Porsche Exec Recruited to Head Infiniti’s Americas Unit
8/18/2013Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti unit has hired Michael Bartsch, who has been COO of Porsche Cars North America for the past eight years, to become chief of the Japanese luxury brand's Americas operations in September.
American Axle CEO David Dauch Named Chairman
8/18/2013David Dauch, president and CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., has been appointed to the additional title of chairman.
German Specialty Carmaker Wiesmann Files for Insolvency
8/18/2013Wiesmann GmbH, a boutique maker of retro sports cars, has filed for insolvency in Germany.
Renault COO Interested in Heading Ford or GM
8/16/2013Carlos Tavares, chief operating officer of Renault SA, tells Bloomberg News that he'd like to lead another big carmaker such as Ford or General Motors.
Renault COO Interested in Leading Another Carmaker
8/16/2013Carlos Tavares, chief operating officer of Renault SA, tells Bloomberg News that he'd like to be CEO of a big carmaker such as Ford or GM.
Infiniti Names Design Director for London Studio
8/16/2013Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti brand has named Simon Cox to become design director of the new studio it plans to open in London in October.
UPDATE: Ford Revises Fuel Economy Rating for C-Max Hybrid
8/16/2013Ford Motor Co. has lowered the claimed fuel economy rating for its C-Max hybrid MPV to 43 mpg from 47 mpg.
Kia Concept Targets Small Crossover Segment
8/16/2013Kia Motors Corp. has released a teaser photo of the KED 10, a subcompact urban crossover vehicle the South Korean company will reveal at the Frankfurt auto show next month.
Sirius XM to Buy Telematics Provider Agero
8/16/2013Sirius XM Radio Inc. has agreed to acquire the connected-vehicle services business of Medford, Mass.-based Agero Inc. for $530 million.
Infiniti Names Design Director for London Studio
8/16/2013Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti brand has named Simon Cox to become design director of the new studio it plans to open in London in October.