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Nissan names US chief marketing officer
The automaker says Allyson Witherspoon is tasked with strengthening its image in a critical market for the company.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr
The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns
The departure of the automaker’s CEO follows a wave of executive turnover this year amid significant sales declines in North America.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR
The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Maserati taps ex-Lucid exec as North America GM
Andrea Soriani, former VP of marketing at the EV maker, is returning to the luxury auto manufacturer after seven years.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Rivian lands conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy
The funds would revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Many car owners with loans are struggling: JD Power
A survey of more than 11,000 consumers found 1% of those at financial risk had enough savings to cover six months of living expenses.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Toyota North America’s VP of quality to retire
Kent Rice currently oversees the automaker’s development, deployment and management of the quality systems and policies within the company’s operations.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says
CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Volkswagen names Rivian exec as its North America CEO
Kjell Gruner takes over Dec. 12 for Pablo Di Si, who stepped down from the post, according to the company.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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BorgWarner CEO to retire, successor named
Frédéric Lissalde has been in the top leadership role since 2018. Now, he will hand the reins to Joseph Fadool.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe
The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market
The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps
President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by YoozHow AP automation drives resilience in the automotive sector
Enhance automotive operations and cut costs by streamlining the process and improving accuracy.
By John Gronen • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture
The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows
More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility
The latest job cuts follow last week’s lay off announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Rising share of consumers owe more on their cars than they’re worth
At least one in five consumers had negative equity of more than $10,000 in Q3, according to Edmunds research.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024
