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’
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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
Automaker: Even Porsche under suspicion – diesel affair gets new explosive for VW
]]> Stuttgart, Munich, Dusseldorf Actually, after the change of leadership in the Volkswagen Group Take a rest. Earlier, Herbert Diess last week had replaced Matthias Müller at the top of the board. Another step to finally overcome the tiresome diesel affair, so the hope in Wolfsburg. Wednesday morning, at eight o’clock, it was already over.… Continue reading Automaker: Even Porsche under suspicion – diesel affair gets new explosive for VW
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”
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
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
Porsche board member investigated over diesel emissions claims
A Porsche board member is being investigated over potential involvement in the diesel emissions scandal of its parent company, the Volkswagen Group. About 160 investigation officials have searched 10 buildings located in the German states of Bavaria and Baden-Wüerttemberg in the hunt for evidence linking the board member to emissions test manipulation. The board member is… Continue reading Porsche board member investigated over diesel emissions claims
New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
All articles and backgrounds 04/18/2018 New car registrations in Europe Opel is losing substantial market share in the first quarter Opel In the first quarter and Opel compact car model Astra was not a big seller Opel is once again in crisis mood. Recently, the traditional German brand has all dealers in Europe the contracts… Continue reading New car registrations in Europe: Opel loses market share in the first quarter
VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
In total, more than 2,000 DC fast chargers are to be installed at 484 locations by the end of 2019. Chargers will be supplied by ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet. Here is the map with planned installations – 17 metropolitan areas and on highways in 39 states. Electrify America fast charging network Signet charger for… Continue reading VW Electrify America To Use ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet Fast Chargers
Volkswagen launches a new “flexible” shopping method that allows the vehicle to be returned
Posted 04/18/2018 13:57:33CET MADRID, Apr. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The automotive company Volkswagen has launched NEXT, the new “flexible” purchasing method that allows customers, after a minimum period that is determined in each contract, to keep the vehicle, paying the outstanding amount, exchange it for a new model or return the car. As the company… Continue reading Volkswagen launches a new “flexible” shopping method that allows the vehicle to be returned