Friday, February 28, 2020

Polestar CEO calls out industry, government, consumers for slow EV pace

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath believes more needs to be done to help accelerate the shift to emissions-free driving. He explained why in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

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Japan minister flying to Lebanon to make case for Ghosn's return

Japan's deputy justice minister is expected to meet with Lebanese Justice Minister Albert Serhan on Monday. The two countries do not have an extradition treaty.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Ford takes electric scooter unit for a spin outside U.S.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

Ford, which acquired Spin in 2018 for an undisclosed sum, wants to help the scooter company engage with city governments and understand the environment in markets it wants to enter.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/ford-takes-electric-scooter-unit-spin-outside-us

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Farley says Ford faces sense of urgency similar to financial crisis

The newly promoted COO says the automaker must fix warranty and launch issues, accelerate its connectivity efforts and grow opportunities with electric and autonomous vehicles.

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Farley says Ford faces sense of urgency similar to financial crisis

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The newly promoted COO says the automaker must fix warranty and launch issues, accelerate its connectivity efforts and grow opportunities with electric and autonomous vehicles.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/farley-says-ford-faces-sense-urgency-similar-financial-crisis

Farley: Ford must ?reawaken the purpose of our work' in turnaround

The newly promoted COO says the automaker must fix warranty and launch issues, accelerate its connectivity efforts and grow opportunities with electric and autonomous vehicles. https://www.autonews.com/executives/farley-ford-must-reawaken-purpose-our-work-turnaround http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Farley: Ford must ‘reawaken the purpose of our work' in turnaround

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The newly promoted COO says the automaker must fix warranty and launch issues, accelerate its connectivity efforts and grow opportunities with electric and autonomous vehicles.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/farley-ford-must-reawaken-purpose-our-work-turnaround

FCA chief Manley received $14.45M in 2019 compensation

Total compensation in 2019 for CEO MIke Manley, who took over as head of FCA in July 2018 after the death of his predecessor Sergio Marchionne, included a base salary of $1.56 million.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Michigan creates chief mobility officer, council focused on auto tech industry

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The state's governor signed the directive on the hood of a Ford autonomous vehicle at a MICHAuto Summit in Detroit with auto industry leaders.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/michigan-creates-chief-mobility-officer-council-focused-auto-tech-industry

Ford recalls 200,000 F-150s over LED headlamp issues

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The running lamps in the recalled vehicles remain illuminated even when the lights are manually switched from auto lamp to the low-beam position.

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/ford-recalls-200000-f-150s-over-led-headlamp-issues

Ford’s CEO has support where It matters despite Wall Street skeptics

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

Jim Hackett retains the backing of Executive Chairman Bill Ford even as the automaker's stock has dropped after a disappointing earnings report.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/fords-ceo-has-support-where-it-matters-despite-wall-street-skeptics

Ford?s CEO has support where It matters despite Wall Street skeptics

Jim Hackett retains the backing of Executive Chairman Bill Ford even as the automaker's stock has dropped after a disappointing earnings report.

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Ford goes to court to rescind original GT sale in Canada

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The rare sports car was resold at more than twice the price to a Hong Kong buyer within weeks of its original sale in Canada, despite  a two-year hold agreement, the automaker alleges in a lawsuit. 

https://www.autonews.com/retail/ford-goes-court-rescind-original-gt-sale-canada

Ford pins hopes on bling for Broncos

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

A thriving accessories business is a key piece of Ford's plan to reassert its credibility in the off-road space and achieve sales of at least 200,000 next year for the rugged SUV and a smaller crossover called the Bronco Sport.

https://www.autonews.com/sales/ford-pins-hopes-bling-broncos

President of Cruise goes globe-trotting, literally

Kyle Vogt, who sold his company to GM in 2016, ran seven marathons on all seven continents in less than four days. https://www.autonews.com/executives/president-cruise-goes-globe-trotting-literally http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Nominations due for Leading Women list

Automotive News selections are underway for the fifth roster of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. The nomination site closes Feb. 28.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

2021 Ford F-150 design cues, big screen exposed in spy photos

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The next-generation pickup, Ford's biggest seller and most-profitable vehicle, features a large touchscreen, Ranger-esque grille and higher hood than the current model. It goes on sale late this year.

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/2021-ford-f-150-design-cues-big-screen-exposed-spy-photos

Thursday, February 20, 2020

2021 Ford F-150 design cues exposed in spy photos

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The next-generation pickup, Ford's biggest seller and most-profitable vehicle, features a Ranger-esque grille and higher hood than the current model. It goes on sale late this year.

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/2021-ford-f-150-design-cues-exposed-spy-photos

VW will start search for new CFO, report says

VW Group CFO Frank Witter, who was instrumental in steering the automaker through the diesel scandal that cost the company tens of billions of euros, is set to leave by the middle of next year, Bloomberg reported.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/vw-will-start-search-new-cfo-report-says http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Daimler retools management at Mercedes-Benz, van units

CEO Ola Kallenius will take over the struggling vans unit, while CFO Harald Wilhelm is replacing the longtime finance chief at Mercedes-Benz in moves aimed at flattening reporting lines and making quicker decisions.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/daimler-retools-management-mercedes-benz-van-units http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

American Honda auto division chief Arcangeli steps down

Henio Arcangeli Jr., a newcomer to the auto industry when he joined American Honda in 2017, is leaving the company at the end of the month to spend more time with family.

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American Honda auto division chief Arcangeli to leave

Henio Arcangeli Jr., a newcomer to the auto industry when he joined American Honda in 2017, will leave the automaker at the end of the month, has learned. https://www.autonews.com/executives/american-honda-auto-division-chief-arcangeli-leave http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

French prosecutors step up Ghosn probe over palace party, report says

Officials in Nanterre have been looking into a party Carlos Ghosn threw for his wife at the Versailles palace, among other financial dealings. A judge has been assigned to the case to launch a formal investigation, Reuters reported.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/french-prosecutors-step-ghosn-probe-over-palace-party-report-says http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Hyundai Motor chairman to give up board seat as succession looms

Mong-Koo Chung has been stepping back from frontline operations in recent years while his son and heir-apparent, Euisun Chung, has become more visible since his promotion to executive vice chairman in 2018.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/hyundai-motor-chairman-give-board-seat-succession-looms http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

New Ford COO Jim Farley to get $2 million raise

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The 57-year-old's annual compensation could jump as much as 32 percent when he becomes COO on March 1, the automaker disclosed in an SEC filing.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/new-ford-coo-jim-farley-get-2-million-raise

New Ford COO Jim Farley to get $2 million raise

The 57-year-old's annual compensation could jump as much as 32 percent when he becomes COO on March 1, the automaker disclosed in an SEC filing.

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Monday, February 17, 2020

Owen Bieber, UAW leader during rocky '80s, early '90s, dies

Under Bieber, the union battled job cuts as the Detroit 3, notably General Motors, lost ground to Japanese automakers. He was 90.

https://www.autonews.com/executives/owen-bieber-uaw-leader-during-rocky-80s-early-90s-dies http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Priority for JLR's next CEO: Improve quality

As JLR CEO Ralf Speth prepares to hand over the reins after a decade, the company can count many successes — but it's still dogged by quality concerns.

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Toyota redraws N.A. supplier map

Toyota is moving to what it hopes will be a more efficient North American production map, grouping vehicles of similar architecture.

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At 50, AIADA still true to free-trade

Jason Courtner takes over as head of the AIADA at a time when there are major trade issues to follow in the current political environment.

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May Mobility eyes ?smart' growth

After two top executives left last moth, May Mobility CEO Edwin Olson says the company is focused on proving its business model as it transitions to a new era.

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CEO Beda Bolzenius works to blend cultures

How does a German CEO blend the corporate cultures of companies from Italy and Japan into an integrated global auto-parts powerhouse? The first step is having employees at the newly minted Marelli Corp. work together. 

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In making Farley COO, Ford shows need to integrate auto, mobility goals

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA After running its automotive and mobility businesses on parallel tracks, Ford has changed direction with Jim Farley's elevation to COO. It's an admission that the automaker needs to more seamlessly integrate connectivity, electrification and mobility services.
https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/making-farley-coo-ford-shows-need-integrate-auto-mobility-goals

Sunday, February 16, 2020

LG Chem gets favorable interim ruling in trade secrets case with SK

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

The default judgment by the U.S. International Trade Commission could mean SK Innovation, as sought by LG Chem, would not be able to import products and materials it may need to supply its U.S. factories for Volkswagen and Ford.

https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/lg-chem-gets-favorable-interim-ruling-trade-secrets-case-sk

Rebel TRX a Hellcat pickup?

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

FCA's 707-hp variant may have bragging rights over the Ford F-150 Raptor.

https://www.autonews.com/future-product/rebel-trx-hellcat-pickup

Rebel TRX a Hellcat pickup?

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA

FCA's 707-hp variant may have bragging rights over the Ford F-150 Raptor.

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/rebel-trx-hellcat-pickup