It’s only been a few weeks since the Mercedes CEO was brutally honest about his prediction for where Europe’s car industry is headed. Speaking with German business newspaper Handelsblatt, Ola Källenius said the EU needs a “reality check” to avoid “heading at full speed against a wall” and even “collapse.” He was referring to the … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell is stepping down after just two years in the role, with the company’s current CFO set to take his place. Starting in November, PB Balaji will assume the reins and lead Jaguar’s contentious rebranding push. The soon-to-be chief has already defended the brand’s “Copy Nothing” campaign, which has stirred … Read more
With every gasoline-fueled hot hatch that bites the bullet, the world becomes a sadder place. Stricter emissions regulations have largely killed fun cars in Europe, taking away desirable pocket rockets like the i20 N and i30 N. Hyundai’s man in charge of the N division is just as disappointed as we are, calling the premature … Read more