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Scott Keogh new VW CEO
- October 11, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Scott Keogh, head of Audi of America, was named president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America as well as head of the Volkswagen brand for the North American region. Scott, who joined Audi in 2006, will succeed Hinrich J. Woebcken. Hinrich will remain with the company as an adviser. Scott’s successor as president of [...] -
BAC launches in Sweden
- October 9, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has launched BAC Sweden in Borås – 60km west of Gothenburg. BAC has exported its Mono supercar to over 35 territories worldwide since its launch, and Sweden is the latest country. The British brand already has dealership agreements in USA, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong and Canada. BAC Sweden will be managed [...] -
Robert Bryant new Axalta CEO
- October 9, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Axalta has announced that its board of directors has appointed Robert Bryant, Axalta’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, to the additional role of interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Robert succeeds Terrence Hahn, who has resigned by mutual agreement with the board, following an investigation by outside counsel into conduct by Terrence unrelated to [...] -
IBIS USA steering group accelerates off the starting grid
- October 3, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: IBIS News
IBIS is pleased to announce the success of the first steering group meeting for IBIS USA 2019. The group met at the end of September, where members started the planning process for the conference agenda as well as hear the latest news about the event including the recent sponsors that have come onboard. The steering [...] -
New process for fuel cells
- October 3, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
A partnership between Volkswagen and Stanford University in the United States has resulted in the development a new process for fuel cells. One of the biggest cost drivers for fuel cells is the use of the precious metal platinum. Platinum is required as a catalyst to operate the fuel cell. The material is distributed as [...]