July 22, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their successful autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of class 1-3 light commercial vehicles for goods movement for… Continue reading @FCA: FCA and Waymo Sign Exclusive Agreement for Light Commercial Vehicles
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@VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
For the 18th time, Volkswagen has presented the Volkswagen Group Award to its top suppliers throughout the world. A total of eight companies in six categories reflecting future-oriented topics were honored. This year, the awards were presented to the winners by mail instead of in person as is usually the case. Frank Witter, CFO of… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen honors top suppliers in 2019
@Daimler: COVID-19 pandemic: Accelerating digitalisation in sales and after-sales
Executive Update on ‘Best Customer Experience 4.0’ – fact sheet including quotes from Britta Seeger Key facts on Mercedes-Benz’s global sales strategy: With its global sales strategy ‘Best Customer Experience 4.0’, Mercedes-Benz consistently focuses on its customers and their needs. Digital offerings in sales and after-sales are increasingly coming into focus. Customers want to be… Continue reading @Daimler: COVID-19 pandemic: Accelerating digitalisation in sales and after-sales
Ford’s top lawyer leaving automaker to take job at Coca-Cola
CLOSE Bradley Gayton, general counsel at Ford Motor Co. is leaving to take a job at Coca-Cola. (Photo: Eric W. Perry) A 39-year Ford veteran will take over as the top lawyer for the automaker as it loses Bradley Gayton to the Coca-Cola Co. John Mellen, associate general counsel at Ford, is to become general… Continue reading Ford’s top lawyer leaving automaker to take job at Coca-Cola
Dr. Klaus Patzak appointed new CFO of Schaeffler AG
2020-07-20 | Herzogenaurach Dr. Klaus Patzak has been appointed as a member of the Board of Managing Directors, effective from August 1, 2020 Dr. Patzak will succeed Dietmar Heinrich as head of the Finance & IT function Dietmar Heinrich will leave the company on July 31, 2020 The global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler announced… Continue reading Dr. Klaus Patzak appointed new CFO of Schaeffler AG
@VW Group: We Charge: Volkswagen’s new charging service has over 150,000 public charging points
Volkswagen is rolling out its own charging service to coincide with the market launch of the ID. family: With We Charge, customers will be able to charge their electric vehicles at over 150,000 public charging points all over Europe. The We Charge charging card gives them easy access to these charging points. Customers have a… Continue reading @VW Group: We Charge: Volkswagen’s new charging service has over 150,000 public charging points
@Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications
Toyota Motor Europe introduces a new brand logo and design language New visual design for a mobility-first digital age European roll-out begins with the launch of the new Toyota Yaris Toyota is introducing a new brand design in Europe with a reworked version of its brand logo and typography. It signals a new era for… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Introduces a New Brand Design Across all its Communications
Jeep Unveils Renegade 4xe And Compass 4xe PHEVs
Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe: the Jeep® brand’s take on the plug-in hybrid Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe are the first electrified Jeep® models in the EMEA Region Plug-in hybrid technology makes the new Jeep 4xe SUVs pioneers of the brand’s ’green‘ evolution The new Jeep 4xe models mean the brand’s future is connected, electrified,… Continue reading Jeep Unveils Renegade 4xe And Compass 4xe PHEVs
@Ford: Mellen Named Ford’s General Counsel, Succeeding Gayton; Jennings Made Purchasing Vice President, Company Officer
Jonathan Jennings’ new position enables Lisa Drake to focus exclusively on role as COO for North America automotive DEARBORN, Mich. – July 20, 2020 – Ford Motor Company today announced senior leadership changes, naming a new general counsel and promoting another executive to a vice president and corporate officer role. John Mellen, longtime associate general… Continue reading @Ford: Mellen Named Ford’s General Counsel, Succeeding Gayton; Jennings Made Purchasing Vice President, Company Officer
Renault Group sells 1,256,658 units in first-half 2020, down 35%
The Renaut Group today released its sales performance numbers for the January to June 2020 period. The numbers have clearly, as they are for all automakers, impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Renault Group suspended sales and industrial activities in most countries from mid-March and saw its sales fall 34.9% to 1,256,658 units in the first half,… Continue reading Renault Group sells 1,256,658 units in first-half 2020, down 35%