Ford said it would re-evaluate its presence on all social media platforms and added that hate speech, violence and racial injustice in content on social media "needs to be eradicated." VW issued a similar statement.
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/ford-vw-pause-us-social-media-advertising
The deposit will put customers in line for the vehicle, which is expected to hit showrooms early next year.
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/ford-take-100-refundable-deposits-bronco-following-reveal
Tesla’s brand value is rising fast because it is considered a technology brand, but it didn't catch Toyota, Mercedes or BMW in the ranking of the world’s 100 Most Valuable Brands.
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/toyota-retains-most-valuable-auto-brand-title-tesla-passes-honda-ford-and-nissan
The automaker said it would re-evaluate its presence on all social media platforms and added that hate speech, violence and racial injustice in content on social media "needs to be eradicated."
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/ford-pauses-us-social-media-advertising-30-days
Williams returned the money after an internal UAW investigation found the expenditures were "not appropriate." UAW President Rory Gamble is set to meet with U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider on Tuesday to discuss reform efforts amid a federal corruption probe.
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Mooney, who died June 16 at home in Wyckoff, N.J., is credited with a big breakthrough, while working at supplier Engelhard, in advancing one of the most important anti-pollution devices since the creation of the car.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/john-mooney-force-behind-catalytic-converters-dies-90 http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a filing: "In order to provide sufficient time to consider the matters raised in GM’s petition, and having considered the relevant factors, we conclude that a temporary stay is appropriate."
https://www.autonews.com/executives/us-appeals-court-stays-order-requiring-gm-fca-ceos-meet http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Tim Turvey, chief of customer care and aftersales, boosted customer loyalty and strengthened GM's parts operations and partnerships with dealers' service departments. John Roth, president of GM's Africa and Middle East operations, will replace him.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/gm-customer-care-chief-retire http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Ford Promise allows Ford Credit to buy back a vehicle at its average trade-in value plus up to $15,000. If the amount owed is more than the program limit, the customer is responsible for the difference along with the cost of late or deferred payments and vehicle damage.
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ford-promise-debt-relief-program-launches
Ford Promise allows Ford Credit to buy back vehicles at its average trade-in value up to $15,000. If the amount owed is more than the program limit, the customer is responsible for the difference along with the cost of late or deferred payments and vehicle damage.
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ford-promise-debt-relief-program-launch
GM's filing with the U.S. appeals court comes less than a week after U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman called GM's suit against FCA a "waste of time and resources." The petition said Borman's order is "unprecedented" and "a profound abuse" of judicial power.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/gm-seeks-new-us-judge-ongoing-legal-fight-fca http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
GM asked the federal appeals court to throw out U.S. District Judge Paul Borman's order and reassign the RICO case against FCA to a different judge. GM in its petition called Borman's order "unprecedented" and "a profound abuse" of judicial power.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/gm-seeks-us-appeals-court-ruling-continue-legal-fight-fca http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
The automaker has not determined whether Jordan's role, vice president for global purchasing and supply chain sustainability, will be filled or the responsibilities distributed among other employees.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/burt-jordan-ford-vp-purchasing-retire-july-1-successor-be-determined http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
The automaker has not determined whether Jordan's role, vice president for global purchasing and supply chain sustainability, will be filled or the responsibilities distributed among other employees.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/burt-jordan-ford-vp-purchasing-retire-july-1-successor-be-determined
The COVID-19 crisis has further underlined the compelling logic of FCA's planned merger with PSA, John Elkann said.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/fiat-chrysler-psa-merger-plans-not-delayed-virus-crisis-elkann-says http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Persio Lisboa on July 1 will succeed longtime CEO Troy Clarke, who will move to the newly created role of executive chairman. Clarke was a 35-year veteran at General Motors before joining Navistar in 2010.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/navistar-names-new-ceo-succeed-troy-clarke http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Ford's Newlab effort is part of the plans for a $740 million, eventually 5,000-worker campus on 1.2 million square feet near downtown Detroit.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ford-launches-tech-incubator-project-detroit-gives-construction-update
PSA CEO Carlos Tavares dismissed a call to revisit the terms of the automaker's merger agreement with Fiat Chrysler, saying the "time has not come to discuss this issue."
https://www.autonews.com/executives/psa-fca-merger-terms-should-not-be-revised-tavares-says http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Ford is striving to maintain its full-size pickup dominance by incorporating — and improving upon — some of the most popular features that rivals have added in unsuccessful bids to dethrone it.
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/redesigned-ford-f-150-offers-hands-free-driving-hybrid-option
The almost 900,000 F-Series pickups sold last year generated about $42 billion in revenue, according to a study the automaker commissioned from the Boston Consulting Group.
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/fords-f-series-cash-haul-ranks-near-iphone-among-us-products
A Rivian spokeswoman said some product development staff will be moving out of Michigan, but she said the company plans to keep some functions in its suburban Detroit facility.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/rivian-plans-ship-product-developers-california http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
The voice of the popular "Built Ford Tough" commercials will host the online-only event Thursday.
https://www.autonews.com/marketing/ford-taps-pitchman-denis-leary-f-150-virtual-reveal
Honda matched Tesla with three vehicles in the top 10 while FCA's Jeep Cherokee took the No. 2 slot in the Cars.com ranking.
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/ford-ranger-tesla-models-ride-high-american-made-vehicle-index
As Japan prepares to formally seek extradition, Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hassink argued that Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, have a "clear and present reason to flee" after being accused of helping with the escape of Carlos Ghosn, who faces financial misconduct charges in Japan.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/us-fights-bail-bid-2-men-accused-helping-ghosn-escape http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
The General Motors CEO will chair the board, and she named 11 other members from GM and outside the company.
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The Justice Department said it had a legitimate legal basis to believe that the companies -- Volkswagen, BMW, Honda and Ford -- violated antitrust laws, according to a June 19 letter.
https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/doj-defends-auto-industry-probe-ahead-house-inquiry-enforcement
Jaguar Land Rover says there is "no significant change or cancellation" of any programs but revised timings will depend the automaker's ability to improve its financial situation.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/jaguar-land-rover-pauses-new-models-virus-hit http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic is just the latest challenge the Subaru of America CEO has faced during his tenure with the brand, which dates back to 1982.
https://www.autonews.com/talk-top/subarus-tom-doll-pandemic-presents-different-kind-challenge http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
After switching the truck's exterior to aluminum during the last redesign, Ford aims to stay No. 1 by overhauling what's on the inside, offering buyers a bigger touch screen and improved connectivity.
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ford-overhauls-f-150-cabin-keep-throne-new-rivals-loom
The company's North America CEO says 2020 lineup will include expansion of both brands and a big push toward electrification.
https://www.autonews.com/talk-top/land-rover-carries-load-jaguar-leaps-evs http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Michael Cole’s vacated position at Kia Motors America will not be filled. Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia Motors North America, will assume Cole's U.S. duties, Kia said in a statement Friday.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/kia-us-sales-chief-named-ceo-hyundai-europe http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Cole, who starts July 1, has worked for Hyundai sister brand Kia for 11 years. He was COO of Kia Europe from 2012-18, during which time the automaker's sales rose 40 percent.
https://www.autonews.com/executives/hyundai-europe-names-cole-first-non-korean-ceo http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
Ford's highly anticipated off-road SUV will now break its cover on July 13. The automaker was adamant the previous July 9 date was "purely coincidental."
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/ford-postpones-bronco-reveal-previous-date-fell-oj-simpsons-birthday
The highly anticipated off-road SUV will break its cover on July 13.
https://www.autonews.com/future-product/ford-postpones-bronco-reveal-original-date-fell-oj-simpsons-birthday
