With retirement approaching, Sergio Marchionne seems determined to go out with a bang: the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV boss thinks operating profit will surpass that of Ford Motor Co. this year. On Thursday, Marchionne reminded analysts that’s a surprising turn of events. He’s right. It’s less than a decade since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection (Ford… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne Has Lessons for Ford CEO Jim Hackett
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Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Porsche AG will pursue a three-pronged strategy to diversify its lineup as the German manufacturer gears up for the rollout of its first all-electric sports car next year to tackle a fundamental industry shift toward battery-powered vehicles. “There will be a triad: plug-in hybrids, emotional sports cars with combustion engines and sporty electric vehicles,” Chief… Continue reading Electric Robotaxis Won’t Kill Sports Cars: Porsche CEO
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Group 26 January 2018 Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow Johann Jungwirth, Chief Digital Officer of Volkswagen Group introduced future mobilityconcept. Available assets LargeJPG (1.51 MB) Download for registered Users… Continue reading Volkswagen Group opens Future Center Asia in Beijing to create mobility for beyond tomorrow
Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility
Published 01/26/2018 11: 29: 34CET MADRID, 26 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The general director of Audi in Spain, José Miguel Aparicio, has argued that diesel is a fuel “absolutely” necessary in the transition to an electric mobility without emissions in which the automotive sector is currently engulfed. Speaking to Europa Press, Aparicio has defended that… Continue reading Audi believes that diesel is “absolutely necessary” in the transition to electric mobility
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month. Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch
Chinese Ride Hailing Firm Didi Sets Up AI Lab To Further Smart Transportation Research
China’s largest ride hailing firm Didi Chuxing has established a new artificial intelligence lab in Beijing to support its development on smart transportation technology. The lab, led by Didi’s vice president Ye Jieping, will focus on the AI sector including machine learning, natural language processing, speech recognition, machine vision, operations research and statistics to build… Continue reading Chinese Ride Hailing Firm Didi Sets Up AI Lab To Further Smart Transportation Research
Lyft investigates claims staff abused access to customer data
A user posted on the anonymous app Blind claiming that Lyft employees abused their access to customer data, from gathering info on exes to acquiring Mark Zuckerberg’s personal info. A Lyft spokesperson confirmed to The Information that the company is investigating whether these incidents occurred. Source: The Information
Tesla is still reportedly making batteries for the Model 3 by hand as the company fights to get out of ‘production hell’ (TSLA)
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. Tesla A new report from CNBC claims Tesla is struggling to make Model 3 batteries at its Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. The report includes claims from current and former employees who raised concerns about inexperienced employees and the fact that some parts of the batteries were being made by hand… Continue reading Tesla is still reportedly making batteries for the Model 3 by hand as the company fights to get out of ‘production hell’ (TSLA)
Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Datsun has passed the milestone of 300,000 cars sold globally since the first Datsun car of the 21st century – the Datsun GO – was sold in India. “Datsun is celebrating a new milestone – 300,000 customers have chosen Datsun cars since the return of the brand in March 2014,” said Jose… Continue reading Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold
Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer
Brian Schaaf to become CFO of Ford Credit Schaaf will lead Ford Credit financial planning, analysis, accounting and capital strategy Ford Credit CFO Marion Harris to become vice president of Ford Mobility Business Group DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2018 – Ford Motor Credit Company today named Brian Schaaf as chief financial officer and treasurer. Currently,… Continue reading Ford Credit Names Brian Schaaf as Chief Financial Officer