Tag: GM

How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car

Earlier this year Smart confirmed that it is creating a new miniature two-seater – the unique proposition for which the brand was invented three decades ago – several years after foraying into electric SUVs. The brand had some difficulty in building a business case for the #2 – but even so, its progress through the pipeline has… Continue reading How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car

GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says

Cadillac Escalade IQL interior (Source: GM) GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor. But first, she is putting him through a “tough test” in his new role as Chief Product Officer. We reported back in May that GM hired… Continue reading GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says

Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

watch now Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands… Continue reading Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010365

The day after the European Union presented its plans for new emissions rules, the auto industry is clearly looking for guidance. The Volkswagen Group is satisfied and speaks of a “pragmatic design”, especially because small electric cars will soon be particularly promoted. And the Wolfsburg-based company wants to bring out many new models in this… Continue reading German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010365

German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010365

The day after the European Union presented its plans for new emissions rules, the auto industry is clearly looking for guidance. The Volkswagen Group is satisfied and speaks of a “pragmatic design”, especially because small electric cars will soon be particularly promoted. And the Wolfsburg-based company wants to bring out many new models in this… Continue reading German FAZ: A turbo for small electric cars010365

Italdesign USA: A Strategic Bridge Between Italy and Detroit

Design, engineering, and vehicle development serving OEMs and the U.S. academic network. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Italdesign S.p.A. is distributing a series of executive video interviews featuring Italdesign S.p.A CEO Antonio Casu, Head of Design Joaquin Garcia, and Chief Technology officer Davide Casini, and Italdesign USA CEO Fabrizio Mina who leads Italdesign’s… Continue reading Italdesign USA: A Strategic Bridge Between Italy and Detroit