The Latest Breaking News from Kjell Gruner

Volkswagen Might Bring Back The Regular Golf In The US

With Golf production moving to Mexico, VW is exploring cheaper versions to slot below the GTI and R.

Motor1 · Jun 5

Volkswagen 'Won't Rule Out' A Pickup Truck, Says CEO

The pickup truck segment is a particularly lucrative one in the United States. The Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado are seemingly locked in first and second places in the list of bestselling vehicles.

Motor1 · Apr 3

VW CEO Says Sedans and Hatchbacks Have a Future: 'Heartbeat' Of The Brand

It would be easy to write off Volkswagen as just another automaker swept up in the SUV craze. After all, nearly 80 percent of VW’s US sales volume in 2025 came from crossovers, with the full-size Atlas as the top seller by volume. But its US CEO wants you to…

Motor1 · Apr 2

Automakers Hold Their Breath On Trump's Erratic US Tariffs

US President Donald Trump's aggressive but fast-changing trade policy has foisted difficult questions on carmakers that they have not yet been forced to answer.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025

Volkswagen's New American CEO Comes From Rivian

The Rivian-Volkswagen $6 billion joint venture got a little more interesting this week. The Volkswagen Group of America, which includes the core VW marques plus Audi, Lamborghini and other brands, is getting a new CEO whose last stint was at the California-based electric vehicle startup. And it's a homecoming of sorts…

InsideEVs · Nov 20, 2024

VW America CEO Suddenly Resigns

Pablo Di Si, CEO of Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand for North America, has resigned. The German automaker announced the news on Tuesday, though it's not clear exactly when he stepped down. In a press release, VW states Di Si "stepped down from his position on his own request." 

Motor1 · Nov 19, 2024

Porsche North America's New CEO Comes From BMW, Starts In November

Timo Resch will take over from Kjell Gruner, who abruptly left Porsche in early July.

Motor1 · Sep 22, 2023

Rivian Hires Ex-Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner As Sales Chief

The decision, which was announced by the EV startup on Friday, comes after Gruner made an abrupt exit “at his own request” in July.

InsideEVs · Sep 5, 2023

Porsche US Ex-CEO Could Be Headed To Rivian: Report

Kjell Gruner made an abrupt exit from Porsche Cars North America last week.

Motor1 · Jul 15, 2023

Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner Makes Abrupt Exit From Company

The automaker hasn’t announced a replacement yet.

Motor1 · Jul 7, 2023