The industry's leading executives interviewed by just-auto.com

INTERVIEW: Nissan Mexicana president Jose Munoz

By: Graeme Roberts | 25 January 2012

Interviewed 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.

INTERVIEW: Simon Hetherington, Kia Motors (UK) Dealer Development Director

By: Dave Leggett | 18 January 2012

With 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.

INTERVIEW: Ratan Tata

By: Chris Wright | 16 January 2012

After 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.

Q&A with Cummins: Diesel downsizing

By: Matthew Beecham | 13 January 2012

Smaller 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.

DETROIT INTERVIEW: OESA president and CEO Neil De Koker (part 2)

By: Simon Warburton | 12 January 2012

In 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.

DETROIT INTERVIEW: OESA president and CEO Neil De Koker (part 1)

By: Simon Warburton | 11 January 2012

Neil de Koker is president and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) representing 410 companies with global automotive sales of US$300bn.

DETROIT INTERVIEW: Fiat's Marchionne: auto industry needs consolidation

By: Chris Wright | 11 January 2012

There 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 Marchionne

DETROIT INTERVIEW: Stefan Jacoby says safety is still in Volvo's genes

By: headlineauto | 10 January 2012

Volvo 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.

DETROIT INTERVIEW: General Motors determined to rescue Opel

By: Graeme Roberts | 9 January 2012

General 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.

Q&A with Delphi Powertrain Systems

By: Matthew Beecham | 5 January 2012

In 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.