Headlines for Thursday, November 15, 2012
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How Europe's decline has changed Fiat CEO Marchionne's priorities
The European downturn has reversed Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's priorities. Read More »
Akerson tells Opel workers GM won't abandon Europe
GM will neither sell Opel nor "simply close up shop and leave," CEO Dan Akerson told more than 5,000 staff at the brand's headquarters. Read More »
VW Golf aims to conquer
Volkswagen seeks to retain traditional buyers with its seventh-generation Golf but also attract customers who are planning to downsize from larger cars. The carmaker expects 30 percent to 40 percent of Golf customers in Europe to be new to the car. Read More »
BorgWarner picks Verrier to succeed Manganello as CEO
BorgWarner named James Verrier as CEO, succeeding Tim Manganello after 10 years at the helm of the powertrain technology supplier. The move is effective Jan. 1. BorgWarner signaled its succession plan in March when it named Verrier, 49, to the newly created position of president and COO. Read More »
Lamborghini unveils topless Aventador
If Lamborghini makes a coupe, you can be sure a topless version is coming as well. Sure enough, the Italian supercar-maker revealed a roadster version of its Aventador LP700-4. Read More »
UK company Eterniti launches luxury SUV
Eterniti Motors has opened its first showroom, in London, to coincide with the launch of its premier production model, the Artemis SUV. Read More »
Visteon recruits Dura Automotive CEO Stafeil as CFO
Visteon has appointed supplier industry veteran Jeffrey Stafeil as chief financial officer. Stafeil joins Visteon from Dura Automotive, where he was CEO. Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover global sales rise 7% in October
Global sales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles rose 7 percent in October, as deliveries at parent company Tata Motors rose 6 percent in the same period, the Indian company said. Read More »
