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Cost-cutting plan for Volkswagen brand will boost performance of wider VW Group
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Volkswagen targets huge savings in radical cost-cutting drive

Manufacturing giant is conducting an extensive €10 billion (£8.6bn) three-year savings programme

20 December 2023
Volkswagen targets huge savings in radical cost-cutting drive
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Cariad’s internal delays hurt the roll-out of the Volkswagen ID 3, for which it developed software
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VW software developer Cariad cuts costs to avoid lay-offs

Agreement will allow firm to cut development costs by 20% annually amid struggles to develop unified software

15 December 2023
VW software developer Cariad cuts costs to avoid lay-offs
Torsten Muller Otvos with Rolls Royce Cullinan
Müller-Ötvös has presided over a rise in annual Rolls-Royce sales from around 1000 to more than 6000
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Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös retires after 14 years

German departs after transforming Rolls-Royce into industry powerhouse; to be replaced by Chris Brownridge

5 October 2023
Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös retires after 14 years
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Meunier previewed Wagoneer S and Recon EVs last year
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Jeep CEO Christian Meunier leaves after five transformative years

Meunier has led Jeep's wide-reaching electrification programme and launched several crucial new models

29 September 2023
Jeep CEO Christian Meunier leaves after five transformative years
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The VW ID Buzz has been one of the most talked-about new vehicles in recent history
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Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights

A year in, the friendly and approachable German exec has more than found his feet

14 September 2023
Editor's letter: Thomas Schafer is taking VW to new heights
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The Vinfast VF8 has just gone on sale in the US
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Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?

Vietnamese car maker became the world's third most valuable as stock shot up in price after listing

1 September 2023
Why is Vinfast more valuable than Ford, GM and BMW?
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Adrian Mardell took over as JLR CEO last month
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Editor's letter: Adrian Mardell proves he is the man to revive JLR

Having spent 32 years in 19 different roles, Jaguar Land Rover's new CEO will guide the car maker into its next era

16 August 2023
Editor's letter: Adrian Mardell proves he is the man to revive JLR
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Harnessing economies of scale has become critical to Renault and Nissan remaining competitive
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Nissan to invest £515m in Renault's EV unit as Alliance deal sealed

Renault confirmed to have reduced its stake in Nissan, giving the two firms equal say in the other's future

26 July 2023
Nissan to invest £515m in Renault's EV unit as Alliance deal sealed
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Schäfer says there’s affection for VW’s back catalogue
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Exclusive: How Volkswagen CEO will rebuild brand

More buttons, fewer SUVs – and a bit of Guinness. Thomas Schäfer's battle plan unwrapped

26 July 2023
Exclusive: How Volkswagen CEO will rebuild brand
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Alpine A290 concept's reveal was a highlight of Laurent Rossi's time as CEO
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Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi replaced by Ferrari, Alfa engineer

Philippe Krief takes over from Rossi, who has led Alpine through a transformative period of growth

21 July 2023
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi replaced by Ferrari, Alfa engineer

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