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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/polestar-ceo-calls-out-industry-government-consumers-slow-ev-pace http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngFriday, February 28, 2020
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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/japan-minister-flying-lebanon-make-case-ghosns-return http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngThursday, February 27, 2020
Ford takes electric scooter unit for a spin outside U.S.
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-usWednesday, 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/farley-says-ford-faces-sense-urgency-similar-financial-crisis http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngFarley 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/farley-says-ford-faces-sense-urgency-similar-financial-crisisFarley: Ford must ?reawaken the purpose of our work' in turnaround
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-turnaroundFCA 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/fca-chief-manley-received-1445m-2019-compensation http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngTuesday, February 25, 2020
Michigan creates chief mobility officer, council focused on auto tech industry
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-industryFord recalls 200,000 F-150s over LED headlamp issues
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-issuesFord’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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/fords-ceo-has-support-where-it-matters-despite-wall-street-skepticsFord?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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/fords-ceo-has-support-where-it-matters-despite-wall-street-skeptics http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngMonday, February 24, 2020
Ford goes to court to rescind original GT sale in Canada
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-canadaFord pins hopes on bling for Broncos
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-broncosPresident of Cruise goes globe-trotting, literally
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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/nominations-due-leading-women-list http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngFriday, February 21, 2020
2021 Ford F-150 design cues, big screen exposed in spy photos
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-photosThursday, February 20, 2020
2021 Ford F-150 design cues exposed in spy photos
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-photosVW 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.pngDaimler 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.pngWednesday, 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/american-honda-auto-division-chief-arcangeli-steps-down http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngAmerican Honda auto division chief Arcangeli to leave
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.pngHyundai 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.pngTuesday, February 18, 2020
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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/new-ford-coo-jim-farley-get-2-million-raiseNew 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/new-ford-coo-jim-farley-get-2-million-raise http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngMonday, 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.pngPriority 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/priority-jlrs-next-ceo-improve-quality http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngToyota 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/toyota-redraws-na-supplier-map http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngAt 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/50-aiada-still-true-free-trade http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngMay 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/may-mobility-eyes-smart-growth http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngCEO 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.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/ceo-beda-bolzenius-works-blend-cultures http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngIn making Farley COO, Ford shows need to integrate auto, mobility goals
Sunday, February 16, 2020
LG Chem gets favorable interim ruling in trade secrets case with SK
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-skRebel TRX a Hellcat pickup?
FCA's 707-hp variant may have bragging rights over the Ford F-150 Raptor.
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/rebel-trx-hellcat-pickupRebel TRX a Hellcat pickup?
FCA's 707-hp variant may have bragging rights over the Ford F-150 Raptor.
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/rebel-trx-hellcat-pickup