Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 3
Aug 6, 2015
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City August 2015; Day three of the Management Briefing Seminars traditionally begins with an address by Michiganâs governor Rick Snyder who is proud of being â ... Continue reading
Wirth Research Investing in Engineering Skills
Aug 6, 2015
Mechanical Engineering Award for Employee Wirth Research is delighted its investment in the future of engineering is continuing to pay off, as employee Jason Easton achieves an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. In a sector with an acknowledged skills shortage for the future, the company realises the importance of investin ... Continue reading
Four Universal Technical Institute Campuses Named Schools of Excellence
Aug 1, 2015
Universal Technical Institute , the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, today announced four of its campuses have been awarded the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) ... Continue reading
AAMCO Continues To Drive Professional Developement Through AAMCO University Training Facility
Jul 31, 2015
Leader in Total Car Care Announces First Service Center Owners to Graduate School of Franchise Ownership HORSHAM, PA -- July 30, 2015: AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, continues to raise the bar on excellence in automotive maintenance repair and individualized c ... Continue reading
Barry Engle Joins GM as Executive Vice President and President, South America
Jul 29, 2015
Jaime Ardila Retires after Decades of Distinguished Service DETROIT â Jaime Ardila, General Motors executive vice president and president of South America, announced today he will retire after nearly three decades at the company. Barry Engle, a seasoned automotive executive and currently chief executive officer of ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Management Changes
Jul 22, 2015
FCA announced today that John Kett, General Manager of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles APAC region, is leaving the organization to pursue other interests. On an interim basis, Mike Manley, Chief Operating Officer, APAC Region and President and CEO Jeep Brand, will assume Kett's responsibilities with the assistance of his ... Continue reading
Jill Sutton Joins GM as Corporate Secretary, Deputy General Counsel
Jul 17, 2015
General Motors Co. announced today that it has appointed Jill Sutton as Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, Finance and Strategic Transactions, effective immediately. Sutton will report to Craig Glidden, executive vice president and general counsel. Prior to joining GM, Sutton, 43, was executi ... Continue reading
FCA US and the UAW Open Bargaining
Jul 15, 2015
FCA US and the UAW officially opened negotiations today on a new collective bargaining agreement for its 39,000 represented hourly employees with a ceremonial handshake at the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center in Detroit. ... Continue reading
UAW, GM Open 2015 Contract Talks
Jul 13, 2015
DETROIT â The United Auto Workers and General Motors opened 2015 contract talks Monday at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, where negotiations on a new national agreement will be held to replace the current four-year agreement that expires at midnight Sept. 14. The Center is located between the UAW Solidarity ... Continue reading
Dana Names James Kamsickas New President and Chief Executive Officer
Jul 13, 2015
IAC Group CEO to Succeed Roger Wood, Who is Retiring MAUMEE, OH -- July 13, 2015: The board of directors of Dana Holding Corp. has named James K. Kamsickas to be president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Kamsickas has held the same position at global automotive supplier Internat ... Continue reading
Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes
Jul 10, 2015
U.S. President & CEO Mike Groff Appointed to Lead TFS Americas Region Chris Ballinger Adds Responsibility as Chief Officer, Management Innovation TORRANCE, CA -- July 9, 2015: Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) announced today that Mike Groff, President and CEO of TFS USA, is appointed to CEO of the Toyota Fi ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Announces Corporate Communications Personnel Changes
Jul 9, 2015
Alexander Bilgeri, Vice President, BMW Group Corporate Communications and Thomas Plucinsky, Department Manager, BMW Corporate Communications, are pleased to announce that Alex Schmuck will assume the position of BMW Product & Technology Communications Manager effective July 7th, 2015. Alex brings with him over 16 years ... Continue reading
First Students to Graduate from Volvo's Vocational Training School in Ethiopia
Jul 9, 2015
The first intake of students is now set to graduate from the vocational training program for technicians arranged by Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB)in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Ethiopia. When the studen ... Continue reading
World's Largest Car Rental Company Recognized for Recruitment Excellence in Canada
Jul 7, 2015
Enterprise Holdings Receives Awards from TalentEgg, CACEE and Enactus - Enterprise Holdings has been recognized for recruitment excellence this year by three Canadian organizations, furthering the company's reputation as one of Canada's best employers. The accolades include: Enterprise Holdings was named the winner of ... Continue reading
Honda's Future - Summary of CEO Speech on July 6, 2015
Jul 6, 2015
TOKYO, Japan, July 6, 2015 - The new President & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Takahiro Hachigo, unveiled his future vision for the company. He highlighted two themes that the new "Team Honda" will pursue: I want to create a new Honda under two themes. 1. Advancement of the six-region global operation structure 2. Continuous ... Continue reading
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