Big management changes at Ferrari-Maserati

[DLS]

PRESS RELEASE

While Luca di Montezemolo continues to head the Ferrari Maserati Group as its President and C.E.O., the following changes will come into effect as from 1st June 2004:

- Martin Leach takes on the role of Maserati C.E.O;
- Jean Todt takes on the role of Ferrari Managing Director, while maintaining his present responsibilities within the Gestione Sportiva;
- Amedeo Felisa assumes the responsibilities of Ferrari Deputy Managing Director.

Antonello Perricone leaves Maserati to take on other responsibilities within the Fiat Group.

Maranello, 4th May 2004
Press Office
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[AndyO]

What do you think it means
Ford guy coming england to get Maserati running like a volume brand instead of a boutique brand?

[DLS]

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[AndyO]

That's interesting insight, what makes you think that???

[arig]

vw group is looking for maserati quattroporte for some parts for the new phaeton and upcoming vw sedans.

it's a demo. so guess what the details are.
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[AC]

because the deal Montezemolo made with Pitschreider is Quattroporte chassis for Audi aluminum construction knowhow...Plus for the FIAT group, Maserati represents a middle ground (well not quite middle) between Ferrari and ...FIAT. A sale would make little sense unless it's for an ungodly sum in cash, which VW is not in a position to offer.<p align=center>
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[DLS]

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[AndyO]

Maserati compliments the Ferrari dealers (USA) doesn't it?

VW already has Lamborghini, why would they want Maserati? certainly it can't stand alone, and sure won't be offered at a VW showroom.

Phaeton....N E hear how many have been sold in the USA? Europe?

Audi has only sold 1,200 A8's in 2004.

This doesn't make sense, except the twist on the Aluminum manufacturing insight, that is a valid reason for Maserati wanting to talk with VW/Audi.

Enlighten me some more......

[AC]

to perhaps produce a car in the higher end of the BMW 5/Merc E segment. Having Audi's large volume aluminum chassis knowhow would be key.
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[AndyO]

Marriages in the auto biz are shorter than Hollywood....

BMW/Rover, although BMW did get MINI out of it, maybe that was the strategey all along

MBZ/Mitsu Divorced last week

MBZ/Chrysler honeymoon lasted...2 hours???

Ford/Premier Auto Group still together

GM/Saab

Ford/Mazda

GM/Opel
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[RickKap]

The Audi A8L is the only A8 available now in the USA.