The Vauxhall Astra, one of the UK’s most popular new cars, will be given cosmetic and engineering tweaks next year to keep it competitive. And these spy shots of the car testing in Germany are our first sighting of the new model. By the time the updated Astra lands in dealers during the second half… Continue reading New 2019 Vauxhall Astra facelift gears up for fight with Focus
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Bernd Osterloh in the interview – boss must “sometimes also on the table”: VW works council boss demands of Diess tighter leadership of the group
All articles and backgrounds 04/19/2018 Bernd Osterloh in an interview – boss has to “hit the floor sometimes” VW works council chief demands from Diess tighter leadership of the group REUTERS Bernd Osterloh: “I do not need anyone to put Herbert Diess on the chain” Volkswagen works council chief Bernd Osterloh expects the new boss… Continue reading Bernd Osterloh in the interview – boss must “sometimes also on the table”: VW works council boss demands of Diess tighter leadership of the group
The Seat plant in Algeria produces the Ibiza number 15,000
Updated 04/19/2018 11:43:53 CET MADRID, Apr. 19 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Seat plant in Relizane (Algeria) has assembled Ibiza’s 15,000th unit since the Spanish brand started its activity in the Algerian city in the spring of 2017. 620 employees work in this factory, which makes it possible for every ten minutes a new vehicle leaves… Continue reading The Seat plant in Algeria produces the Ibiza number 15,000
Company 17.04.2018 Dynamic in China The new Touareg is the prelude to a major model and innovation campaign. mehr
Volkswagen is once again shifting into high gear in China. At the “Auto China 2018” trade fair in Beijing (April 25 to May 4), the brand will continue its model fireworks display for the Middle Kingdom that had already been ignited last month. Three new sedans are set to celebrate their premiere there, all tailored… Continue reading Company 17.04.2018 Dynamic in China The new Touareg is the prelude to a major model and innovation campaign. mehr
Company 17.04.2018 Diess is the New Group CEO Management board and supervisory board decided a comprehensive revision of the management structure. mehr
Previously the CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Herbert Diess is now the new Group CEO and successor of Matthias Müller. The 59-year-old will continue to manage the Volkswagen core brand in parallel, supported by a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Diess and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Hans Dieter Pötsch announced this in front of journalists… Continue reading Company 17.04.2018 Diess is the New Group CEO Management board and supervisory board decided a comprehensive revision of the management structure. mehr
Company 17.04.2018 Transformation in Saxony Volkswagen Saxony will be the e-mobility competence center and reorganizes its company management. mehr
Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH (Volkswagen Saxony) is reorganizing its company management as part of its transformation process to become the largest competence center for e-mobility in Europe, and will henceforth be managed by four managing directors. As a member of the Volkswagen brand group for “e-Mobility,” Thomas Ulbrich will immediately assume the role of spokesperson on… Continue reading Company 17.04.2018 Transformation in Saxony Volkswagen Saxony will be the e-mobility competence center and reorganizes its company management. mehr
Cadillac boss ousted as GM looks to speed brand revival
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’s abrupt ouster by General Motors Co.’s top brass,… Continue reading Cadillac boss ousted as GM looks to speed brand revival
Comment: The timing of a new VW logo could not be worse
VW logo The change is not yet recognizable in the Wolfsburg. (Photo: AP) In the middle of a spectacular board conversionSurprising the refinement of the diesel affair and the onset of e-mobility Volkswagen the public with a marketing novelty: The Wolfsburg carmaker wants to change its logo, Details will be submitted later, only this much… Continue reading Comment: The timing of a new VW logo could not be worse
Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen abruptly leaves GM
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
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’