Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery

A first appearance before taking official post. Former Seat brand executive Luca de Meo spoke for the first time at Renault’s general meeting on Friday (June 29th). In less than two weeks, on July 1, this Italian leader will become the new general manager of the three-color manufacturer, succeeding Clotilde Delbos who had so far… Continue reading Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery

Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) wants to use an open-source approach to refine elements of a software-based car operating system being developed by the carmaker, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system

Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) incoming Chief Executive Luca de Meo said on Friday he was confident the ailing French carmaker, which has just launched major cost cuts, could deliver a positive surprise for investors after a period of faltering sales and margins. FILE PHOTO: A logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership… Continue reading Incoming Renault CEO says he’s ready for turnaround challenge

Volkswagen open to talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is open to talks with rival carmakers about sharing a software-based car operating system being developed by the German automaking giant for the car of the future, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the… Continue reading Volkswagen open to talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

Volkswagen in talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is in talks with rival carmakers about developing an operating system for the car of the future, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future

Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024

Production of the ID.3 in Zwickau The expansion of software development is one of the strategic focuses of CEO Herbert Diess. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt The software unit of Volkswagen is ready to start after months of preparation: The development of its own digital platform for all brands in the Group is scheduled to begin… Continue reading Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024

@Daimler: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold

Both companies will continue to pursue their own development path Technological understanding of both partners remains a good fit Successful collaboration to continue in other fields as planned Fröhlich: “Current technology puts us into excellent position for many years” Schäfer: “Sounding out possibilities with partners outside automotive sector” The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are… Continue reading @Daimler: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold

@BMW: Partners reach joint decision: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold – may be resumed later

Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG are putting their cooperation on development of next-generation technology for automated driving temporarily on hold. Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement to concentrate on their existing development paths – which may also include working with current or new partners. Both… Continue reading @BMW: Partners reach joint decision: BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG put development cooperation in automated driving temporarily on hold – may be resumed later

Savings program: BMW decides to cut 6,000 jobs

BMW production It is the first job cuts that the automaker has been doing since the 2008 financial crisis. (Photo: dpa) Munich The tapes have been running since mid-May BMW again, but the factories are not busy. The Short-time work For the approximately 34,000 employees it is largely canceled, but there is a lack of… Continue reading Savings program: BMW decides to cut 6,000 jobs