Controller and sales expert: Ex-Audi CEO Dieter Voggenreiter has a new job – he becomes a consultant

Dietmar Voggenreiter From 1997 to 2001 he worked for Horváth & Partners. (Photo: Audi) MunichIt should be a liberation. Swapped in early September 2017 AudiCEO Rupert Stadler made four directors to the lurching VWDaughter back on track. Dietmar Voggenreiter was one of those who had been killed. The Chief Sales Officer had to pay for… Continue reading Controller and sales expert: Ex-Audi CEO Dieter Voggenreiter has a new job – he becomes a consultant

Ford Mach 1 EV: Mustang-inspired crossover teased in new image

The end of the Fiesta in the USA had been rumoured for some time, because fuel prices have dropped and the economy recovered, allowing US buyers to return to their preferred larger vehicles. Decisions on the replacements for the Fusion and Taurus have been pending for a couple of years too. Ford’s new CEO, Jim… Continue reading Ford Mach 1 EV: Mustang-inspired crossover teased in new image

Nissan India to double sales points in 3 years; hire 1,500 people

New Delhi: Japanese auto maker Nissan is looking to double its sales and service touchpoints in the next three years, while also building a strong line up for Datsun brand in India, as part of its efforts to control the declining sales and share. The company, which currently has 270 touchpoints, also plans to hire… Continue reading Nissan India to double sales points in 3 years; hire 1,500 people

Plan to hire 1,500 people in India: Nissan

NEW DELHI: Japanese auto major Nissan announced Thursday plans to hire 1,500 people in India to strengthen R&D and global digital hub while also stating that it would go for “voluntary separation” at its Chennai manufacturing unit. The company, which is seeking to revive its presence in India, said it would go for separate dealerships… Continue reading Plan to hire 1,500 people in India: Nissan

Bajaj Auto plots aggressive strategy to gain market share

Bajaj Auto is on a roll. Its sales numbers are up and about in the domestic market and exports are roaring too. And there’s more to come because Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto, has hinted at an aggressive go-to-market strategy designed to accelerate growth in the domestic market. At the annual general meeting held… Continue reading Bajaj Auto plots aggressive strategy to gain market share

The Stakes Are High: Inside the Team Developing Ford’s New Generation of Electric Vehicles

The Stakes Are High: Inside the Team Developing Ford’s New Generation of Electric Vehicles By Darren Palmer, Ford Team Edison Global Product Development Director Ford’s all-new Mustang-inspired fully-electric performance utility arrives in 2020 with targeted range of 300 miles. You’d think after 28 years of working for the same company that nothing would surprise me. I’ve been… Continue reading The Stakes Are High: Inside the Team Developing Ford’s New Generation of Electric Vehicles

Europcar acquires 21 units of the electric Renault ZOE for its fleet in Formentera

Posted 06/09/2018 11: 31: 04CET MADRID, 6 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The car rental company Europcar, a subsidiary of Europcar Mobility Group, has acquired 21 units of Renault’s ZOE electric model for the incorporation of its fleet in the island of Formentera, according to both companies. This operation is part of Europcar’s Corporate Social Responsibility… Continue reading Europcar acquires 21 units of the electric Renault ZOE for its fleet in Formentera

Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Avis Budget Group has been leveraging IoT technology to offer its customers the most flexible and convenient on-demand mobility options. Photo via iStockPhoto/Karneg. Avis Budget Group today announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that IoT technologies are playing in Avis Budget… Continue reading Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies on Thursday said it would launch a taxi-hailing app for taxis operating in Nagoya, as the U.S. firm tries to expand its foothold in a country where it has been blocked from offering its own ridesharing service. The U.S. firm said it was working with Fuji Taxi Group,… Continue reading Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production

LaNeve: “Obviously, we can’t let the dealers just sit on the inventory. We’ll keep them competitive on incentives.” DETROIT — As Ford Motor Co.’s car cull takes effect, its dealer network will have to figure out how to sell any remaining Blue Oval-badged sedans without the help of national advertising campaigns. Ford has ended all… Continue reading Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production