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As half-time approaches in 2014, changes abound in the world of F1.

The mid-season upheaval at Caterham continues apace, with media reports suggesting the now Colin Kolles-advised team is set to announce a new technical director.

He is Gerhard Ungar, who until recently headed up the operation for Mercedes' leading DTM touring car team, HWA.

When he left in May, Toto Wolff said Ungar had "put our brand in a position to win ten drivers' titles and nine manufacturers' titles. For that, he deserves special thanks."

It is believed Gerhard Ungar will be wearing green team gear at the German grand prix next weekend.

Gerhard Ungar. (Photo: DTM)

Another upheaval is taking place at Ferrari.

Reports on Wednesday suggested engine boss Luca Marmorini has now vacated his office at Maranello.

"I give no comment," a spokesman for the fabled Italian marque had said at Silverstone last weekend.

"We are reorganising the various areas of our structure, and if we have something to announce, we will do so," he was quoted by Speed Week.

It is believed Ferrari will promote from within to replace Marmorini, who like departed team boss Stefano Domenicali looks to have paid the price for the team's disappointing start to the all-new V6 era.

Earlier reports said Marmorini's younger deputy Mattia Mariz would step in to replace him, but it is also reported that Lorenzo Sassi could get the job.

"Do we need to do an announcement? No. Do we need to improve? Continuous improvement, yes," team boss Marco Mattiacci told Reuters recently.

Italy's Autosprint, meanwhile, claims that three little-known engineers have started work at Ferrari after switching from F1's dominant team, Mercedes.

One of them is a "young French engineer", correspondent Alberto Antonini reported.

Luca Marmorini, Ferrari. (Photo: WRi2)

Johan de Nysschen, the former Audi executive lured away in 2012 by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn to jumpstart the Infiniti luxury brand, is leaving the Japanese carmaker.

A Chrysler Group minority dealer development program can help diversify Maserati's dealer network, the head of both companies' dealer networks said Thursday.

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Bob Ferguson, the head of Cadillac since October 2012, is returning to his previous position as GM's top government lobbyist, effective immediately.

TRW is confirming it has received a preliminary and non-binding proposal to acquire the business, although it insists it is evaluating the possibility "as well as other strategic alternatives."

Ford is creating a $1 million scholarship program for engineering students in honor of former CEO Alan Mulally.

Bosch expects full-year sales to be at the top end of its target range, CEO Volkmar Denner said. Bosch has forecast revenue growth of between 3 and 5 percent for 2014.

Bosch expects full-year sales to be at the top end of its target range, CEO Volkmar Denner said. Bosch has forecast revenue growth of between 3 and 5 percent for 2014.

More than 3m Volkswagen brand passenger cars were delivered in the first half year, a new record.

Rolls-Royce had a record first half-year with sales up 33% worldwide compared with the same period in 2013.

Ford has a long-term commitment to South Africa, its regional head said, playing down any concerns about strikes that an engineering federation said had prompted the carmaker to consider pulling out of the country.

TRW has reportedly received a preliminary takeover approach from Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

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We haven't talked about Mazda RX rumors in a while, and we were getting a little nervous about the lack of speculation.

Local Motors, the company that gave the world the badass Rally Fighter, is planning to launch its next big project.

TRW Automotive, the world's biggest car-safety equipment supplier, has received a preliminary takeover approach from Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen AG, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.

TRW Automotive Holdings, the world's biggest car-safety equipment supplier, has received a preliminary takeover approach from Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen, in a bid to create the world's second-largest auto-parts supplier by sales.

TRW Automotive, the world's biggest car-safety equipment supplier, has received a preliminary takeover approach from Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen, sources told Bloomberg.

Nissan is seeking to give Leaf buyers a little more range confidence, and through its "No Charge to Charge" program, they're offering free charging at eligible public stations.