Executives
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Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, Rattner says
12:20 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 3
The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout of General Motors and Chrysler.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
AdvertisingMagna investors lose appeal of Stronach's buyout plan
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 31
Magna International Inc. shareholders who opposed ending the dual-class share structure of Canada's largest auto-parts maker lost a court appeal of the decision.... Read More »BMW's Pitney dies in mishap
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Jack Pitney, head of marketing for BMW of North America, was six days away from assuming a new job as vice president for BMW's eastern region, the carmaker's largest U.S. sales zone, when he was killed in an accident Wednesday, Aug.... Read More »JASON STEIN
Pitney's fire burned bright, was extinguished too soon
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
It's hard to forget the look on Jack Pitney's face just moments before he mounted a BMW S 1000 RR superbike, revved the out-of-this-world engine and raced it across a shiny wooden floor inside the Javits Center.... Read More »Toyota eyes ex-GM exec Hogan for advisory role
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Toyota Motor Corp. is in talks with former General Motors executive and Magna International President Mark Hogan about coming on board as an adviser.... Read More »FINAL ASSEMBLY
When Krafcik raced Lutz -- on an interstate
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
When it comes time for auto execs to present their car-guy credentials, a really good "I drive like a maniac" anecdote is as convincing as, say, a certificate from Bob Bondurant or Skip Barber.... Read More »- BMW's N.A. marketing chief Jack Pitney remembered as 'true creative soul'
Jack Pitney, BMW North America's marketing chief who died unexpectedly Thursday, was remembered today by friends and colleagues as a creative powerhouse with never-failing good humor.
Aug. 27, 12:01 am U.S. ET | UPDATED: 8/27/10 1:35 p.m. ET - Sonic tries no-haggle F&I prices
Sonic Automotive Inc., the nation's second-largest dealership group, will begin a test of no-haggle pricing at finance and insurance offices in two markets on Sept. 1.
Aug. 25, 12:01 am U.S. ET - GM paid Girsky $1.4 million in bid to save Saturn
We'll never know how much General Motors invested in Saturn over time, but we have a small idea how much the automaker spent to try to save the brand before it was shuttered.
Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET - A Star Driver
Automotive News Editor-in-Chief Keith Crain received the Star Driver award from Mercedes-Benz.
Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET - Ewanick era at GM takes shape -- fast
Last week's leadership change at Chevrolet makes one thing clear: General Motors Co. marketing chief Joel Ewanick has the muscle to do what he deems necessary.
Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET - New Volvo chief wants appealing, upscale cars
Volvo will attempt to build cars that appeal to shoppers' emotions, new CEO Stefan Jacoby says.
Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET - GM: The fast and the furious | Aug. 23
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Manufacturing
Kia recalls Souls and Sorentos for fire risk
2:58 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 2
Kia Motors America said today it is recalling about 35,000 2010-11 Souls and Sorentos because faulty wiring harnesses could short and cause a fire. The recall affects about 23,972 2010 Soul compact crossovers equipped with a special lighting system that includes illuminated front speakers in the interior door panel.... Read More »
Design
Lincoln future product and branding tops Ford's to-do list
2:53 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford plans to further differentiate the Lincoln and Ford division product lineups, while giving the luxury Lincoln brand a “point of view,” company leaders promise. Ford is also planning for fewer Lincoln dealerships in major metro areas.... Read More »
Future Product
Ford's Raptor pickup boasts bigger engine, more seats
8:44 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford dealers begin taking orders today for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor pickup, featuring a larger standard engine and more seating capacity. For starters, all 2011 Raptors will come standard with a 6.2-liter V-8, rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter engine was an option on the 2010 Raptor, while a 320-hp 5.4-liter V-8 was the base engine.... Read More »
Green Cars
NADA to oppose new fuel economy labels
3:21 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31
The National Automobile Dealers Association said today it would likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles starting with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions. NADA joins many automakers in criticizing the Obama administration's letter-rating proposal, which was unveiled Monday and has been endorsed by many environmental groups.... Read More »
Technology
Study: Japan firms are best in infotainment
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality, says a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates. These systems, including satellite radio and navigation devices, are increasingly must-have features in vehicles. About 66 percent of drivers now have satellite radio, up from 59 percent in 2009.... Read More »
Car Cutaways
CAR CUTAWAY
BorgWarner Beru unit gives Bugatti its F1 tire-monitoring technology
12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 1
A division of BorgWarner Beru Systems GmbH, bf1systems, supplies the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport's tire-pressure monitoring system, which alerts drivers if the tires deflate to a dangerous level.... Read More »
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