In Ford’s ‘war room,’ CEO plots overhauls

In Ford’s ‘war room,’ CEO plots overhauls

By Monica Langley

The Wall Street Journal Europe

27 Dec 2006



DEARBORN, Michigan—At a recent board meeting at Ford Motor Co.’s headquarters, new Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally surprised directors by asking them to follow him from the boardroom, down a flight of stairs to his secret “war room.” Unlocking the... read more...

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Daimler Chrysler hires former FBI head

Daimler Chrysler hires former FBI head



The Wall Street Journal Europe

27 Dec 2006



A WALL STREET JOURNAL NEWS ROUNDUP DaimlerChrysler AG has hired Louis Freeh, a former director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, as an independent monitor as the auto maker concludes a two- year internal investigation into suspected bribery... read more...

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Luxury cars become holiday gifts

Luxury cars become holiday gifts

By Mike Spector

The Wall Street Journal Europe

19 Dec 2006



JANE DAVID CALLS the white Jaguar S-Type luxury sedan she received Friday night from her husband, Larry, a New York stockbroker, the “ best Hanukkah present I’ve ever gotten.” But the surprise didn’t play out exactly the way it does in car makers’... read more...

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Nissan unveils plan for hybrids

Nissan unveils plan for hybrids

By Yoshio Takahashi

The Wall Street Journal Europe

12 Dec 2006



TOKYO— Nissan Motor Co. yesterday unveiled its technology-development road map for the next four years, including its first rollout of gasoline-electric vehicles, joining rivals Toyota Motor Corp. andHonda Motor Co. in the hybridcar market. Nissan... read more...

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