Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Drives Jobs Boost
Aug 14, 2014
Reflecting todayâs employment figures announcement, continued growth of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is creating 400 new showroom, technical and head office jobs. Sales at the company are up 32 per cent on last year and up 197 per cent in July, according to SMMT figures. A £20 million investment in marketing to ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Establishes New Vehicle Safety Office, Announces Leadership Changes
Aug 12, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC today announced the establishment of a new office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, led by Senior Vice President Scott Kunselman. Previously, the Company's global engineering group was responsible for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. Effective immediately, this function will be se ... Continue reading
BMW North America Management Changes Announced
Aug 11, 2014
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â August 11, 2014; Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America has announced the following changes to his executive management team effective September 1. Having completed his assignment, BMW of North America Chief Financial Officer Stefan Sengewald will be returning to Germany to a ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2014
The National Parking AssociationTM (NPA) and the Parking Industry InstituteTM (PII) are proud to announce a partnership with Wounded Warrior ProjectTM (WWP). This year's Helen & Jerry Stocks Memorial Golf Outing, held on Monday, October 20 at the Desert Pines Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. will serve as the inaugural eve ... Continue reading
GM, U.S. Army and Raytheon Partner to Train Soldiers Returning to Civilian Life
Aug 4, 2014
âShifting Gearsâ equips transitioning soldiers to become GM automotive technicians Unique training to take place on-base at Fort Hood 12-week course includes classroom, online and hands-on training Participants to receive career counseling; job placement services WASHINGTON, D.C. â General Motors, the U. ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2014
Letter from Europe. Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Somewhere Over The Atlantic August 1, 2014; I am in Seat 12K of Virgin Atlantic's venerable 747 on my way back to San Francisco. Seems like the right time to send you a report on the Summer which was anything but boring! It started, as it has for the last 40 odd y ... Continue reading
Lincoln Motors Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs as 2014 Marketing Partner
Jul 29, 2014
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced a partnership with The Lincoln Motor Company as NSHMBA's 2014 national Automotive Partner. Lincoln will be conference Co-lead at NSHMBA's 25th Annual Conference & Career Expo in Philadelphia, PA on September 24 -27, 2014. Lincoln will be offering unique test driv ... Continue reading
Goodyear Surpasses Goal of Hiring 1,000 U.S. Military Veterans
Jul 28, 2014
Two years ago, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company made a commitment to hire 1,000 United States military veterans. Today, the company announced that it surpassed its three-year goal more than a year early, and has pledged to hire an additional 1,000 veterans. "The response to Goodyear's military hiring initiativeâ ... Continue reading
Toyota's CEO Jim Lentz Honored As Industry Leader Of The Year By The Automotive Hall Of Fame
Jul 25, 2014
Jim Lentz, chief executive officer of Toyota North America, was recognized as Industry Leader of the Year at the Automotive Hall of Fame's 75th Anniversary Gala on July 24, 2014. The event was held at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, College for Creative Studies in Detroit. "I am honored to be accepti ... Continue reading
Ford's Paul Mascarenas Retiring After 32 Years
Jul 23, 2014
After 32 years of service, Paul Mascarenas retiring as chief technical officer and vice president, Research and Advanced Engineering, effective, Oct. 1 Dr. Ken Washington named vice president, Research and Advanced Engineering; former Lockheed Martin executive to help lead Fordâs accelerated drive for innovation K ... Continue reading
Ford's Statement Regarding the Death of Nick Scheele
Jul 21, 2014
Nick Scheele was an outstanding leader whose global experience and passion for our products served Ford Motor Company at a critical time. His impressive career spanned more than 38 years, including three years as our president and chief operating officer working alongside me. Not only did Nick help us overcome many cha ... Continue reading
Citroën UK's Ken Smith, 1923 -- 2014, Will Be Missed
Jul 16, 2014
We regretfully announce that Ken Smith, a much-admired former employee of Citroën who played a pivotal role in the UK, particularly in the 1950s and 60s, has died at the age of 90. Ken worked for Citroën from 1942 to 1988 and was a familiar figure to journalists in the UK automotive press. Amongst Kenâs many ach ... Continue reading
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Awards $2.5 Million to Nation's Future STEM Leaders
Jul 15, 2014
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, today announced new scholarships totaling up to $2.5 million to 100 recipients pursuing careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM, information technology and other fields related to the a ... Continue reading
Axalta receives Best Employer in Russia Award from Human Resources Russian Association
Jul 12, 2014
Axalta Coating Systems has received the Best Employer in Russia award from the Russian Business Captains Association at the annual Human Resources Ceremony held in Moscow in May 2014. The judging panel, made up of a team of experts from leading consulting companies and human resource experts, chose Axalta in Russia fro ... Continue reading
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