Management ChangesGentex CFO leaves but will work with supplier as consultant 4:02 pm U.S. ET | May 22, 2013 Gentex, a maker of rearview mirrors and electronics parts, said its CFO and vice president of finance has left the company but will remain a consultant with the supplier.... Read More »
GM moving treasury office to Detroit headquarters from New York 9:35 am U.S. ET | May 22, 2013  GM said it will move its treasury office to its Detroit headquarters from New York in mid-2014, affecting about 70 employees.... Read More »
Experian names John Gray head of auto unit 2:57 pm U.S. ET | May 20, 2013  Experian has named John Gray president of its automotive business unit, effective immediately, with responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and overall growth of the business.... Read More »
Honeywell chooses Hahn to head auto divisionMay 10, 2013 12:53 CET  Honeywell has named Terrence Hahn president and CEO of its Transportation Systems division, which is a leading maker of turbocharges that counts on Europe for more than half its sales. He starts May 20.... Read More »
Porsche unit names Joe Lawrence as new COO for U.S.May 10, 2013 21:02 CET  Porsche Cars North America is bringing in Joe Lawrence, CEO of Canadian operations, to take over as chief operating officer in the United States, the company's largest market.... Read More »
Porsche unit names Joe Lawrence as new COO for U.S. 3:02 pm U.S. ET | May 10, 2013  Porsche Cars North America is bringing in Joe Lawrence, CEO of Canadian operations, to take over as COO in the United States, the company's largest market.... Read More »
Longtime supplier exec McClure out as Meritor CEOMay 10, 2013 06:01 CET  Longtime auto supplier executive Charles "Chip" McClure has departed as chairman, CEO and president of commercial truck supplier Meritor.... Read More »
Infiniti names veteran powertrain engineer as head product plannerMay 10, 2013 06:01 CET  Infiniti has named powertrain specialist Toshihiro Hirai as global head of product planning as it tries to strengthen the marque's identity.... Read More »
Bill Ford tells shareholders to be patient about stock price 11:21 am U.S. ET | May 9, 2013  Executive Chairman Bill Ford asked for patience from Ford Motor investors who pressed him about the company's languishing stock price at the automaker's annual meeting here today. Despite 15 straight profitable quarters, Ford's share price has lagged the S&P 500's gains for about two years.... Read More »
Infiniti names veteran powertrain engineer as head product planner 2:27 pm U.S. ET | May 9, 2013  Infiniti has named powertrain specialist Toshihiro Hirai as global head of product planning as it tries to strengthen the marque's identity.... Read More »
Infiniti picks veteran Nissan stylist Albaisa for new global design postMay 9, 2013 06:01 CET  Infiniti has named a global design chief as part of the luxury brand's ongoing effort to distance itself from parent company Nissan's mass-market Nissan marque.... Read More »
Mazda names production chief Kogai next CEOMay 9, 2013 06:01 CET  Mazda has appointed Masamichi Kogai its next CEO. The production and purchasing specialist replaces Takashi Yamanouchi, who led the carmaker to its first annual profit in five years. The promotion takes effect pending approval at the Japanese company's June 25 annual shareholders' meeting, Mazda said in a statement.... Read More »
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Former Chrysler exec Hausch joins Nissan EuropeMay 9, 2013 06:01 CET  Chrysler's former Europe chief, Thomas Hausch, will head Nissan's operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Hausch started the role with the Japanese automaker on May 1. A German national, Hausch, 47, brings more than 20 years of executive-level experience in the automotive industry to the job. He replaces Vincent Wijnen, who becomes Nissan Europe's head of aftersales.... Read More »
Mazda names production chief Kogai next CEO 10:57 pm U.S. ET | May 8, 2013  Mazda has appointed Masamichi Kogai its next CEO. The production and purchasing specialist replaces Takashi Yamanouchi, who led the carmaker to its first annual profit in five years. The promotion takes effect pending approval at the Japanese company's June 25 annual shareholders' meeting, Mazda said in a May 9 statement.... Read More »
Infiniti picks veteran Nissan stylist Albaisa for new global design post 4:01 pm U.S. ET | May 8, 2013  Infiniti has named a global design chief as part of the luxury brand's ongoing effort to distance itself from parent company Nissan's mass-market Nissan marque.... Read More »
Longtime supplier exec McClure out as Meritor CEO 12:06 pm U.S. ET | May 6, 2013  Longtime auto supplier executive Charles "Chip" McClure has departed as chairman, CEO and president of commercial truck supplier Meritor, the company said today.... Read More »
Enterprise promotes founder's granddaughter to key post 4:16 pm U.S. ET | May 3, 2013 Enterprise Holdings has promoted Christine Taylor-Broughton, the granddaughter of the car rental company's founder, to senior vice president of North American operations effective immediately.... Read More »
Nissan names ex-BMW China exec to head local Infiniti operationsMay 1, 2013 06:01 CET  Nissan has named Daniel Kirchert, a former BMW executive in China, to head its luxury brand Infiniti in the country, as it seeks to expand production and dealerships in the world's biggest auto market.... Read More »
Obama says DOT nominee Foxx to press ahead on transportation agenda 3:13 pm U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  President Barack Obama said Charlotte, North Carolina, Mayor Anthony Foxx will press ahead as transportation secretary with the administration's goals to rebuild and expand the nation's infrastructure.... Read More »
GM changes Akerson's pay mix, saying he may retire within 3 yearsApril 26, 2013 06:01 CET  GM CEO Dan Akerson's compensation mix was changed in 2012 to accommodate the possibility he may retire before his long-term restricted stock vests in three years, the company said.... Read More »
PSA names industry veteran as Citroen's deputy CEOApril 26, 2013 06:01 CET  PSA named veteran industry executive manager Yves Bonnefont as Citroen's deputy CEO. Bonnefont will lead the expansion of the upscale DS subbrand as well as the new positioning of Citroen's C-line of vehicles.... Read More »
GM changes Akerson's pay mix, saying he may retire within 3 years 2:10 pm U.S. ET | April 25, 2013  GM CEO Dan Akerson's compensation mix was changed in 2012 to accommodate the possibility he may retire before his long-term restricted stock vests in three years, the company said.... Read More »
Visteon eliminates 2 senior execs as climate division shifts to South Korea 11:40 am U.S. ET | April 17, 2013  Visteon said it terminated Joy Greenway, president of its climate controls business, as the supplier moves climate operations to its South Korean joint venture.... Read More »
VW names Stackmann as new Seat bossApril 15, 2013 17:49 CET  VW Group has named Juergen Stackmann as head of its money-losing Seat brand. He replaces James Muir, who will assume an unspecified senior management role within the group.... Read More »
Chrysler names Bigland to replace Diaz at Ram; Kuniskis to lead Dodge 10:30 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Chrysler Group has named Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales and Dodge, to replace Fred Diaz as head of Ram, effective today. Diaz resigned Friday to take a job at Nissan. Chrysler also said today that it is moving Tim Kuniskis, who heads the Fiat brand in North America, to Bigland's old position as head of Dodge.... Read More »
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