Talk from the Top
TALK FROM THE TOP -- SERGIO MARCHIONNE
For new Chrysler, the needs begin with speed
12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 7, 2009
Sergio Marchionne has been a whirlwind of activity since taking over as CEO of Chrysler Group on June 10, the day the company emerged from U.S. government-sponsored bankruptcy.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
Advertising
Lincoln Mercury dealerships are fading fast in metro areas
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 9, 2009
Ford Motor Co.'s dealership consolidation strategy has hit stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury dealerships hardest. Since Ford's dealership reduction efforts began in 2006, the number of stand-alone Lincoln-Mercury dealerships is down more than 42 percent.... Read More »
TALK FROM THE TOP -- BRIAN CAROLIN
Nissan: We'll stay in leasing, floorplanning
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 18, 2009
In Brian Carolin's first year as Nissan North America's senior vice president of sales and marketing, he worked to boost market share despite catastrophic economic conditions.... Read More »
Manufacturing
If feds mandate brake override, GM, Honda have most work to do
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
The federal government is likely to order brake-override systems on all light vehicles because of Toyota Motor Corp.'s unintended-acceleration problems, and observers say General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. probably will feel the biggest impact.... Read More »
Design
Mazda design chief gives new meaning to zoom-zoom
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off. He may be the only standing auto executive to have had his license revoked -- twice.... Read More »
Future Product
GM's Lutz to retire May 1
1:12 pm U.S. ET | March 3
Bob Lutz, the General Motors Co. product development leader who postponed retirement last year to help steer the automaker out of bankruptcy, plans to call it quits May 1.... Read More »
Technology
Daimler will double spending on green tech
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit will roll out plug-in hybrids and fuel cell cars in every segment over the next few years, doubling its investment in green technologies in the next two years. Mercedes intends to spend $1.... Read More »
Car Cutaways
CAR CUTAWAY
ContiTech keeps Saab 9-5's engine secure
10:23 am U.S. ET | March 7
Saab launches its second-generation Saab 9-5 this year, 13 years after the first model debuted. The mid-sized premium sedan shares its platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, which was the 2009 European Car of the Year. Opel/Vauxhall and Saab were sister brands under General Motors Co.... Read More »
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