CEO Mocks VW After Adopting Range Extender Technology That Was Once Rejected
Volkswagen brought back the EA211 engine as a range extender for the ID. Era 9X SUV, years after Chinese CEO criticized EREV technology … Source: Car Scoops
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Rewrite This Title Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Vote Despite “part-time CEO” Criticism
Summarize this content to 200 words Tesla shareholders today voted to approve a compensation plan that would pay Elon Musk more than $1 trillion over the next decade if he hits all of the plan’s goals. Musk won over 75 percent of the vote, according to the announcement at today’s shareholder meeting. The pay plan would give Musk 423,743,904 shares, Read More
Rewrite This Title Ford’s CEO Isn’t Sold On Apple CarPlay Ultra: ‘Don’t Like The Execution’
Summarize this content to 200 words Ford was one of several automakers initially committed to integrating Apple CarPlay Ultra in its vehicles. It’s been over two years, and the technology hasn’t taken off as expected. Aston Martin was the first to officially adopt CarPlay Ultra earlier this year, but you likely won’t see it in a Ford Motor Company vehicle Read More
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares To Step Down In Early 2026
To say Stellantis is in dire straits would be an understatement. Sales are plummeting so sharply in the United States that dealers are accusing Carlos Tavares of the “rapid degradation” of the American brands. In an open letter sent to the CEO, the US Stellantis National Dealer Council warned that the automotive conglomerate is facing a “disaster.” We’re now learning… Read More
How A Ferrari Exec Uncovered A Scammer Posing As The Company’s CEO
Artificial intelligence has made scams so elaborate that it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not. An unnamed Ferrari executive was recently targeted by a scammer who made a pretty convincing impersonation of company CEO Benedetto Vigna until he was outsmarted. The scammer contacted the Ferrari exec via WhatsApp posing as Vigna, though the phone… Photo and Read More
VW North America CEO: 2019 Jetta Pricing And Features Are Key To Building Brand In The US
This was evident at the Jetta’s official launch at Cobo Center, which featured photos of the Detroit skyline and trendy millennials and their families, whom Volkswagen is targeting with a new generation of America’s best-selling car. But the company is… Source: www.autoblog.com
Volvo CEO Pours Cold Water On EV Skeptics, But Predicts ‘tremendous Growth’
Volvo aims to have 50% of its global sales be BEVs by the mid-2020s, and 100% by 2030. … Source: www.carscoops.com
Mazda US CEO Says Long-range EVs Are Not Sustainable
Mazda’s only EV in the United States is the California-only MX-30, which has a range of 160 miles. Mazda is probably late to the EV game, and the MX-30’s range is less than all other electric cars currently available. This may not be surprising once you know… Source: insideevs.com
Exclusive: Interview With Volvo CEO Jim Rowan
It’s been a while since you parted ways with ACEA and Stellantis. Your claim that the association was not defending your interests has two common OEM claims. Can we expect two manufacturers to come together and create an organization that we think will protect our customers’ interests?Jim Rowan – When we leave… Source: gtspirit.com
Chrysler CEO Predicts “revival Of The Automobile Sector”
DETROIT—Chrysler plans to unveil a new concept vehicle early next year that shows the future of its Stellantis NV brand’s “Harmony in Motion” vision ahead of the launch of its first electric vehicle in 2025, the brand’s top official says. CEO Chris Fuel said Wednesday. The remarks came as Mr. Feuer was discussing the future of sedans at Chrysler. Source: Read More