Chrysler Group Announces Leadership Team Changes
Jan 16, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Robert (Bob) E. Lee is appointed Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering. The appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities as Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering. Lee also continues to serve as Powertra ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2014
General Motors today named Chuck Stevens as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 15. He replaces Dan Ammann, who becomes company president on Jan. 15. ... Continue reading
Ken Czubay Joins MSX International Advisory Board
Jan 14, 2014
MSX International (MSXI), a service and technology solutions provider helping automotive and other global organizations improve retail network performance, talent acquisition and management strategies, announced that Ken Czubay, recently retired vice president of Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, has ... Continue reading
The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Toyota's Millie Marshall, Susan Elkington
Jan 10, 2014
2nd STEP Awards to recognize women for excellence in manufacturing on Feb. 6 in Washington, DC â The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Toyota executives Millie Marshall and Susan Elkington with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award. The STEP Awards ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Names Paul Edwards to Lead U.S. Marketing
Jan 8, 2014
Chevrolet today announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as U. S. vice president, Chevrolet Marketing. He will report to Chevrolet Global Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney, effective immediately. Edwards, 44, has been executive director of General Motorsâ Global Marketing since 2010, responsible for global medi ... Continue reading
Auto Veteran Thomas Sidlik Named to Cooper Standard Board of Directors
Jan 8, 2014
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. , a leading global supplier of automotive sealing, fuel and brake, and fluid transfer systems, today announced the appointment of Thomas W. Sidlik to the company's board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2014. "We are delighted to have Tom join our board of directors," said Jeffrey S. Edward ... Continue reading
Cheryl Scully, Vice President and Treasurer, Appointed Interim CFO of AutoNation
Jan 8, 2014
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that Cheryl Scully, Vice President and Treasurer of the Company, was appointed interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. Mike Short, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will leave th ... Continue reading
Nissan Names Derrick Hatami Vice President, Sales - U.S.
Jan 7, 2014
Nissan has named Derrick Hatami to the position of vice president, Sales, for the U.S., reporting to Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Parts & Service U.S.A. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Announces Executive-Level Appointments At U.S. Manufacturing Plant And Headquarters
Jan 7, 2014
Promotions Further Kia's Long-Term Strategy to Concentrate on Quality, Strengthen the Brand and Elevate the Ownership Experience - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia elevates Randy Jackson to senior vice president, human resources and administration; Stuart Countess to vice president, quality sub-division - Kia Motors Am ... Continue reading
Hyundai Canada appoints industry veteran as its new Chief Operating Officer
Jan 6, 2014
Donald Romano joins the Hyundai team, bringing extensive Canadian and international automotive experience MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is pleased to announce an experienced industry veteran, Donald Romano, has today joined the organization as its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Romano brings ... Continue reading
Dave Despain joins Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV
Jan 2, 2014
broadcaster Dave Despain has signed a two-year contract with MAVTV American Real to host the network's five live events, beginning with the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire on Jan. 18, and a series of 30-minute, one-on-one programs interviewing drivers and other personalities from across the div ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2014
The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Trust) is pleased to confirm that an agreement has been reached between the Trust's Independent Fiduciary and Fiat North America LLC regarding a purchase of the Trust's entire equity interest in Chrysler Group LLC. We are very pleased that Fiat and the Trust's Independent Fiducia ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2014
Chrysler Group and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the "UAW") have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to supplement Chrysler Group's existing collective bargaining agreement. Under the MoU, Chrysler Group will provide additional contributions to ... Continue reading
Titan International Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Jan 2, 2014
Titan International announces that Mitchell Quain has retired from Titan International's Board of Directors. Mr. Quain has been on Titan's board for 17 years. The Titan employees and the Board of Directors thank Mitch for his dedication to the company and wish him well in his future endeavors. His retirement was effect ... Continue reading
Steven Szakaly Named New Chief Economist at NADA
Dec 31, 2013
McLEAN, Va. December 30, 2013; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has named Steven Szakaly as its new chief economist. âSteven brings several years of experience working in economics and the auto industry,â said NADA President Peter Welch. âAs the industry and economic environments contin ... Continue reading
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