FCA US Powers STEM Pipeline with Diverse Talent
Jun 13, 2015
FCA US LLC has been named a Top Supporter of engineering programs at the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the fourth consecutive year, according to U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine. In making its final selection, USBE&IT considered input from the deans ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2015
Plant expansion will bring new industrial jobs to the region MORRISTOWN, Ind., June 11, 2015 -- The uptick in the automotive industry's fortunes is driving demand for quality components. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is answering the call with plans to expand its Morristown, Ind., manufacturing facility and hire ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2015
Universal Technical Institute , the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, has partnered with FCA US LLC to launch the new Mopar Technical Education Curriculum (Mopar TEC) training program at its ... Continue reading
FCA US Names Shagena Head of Employee Relations
Jun 11, 2015
FCA US today announced the appointment of Glenn Shagena as the Head of Employee Relations for North America. Most recently, Shagena served as Head of FCA Mexico Human Resources. Al Iacobelli has announced his plans to retire from the Company. Both are effective immediately. Prior to his most recent position, Shagena wa ... Continue reading
Appreciating Auto Mechanics: U.S. Census Bureau Daily Facts
Jun 9, 2015
WASHINGTON -- June 9, 2015: Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: APPRECIATING AUTO MECHANICS Profile America â Tuesday, June 9th. It used to be that cars were fairly simple to repair, but they often broke down. Modern automobiles have become very reliable. They've also gott ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance President Named TU-Automotive Influencer of the Year
Jun 9, 2015
Matt Jones, president of The GENIVI® Alliance and head of Future Infotainment, Jaguar Land Rover, was named "Influencer of the Year" at the recently-held TU-Automotive Detroit 2015 awards ceremony in Novi, Mich. Highlighting industry leaders in a number of different categories within the connected car industry, Jones ... Continue reading
Bill Ford receives EY's Family Business Center of Excellence Special Recognition
Jun 9, 2015
Ernst & Youngâs Family Business Center of Excellence has named Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, as this yearâs Special Recognition recipient. The honor distinguishes Ford for his unique resilience, family values and long-term vision that have come to define one of the worldâs most ico ... Continue reading
Ford Volunteers, Employees Go Further for the Environment
Jun 5, 2015
Hundreds of Ford Volunteer Corps members across the U.S. are digging into community environmental projects today, part of a Ford Motor Company Accelerated Action Day aimed at building stronger communities on World Environment Day. ... Continue reading
FCA US and FIAT Brand Paint the Motor City...Rainbow!
Jun 5, 2015
FIAT brand key sponsor of Motor City Pride parade and festival Participation sustains Company's longstanding support of LGBT employees, customers, communities and issues 2016 Fiat 500X serves as grand marshal of 2015 parade Each year, during the first weekend in June, Detroit is blanketed in the colors of red, orange, ... Continue reading
Volvo Continues to Invest in Attracting Young People to the Industry
Jun 1, 2015
âWe are very happy and proud that so many have wanted to take part in the Volvo Step. These young people bring new enthusiasm and energy to our workplaces, which is appreciated by our employeesâ Volvo Groupâs three-year initiative, the Volvo Step, will continue and become part of the business operations. ... Continue reading
GM Hosts Michigan Veterans Hiring Best Practices Summit
May 30, 2015
Joins forces with Disney, USAA and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency DETROIT -- May 29, 2015: General Motors, working with the Walt Disney Co., USAA and the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency (MVAA) in seeking to boost hiring of veterans, will bring Disneyâs Veterans Institute to its global headquarters on June 5. The ... Continue reading
AAA Elects First Canadian Executive as Chairman of National Board
May 29, 2015
Leading the Association into new era of connected cars and automotive technologies ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Don Main, President of Main Group, Incorporated, and past Chairman of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), was elected chairman of the AAA Board of Directors at the 112th AAA A ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Official Statement on FIFA Executive Arrests and FBI Investigations
May 28, 2015
Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul, South Korea has issued the following statement regarding the current investigation into the alleged activities of certain FIFA executives and processes. It states: "As a company that places the highest priority on ethical standards and transparency, Kia Motors is extremely concerned about ... Continue reading
Daimler Expands Global Employee representation
May 23, 2015
The global employee representation of Daimler AG is becoming even more international. The World Employee Committee (WEC) will have 23 members from 15 countries in the future. The Group's Management and the employee representatives have signed a corresponding agreement. Previously, the WEC represented Daimler employees ... Continue reading
Audi Canada appoints new President: Daniel Weissland
May 22, 2015
Starts August 1st Joined AUDI AG in 1999 Most recently the Sales Director for Southern Europe AJAX, ON -- May 22, 2015: Daniel Weissland will be joining Audi Canada as President succeeding Wolfgang Hoffmann who has completed his three year foreign assignment. Weissland is presently the Sales Director for Southern Europ ... Continue reading
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