HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SELECTS RANDY PARKER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL SALES
May 28, 2019
Hyundai Motor America has named automotive industry veteran Randy Parker vice president of National Sales. Mr. Parker will be responsible for all aspects of sales and distribution of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S., including sales strategies, fleet and certified pre-owned operations, dealer relations, market representati ... Continue reading
Dr. Z's Commercials - And Buh-Bye
May 24, 2019
EXECUTIVES PITCHING CARS? NOTHING NEW ABOUT THAT! By Marty Bernstein Advertising and Marketing Editor No matter where you live, there’s at least one owner/president/ceo of a new and/or used dealer appearing in television commercials. They’re all pretty much the same. The Dealer, smartly attired in a suit ... Continue reading
Ford Screws Up Lives Of 7000 Employees
May 21, 2019
Ford is cutting 7,000 white-collar jobs, or about 10% of its salaried staff worldwide, as part of a cost-cutting effort it says will save the company about $600 million a year. Ford says workers will begin to be notified of cuts starting Tuesday, and the terminations will be completed by the end of August. ... Continue reading
From The White House: President Trump Signs Proclamation to Pursue Negotiations on Automobiles
May 17, 2019
Washington DC May 17, 2019 Proclimation Today, President Donald J. Trump took historic action to protect the American automobile industry, its workforce, and American innovation. Following an extensive review of the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 automobile report, President Trump today issued a proclamation di ... Continue reading
Management Changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars - USA, China And Russia
May 17, 2019
Nicholas Speeks will become new CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA and Head of Sales NAFTA Mercedes-Benz Cars. Jan Madeja will be Head of the Chinese sales company for passenger cars, Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service. ... Continue reading
FCA Appoints Meunier as Jeep Global President
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. today announced that Christian Meunier is named Global President of the Jeep Brand. Meunier also is appointed to the Company’s Group Executive Council (GEC). Meunier joins FCA with deep global automotive experience, serving most recently as Chairman and Global President for ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Announces Senior Manager Appointments.
May 3, 2019
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 3, 2019… BMW of North America today announced new appointments within its senior management team at the company’s corporate headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. All leadership changes take effect on July 1, 2019. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 21-27, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
Ford 1Q Results $34 Million Loss But Optimistic, Mid-engine Corvette Second Shift, Japan Ghosn Saga Continues, Lexus Makes Smiles In Canada, Tesla Follies, Ford Makes EV Startup Rivian HAP-PY!, Hyundai Hires EX Nissan Exec As COO, Mazda Diesel Finally, Grid Shortcoming Coming, Airbag Concerns Hits 12.3 Million Vehicles ... Continue reading
Nissan Ex-Chair Ghosn Released from Japanese Detention
Apr 26, 2019
The AIADA newsletter reported that Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn walked out of a Japanese detention center Thursday evening, his head held high, after paying 500 million yen ($4.5 million) in bail and winning a court rejection of an appeal from prosecutors. According to The Detroit News, Ghosn walked solemnly out ... Continue reading
INFINITI Americas Executive Change
Apr 24, 2019
INFINITI Americas today announced that Jeff Pope is appointed Group Vice President, INFINITI Americas effective May 1, 2019. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Brings In Ex-Nissan Exec José Muñoz as Chief Operating Officer
Apr 19, 2019
Muñoz to oversee global operations strategy and implementation He brings decades of automotive and technology experience Muñoz also to become Head of Hyundai Motor Americas Region SEOUL, April 18, 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company has appointed José Muñoz as global Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Mr. Muñoz ... Continue reading
Changes at Honda & Acura Public Relations
Apr 12, 2019
Some important changes to the structure of Honda and Acura public relations team. Honda has made a few changes aimed at making our team even easier to do business with, if that’s possible, by clarifying roles and responsibilities and giving greater autonomy to the department for each brand. ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company announces leadership changes as it accelerates progress on its global business redesign, product resurgence and its vision to become the world’s most trusted company designing smart vehicles for a smart world Jim Farley is appointed president, New Businesses, Technology & Strategy, and will oversee ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2019
This Weeks Can't Miss Automotive Stories: New Vehicle Sales Scoreboard; Takata Still Killing; Hyundai and Kia Fire Investigation; GM EV US Tax Break Halfed; Autonomous Vehicle News; Profitable Traffic Tickets; Ghosn Re Re Re Re Arrested (心室無収縮); German Car Co's Charges; Tariffs; Tesla Troubles (yet again); FC ... Continue reading
Ryder Honors Top Truck Drivers During 46th Annual Awards
Apr 1, 2019
Williams, based out of Corbin, KY (left), and Kevin Vaughn, based out of Lenexa, KS (right), with Ryder’s 46th Annual Driver of the Year Award. Williams drives for Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions. ... Continue reading
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