Automotive

Stellantis Names Zarlenga North America Chief Operating Officer

AMSTERDAM – Carlos Zarlenga will replace Mark Stewart to leverage further improvements in Stellantis’ performance in North America and unleash the iconic American brands portfolio potential in close cooperation...

Leadership Changes Coming at Goodyear

Goodyear has named former Stellantis COO Mark Stewart to replace its retiring CEO, RIchard Kramer, beginning Jan. 29.

GM Sold Fewer Cars in China Than in U.S. Last Year

For the first time in 15 years, General Motors Co., has a new leading marketplace for its products: The United States. GM sold fewer vehicles in China than it did...

Sales Up for GM, Ford; Stellantis Sales Drop Slightly

It was a pretty good year, sales-wise, for both General Motors and Ford Motor Co., though not so much for Stellantis in 2023. GM said Wednesday it sold 2.6 million...

Toyota, Ford, Kia Win Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards

Toyota, Ford and Kia were the big winners when the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were announced Thursday. Following hundreds of hours of...

GM Adds Former State Budget Director to Economic Development Role

General Motors went with a familiar face when it picked its new chief economic development and real estate officer. GM chose former Michigan budget director David Massaron for the role,...

GM Hires Meta Exec, Launches AI Platform

General Motors Co. has hired Anantha Kancherla from Meta Platforms Inc. as its new vice president of advanced driver-assistance systems. Mike Abbott, executive vice president of software for GM, made the...

Buick Tops Mass Market Brands in J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study

For the second consecutive year, Buick celebrates its top ranking in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study among mass market brands. Buick topped the sales satisfaction rankings...

GM Promotes Executives to Lead Next Phase of Company’s Growth Strategy

General Motors announced a series of leadership changes it says will streamline the organization, allow for faster implementation of new vehicle and technology programs and accelerate the company’s go-to-market strategies.

GM, Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Tailpipe-Emissions Commercial Vehicles

DETROIT and CHICAGO – General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM’s HYDROTEC...

Chevy Colorado Named MotorTrend’s 2024 Truck of the Year

DETROIT – The all-new Chevrolet Colorado beat a crowded field to win the coveted “Golden Calipers” as MotorTrend’s 2024 Truck of the Year. This latest award marks the third time Colorado came...

Ford Issues New Guidance, Saying Strike Cost $1.7 Billion

Dearborn, Mich. – Ford has a new, post-strike outlook for full-year 2023 operating results – and absolute confidence in and commitment to the long-term potential of its Ford+ plan to...

Komatsu Acquiring Orion Township-based American Battery Solutions

Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S., Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions, Inc., a battery manufacturer headquartered in Orion Township, Mich. U.S. Komatsu...

GM Defense Awarded State Department Contract for Armored Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has awarded GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, a 10-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity full-rate production contract to deliver the...

GM Claims UAW Strike Cost $1.1 billion, Reinstates Full-Year Guidance

GM reinstates its full-year guidance following claims the UAW strike cost the company $1.1 billion.

UAW Members Agree to Ford, Stellantis Deals; Strike Against Big Three is Over

Less than a week after ratifying a new deal with General Motors, UAW members voted over the weekend to approve contracts with Ford and Stellantis.

Whitmer to Biden: Ensure CHIPS Act Funds Are Invested in Michigan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's letter to President Biden urges him to be sure CHIPS Act funding is invested in Michigan.
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UAW Members Ratify New Contract With General Motors

By a narrow margin, United Auto Workers members have approved the new contract between the union and General Motors.

Amazon, Hyundai Reach Deal to Sell Cars Online

SEATTLE & SEOUL, South Korea (Business Wire) — Amazon and Hyundai Motor Company announced a broad strategic partnership to bring innovative new experiences to customers. The announcement was made...

UAW Members Closing in on Ratification of New Pact With GM; Voting Continues on...

It's being described as a "tight vote," but UAW workers are finishing up the voting on the tentative new contract reached with GM.
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