http://www.just-auto.comDaily automotive interview - from just-auto.com© 2012 All content copyright just-auto.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:19:21 GMTWed, 08 Feb 2012 04:19:21 GMTjust-auto.com - RSS feedjust-auto.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-auto.com/images/small_logo_style.gifhttp://www.just-auto.com10021Interviewed at Nissan's Americas media centre, Nissan Mexicana president Jose Munoz discusses his team's achievements in 2011 and plans for 2012, including construction of a new manufacturing plant to be built in Aguascalientes. The facility, which will complement Nissan's two existing Mexican factories, is scheduled to begin operations in late 2013. He envisions an environment where his team will be poised to achieve an unprecedented 30% share of the market in the future.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/nissan-mexicana-president-jose-munoz_id119581.aspxWed, 25 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMTWith the launch of the D-segment Optima model in the UK car market, Kia's dealer development director tells just-auto that it is another important step in the transformation of the company's position in the UK.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/simon-hetherington-kia-motors-uk-dealer-development-director_id119336.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 14:23:00 GMTAfter 20 years in charge, Ratan Tata steps down as chairman of Tata Sons next December after 20 years. He took time at the recent Delhi Auto Expo to reflect on his achievements.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/ratan-tata_id119168.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 12:11:00 GMTSmaller engines, producing the same power as the larger engines they have replaced while using less energy and therefore generating lower exhaust emissions, are high up the priority list of every vehicle manufacturer. In truth it is part of a process that has been continuing for many years. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Neil Pattison, Director of On Highway Business, Cummins Inc, about trends in diesel downsizing.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/diesel-downsizing_id119109.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:10:00 GMTIn the second of two interviews at this year's North American International Auto Show, Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) president and CEO Neil De Koker talked to Simon Warburton. De Koker represents 410 companies with global automotive sales of US$300bn and outlined his views on the US political environment for OESA, oil prices and the effects of the Japanese earthquake.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/oesa-president-and-ceo-neil-de-koker-part-2_id119080.aspxThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:56:00 GMTNeil de Koker is president and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) representing 410 companies with global automotive sales of US$300bn.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/oesa-president-and-ceo-neil-de-koker-part-1_id119026.aspxWed, 11 Jan 2012 23:47:00 GMTThere needs to be another round of consolidation of the motor industry worldwide or some companies will not survive, according to Fiat and Chrysler chief Sergio Marchionnehttp://www.just-auto.com/interview/auto-industry-needs-consolidation_id118935.aspxWed, 11 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMTVolvo will not abandon its position as one of the world leaders for automotive safety in its quest to almost double production to 800,000 cars a year and be recognised as a more design-driven brand, says CEO Stefan Jacoby.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/stefan-jacoby-says-safety-is-still-in-volvos-genes_id118851.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMTGeneral Motors has no plans to give up on unprofitable Opel or axe the UK-only Vauxhall brand, international operations head Tim Lee said in a wide-ranging interview on the sidelines of the Detroit show on Monday.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/general-motors-determined-to-rescue-opel_id118833.aspxMon, 09 Jan 2012 16:44:00 GMTIn this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Steve Kiefer, vice president Delphi and president Delphi Powertrain Systems and Prasad Kadle, director of advanced engineering, Delphi Thermal Systems about the clever ways in which Delphi designs its systems to ensure that CO2 is affordable.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/qa-with-delphi-powertrain-systems_id118739.aspxThu, 05 Jan 2012 15:04:00 GMTProductiv is a new company setting out to industrialise new and emerging green technologies and speed their introduction into the global automotive supply chain. It is supported by some heavyweight players, including the Carbon Trust, Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) and Welsh Automotive Forum. Productiv has three locations including a head office at the new SMMT building near Westminster in London; an engineering centre at the MIRA Technology Park near Coventry; and a production office at Bridgend, South Wales. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Productiv's CEO about the company's business model and aims for 2012.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/qa-with-productiv_id118652.aspxTue, 03 Jan 2012 15:03:00 GMTContinuing its series of interviews with leading automotive powertrain suppliers, Matthew Beecham talked with Gian Maria Olivetti, vice president for Technology and Innovation, Powertrain Division, Federal-Mogul about its Advanced Corona Ignition System.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/qa-with-federal-moguls-powertrain-division_id118215.aspxThu, 15 Dec 2011 10:02:00 GMTGeneral Motors' European operations have hit a setback with the realisation that it will not hit breakeven this year after all. Next year's market environment is looking tough, too. However, Vauxhall MD Duncan Aldred tells just-auto that a wave of new product will help to transform the brand in Britain over the next few years.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/vauxhall-md-duncan-aldred_id117856.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 20:19:00 GMTTata Steel - one of the world's largest producers - recently held a Supplier Connection Day. The company's European chief commercial officer talked to just-auto about adapting for automotive customers.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/tata-steel-europe-chief-commercial-officer-henrik-adam_id117845.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 15:40:00 GMTFeatures such as automatic transmissions, air conditioning, power steering or radios began as novelties for the most exclusive models and eventually achieved widespread application on mass market vehicles. BWI Group vice-president Dan Warrell talked to just-auto about how its high-tech innovations such as its MagneRide and adaptive chassis technologies are applied and the ways in which the company's wide range of products can be used by OEMs.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/bwi-group-vice-president-dan-warrell_id117694.aspxFri, 02 Dec 2011 10:48:00 GMTDespite the presence of pan-European automotive components body CLEPA in Brussels, Belgium still has a strong national supplier base, represented by employers' trade association Agoria, based in the Belgian capital. Simon Warburton talked to Agoria director Bert Mons in Brussels to find out his take on the current issues facing the organisation and how the lack of a formal government is hindering - or helping.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/bert-mons_id117677.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 16:26:00 GMTDelphi's recent US$530m IPO saw shares priced at US$22 on the New York Stock Exchange and comes as the global automotive industry faces challenging times given global economic uncertainty, particularly in Europe.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/delphi-automotive-ceo-rodney-oneal_id117626.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:43:00 GMTDaimler's Trucks Division has been a strong performer through 2011, helped by a recovery in global heavy truck markets and a lower cost base following restructuring. Andreas Renschler has been with Daimler since 1988 (including a spell as head of the Mercedes' smart brand) and has headed Daimler Trucks since 2004. Oliver Dixon recently caught up with him on behalf of just-auto to discuss prospects.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/andreas-renschler-head-of-daimler-trucks-division_id117082.aspxThu, 17 Nov 2011 17:15:00 GMTSurface Processing Ltd (SPL) is the largest sub-contract chemical cleaning facility of its kind in the UK today. In the automotive sector, SPL offers a range of services including removing corrosion from classic cars and weight from motorsport bodyshells to the removal of paint from support jigs and new components. Matthew Beecham talked with managing director Adrian McMurray about the firm's growing OEM activity.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/qa-with-surface-processing-ltd_id116730.aspxWed, 09 Nov 2011 14:59:00 GMTThe desire for a spacious interior, something always equated with luxury, continues to trigger innovations. Continuing just-auto's series of interviews with leading interior suppliers, Matthew Beecham talked with Patrick Stewart, vice president and executive director, Interior Systems, Inteva Products, about trends in cockpits and instrument panels.http://www.just-auto.com/interview/qa-with-intevas-interior-systems_id116686.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 15:05:00 GMT