FCA US Appoints Safety Advocate
Jan 15, 2016
FCA US LLC has appointed Kristen Kreibich to fill its newly established position of Safety Advocate. Kreibich, who brings to the job more than 20 years of manufacturing, regulatory and safety experience, is tasked with enriching the safety culture at FCA US. "Everyone is a safety advocate at FCA US, because safety cons ... Continue reading
Award Winners Announced For The 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards - Automotive Industry
Jan 11, 2016
For the first time in Detroit, Michigan, the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry, celebrated the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards in Cobo Center. The awards are a col ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Hires Tech Executive to Accelerate Connected Car and New Mobility Initiatives
Jan 8, 2016
PARIS and YOKOHAMA, JAPAN -- January 7, 2016: The Renault-Nissan Alliance has hired technology executive Ogi Redzic to lead the global car group's connected car initiative as Alliance Senior Vice President, Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services. Redzic, 45, joins Renault-Nissan after positions at Nokia, NAVTEQ, Moto ... Continue reading
Buick Achievers Scholarship Application Period Now Open
Jan 7, 2016
Program offers $25,000 renewable scholarships for STEM students DETROIT â The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program today opened the application period for 2016 scholarships. Applications are accepted now through 5 p.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 29. This is the sixth year Buick Achievers scholarships will be awarded to st ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2016
Ford-sponsored Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit today begins accepting applications from startups interested in developing future mobility solutions. Up to 12 startups will receive $120,000 in funding and three months of mentoring and training to develop ideas and solutions aligned with Ford Smart Mobility, the pl ... Continue reading
Mary Barra Named Chairman of GM Board of Directors
Jan 4, 2016
DETROIT January 4, 2016; The General Motors Board of Directors today announced it has unanimously elected Mary Barra as its next Chairman, effective immediately. She succeeds Theodore (Tim) Solso, who will continue serving as the Boardâs Lead Independent Director. Barra has served as GM CEO since Jan. 15, 2014. â ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Announces Manfred Fitzgerald to lead the Genesis Brand
Dec 29, 2015
Manfred Fitzgerald takes role of leading the Genesis brand Genesis brand targets the global luxury car market by appointing a prominent figure that transformed Lamborghini into a luxury car brand December 28, 2015 â Hyundai Motor announced Manfred Fitzgerald, former Director of Brand and Design at Lamborghini, to ... Continue reading
Mazda Executive and Related Personnel Changes
Dec 24, 2015
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following executive personnel changes and related personnel changes. ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2015
What do baseball and business have in common? Quite a bit, it turns out. Watch Toyota President Akio Toyoda and Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki swap views on everything from the meaning of growth to facing tough situations head on. ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced today that effective January 1, 2016, Richard Palmer is appointed Chief Operating Officer Systems and Castings reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne. Mr. Palmer will also retain his current responsibilities as FCA Chief Financial Officer and member of t ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2015
Ford Motor Companyâs commitment to and support of diverse suppliers is being recognized today as Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice president, Global Purchasing, is named chairman of Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council for 2016-17. The organization certifies minority businesses, and provides those companies ... Continue reading
Changan Ford Opens the Door to an Opportunity of a Lifetime
Dec 22, 2015
Cao Hanqing, a junior student at Jilin University, has successfully been granted the opportunity of an internship at Changan Ford to realize his automotive dreams. In September of this year, Changan Ford Cup University Auto Debate Northeast Regional Final was held at Jilin University. As a debate lover, Cao Hanqing cam ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2015
The GENIVI Alliance is a nonprofit industry alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of specified, open source, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software. In-vehicle Infotainment is a system that delivers entertainment and information to drivers and passengers in automobiles. IVI systems use complex software to pe ... Continue reading
Masahiro Moro Named President, Mazda North American Operations
Dec 22, 2015
- Jim O'Sullivan, Current President, to Retire after 13 Years Leading the Company - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Masahiro Moro to the position of President and CEO, MNAO. Moro, a Managing Executive Officer of Mazda Motor Corporation, will take over from Jim O'Sullivan, the c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Dietmar Exler As President And CEO
Dec 21, 2015
The Daimler Board of Management has appointed Dietmar Exler (47), to President and CEO of MBUSA and NAFTA effective January 1. The announcement was made by Ola Kaellenius, member of the board of management of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales, to whom Exler will report. Exler succeeds Stephen Cannon, who ... Continue reading
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