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Who we are, what we do. 1 What‘s inside
Who we are About Crain...... 3 Our History...... 3 Our Brands...... 4 Our Leadership...... 5 Our Philosophy...... 6
The Automotive News Group Local Sources, Global Resources...... 7 Overview...... 8 Automotive News Group Events...... 9 About Automotive News Europe...... 10 The Faces behind ANE...... 12
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About Crain
An industry leader, Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately-owned business publishers in the U.S. with more than 27 business, trade and consumer publications and related websites in North America, Europe and Asia. As an authoritative source of vital news and information to industry leaders and consumers worldwide, each of the company‘s newspapers, magazines and websites have become required reading in their respective business and consumer sectors.
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Crain Communications was found- A remarkable record of long, the company. Mr. and Mrs. Crain ed in 1916 in Louisville, Kentucky by stable management... are each remembered as preemi- GD Crain, Jr. It began with a staff of As a privately held company, Crain nent business leaders of their time three people and two publications... has greater flexibility to reinvest in and their legacy continues today in first publishing Class (subsequently the business, providing the resources Crain‘s commitment to excellence, renamed and published by the com- to support its editorial integrity and high journalistic standards and pany today as BtoB) and Hospital principles and its growth in the family-orientation as its foundation. Management (a magazine for hos- future. The company has had only pital administrators, which was sold three chairmen and three presidents during the 1950s). since its founding over 90 years ago. With a long-standing history Keith Crain, chairman, with elder of thoughtful consideration brother Rance Crain, president, lead for its employees... The company has grown the company in a strong legacy set With an unwavering standard set substantially from its forth first by their father, G.D. Crain, back in 1943, Crain Communications modest beginnings... Jr., and later their mother, Gertrude has recognized the valuable contri- Family-orientation rooted within its R. Crain. Company founder, G.D. butions of employees at all levels corporate culture, Crain Communica- Crain, Jr. helped define the standards through an employee profit-sharing tions is a strong company with 840 of excellence in business-to-business plan. Additionally, the company was employees and 13 offices around the publishing. He served as the com- among some of the first to establish world — its reputation and position pany‘s leader for nearly six decades life and medical insurance plans for are solid, global and growing. until his death in 1973. His widow, workers and installed a comprehen- Gertrude Crain, then followed as sive pension plan in the late 1950s. company chairman for the next 23 Today these rich offerings continue, years, establishing new traditions also including a year-end bonus plan for women in business manage- for employees which has been main- ment both within Crain and outside tained over many years.
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» Crain is led by an esteemed board Keith Crain is chairman of Crain Com- editor-in-chief. In this role, he uses his of directors, a group of vice presi- munications Inc, one of the country’s two weekly columns as a forum to ad- dents and other key managers. To largest trade, consumer and business dress issues and support causes that meet them, go to www.crain.com. publishing companies. As a business concern Detroit and the automotive leader, he has taken his publish- industry. He is also editorial director ing commitment one step further for several additional publications. and become one of the most active Keith Crain participants in a myriad of civic and Crain attended Northwestern Uni- business organizations. In addition versity and holds honorary doctorate to serving as chairman of the board degrees from four universities. With of the College for Creative Studies, a a strong history and commitment to college of fine arts and design, Crain publishing excellence, Crain, as chair- serves on the board of directors of man, with his brother, Rance, serv- several organizations including the ing as president, continue to run the legacy board of The Detroit Medical privately-held company. Crain Com- Center, Detroit Metro Convention & munications currently publishes more Visitors Bureau, The Automotive Hall than 27 trade, business and consumer of Fame, Downtown Detroit Partner- magazines with offices in 13 cities ship, Gilmore Car Museum and the worldwide. It employs more than 800 Boy Scouts of America. people.
Chairman, His first-hand knowledge of the crain Communications Inc publishing business has assisted Crain 1155 Gratiot Avenue, Editor-in-Chief: in the development of the family- Detroit, MI 48207-2997 Automotive News, AutoWeek, owned company begun by his father Telephone: +1 (313) 446-6000 Crain’s Detroit Business; in 1916. Since 1971, the company E-mail: [email protected] Editorial Director: has grown from four titles to over 27 Plastics News, Rubber & Plastics today. Automotive News and Crain’s News, Tire Business, Detroit Business are just two of the Waste & Recycling News publications that Crain supervises as
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Where advertisers don’t Crain only publishes material if it »»» “Readers First” affect editorial principles... passes these stringent tests — estab- Crain’s editorial tenet--that published lishing the company with an unri- material must be of real importance valed reputation for information-rich » At Crain, our company mantra is to the reader and facts given ac- reporting. This, in turn has attracted “Readers First.” Every decision made curately and fairly--distinguishes the readers who want independent and at the company is made with the end company from its competitors. All insightful analysis of their respec- user in mind. Crain publications and electronic tive industries. It has helped build a news sites operate under the same readership unmatched in the industry The driving focus of the company is ethos: it is the responsibility of our including the most senior executives on a common goal, that is, to be the editors, reporters and correspondents and decision-makers. And it gives best — excellence as a company, top to ensure that editorial independence advertisers a preeminent opportunity publications and services in their re- is guaranteed in all circumstances. to reach these key decision-makers spective fields, and valued employees G. D. Crain Jr., the founder of Crain in their expanding global businesses. who are respected for what they do. Communications, laid this guiding The company’s guiding principles principle down over 90 years ago, and have proven to be both strong and it continues to stand the test of time. influential.
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The only German-language newspaper for the auto industry
North America’s leading automotive Circulation: 37,216 (IVW 2009) newspaper for more than 85 years Published: Biweekly Language: German Distribution: Germany, Austria, Switzerland The must-read for Circulation: 60,413 (June 2010 ABC Audit) Launched: 2002 automotive executives Published: Weekly Language: English Distribution: USA Launched: 1925 www.automobilwoche.de Circulation: 8,500 – 12,500 Published: Quarterly www.autonews.com Language: English Distribution: Europe Launched: 1996 www.autonewseurope.com
The must-have for those Website and e-mail newsletters living an automotive lifestyle for automotive executives Circulation: 279,705 covering the Chinese market Published: Biweekly Monthly Language: English website metrics: 53,800 Distribution: USA Unique visitors: 10,313 Launched: 1958 Language: Chinese, English www.autoweek.com Audience: Global, focus Asia / Pacific Audited by: Hitbox Analytics Launched: 2006 detailed information on the following pages »»» www.autonewschina.com
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Automotive News World Congress Automotive News Europe Rising Stars Awards Each year in January, Detroit, Michigan Each year in June on the day prior to ANE Congress The Automotive News World Congress is the must-attend event for the global auto industry. Held during the North Who are the CEOs of tomorrow? Who are the trend spotters American International Auto Show and attended by some 800 and entrepreneurs who stand out to reap the biggest rewards delegates, the Congress provides access to the most influen- over the next decade? Find out and join the Automotive tial and powerful automotive industry leaders, content and News Europe Rising Stars annual gala dinner and award contacts. ceremony. www.autonews.com/worldcongress www.ANERisingStars.com
Automotive News PACE Award Automotive News Europe Congress Each year in April, Detroit, Michigan Each year in June moving around European cities
The Automotive News PACE Awards honor superior innovation, tech- Launched in 1997, the Automotive News Europe Congress nological advancement and business performance among automo- remains the most important pan-European automotive industry tive suppliers. Launched in 1995, this prestigious award is recognized conference in Europe. More than 300 industry leaders from around the world as the industry benchmark for innovation. PACE 25 countries and 125 different companies get together to stands for Premier Automotive Supplier’s Contribution to Excellence. network, to hear keynote addresses, top-level presentations For the second time, the European PACE Awards winners will be and panel discussions on a range of European topics from up to honored again at the Automotive News Europe Congress in June. 20 speakers. www.autonews.com/pace www.ANE-congress.com
2011 Automotive News China Conference Automotive News Europe Eurostars Awards Each year in April during the Shanghai Each year in Sept. during Frankfurt or Paris Auto Show or Beijing Auto Show, China Every year Automotive News Europe’s editorial team gathers This conference is the most comprehensive look at the big to discuss and select those who have been the leaders of the issues facing China’s auto industry today. It is focused on cur- European automotive industry. The winners of the Eurostars rent developments and trends in the industry and provides an Awards will be announced in a special section in the Septem- opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of, top industry ber issue of Automotive News Europe and honored during an executives. exclusive, private, by invitation-only dinner. www.autonewschina.com www.autonewseurope.com/eurostars
Automotive News Green Car Conference Automobilwoche Kongress Each year in June, Novi, Michigan Each year in November, Berlin, Germany
This conference examines the short-and long-term barriers to Attended by some 300 movers and shakers in the industry, meeting stricter government standards and identifies ways to the Automobilwoche Kongress is a firm favorite with the au- accelerate progress towards the goals. It also features a prod- tomotive industry. That makes sponsorship of this must attend uct showcase and the Automotive News PACE Environmental event a valuable communication tool. Awards honoring innovations that contribute to environmen- tal sustainability and/or solve environmental problems. www.autonews.com/green www.automobilwoche-kongress.de
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Automotive News Europe will guide you through the exhibition halls Facts, Figures and Deadlines and ensure you do not miss the highlights of the IAA 2011: Issue date: September 12, 2011 Future comes Ad closing date: August 8, 2011 as standard Pocket guide size: post card sized, landscape format(148 mm wide x 105 mm high) n Up to 100 pages Full color, enhanced paper stock 64th International Motor Show PLUS 85,000 e-books September 15 – 25, 2011 125 Years Automotive Frankfurt/Main and more paper pockets guides Distribution: 30,000 www.iaa.de available via e-mail link for download – IAA pocket guide runs as a supplement to Automotive News Europe’s September edition – Distributed at major 4 and 5 star hotels in Frankfurt during the press and n trade show days Editorial content example for a page in the IAA pocket guide – Available at Automobilwoche /Automotive News Europe booth during Show Pocket Guides the whole IAA show Celebration Party – Available at OEM and supplier exhibitors’ booth in various halls Your advertisement will also appear in the IAA e-pocket guide: – Posted on autonewseurope.com special IAA microsite for download – Sent to 85,000 registered online users worldwide via e-mail link MOBILE APP for easy reference during the show – Also available for download as 5
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4 x per year Innovations Seeking the right | Automotive News Europe EV ‘engine Audi looks to science fiction; Daimler aims for something natural; Nissan’ createsnote a hum. It's all to ensure their electric cars don’t startle – and injure – pedestrians Automotive News Europe | Cover Story Cover Story | Automotive News Europe Automotive News Europe | Cover Story Cover Story | Automotive News Europe utomakers are looking to give their electric Acars futuristic sounds to ensure that the artificial noise at low speeds. vehicles don’t pose a danger to pedestrians who “However, we have been looking into possible cannot hear them coming. stages, Tom F. Smith, chief marketing manager for technical solutions for a while and we would be Complexity: How will VW manage 10 brands the Leaf told Unlike gasoline- or diesel-powered cars, EVs able to add such a feature to our vehicles should Automotive News Europe When might you produce vehicles and half a dozen new assembly plants? How are almost silent when they start and accelerate going to be a learning curve, no doubt,”. “There Smith is said. this turn out to be a real problem,” he said in an e- in China and the United States? much complexity can one company handle? to cruising speeds. Pedestrian safety lobbyists The M35h’s noise goes from high to low mail. “We are also cooperating with organizations In the long term, the VW Group plans to sell Especially given Piech’s and Winterkorn’s desire and worldwide organizations for the blind are frequency depending on vehicle speed and for the visually impaired in Germany.” between 10 million and 11 million cars a year. to expand further. For instance, VW is whether the sedan is accelerating or decelerating. campaigning for legislation to ensure EVs are given Production capacities are currently at 7 million to 8 Sporty ambitionsBMW will launch its first production EV in 2013. An intermittent tone is used when reversing. The Production capacities are currently at 7 million to 8 Big bang theory considering establishing a new entry-level Sporty ambitions a unique sound that can be heard by people Daimler, which plans to start mass-marketing million. To meet the required capacity in the VW brand in China. Porsche s new CEO wants to launch at leastoutside one newthe car. model every year sound ranges from a high of 2.5 kilohertz to a low How VW aims to rearrange the automotive universe – and which hurdles could prevent Porsche’s new CEO wants to launch at least one new model every year its Smart ForTwo EV in 2012, wants on-board Group, we certainly have to build five to six new Nobody would be surprised if VW increases The battery-powered Nissan Leaf compact of 600 hertz, making it readily audible to all age Audi will launch an electric-powered version of the R8 sports car in 2012. Here the car is being tested for sound. Piech, Winterkorn & Co. from achieving their goal of becoming the industry’s global No. 1 components and modules in its alternative- plants worldwide. We should of course be its 20 percent stake in Suzuki Motor Co. to hatchback emits a noise that can be described as a groups, Infiniti says. an the prestigious Porsche brand double its Can you reach the sales goal set by powertrain cars tuned so that they deliver a signalling our requirements in good time, more than 50 percent, which would require the cross between a small jet plane and a monorail. The Audi’s acoustics experts are working to create a of a combustion engine, because “we want to C sales volume without tarnishing its vaunted VW Group boss Martin Winterkorn naturally produced sound that does not mimic the otherwise we won’t make it. hen Ferdinand Karl Piech celebrates his billion euros VW plans to invest in China with its personnel chief Horst Neumann said in an internal integration of a Japanese automaker and its C sound was developed with input from the U.S.- futuristic engine note for the brand’s electric cars underscore that an electric or hybrid Audi is an reputation for performance? of 150,000 units by 2015? noise created by an internal combustion engine. during the first seconds when the vehicles move 74th birthday on April 17 in his villa in joint venture partners. publication. Moreover, VW must replace 60,000 corporate culture. based National Federation for the Blind and the and are drawing inspiration from science fiction. The innovative product.” W By 2018, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller aims I think that if we do everything right we could even How fromwill Porschea standstill, coordinate for example its when product an EV leaves a Salzburg with his wife, Uschi, his youngest son, Will this be enough for VW to overtake current employees who will retire in the years to come. If Alfa Romeo and Ferrari are put up for sale, Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, which Nissan German premium brand is developing a range of Ralf Kunkel, Audi’s head of acoustics, said: to boost annual sales to more than 200,000 units, achieve that a bit earlier. Our objective is to have Breaking new ground developmentparking place activities at grocery within store the lot, larger Roussarie said. Gregor, and other close family members he will No. 1 Toyota? Piech faces many major hurdles: That’s a difficult task, especially in emerging would Piech add those baubles to his collection said helped configure the final specifications. electric cars that will be sold under the badge E-tron. “The sounds used for space ships in films are It can't be just any noise, up from 97,000 units in 2010. To do so, the 57- more than 200,000 units a year by 2018. But Despite the arrival of the systems, the development VW Group“You — might especially think the with danger regard merely to involves cars likely look back at his career and break into a markets such as China or India, where employees of brands? And what if the Ducati becomes The M35h gasoline-electric hybrid from Nissan Christian Schueller, Audi’s head of brand reminiscent of car sounds, yet are also very but one that warns pedestrians year-old executive will introduce at least one new volume alone is not our goal. All that matters to us of sound-emitting devices r Audialready and Lamborghini? in motion that are headed in the satisfied smile. Growth vs. profits: Toyota Motor Corp. had its routinely jump to rival companies. available? It would be tough for Piech to resist luxury brand Infiniti has a system that links an in- emains at the very early development, said the automaker is avoiding the different, making this a rather interesting approach.” Porsche every year. is qualitative growth. We havepedestrian’s taken over direction responsibility on a road for developing or street, but a of the danger. The chairman of Volkswagen AG’s own fast-growth strategy – and paid a heavy the iconic motorcycle brand because with it he car sound synthesizer with a speaker built into the The Infiniti M35h’s obvious approach of working with the familiar sound Audi said its E-tron cars will not sound like a jet Mueller, a former executive at Volkswagen AG, the futurvehiclee sports that acceleratescar module. fromIn addition, a standstill we are three or PSA engineer Vincent Roussarie supervisory board wants to transform price. Now Volkswagen runs a similar risk of Production capacity: VW plans to boost could fulfill his desire to create a mobility front bumper. The system works from start-up – computer-controlled airplane or a space ship from a science fiction film which controls the sports car maker, replaced What are your goals for the next-generation responsiblefour meters for sporty from thesedans pedestrian with rear- represents and all- a Volkswagen into the world’s largest automaker. sacrificing profits to growth. annual sales to 10 million to 11 million vehicles, up company that offers everything from two- when the sound is the loudest – to 30kph (about pedestrian warning any time soon. “But the sound will be new and Michael Macht as Porsche CEO last October. 911 that you will bring to market in autumn? wheelgreater drive. danger And there since are the two car other makes groupwide absolutely And he loves it when a plan comes together. VW is the world’s third-largest automaker, yet it from 7.1 million units last year. The core VW brand wheelers to 40-ton Scania trucks. 19 mph) by emitting a range of high and low technology links unusual. The Audi RSQ from the 2004 Hollywood From 2003 to 2007, Mueller led VW subsidiary The new 911 will be the most successful of all time. an in-car sound fieldsno thatnoise we then,” take carehe said. of: lightweight construction Piech, the multi-millionaire grandson of the only ranks seventh in terms of operating margin, is supposed to boost unit sales to 6.6 million units Caption xx xx Porsche’s growth and integration: Over the sounds at different volume levels. The solution was film I, Robot Audi’s product development, then coordinated Averaged over the life cycle, we want to sell 30,000 synthesizer with a gives an indication and engineAudi’s expertise.Kunkel said at speeds higher than xxxxx x xx Audi’s product development, then coordinated Averaged over the life cycle, we want to sell 30,000 and engine expertise. legendary Ferdinand Porsche, still pulls all the Chief Financial Officer Hans Dieter Poetsch by 2018. next four years, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller chosen after working with cognitive and acoustic speaker built into of how an Audi might sound in xxxxxx xx xxxxx VW Group’s overall product strategy. Mueller units a year. By way of comparison, in 2010 it was COMING SOON Renault’s big plans strings at the VW Group. recently warned. To do so, the company must build at least five plans to double sales by almost doubling the psychologists who study pedestrian behavioral the front bumper. the future,” the company said. 25kph (15 mph), electric cars x xx xxxxxx xx spelled out Porsche’s various challenges in an open-top version. Initially we have set ourselves the Full-electric Whichcars that sporty will sedans will be included? spelled out Porsche’s various challenges in an 20,000 – at the end of the life cycle, of course. open-topThe system version. works Initially we have set ourselves the GROWING LINEUP What competitors do you see Which sporty sedansmake will as bemuch included? sound as a Renault aims to become Europe’s leading seller The auto tycoon turned the tables on former or six new assembly plants worldwide, Porsche xxxxx x xx number of models in its lineup. patterns to noise pollution, Infiniti said. appear on Europe’s roads in interview with Harald Hamprecht, editor of goalfrom of start-up bringing – the when limited series of 918 units of inDanger that segment? in the parking lot For example, it wouldconventional include the Bentley vehicle because of EVs, with ambitious plans to sell 200,000 Porsche AG CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, who CEO Michael Mueller told Automotive News xxxxxx xx xxxxx But what happens when there’s a Porsche Daimler AG is developing its own brand-specific Porsche’s crucial product launches 2011-2018 the next few years Automotive News Europe. What are you going to introduce in 2012? thethe Spydersound isto themarket. To be honest, very few. In another price bracket, Continental and the Lamborghini Estoque, which electric vehicles annually by 2015-2016 through x xx xxxxxx 2011 911, Panamera hybrid and diesel Vincent Roussarie, a of noise from the rolling of the tried to take over VW. Now Wiedeking is gone, Europe. on every corner? Will that hurt the brand’s sounds for electric and fuel-cell versions of its loudest – to 30kph Ford Transit Connect First of all, we will have the 911 Carrera in 2012 in 2012 Boxster there are models around such as the Mazda MX-5 we have already2011 seentires as anda concept. the slipstream. But no a broad product range including the Fluence and Porsche will become the 10th car brand in New plants require new employees, more help image of exclusivity? Can a mass-market Mercedes-Benz and Smart models while BMW (about 19 mph). psycho-acoustic engineer for Renault Fluence We want to remain the world’s What is your vision for Porsche in 2018? its first full year of production. After this market In 2013, you will introduce the Cayenne’s 2013 918 Spyder, Cajun, Cayman, Panamera with a segment share of just under 50 percent. We decision has2011 been made here yet. sedan, Kangoo delivery van, Zoe subcompact Volkswagen’s lineup. from suppliers and more overseas production, so to achieve economies of scale. To make this Seat Alhambra is more or less the same car? Porsche maintain its enviable operating profit AG is weighing whether to add artificial sounds to 2013 918 Spyder, Cajun, Cayman, Panamera PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, said Renault Kangoo But electric cars’ quietness most profitable car manufacturer. Porsche is synonymous with sports cars – introduction, we will also launch the entry-level new little brother, the Cajun, which is face-lift/long wheelbase/plug-in hybrid think that there is still a lot of room forRenault Porsche Twizy and 2011 hatchback and Twizy two-seat microcar. Over the years, Piech’s collection of VW that Volkswagen can avoid the penalties of import happen, VW will derive its entire product lineup With a handful of one-size-fits-all architectures, margin of 16 percent? Former Porsche CEO its future models. Daimler AG is developing its standards for maximum at lower speeds can feel odd 2014 550 (small mid-engine roadster), one VW sister model. Audi R8 E-tron 2011 Matthias Mueller, Porsche CEO yesterday, today and doubtless tomorrow as well. In models of the Boxster and the Cayman. But right based on the Audi Q5. Where are you noiseone VW levels sister have model. long been In an era of globalto thewarming, driver and how be dodangerous Thierry Koskas, Renault’s EV program director, brands — ranging from “value” brands such as tariffs and currency fluctuations. But much of VW’s from a handful of architectures. Volkswagen will be pushed to create distinct Wiedeking feared this very scenario. Porsche own brand-specific sounds for electric and fuel- 918 coupe, Cayenne face-lift Fiat 500 EV 2012 addition, in every other segment where we operate, now I would prefer not to tell you exactly when and going to build this SUV? you intend to safeguardfor pedestrians. social The acceptance risk is said the company’s EVs will not imitate gasoline- Skoda and Seat to superluxury marques such as production is concentrated in Germany, which is a For example, in 2012 VW will launch its Modular images for its brands. Company executives realize will test the resilience of its brand image when it cell versions of its Mercedes-Benz and Smart 2015 911 face-lift, 929 (positioned established,When will webut seefinding a supercar new positionedFord Focus 2012 such as with the Cayenne or Panamera, we always which model will come first. That hasn’t been decided yet. We have looked very of your products?heightened because people use powered vehicle sounds. “The noise is not Bugatti and Lamborghini — has encountered costly place to do business, says Juergen Pieper, Transverse Matrix architecture, which will be the that this may be a big problem, especially in key introduces the Cajun, a crossover positioned models while BMW AG is weighing whether to between 911 GT2 RS and normsabove for the minimum 911 — thedecibel so-calledRenault Porsche Zoe 929? 2012 offer the sportiest vehicle. At the moment we are closely at Ingolstadt. But this would incur 918 Spyder as Ferrari 458 fighter We are planning atheir hybrid hearing concept to inmonitor each model comparable to an engine noise but we don’t fierce criticism from shareholders, labor unions analyst for Bankhaus Metzler in Frankfurt. “VW’s basis for a wide variety of front-wheel-drive models. markets like the U.S., Brazil, India, China and beneath the Cayenne. “The investment for the add artificial sounds to its future models. 918 Spyder as Ferrari 458 fighter levelsTheoretically poses unique there is challenges. indeed still someSmart space ForTwo there. 2012 hard at work on our future strategy. And I promise considerable one-off costs. An alternative is Leipzig, for 350,000 – 400,000 euros) BMW Megacity Vehicleline. As alr2012eady mentioned,all 360 degrees we’re thinking of their about a want it to sound like birds [singing], either,” he and journalists. Headcount: VW Group employs 370,000 footprint in Germany is still too strong,” Pieper Five VW brands will use it to produce at least 30 Russia. VW is trying to overcome this with one of Cajun will be at about 500 million to 750 million BMW spokesman Tobias Hahn said BMW “ItA can’t 911 beGT2 just RS any costs noise, about but 220,000 euros, the 918 you, it will contain a few exciting surprises. We want to remain the world’s where we currently do not have a body shop or 2016 Boxster face-lift, Cayman face-lift, Infiniti EV plug-in hybrid2013 variantsurroundings of the Panamera. as their That eyes would said. “It will be something in between.” But Piech has ignored his critics, and now VW people worldwide. Approximately 250,000 says. “The powerful unions could become a models, reaching a total global production of 5 the auto industry’s biggest advertising budgets. euros,” a VW Group insider told Automotive and Mini prototype electric cars currently are oneSpyder that effectively will be significantly warns more than that. Between paint shop of our own. If the investment amounts Cajun face-lift Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cellbe the first2013 of its kind in its premium sedan most profitable car manufacturer. paint shop of our own. If the investment amounts pedestriansthe two there of the is still danger,” a gap where Italian competitors be the first of its kindonly incover its premium a limited sedan angle. The European Disability Forum is asking the prepares to fulfill the chairman’s dreams of employees work for the core VW brand, which problem again — especially when VW wants to million to 6 million units by 2018. There is a second big problem with common News Europe. This is only for the production site not equipped with systems that produce 2017 Panamera (2nd generation) the two there is still a gap whereVW Italian Golf competitors blue-e-motion 2013 What are your most important objectives? Matthias Mueller, Porsche CEO for Leipzig and Ingolstadt are almost the same, we segment. With thePeople 911, sportinesswith poorer remains vision centeror European Union to agree on a directive or statute to growth. Company CEO Martin Winterkorn has sold 4.5 million cars last year. shift more production to cheaper sites abroad.” But there are two big risks. First, VW runs the architectures. If just one component proves to be and excludes development costs. Matthias Mueller, Porsche CEO 2018 Boxster (new generation) he said.are currently “And to very start active. doing We are VWinvestigating E-Up that in 2013 We want to remain the world’s most profitable car will certainly opt for Leipzig and develop our own stage. Thus we arewho planning are distracted a mild-hybrid can easily variant mandate EV warning sounds. “This is not only announced plans to spend 51.6 billion euros To meet the VW brand’s sales target of 6.6 risk of producing cookie-cutter models that are defective, it can force damaging recalls of millions Porsche’s corporate culture will be tested, 44 Source: Automotive News Europe that,an it in-houseis first necessary project. We to will makeVW a decisionE-Jetta by the 2013 manufacturer – and build on this position. location. [an automatic start-stopoverlook function] a car. here at first. a question for blind people but it is also vital for over the next five years on VW’s automotive million units, the company must expand the VW Shared components: Mass-market hard to differentiate. Will VW succeed at charging a of cars. Even Toyota, once renowned for its quality, too. By 2015, the company will add at least evaluatemiddle what of the the year. risks and dangers are [that silent 2013 WhatANE Executive new Editionvariants will there be in terms coupe-like impression, and so on. We’re keeping allEVs pose].” Audi technicians have taken seeing people as well,” Ask Andersen, a policy division. This massive figure excludes another 10 brand’s payroll to 290,000 employees by 2018, automakers prefer to produce millions of vehicles higher price for the VW Sharan when the cheaper has been shaken by such global recalls. Page 14 ± up the task of protecting pedestrians in the electric Aside from your financial objectives, of body and drivetrain? How much will this cost? our options open. Currently, things are going so Audi intends to invest 11.6 billion euros When will we see a “pure” officer for EDF said. “After all, you have a standard EVs are especially dangerous to pedestrians mobility era and “one way do this is by generating what are your goals? With the 911, we are up to 22 derivatives. We use That will be a three-digit-million-euro figure. well with the Panamera that we’re not in any hurry. between 2011 and 2015. How much money electric Porsche? for cars emitting a sound when moving backwards, We are going to raise the bar even higher in terms this as an example for the other models. will you invest in the brand and products? artificialShould noise it becomein electric apparent cars,” Kunkelby 2020 said. that 20 Piech’s team: Key VW Group executives driving the company’s record performance We are going to raise the bar even higher in terms this as an example for the other models. March 2011. Volume 2, Issue 1 Should it become apparent by 2020 that 20 so [EVs] that are silent represent a very similar risk.” of customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and What derivatives can we expect from And what are your plans for 2014? Hold on, you can’t compare the two of us. Every percent of all new cars will already be electrically March 2011. Volume 2, Issue 1 product quality. Our efforts are embedded in our Porsche’s supervisory board already the flagship Panamera? For 2014, I could imagine a legitimate successor to year we sell only a tenth of Audi’s volume. As a driven then you can take it that Porsche will also Bruce Gain small sports car manufacturer we have to preserve corporate strategy. has approved the 918 Spyder for 2013. The Panamera has been on the market now for one the Porsche 550 — namely a small mid-engine small sports car manufacturer we have to preserve be challenging for 20 percent of its sales with the Porsche spirit – and always be better, faster Can you give us an update? and a half years. The product life cycle is typically sports car. Actually I couldn’t imagine a better the Porsche spirit – and always be better, faster electric vehicles. But I’m reckoning on a total EV 45 and slimmer than our peers. What are the greatest challenges facing The interest in the vehicle is enormous. A firm about seven years. To mark the halfway point, we name for a small roadster like that than the 550. and slimmer than our peers. share closer to 3 percent to 5 percent by 2020. ANE Executive Edition your product strategy? decision has been taken to produce this super have planned a product upgrade. The car will be But we’re just in the assessment phase. At last count, you employed about 13,000 We are now almost over the initial hype before the We will improve coordination between our model sports car in our main factory in Zuffenhausen. given an even more sporty look. workers worldwide. How much further will business really gets started. But we are not closing line product life cycles. Each year we want to I can very well imagine a long-wheelbase And Porsche has taken on responsibility you expand your work force to achieve your our minds to this development. celebrate a major event, namely bring a new How big is Porsche’s investment? version, especially for growing markets such as within the VW Group for developing the growth targets? Martin Hans Dieter Christian Michael Jochem Horst Francisco Javier Rupert Matthias Wolfgang Stephan Winfried James Karl-Thomas Jonathan Wolfgang Porsche to market. We are also revising and It was 120 million euros for the Carrera GT. Of China and Russia. We also think that a plug-in “Mimo” – namely the mid-engine If we were to produce the Cajun in Leipzig, we will For the complete Winterkorn Poetsch Klingler Macht Heizmann Neumann Garcia Sanz Stadler Mueller Duerheimer Winkelmann Vahland Muir Neumann Browning Schreiber improving existing products and looking to see course, the development of a new hybrid hybrid concept would fit well with the Panamera. entry- level roadster? of course create new jobs. The Chinese dealer For the complete VW Group CEO; VW VW Group VW Group head VW Group head of VW Group head of VW Group head of VW Group head Audi CEO Porsche CEO Bentley & Lamborghini CEO Skoda CEO Seat CEO VW Group China VW Group of America VW Commercial Matthias Mueller interview please go to: brand chairman CFO of sales & marketing production & logistics commercial vehicles human resources of procurement Bugatti CEO president CEO Vehicles CEO what would bolster Porsche’s image in terms of powertrain is extra. 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