Jul 23, 2013
Ford will hire 3,000 salaried employees 800 more than previously expected this year to continue its product momentum and new growth Of the 3,000 new hires, 80 percent will be technical professionals to meet demand for new skills; 85 to 90 percent will be in Michigan, with the remaining positions at Ford locations ... Continue reading
CTEK Appoints New CEO to Strengthen Global Position
Jul 22, 2013
CTEK, a global battery maintenance and care brand, has announced the recent appointment of its new CEO, Jon Lind. He will be based at CTEK's Headquarters in Vikmanshyttan, Sweden for his new role. Jon brings with him a wealth of senior management experience, previously holding the position of Managing Director of Delln ... Continue reading
ICONS & IDIOTS by Bob Lutz - Book Review By Marty Bernstein + Exclusive Video
Jul 18, 2013
SEE ALSO - An Industry Icon Writes About His Bosses By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel How many current or former auto executives have the experience, talent, charisma - much less the cojones - to write an entertaining, informative book about one's bosses and inspirational leaders? There's only ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Announces Board Resignation
Jul 18, 2013
Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that Mr. David C. Vorhoff has informed the Board of Directors that he will be resigning his position as a director of the Company at a to-be-determined date in the fourth quarter of 2013. Mr. Vorhoff informed the Board that his resignation as a director is required as part of Mr. ... Continue reading
Ten Former AAA Sales Agents Going to Trial on Age Discrimination Claims
Jul 18, 2013
On July 16, 2013, Judge Judith Craddick of the Contra Costa County (California) Superior Court issued a ruling allowing ten plaintiffs' claims of age discrimination to proceed to trial. The judge denied 11 separate motions by AAA to throw the cases out of court. Judge Craddick found that there was sufficient evidence t ... Continue reading
China Yuchai International Appoints Weng Ming Hoh as President
Jul 15, 2013
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Weng Ming Hoh as President of the Company effective July 17, 2013. Mr. Kok Ho Leong, who has been holding the dual positions of acting President and Chief Financial Office ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
Jul 15, 2013
Tony Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, retiring after 36-year career Hau Thai-Tang appointed group vice president, Global Purchasing Birgit Behrendt elected vice president, Global Programs & Purchasing Operations Burt Jordan elected vice president, Global Vehicle and Powertrain Purchasing & Supplier Diver ... Continue reading
Louisiana's Industrial Employment Jumped 2.9% over Past Year
Jul 15, 2013
For the second year in a row, industrial employment in Louisiana posted a gain, according to the 2013 Louisiana Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers News, Inc. ... Continue reading
Statement Regarding the Death of Ford Motor Company's Philip Caldwell
Jul 12, 2013
The following statement is attributable to Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company âPhilip Caldwell had a remarkable impact at Ford Motor Company over a span of more than 30 years. Serving as CEO and later as Chairman of the Board of Directors, he helped guide the company through a difficult turnaround ... Continue reading
Martin Apfel to Leave General Motors
Jul 12, 2013
Martin Apfel, president of GM South East Asia Operations, GM Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand, has elected to leave General Motors, effective July 31, to pursue other interests. A permanent replacement will be announced at a later date. âI would like to thank Martin for his service to GM,â said GM Vic ... Continue reading
Outraged! How Detroit and Wall Street Car Czars Killed the American Dream - Book Review
Jul 10, 2013
OUTRAGED! Book Authored By Tamara Darvish and Lillie Guyer Published by iUniverse, Bloomington, VT A BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy Prepare to be outragedâ¦I was throughout the 400 pages of this important book written by one of the auto dealers in the very center of the auto bailout controversy from Maryland and a vete ... Continue reading
Corporate confidence in the auto industry on the rebound
Jul 10, 2013
Positive sentiment for global economic growth at highest level in two years -- Leading automotive companies are beginning to believe in the global economy again, but have yet to fully commit to implementing aggressive growth strategies, according to Ernst & Young's seventh Capital Confidence Barometer for the automotiv ... Continue reading
GEICO announces plans to hire 200 new associates in Tucson; also named 'Top Company to Work For'
Jul 9, 2013
Are you ready to build a rewarding career? Look no further. GEICO's growing Tucson regional office is seeking qualified applicants for more than 200 new positions by the end of the year. The hires will include associates launching careers in sales, customer service, claims service and liability claims. ... Continue reading
Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient
Jul 7, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) â Known for more than 50 years as the âDean of American Motorsports,â the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading
Autoliv Board member to resign for new role at Jaguar Land Rover
Jul 5, 2013
The Board of Directors of the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, Autoliv, Inc. , announced today that it had received the resignation of Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart from the Board, effective July 31, 2013. Earlier this week, Jaguar Land Rover announced that Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart would be appointed as its new Group ... Continue reading
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