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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Announces Leadership Changes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Announces Leadership Changes

LONDON, May 24, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announces the following leadership changes with immediate effect: Reid Bigland is named as the Chief Executive of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Reid has held a number of Sales and Brand Leadership positions within FCA, and is currently the Head of US Sales an ... Continue reading

Nancy Fitzgerald, CEO of iLendingDIRECT, Wins 2016 Women in Remarketing Award

Nancy Fitzgerald, CEO of iLendingDIRECT, Wins 2016 Women in Remarketing Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nancy Fitzgerald, CEO of iLendingDIRECT, Wins 2016 Women in Remarketing Award Englewood, CO – May 23, 2016. iLendingDIRECT has announced today that its CEO, Nancy Fitzgerald, has been recognized as a 2016 Women in Remarketing Honoree by Auto Remarketing. The Women in Remarketing ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Names Jeffrey C. Smith Board Chair

Advance Auto Parts Names Jeffrey C. Smith Board Chair

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that current independent director, Jeffrey C. Smith, has been appointed Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors, effecti ... Continue reading

FordDirect Names Mike Jurecki Chief Executive Officer

FordDirect Names Mike Jurecki Chief Executive Officer

DEARBORN, Mich., May 16, 2016 -- FordDirect Chairman of the Board, and dealer principal of Steamboat Motors Bill Keith today announced the appointment of Mike Jurecki of RouteOne as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 6. "We're excited to welcome Mike to FordDirect," Keith said. "The board is confident his expertis ... Continue reading

LONDON, May 10, 2016 -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announces the following changes to its Group Executive Council with immediate effect: Scott Garberding is named Global Head of Quality, in addition to assuming responsibility for the North America <title>FCA Announces Leadership Changes in its Group Executive Counc ... Continue reading

Ferrari Announces CEO Succession

Ferrari Announces CEO Succession

MARANELLO, Italy, May 2, 2016 -- Ferrari N.V. ("Ferrari" or "Company") announces the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Amedeo Felisa, after 26 years of dedicated service. Mr. Sergio Marchionne will assume those responsibilities while retaining his current role as Chairman of the Company. Mr. Felisa will co ... Continue reading

Auto Parts Company DENSO Announces North American Executive Management Changes

Auto Parts Company DENSO Announces North American Executive Management Changes

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28, 2016 -- DENSO announced today the following executive management changes. These changes will be effective after the 93rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders at DENSO's global headquarters on June 21, 2016. Kenichiro "Ken" Ito will serve as chairman of DENSO's North American Board of Dire ... Continue reading

Ford Invests $1.6 Billion in Michigan and Ohio Plants

Ford Invests $1.6 Billion in Michigan and Ohio Plants

DEARBORN, Mich., April 26, 2016 – Ford Motor Company is investing $1.6 billion to upgrade two of its manufacturing facilities in Michigan and Ohio, and creating or retaining 650 hourly jobs in the United States. The $1.4 billion investment in Livonia Transmission Plant and $200 million investment in Ohio Assembly ... Continue reading

LotLinx Names Mark Boyd as Vice Chairman, Chief Revenue Officer

LotLinx Names Mark Boyd as Vice Chairman, Chief Revenue Officer

CHICAGO, April 8, 2016 -- Automotive digital marketing technology provider LotLinx® today announces that industry leader Mark Boyd is joining the company's executive team as Vice Chairman, Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, he will lead all LotLinx growth initiatives. Boyd joins LotLinx after a 30-year career foundi ... Continue reading

TIMING IS EVERYTHING FOR NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER CANADA PRESIDENT

TIMING IS EVERYTHING FOR NEW JAGUAR LAND ROVER CANADA PRESIDENT

With key new models, like Jaguar’s XE and F-PACE arriving soon, Jaguar Land Rover Canada’s new president, Wolfgang Hoffmann says it’s the perfect time for him to be taking over the reins. What was it that attracted you to this new role? I am very much a product guy, a car guy. I love cars, and for a car ... Continue reading

Brian D. Fulton named new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada

Brian D. Fulton named new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada

TORONTO, April 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to announce that Brian D. Fulton will succeed Gareth T. Joyce as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada effective May 1, 2016. Fulton is currently Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) and member of the Daimler Financial Services (DFS) ... Continue reading

AIADA Announces California Dealer Greg Kaminsky As 2016 Chairman

AIADA Announces California Dealer Greg Kaminsky As 2016 Chairman

Las Vegas, Nev. (April 3) – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced El Cajon, California, auto dealer Greg Kaminsky as its 2016 Chairman. Kaminsky took over the position in February of this year, but was recognized at AIADA's 46th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, held today in ... Continue reading

Hearst Names Jeff Nosek as Senior Vice President of MOTOR Information Systems

Hearst Names Jeff Nosek as Senior Vice President of MOTOR Information Systems

TROY, Mich., April 1, 2016 -- MOTOR Information Systems today announced the appointment of Jeff Nosek as Senior Vice President of Sales at MOTOR. The announcement was made by Tom Cross, Hearst Business Media's Executive Vice President and Deputy Group Head – Transportation and Kevin Carr, President of MOTOR. MOTOR ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2016 -- A truck driver who pulled an injured motorist from a burning car has been named the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from three finalists, Julian Kaczor of Utica, N.Y., today accepted the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is taking place this w ... Continue reading

Maserati Levante: American Debut At New York Auto Show

Maserati Levante: American Debut At New York Auto Show

New York NY March 24, 2016; The first SUV in Maserati's history makes its debut on the Brand's biggest market The International Auto Show which opened yesterday in New York was Maserati's chosen setting for the launch of its new Levante SUV, the ideal complement to the Maserati range. Combined with the Quattroporte, Gh ... Continue reading

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