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Foot on the gas
Alain Visser, CEO of car-subscription company Lynk & Co, has chosen a youthful team who can teach him what’s ‘cool’ – just as long as it doesn’t involve reading management books or going running.
Poll position
Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.
Gearing up
Volvo’s CEO discusses shifting the brand’s focus to the premium market and reveals its plans for electric and self-driving cars – all while maintaining its reputation for safety, of course.
Pimp my ride
Want to give your wheels that Jeddah lounge feel? German firm Klassen is the destination for anyone with a luxury car in need of more than a paint job.
Engine boom
Turkey’s automotive production centre is the country’s engineering triumph but it has yet to lay claim to a homegrown product. Monocle traces the city’s rich history and hopes for a Bursa brand.
Expo 31: Road to salvation
In Trollhättan, the loyalty to Saab is palpable. But with the carmaker’s future in the balance, the town is attracting technology start-ups and transforming itself into a hub for Sweden’s film industry.
