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As retirement approaches, Publisher Peter Brown honors some of the best, and worst, automotive adventurers
knocked the old GM. Biggest villain Inaki Lopez , the GM purchasing czar who violated suppliers, then betrayed CEO Jack Smith ..... so many suppliers during the dark days of brutal Detroit 3 purchasing . Automaker CEO There have been many fine ones, each with
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GM plans to add four more plants in China
than doubled since 2004. GM continues to hire local talent, with a focus on design, engineering, RandD, manufacturing, purchasing , and sales and marketing. Socia summed up GM's plans for the future in its largest market: "With the support of our
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Ex-Hyundai Europe boss to run VW India
manufacturers after completing engineering degrees in India and the United States. In 2008, he joined the VW Group as executive director for group purchasing in India. Both Kodumudi and Dorizas took up their new positions on March 1.
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COMMENTARY: DeLorean's name still gets tongues wagging
machine has landed at booksellers. The DeLorean Story: The Car, the People, the Scandal was written by Nick Sutton, a purchasing executive who for four years worked at DeLorean Motor Cars Ltd. in Belfast. What Sutton's book does that earlier books
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Suppliers hustle to fill orders
production. Toyota's North American purchasing chief says his company has a watch list ..... last summer. Honda's North American purchasing boss says he is closely watching about ..... Bob Young, Toyota's North American purchasing chief. Around-the-clock production
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Ford introduces fifth version of its EcoBoost engine
later this month. The smaller EcoBoost engine in the Mondeo will allow Chinese consumers to be eligible for a tax break when purchasing the car, said Raj Nair, Ford's head of product development. The engine will be quieter and more fuel efficient than the
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Get a Check, Buy a Car (4/11/13)
production there and creating 250. Jobs. Finally a quick programming note there's a paradox out there in the automotive purchasing world. The huge increase in North American production since the recession. Has actually left some suppliers and able to
a quick programming note there's a paradox out there in the automotive purchasing world. The huge increase in North American production since the recession. Has actually left some suppliers and able to deliver parts. If -
Daimler's Bernhard sets sights on beating truck rivals
euros ($2.1 billion) by the end of next year. Management swap Bernhard, who was previously in charge of production and purchasing at Daimler's Mercedes-Benz car division, said in the letter that he intends to continue his predecessor's course
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Tesla offers unique financing plan for Model S
is personally standing behind that guarantee to give customers absolute peace of mind about the value of the asset they are purchasing . About Tesla Tesla Motors' (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world's transition to electric mobility with a
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Audi CEO Stadler counts on SUVs to topple BMW as luxury leader
Audi division that is responsible for its own business and its own marketing. We have exclusive Audi dealers. But on the purchasing side it makes a difference if you buy 10 million batteries rather than 1 million. We are able to reinvest that money to create
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Tesla offering special financing plan for Model S sedan
is personally standing behind that guarantee to give customers absolute peace of mind about the value of the asset they are purchasing . About Tesla Tesla Motors' (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world's transition to electric mobility with a
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Audi chief: China, crossovers are keys to world luxury crown
Audi division that is responsible for its own business and its own marketing. We have exclusive Audi dealers. But on the purchasing side it makes a difference if you buy 10 million batteries rather than 1 million. We are able to reinvest that money to create
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Hybrid wave raises marketing questions
Hybrid. But selling a hybrid vehicle is not the same as selling a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Hybrids are a purchasing statement made by consumers who specifically want a hybrid. They are environmentally leaning consumers, or they are financially
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Plugging along
firm Strategic Vision in San Diego, says that's wise. Green benefits, and especially fuel economy, are overrated as purchasing criteria, he says. "Here's the secret: Even though everyone in a focus group will tell you that fuel economy is important
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Schaeffler sees N. America, Asia gains pushing revenue growth in 2013
more than 30 joint industrial projects, including turbo chargers and an electronic parking brake, and have teamed up in purchasing . Cooperation stems from Schaeffler's failed effort more than four years ago to combine with Continental. Geissinger said
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Westlake and Primeritus Announce Partnership
through a network of over 15,000 new and used car dealers throughout the United States. Westlake also offers portfolio purchasing through their ALPS division (Advanced Lending and Portfolio Services). Direct to consumer title loans and unsecured loans
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Nissan shake-up aims to shore up quality, EVs
supply chain management, randd and customer satisfaction. While adding those duties, Saikawa, 59, continues as head of purchasing and operations in Asia, Oceania and Japan. "The idea is to achieve significant and sustained improvements in product quality
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PSA streamlines top management after two executives step down
an expansion of Citroen's upscale DS line. The French manufacturer is also seeking cost savings from a development and purchasing alliance with General Motors Co. Varin's contract will be extended "without a doubt" when the board takes up his reappointment
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Nissan promotes purchasing exec Saikawa to chief competitive officer
management, randd and customer satisfaction. The sweeping portfolio upgrade comes in addition to Saikawa's role in charge of purchasing and regional businesses in Asia, Oceania and Japan, the company said in a statement today . The promotion lifts Saikawa
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Toyota revamps management to battle GM, Volkswagen
after Toyota's Asian business outside of Japan. Yasumori Ihara, 61, senior managing officer in charge of logistics and purchasing , and Seiichi Sudo, who headed Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc., will be promoted to executive vice presidents, the company said