GM CEO Mary Barra Greets Customers, Employees in Kansas City
May 4, 2015
General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke to customers, employees, dealers and government officials at GMâs Fairfax Assembly on Monday to celebrate the global production of 500 million GM-branded vehicles. The prepared text of her remarks is below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. ### Good morning, an ... Continue reading
BMW of North America Announces Corporate Communications Personnel Changes
Apr 29, 2015
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â April 29, 2015; Alexander Bilgeri, Vice President, BMW Group Corporate Communications is pleased to announce that Mariella Kapsaskis will assume the role of MINI Communications Manager effective May 1, 2015. With ten years in the communications industry, Mariella's experience spans a variety o ... Continue reading
Nissan Named One of DiversityInc's 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity for Second Year
Apr 29, 2015
In recognition of Nissanâs thoughtful approach to diversity in the workplace and in the community, DiversityInc Magazine has named the company to its 2015 Top 25 Noteworthy Companies list for the second year in a row. âOur employees are undoubtedly our greatest resource for creating a culture of inclusion bot ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 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, and Roush Yates Engines, one of the motorsports industry's leading manufacturers of performance engines, are partnering t ... Continue reading
GM Hispanic Engineer Recognized for Leadership Qualities
Apr 29, 2015
Imelda Siegelson, stamping launch coordinator and an industrial engineer at General Motors Spring Hill, Tenn. Manufacturing, was among 34 young Latino professionals recognized for their leadership qualities by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility during its Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers Program in ... Continue reading
FCA US Recognized as Health, Safety and Energy Leader in Automotive Manufacturing
Apr 28, 2015
More manufacturing facilities certified in both ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001 than any other automotive company in North America Thirty-one sites certified in 24 months Certified facilities account for 98 percent of manufacturing's total energy usage Plants reduced injuries by 33 percent and energy consumption per vehicle ... Continue reading
Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez Nominated to GM Board
Apr 24, 2015
E. Neville Isdell to Retire DETROIT -- April 24, 2015: General Motors Co. today announced the nomination of Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez to its board of directors. GM also announced E. Neville Isdell will not stand for re-election at the companyâs Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June, pursuant to the boardâs ... Continue reading
Eight Michelin Plants In The U.S. Recognized For Workplace Safety
Apr 23, 2015
Tire industry association gives Michelin multiple awards for excellence and improvement GREENVILLE, S.C., April 23, 2015 -- At its annual meeting today, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) presented eight of its 20 safety awards this year to U.S. Michelin manufacturing plants. Two Michelin production facilities ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - April 13-19, 2015
Apr 19, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central Chicago IL, April 19, 2015; Every Sunday, along with senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau I give you our "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest nuggets. If you a ... Continue reading
DENSO Sponsors SAE 2015 World Congress
Apr 14, 2015
For the 15th consecutive year, DENSO is sponsoring the SAE 2015 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center from April 21-23, 2015. With this year's theme "Leading Mobility Innovation," DENSO is joining the best talent in the automotive industry to collaborate and address current challenges during two panel sess ... Continue reading
Forbes Names Continental as One of America's Best Employers 2015
Apr 13, 2015
Four core values as pillars: Trust, Passion to Win, Freedom to Act and For One Another AUBURN HILLS, MI -- April 13, 2015: Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industry partner, has been included on Forbes magazine's list of America's Best Employers 2015. Among its 200,000 emp ... Continue reading
GM Names Dhivya Suryadevara Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
Apr 10, 2015
Niharika Taskar Ramdev appointed Chief Financial Officer, GM International DETROIT -- April 10, 2015: General Motors has named Dhivya Suryadevara GM vice president, Finance and Treasurer, effective July 1, replacing Niharika Taskar Ramdev, who has been named chief financial officer for GM International. Suryadevara wil ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2015
Toyota today hosted its first large-scale supplier diversity event in North Texas at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. âPower of Exchange 2015â offered local Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) a valuable forum to network and connect with Toyotaâs Tie ... Continue reading
Truck Driver Kevin Kimmel to Receive 2015 Harriet Tubman Award from Truckers Against Trafficking
Apr 6, 2015
TAVARES, FL -- April 3, 2015: Con-way Truckload driver Kevin Kimmel from Tavares, Florida has been named the 2015 Harriet Tubman award winner by Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) for his actions which saved a woman from torture and modern-day slavery. The award, which carries with it a $2,500 check, is named in honor ... Continue reading
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