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

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

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

Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.

EV owners can now make the 500-mile journey from Boston to Washington D.C. with ease as a series of EVgo DC Fast Charging stations, known as the `I-95 Fast Charging ARC’is now open.  The ARC consists of nine EVgo DC Fast Charging stations equipped with 52 fast chargers in total, each with two charging connector… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.

Ford CEO James Hackett, Under Fire From Wall Street, Shows Forbes the Early Fruits of His Turnaround Plan

At a splashy news conference at the Detroit auto show last January, Ford Motor boasted about a slew of 40 new electric vehicles and hybrids coming by 2022, an $11 billion investment. As bolts of electricity flashed across a giant video backdrop, Ford teased one EV in particular, the Mach 1, a high-performance, battery-powered SUV… Continue reading Ford CEO James Hackett, Under Fire From Wall Street, Shows Forbes the Early Fruits of His Turnaround Plan

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

FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility

FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) recently announced that it has invested more than $30 million (Rs 214 crore) at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan for the development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The new facility, which begins testing programmes in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature… Continue reading FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility

Argo AI Named to LinkedIn Top Startups List

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Argo AI Named to LinkedIn Top Startups List

Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car

Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car By Bryan Salesky, CEO, Argo AI Every day Argo AI employees come to work, we all strive toward a higher purpose — transforming how the world moves. We don’t take this lightly, and that’s why it has always been important to me to make Argo… Continue reading Being a Better Place to Work Helps Us Build a Better Self-Driving Car

Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles

Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles By Sherif Marakby, CEO, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC A federal framework for self-driving vehicles is necessary. This week, I sent a letter urging the Senate to take up legislation that establishes national guidelines for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. At Ford, we sincerely appreciate Congress’ commitment to making sure… Continue reading Securing Our Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles