Executive

  • Alan Mulally, 2011 NADA

    Once CEO of the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F], Alan Mulally has now joined the board of technology firm Google—just as the tech giant expands its automotive horizons to in-car entertainment and autonomous vehicles. Mulally became the boss of Ford in September 2006, but left the firm earlier this month, handing the reins to chief operating officer Mark Fields. Mulally's departure from Ford was six months earlier than expected, but it's now become clear that he had his sights on Google and whatever challenge awaits there. Mulally leaves the Blue Oval in good shape, though—Ford is...

  • Ralph Gilles does a burnout in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
    Ralph Gilles Does Massive Burnout In 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat: Video

    He might not be running the SRT performance division anymore, but it’s good to see that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executive Ralph Gilles still knows exactly how to let fans know just what it means when a car is wearing the SRT badge. We’re talking about a burnout here… and a...

  • Johan de Nysschen
    Infiniti Boss Quits After Two Years To Head Cadillac

    Infiniti president Johan de Nysschen has resigned just two years after taking up the reins at the Japanese luxury brand. Until a replacement is found, Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer will oversee Infiniti’s operations. It’s been revealed that de Nysschen will be heading...

  • Mark Fields (left) and Alan Mulally
    Mark Fields To Succeed Alan Mulally As Ford CEO: Official

    Ford has finally confirmed what was already widely expected; that Mark Fields will replace Alan Mulally as president and CEO. Fields, who currently serves as COO, will take up the reins at the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] on July 1. Mulally, 68, is stepping down from the top role after leading the...

  • Moray Callum
    Moray Callum Succeeds J Mays As Ford Design Chief

    Ford design chief J Mays, the man who oversaw the designs of the Aston Martin DB9, Ford GT and the most recent Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, is stepping down from the top role. He also leaves his post as head of design for Lincoln. Mays, 59, is retiring after 33 years in the automotive industry, of...

  • McLaren P1 supercar
    McLaren Managing Director Antony Sheriff On Extended Leave: Report

    At next week’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show, McLaren Chairman Ron Dennis and new Formula One recruit Sergio Perez will present the company’s flagship supercar, the P1, to the public for the first time. Surprisingly, there’s been no mention of Antony Sheriff, the managing director of...

  • Audi Adaptive Headlights

    Following the lead of Audi's other models the R8 supercar, A7 Sportback and A8 luxury sedan, the 2012 Audi A6 executive sedan now comes as standard with all-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, the latter a feature familiar to most modern Audis. The all-LED lights were first seen on Audi's R8 supercar and the strip of bright white LED daytime running lights (DRLs) will be familiar to you if you've ever been followed down the highway by a recent Audi. This now means that every element of the lights now use LEDs for extra brightness, longer life than conventional bulbs and more...

  • 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
    Bryan Nesbitt Returns To GM Design; Cadillac Gets VP

    General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] management reshuffle shows no signs of slowing, with news today that Kurt McNeil has been appointed the U.S. sales and service vice president for Cadillac. McNeil was previously in charge of sales for Chevrolet and replaces Bryan Nesbitt, who held the top...

  • lotus evora studio front off
    Lotus Hires Former Ferrari Designer

    Donato Coco was one of the key men responsible for the designs of cars like the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and new 458 Italia.

  • 2009 Ferrari California
    Ferrari Nabs VW's Design Chief, Pininfarina Tie-up Ending

    Flavio Manzoni, part of the team that developed VW's new design DNA, is headed to Ferrari starting January 1, 2010.

  • Bryan Nesbitt
    Designer Bryan Nesbitt To Take On Chief Role At Cadillac

    General Motors Company’s [NYSE:GM] management shuffle following its bankruptcy proceeding shows no signs of slowing, with news today that designer Bryan Nesbitt is set to become the new chief of Cadillac. Already we’ve seen CEO Fritz Henderson personally take on the role of chief of...

  • 2010 Lincoln MKZ
    Lincoln MKZ gets more luxurious Executive Appearance Package

    Rounding out Ford’s trio of updated midsize sedans at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show was the new Lincoln MKZ, which like its Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan siblings received a new face, restyled interior, and more standard features for the 2010. Ford has now added a new rage-topping...

  • geely ge throne limo 005

    Building a successful hyper-luxury limousine is a tricky game. While brands like Maybach and Bentley are struggling to find success, Rolls Royce is posting year after banner year of sales improvements. Now a newcomer has entered the game, and the result is catastrophically interesting. Built by noted Chinese carmaker Geely, the GE is equipped with nothing short of a throne in its rear quarters. That's right, a single, ultra-opulent, center-positioned seat styled for the executive that's so important he needs 17.4 feet of sedan to haul just his ego around. Of course, there's room for an...

  • 2009 Lancia Delta Executive
    Lancia adds ‘Executive’ flagship and sporty ‘Hardblack’ to Delta range

    This year’s Geneva Motor Show will see the launch of two new Lancia Delta variants: a new range-topping version and a sports model with a powerful turbocharged engine. For those unfamiliar with Lancia, the brand is a division of Fiat Group that offers a range of distinctive hatches and...

  • VW CEO here to stay until 2018 target
    VW CEO Here To Stay Until 2018 Target

    Volkswagen has made it no secret that it wants to challenge Toyota for the number one carmaker spot, going so far as to set a 2018 target date as the year when its manufacturing numbers will surpass those of Toyota. The CEO with the vision, Martin Winterkorn, has now claimed he wants to stay at VW...

  • Ford of Europe’s design chief moves to Land Rover
    Ford Of Europe’s Design Chief Moves To Land Rover

    In what appears to be more of a demotion rather than an advancement, the chief designer at Ford of Europe, Phil Simmons, will head over to Land Rover as the SUV company's first-ever studio director responsible specifically for the iconic Range Rover. Simmons joins the Land Rover design team on the...

  • Steve Saleen retires
    Steve Saleen Retires

    After 23 years running his self-titled motorsports and tuning shop, Steve Saleen of Saleen Inc. has announced his official retirement. He leaves his position as vice chairman of the board but plans to stay on as a corporate spokesperson and ambassador for the brand. The company was made famous by...

  • Land Rover designer retires after 23-year career
    Land Rover Designer Retires After 23-Year Career

    Geoff Upex, the man who penned the Range Rover, Discovery and new LR2 (Freelander for overseas readers), is stepping down from the automotive design world vowing never to design another car again. The U.K.’s AutoExpress reports that Upex will retire at Christmas after a 23-year stint at Land...

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