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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Chrysler vehicles will be sculpted by the wind, Gilles says
2:53 pm U.S. ET | May 30 2012
Chrysler Group designers are spending more time in the wind tunnel to make more aerodynamic vehicles, aiding fuel economy, design chief Ralph Gilles said today. Speaking at a conference in northern Michigan, Gilles said aerodynamics are becoming an increasingly important design aspect at Chrysler and throughout the industry.... Read More »
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Lexus ES sheds more Camry roots for 2013
11:26 am U.S. ET | May 31 2012
Lexus detractors pillory the ES 350 as little more than a rebadged Toyota Camry XLE. But an initial drive of the re-engineered 2013 ES lineup challenges that claim, even though much of the platform and powertrain are shared with the Camry.... Read More »
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Volt tops plug-in Prius, Leaf in rechargeable car sales
5:13 pm U.S. ET | June 1 2012
The Chevrolet Volt was the best-selling rechargeable auto in the United States in May, topping Toyota's plug-in Prius and Nissan's all-electric Leaf hatchback. Sales of the GM plug-in sedan more than tripled to 1,680 units from 481 a year earlier.... Read More »
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Ohio bans texting while driving
3:23 pm U.S. ET | June 1 2012
Ohio today became the 39th state to ban texting while driving. Warnings will be given to offenders for the first six months, but it will become a secondary offense for adults and a primary offense for minors.... 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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Jaguar likes Facebook -- and lots of other stuff
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 28 2012
After General Motors said it wouldn't advertise on Facebook or during the 2013 Super Bowl, Jaguar North America posted the following about its 2013 U.S. advertising plans on its corporate Web site, blog.interactivejaguar.com.... Read More »
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