AutoGravity Reveals New Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Jul 17, 2018
AutoGravity, today announced the appointment of Alex Mallmann as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jason Bonifay as Chief Technology Officer. The announcement comes as the company hits a new milestone — reaching more than two-million users in less than two years since its initial product launch. ... Continue reading
Ally and NAMAD Honor Rising Auto Retail Leader with the Inaugural 'Ally Sees Her' Award
Jul 16, 2018
CHICAGO, July 12, 2018 -- Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) honored Karmala Sutton, dealer in training at Honda of Kenosha in Bristol, Wisc., with the first-ever Ally Sees Her Award today during NAMAD's 2018 Annual Membership Meeting in Chicago. Sutton received the award ... Continue reading
Marathon Petroleum Corp. senior vice president Thomas M. Kelley to retire
Jul 13, 2018
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 13, 2018 -- Marathon Petroleum Corporation today announced the retirement of Thomas M. Kelley, senior vice president, Marketing, effective Oct. 1, 2018. ... Continue reading
Tom Mignanelli First American To Head Nissan Dies At 73
Jul 12, 2018
Tom Mignanelli, a former Ford manager who gave Nissan's US distribution company a transfusion of American business culture in the early 1990s, has died. He was 73. ... Continue reading
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigned Under Mounting Pressure
Jul 5, 2018
Washington DC July 5, 2018; The NY Post newspaper reported that embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt resigned under mounting pressure on Thursday as the number of controversies — and congressional investigations — over his personal and professional behavior continued to pile up. President Trump, who had been one of the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments
Jul 2, 2018
ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced new appointments within its senior management team at its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. All appointments are effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Icon Maryann Keller joins Autotech Ventures
Jun 26, 2018
Keller will contribute her vast experience covering the auto industry and leading auto companies to support Autotech Ventures investment activity and existing portfolio companies MENLO PARK, Calif., June 26, 2018; Transportation-focused venture capital firm Autotech Ventures today announced that Maryann Keller has join ... Continue reading
Randy Crump Named 2018 NIADA National Quality Dealer
Jun 24, 2018
Alabama Dealer Is an Auto Industry Lifer with Small-Town Family Values Orlando, Fla. (June 22, 2018) -- Randy Crump, president of Friendly Auto Sales in Jasper, Ala., was named the 2018 National Quality Dealer of the Year by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association during NIADA's 72nd annual Convention a ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2018
Missed It!!! Wait Till Next Year - This year’s features include: “Runways to Roadways” an experiential display showcasing the influence WWII aircraft had on post-war automobile design – think fins, bullet noses and sweeping lines; displays of vehicles influenced by Art Deco and Mid-Century Modernism movements w ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In Digest Sized Content ... Continue reading
New CFO At General Motors - Stevens Retires, Suryadevara Replaces
Jun 13, 2018
DETROIT June 13, 2018; General Motors Co. today announced Chuck Stevens, GM executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, has indicated his plans to retire after more than 40 years with the company, effective March 1, 2019. ... Continue reading
Geely Holding Announces Management Change at Group Lotus
Jun 4, 2018
Feng Qingfeng to succeed Jean-Marc Gales as Lotus Global Chief Executive Officer Mr. Gales to become Chief Strategic Advisor to Lotus Chairman ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Awards Annual Roy V. Armes Scholarship, Centennial Scholarships
May 30, 2018
Jay Kaufman, son of Jill Kaufman, Manager of Research & Development for Cooper’s Global Technical Center, and her husband, Glenn, was named the recipient of the second annual Roy V. Armes Scholarship. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Appoints Michael Cole As Chief Operating Officer And Executive Vice President
May 29, 2018
IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2018 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the appointment of Michael Cole to the role of chief operating officer and executive vice president. Cole – the chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe since November 2012 – will serve as the central point of contact for all sales, market ... Continue reading
Used Car Dealer Tricolor Expands Leadership Team
May 16, 2018
Tricolor, the nation’s largest used vehicle retailer focusing on the integrated sale and financing of vehicles to Hispanic consumers, today announced the addition of veteran Capital One finance executive Josh Tseng as its Vice President of Strategy. The addition of Tseng will help the company further scale its proven ... Continue reading
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