After years of automakers ditching physical orders, one CEO now says they’re indispensable. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen told Top Gear Recently, the shift from buttons to touchscreens has been largely driven by the rise of smartphones. “There was an iPhone-like design and usability that you could see in many companies,” Schäfer said. “It was … Read more
Toyota Chief Executive Koji Sato will step down after just three years at the helm of the world’s largest automaker, the company said on Friday, and will be replaced by Kenta Kon, chief financial officer. The reshuffle, which will see Sato take on the role of vice president and chief industrial officer, comes as the … Read more
Volkswagen came as a bombshell at the end of last week: Herbert Diess was no longer its CEO position. As a manager, Diess was controversial, with a style that angered both the leaders and the union leaders. But as a strategist, he was on more solid ground, skillfully pulling Volkswagen out of the Dieselgate scandal … Read more
