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Audi ousts technology chief Bouquot, promotes Lamborghini CTO Mohr
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (51+ words) Audi's new top engineer Rouven Mohr led Lamborghini's hybridization strategy and oversaw a full renewal of its model lineup. Audi ousts technology chief Bouquot, promotes Lamborghini CTO Mohr National throughput rose as consolidation continued for brands such as Buick and…...
Touchy subject: Automakers face pressure to bring back physical buttons on fear of screen failures
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (16+ words) Touchy subject: Automakers face pressure to bring back physical buttons on fear of screen failures'Automotive News...
Why Bastian Baudy’s leadership signals a design reset for Mercedes
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (81+ words) Baudy's promotion suggests that Mercedes aims to move past the commercial missteps of recent EV models, such as the EQS, while reviving classic styling cues. Why Bastian Baudy's leadership signals a design reset for Mercedes Incoming NADA Chairman Rob Cochran…...
VW makes Microbus that survived Palisades fire a star at LA Auto Show
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (55+ words) A Novelis spokesperson said it was too soon to know whether the latest incident would impact the plant's expected December reopening. VW makes Microbus that survived Palisades fire a star at LA Auto Show indiGO Auto Group bought VIP Motor…...
Flashy screens won’t solve SDVs: Why design must go deeper
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (114+ words) While Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) promise new revenue streams, loyalty, and adaptability, the industry is far from delivering on that vision. Flashy dashboards overshadow the harder work: building flexible architectures, secure OTA updates, and integrated ecosystems. True progress requires deep alignment…...
VW gives ID Cross small EV styling cues from past iconic models
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (99+ words) Acura will still offer electric vehicles but has decided to direct more hybrid expertise from parent company Honda Motor toward the premium brand. And with TLX gone and Integra sedan on the chopping ... VW gives ID Cross small EV styling…...
100 years in, Chrysler still striving to innovate
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (36+ words) Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles said the diminished brand is "ripe for a new chapter." 100 years in, Chrysler still striving to innovate The data indicates that automakers are holding off on shipping completed vehicles overseas....
Luc Donckerwolke, designer of many languages, recognized with AN Centennial Award
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (82+ words) The Lima, Peru-born Belgian national has lived in 17 countries on four continents, worked for nine brands and speaks seven languages. He's currently learning an eighth: Korean. Luc Donckerwolke, designer of many languages, recognized with AN Centennial Award Our 100 Leading Women…...