Jason Stein Former publisher of Automotive News See All Staff Page Recent Stories From one stage to another, Jason Stein says goodbye Automotive News' outgoing publisher reflects on his 18 years here as he prepares to become president of global venture consultancy Motormindz and host of his own SiriusXM show. After 20 years and 5 editions, successes yet to be counted Publisher Jason Stein comments on the achievements represented in the 2020 edition of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry program. TOYOTA'S TED OGAWA: Continuing the legacy Toyota Motor North America's new CEO, Ted Ogawa, discusses his start at the automaker, his view of the market, the need for intervention at Lexus and crisis leadership. A note from the publisher This is the time when journalism shines and our partnerships with our readers and clients endure. Within the Automotive News family of brands, we are deeply committed to keeping you informed. Frankfurt's no-shows, darkened halls signal an industry in flux This year's Frankfurt auto show was a shadow of its former self. That's a sign of a continent -- and a global industry -- in a state of flux. In Europe, a storm is brewing The number of Spaniards under 35 with driver's licenses dropped by half in a decade. That's just one of the many challenges facing a European auto industry in "survival" mode. Numbers on gender we needed to hear A top female executive at Ford came to Toyota's HQ with a message for the industry: "Women are underrepresented." The retail Game of Unknowns As U.S. auto sales continue to decline, would-be buyers of auto dealerships are showing less of an appetite for making big deals. Smart wises up in America The death of Daimler's Smart brand in North America last week is a lesson in timing and mission, an example of a brand unable to gain traction in a market where it was just too small. AUDIO: Smart’s timing was as flawed as its mission Disruptive deals return center of gravity to Detroit Disruption met Detroit in a trio of deals announced last week. And this time, it was a good thing. Apr. 26, 2019: Detroit appears to be merging with Silicon Valley New chapter, new challenge for Jose Munoz Jose Munoz comes to Hyundai with a reputation for being the architect of Nissan's brand-destroying stair-step incentives. He has a lot to prove to his new dealers. Tesla still rumbles through the jungle Through all of their faults and failures, Elon Musk and Tesla continue to be the object of industry fascination — and envy. Prepare for a rough ride ahead Beneath the mixed U.S. auto sales results for March is an underlying current of uncertainty and downright trepidation. Retiring editor left his mark For 35 years, Automotive News has been graced with the work of Rick Johnson -- as a reporter, founding editor of and most recently editor of the weekly print edition of this paper. He retired Friday at age 65. Paris previews a new era for auto shows Was this Paris show good? Was it too quiet? Does this mean shows are dead? The arguments around auto show relevance were endless last week, and the jury is still very much out. But this much was clear: Paris was the first auto show of this new season of auto shows. Load More