a leading regulated digital payment platform, are making history with a strategic partnership that will revolutionize access to stablecoins. For the first time ever, users will have the ability to on-ramp WUSD, a fiat-collateralized stablecoin… Continue reading WSPN and dtcpay Introduce Zero-Fee On-Ramp for WUSD, Marking New Era for Stablecoins 2.0