Talk from the Top
ROBERT YOUNG -- VICE PRESIDENT OF PURCHASING, TOYOTA NORTH AMERICA
Beyond crises, Toyota purchasing chief sees growth
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21, 2012
Since becoming vice president of purchasing for Toyota Motor Corp.'s North American operations early last year, Robert Young has been tested repeatedly by world events. That year brought the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan and, months later, the floods in Thailand.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
TALK FROM THE TOP: LUDWIG WILLISCH, CEO, BMW OF NORTH AMERICA
Willisch expects BMW to keep U.S. luxury sales crown
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 14, 2012
BMW of North America CEO Ludwig Willisch expects BMW to remain No. 1 in U.S. luxury-vehicle sales this year. BMW claimed the title in 2011 for the first time, ending Lexus' 11-year run as the luxury leader. Willisch, 55, said the launch of the redesigned 3 series, the U.S. introduction of the X1 small crossover and updates and new derivatives of other vehicles will drive sales this year.... Read More »TALK FROM THE TOP: SHIGEKI TERASHI, COO, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA
Leading Toyota in U.S., from an engineer's perspective
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 14, 2012
Shigeki Terashi, Toyota's new head of North American manufacturing, sales, engineering and purchasing, is an engineer. That's a big change for a company that has always sent sales, marketing and administration executives from Japan to hold top North American positions.... Read More »TALK FROM THE TOP: JOHN MALONEY, CEO, VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volvo's goal: Conquest more luxury-vehicle buyers
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 14, 2012
John Maloney, 50, was Volvo's top U.S. marketing executive before being named CEO of Volvo Cars of North America in January. He takes the helm as Volvo adapts to its new Chinese owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, and prepares to move further upscale.... Read More »TALK FROM THE TOP: STEVE CANNON, CEO, MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Cannon: New Mercedes product will mean sales record
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 14, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon expects sales to grow about 10 percent this year, which would mean surpassing the brand's peak of 253,277 units in 2007. Cannon, 51, who moved to the top job in January from vice president of marketing, says new product is the key to growth this year, including the second-generation GL SUV that was unveiled at last month's New York auto show.... Read More »THE SUPPLIER SPEAKS: STEVE RODE, AUTOLIV ELECTRONICS
Autoliv exec: Stereo cameras are next big thing in safety
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 16, 2012
Blind-spot detection is becoming the first collision-avoidance technology to reach high volume outside luxury vehicles. From 2008 through 2011, Autoliv Inc.'s sales of blind-spot radar units jumped tenfold, with production of 1.1 million units worldwide last year, said Steve Rode, president of Autoliv Electronics.... Read More »All-Stars
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CARS & CONCEPTS
Porsche drops 2-seater plan
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21 2012
Porsche has dropped plans to build a two-seat sports car that would have been smaller and cheaper than the Boxster, CEO Matthias Mueller told a German newspaper.... Read More »
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Fiat and Mazda plan to jointly develop a roadster
1:50 am U.S. ET | May 23 2012
Fiat Group and Mazda plan to develop and build a new roadster for the Mazda and Alfa Romeo brands, the companies said. The model will be a successor to the rear-wheel-drive MX-5/Miata and will have distinct styling for each brand.... Read More »
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Higher ethanol concentrations could hurt vehicles, study says
2:52 pm U.S. ET | May 23 2012
A new study suggests that ethanol-blended fuel could take a toll on vehicles when used in higher concentrations. Renewable-fuels trade groups blasted the results, but auto industry groups warned of the dangers of rushing new fuel blends into the marketplace.... Read More »
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Auto microchip maker Renesas to cut 6,000 jobs, raise capital
2:00 pm U.S. ET | May 22 2012
Automotive microchip maker Renesas Electronics of Japan, which suffered major disruptions following last year's earthquake and tsunami, plans to cut 6,000 jobs and raise 50 billion yen ($630 million) in new capital, local media reported.... Read More »
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Plastic Omnium helps make the Peugeot 208 greener
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 23 2012
The Peugeot 208 features a rear bumper from Plastic Omnium that is made from 100 percent recycled materials. In total, 25 percent of the 208 is made using recycled or natural materials while its predecessor, the 207, contained just 7 percent.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY
Fiat's Google gotcha: A 500 shows up at VW's front door
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 21 2012
Score one for Fiat in the sometimes whimsical, sometimes not, rivalry between the Italian automaker and Volkswagen. The two companies seem to taunt and tease each other like kids on a playground, especially in Europe. Check out Volkswagen's Swedish headquarters in suburban Stockholm on Google Earth and you'll see a Fiat 500 parked at the front door of the building.... Read More »
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