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Bugatti chief resigns

Thomas Bscher wanted to see the Bugatti range expand. He had taken charge of the über-premium brand during the tenure of Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, the former head of the Volkswagen Group. But when Pischetsrieder was replaced by Audi chief Dr. Martin Winterkorn, plans changed. Evidently failing to realize his goals of broadening the Bugatti range beyond the Veyron, Bscher opted to resign from his post. Taking his place will be a fellow brand manager from VW's de facto premium auto group, Franz-Josef Paefgen, who will reportedly take on the ... Read more →

Acquisition and mergers and joint ventures, oh my! Joel Arellano

Forbes automotive columnist Jerry Flint provides a history lesson of various automotive couplings and even triads to illustrate that while a few have been beneficial to one or (rarely) all parties, ...

Edouard Michelin dies in boating accident Erin Mays

Michelin's joint managing director, Edouard Michelin, has died in a boating accident off of the Ile de Sein island in Brittany in Western France, according to the French media. The unfortunate ...

Automakers turn eyes East and its explosive opportunities Joel Arellano

Businessweek (BW) provides a detailed description of the conditions in the emerging automotive markets of China, India and Russia. According to the business journal, Chinese demand for automobiles ...

Bugatti chief resigns 2 years ago on Autoblog

Thomas Bscher wanted to see the Bugatti range expand. He had taken charge of the über-premium brand during the tenure of Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, the former head of the Volkswagen Group. But when Pischetsrieder was replaced by Audi chief Dr. Martin Winterkorn, plans changed. Evidently failing ...

Acquisition and mergers and joint ventures, oh my! 3 years ago on Autoblog

Forbes automotive columnist Jerry Flint provides a history lesson of various automotive couplings and even triads to illustrate that while a few have been beneficial to one or (rarely) all parties, most fall flat on their faces. None, however, are easy for any of the parties, successful or not. ...

Edouard Michelin dies in boating accident 3 years ago on Autoblog

Michelin's joint managing director, Edouard Michelin, has died in a boating accident off of the Ile de Sein island in Brittany in Western France, according to the French media. The unfortunate occurrence leaves the company's other managing director, Michel Rollier, to carry the company forward. ...

Automakers turn eyes East and its explosive opportunities 3 years ago on Autoblog

Businessweek (BW) provides a detailed description of the conditions in the emerging automotive markets of China, India and Russia. According to the business journal, Chinese demand for automobiles grew between 60 per year between 2001 through 2004, only to be slowed down when the government ...






Autoblog Podcast #158: 'Twas a couple nights before Christmas...

Chris, Editor Paukert, and Dan send the Podcast off for the Christmas holiday in proper fashion

 
 

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