Ford Motor Company (F 0.75%) has a new CEO — and we had a chance to talk to him on Monday. Jim Hackett, the former Steelcase CEO who had been running Ford’s future-tech subsidiary, is taking the top job effective immediately, Ford announced on Monday. Hackett replaces Mark Fields, who stepped down amid concerns about Ford’s… Continue reading Motley Fool Special Interview: Ford’s New CEO Jim Hackett and Chairman Bill Ford – The Motley Fool
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Ford CEO Jim Farley bets on new structure, himself – Automotive News
But Farley’s changes are expected to go further. He plans to split the talent among the various units so purchasing teams specializing in combustion vehicles, for example, aren’t asked to acquire specific parts for electric vehicles they might not have experience with. Designers, he said, will no longer be asked to simultaneously work on projects… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley bets on new structure, himself – Automotive News
Lincoln debuts electric, autonomous Model L100 Concept car at Pebble Beach – Detroit News
Lincoln’s latest concept car is both a nod to the luxury brand’s past and a preview of its electric, technologically-advanced future. Ford Motor Co.’s luxury division on Thursday debuted the Lincoln Model L100 Concept at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, where Lincoln is the featured marque as part of the brand’s 100th anniversary celebration. The Model… Continue reading Lincoln debuts electric, autonomous Model L100 Concept car at Pebble Beach – Detroit News
GM trails far behind Tesla in EV sales — CEO Mary Barra bet the company that will change – CNBC
GM trails far behind Tesla in EV sales — CEO Mary Barra bet the company that will change CNBC GM’s EV Ambitions Get Smaller by the Day, and Nobody Asks Mary Barra Why Is That autoevolution GM Stumbles, Future Grim 24/7 Wall St. GM is far behind Tesla in electric vehicle sales. CEO Mary Barra has bet the… Continue reading GM trails far behind Tesla in EV sales — CEO Mary Barra bet the company that will change – CNBC
2 Ford F-150 Paint Colors Disappear – 24/7 Wall St.
The future of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) depends on its new F-150 Lightning, the electric version of America’s most popular vehicle. So said Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford. What seemed like a solid path to success has begun to crumple. Ford has had problems with deliveries due to parts shortages. It recently raised the… Continue reading 2 Ford F-150 Paint Colors Disappear – 24/7 Wall St.
There was substance behind Carlos Ghosn’s style, but his legacy will be defined by his hubris – Fortune
Good morning. As someone who has spent hundreds of hours interviewing CEOs, I have a soft spot for Carlos Ghosn. He was always colorful, confident, charismatic. And there was substance behind his style. His remarkable turnaround of Nissan earned him a place in Japanese superhero comics. His early push for the electric car should earn him a place in… Continue reading There was substance behind Carlos Ghosn’s style, but his legacy will be defined by his hubris – Fortune
Ford Gives New CEO Jim Hackett A Big To-Do List – NPR
Hide caption New Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett in Dearborn, Mich., Monday, May 22, 2017. Previous Next Paul Sancya/AP Hide caption Robert MacNamara, president of Ford, later Secretary of Defense and architect of the War in Vietnam 1960-1961 Legacy Cars: Ford Falcon, classic Lincoln Continental Hired by Henry Ford II with a group of… Continue reading Ford Gives New CEO Jim Hackett A Big To-Do List – NPR
CEO Mike Manley on AutoNation’s stunning Q4 earnings results – http://cbtnews.com/
Yesterday, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) released the results of its most profitable quarter in its history. Revenues came out to $6.6 billion, an increase of 14% year-over-year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $5.76, a staggering increase of 137% from Q4 2021. Although new vehicle revenue declined, used vehicle revenue soared with an… Continue reading CEO Mike Manley on AutoNation’s stunning Q4 earnings results – http://cbtnews.com/
Tavares Discusses Issues Facing The Automotive Industry With Italian Newspaper! – Mopar Insiders
In an interview with the Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera“, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares discussed some of the details the company faces as it continues forward with electrification, especially in Italy. The move to electricity-powered vehicles has been propelled into action due to politics. The European Parliament voted that the European Union (E.U.) will only… Continue reading Tavares Discusses Issues Facing The Automotive Industry With Italian Newspaper! – Mopar Insiders
Ford F-Series Sales Rise 21% – 24/7 Wall St.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) continues to have the best-selling vehicle in America. The Ford F-Series usually sells 700,000 units a year. The 2022 number will be lower because of parts shortages. However, the pickup continues to be Ford’s workhorse, financially.Sales of the F-Series rose 21.1% to 63,341 in July. Ford’s only worry should be… Continue reading Ford F-Series Sales Rise 21% – 24/7 Wall St.