Edition 03/01/2021
Jean-Marc Merle, Director, Viaxel: “Leasing, according to phone model, is a major consumer trend that we support”
Viaxel reported an increase in production in 2020 despite a decrease in vehicle registrations (-25%) and used cars (-4%) and has announced resumption of portfolio entries since February. An overview of recent Viaxel news with its manager, Jean-Marc Merley.
Services
Robert Witt is the new Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars in the UK
Robert Witt takes over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK on May 1, 2021, succeeding Steve Bridge.
Movements
The Bernard Group acquires more than 100% of the Mercedes business of the Ténédor Group
In 2020, the 100% acquisition of the Mercedes division of the Ténédor Group by the Bernard Group is finally completed. All weigh 95 million euros in turnover.
Networks
FNA demands testimony from garage owners about their difficulties in accessing technical data
Clio 5, Golf 8, Class E, Fiat 500 … there is no shortage of models that present difficulties in resetting the maintenance indicator after a simple oil change according to the FNA. In order to build a strong case, the MRA advocates certification of garage owners.
Networks
Home, highway .. Where are the electrical charges?
89% of electric vehicle owners in single-family homes charge primarily at home. On the other hand, they are still only 54% in construction, using an extension from their apartment, for 57% of them, according to an Enedis survey.
Around the car
Volkswagen cuts profits but keeps dividends and research and development
The Volkswagen Group’s ability to generate very large profits in 2020, despite significant declines in production and sales volumes, allows it not only to pay dividends to its shareholders as in fiscal year 2019, but also to keep its spending on research and development around € 14 billion. . . The importance of this circumstance and the express desire to maintain it at the same levels for the next five years are strikingly – and disturbingly – contrasted with the French doctrine of recent months that wants to be a more efficient car manufacturer that we manage to reduce R&D / CA.
Analytics
Trucks: Nikola admits that his former boss exaggerated the group’s progress
(AFP) – Some of the statements made by former chief electric truck and hydrogen designer Nikola about the group’s progress have been recognized as “inaccurate,” and a report requested by the company admits, but dismisses the notion that the group is “widespread fraud.”
Builders
Category movements
Robert Witt is the new Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars in the UK
Robert Witt takes over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK on May 1, 2021, succeeding Steve Bridge.
01/03/2021
The 91-year-old Osamu Suzuki is stepping down as president of Suzuki Motor Corporation
On February 24, at a board meeting of Suzuki Motor Corporation, its 91-year-old chairman, Osamu Suzuki, announced that he would step down for retirement.
26/02/2021
David S. Graziosi is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alison Transmission
At the end of the General Assembly to be held in 2021, David S. Graziusi Lawrence E Dewey as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alison Transmission Holding.
26/02/2021
Oliver Hoffmann is a new member of the Audi AG board
As of March 1, 2021, Oliver Hoffmann is a member of the management committee responsible for technical development at Audi AG.
02/25/2021
Gino Ferru has been appointed CEO of EMEAR at Here Technologies
Gino Ferro joined Here Technologies as General Manager for EMEAR, succeeding Farid Hasabi.
02/24/2021
Christian Levin is the successor to Henrik Henrikson at the helm of Scania
Christian Levine has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Scania with effect from May 1, 2021, succeeding Henrik Henriksson.
02/24/2021
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