Ford Motor Co. on Monday named John Mellen, longtime manager of the Dearborn automaker’s global litigation practice, its general counsel as Bradley Gayton leaves for the Coca-Cola Co. Mellen, Ford’s associate general counsel and 39-year veteran of the Blue Oval, has provided counsel in areas including safety and environmental regulatory compliance, labor and employment, occupational… Continue reading Ford general counsel Bradley Gayton leaves for Coca-Cola
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Self-driving startup Aurora expands public road testing to Texas
Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Published 2:53 p.m. ET July 20, 2020 Even as some robo-taxi developers are tapping the brakes, self-driving startup Aurora Innovation Inc. is expanding its testing operations to Texas, adding a third state to its existing public-road proving grounds in California and Pennsylvania. Aurora, founded by Chris Urmson, a former head of Google’s… Continue reading Self-driving startup Aurora expands public road testing to Texas
Ford executives, dealers report big early demand for 2021 Bronco
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Dearborn — Ford Motor Co. was confident the 2021 Bronco would be a hit. But within just a few days of the debut of the all-new off-road SUV, which is mounting a comeback 24 years after Ford discontinued it, Ford executives and franchise dealers say demand has been… Continue reading Ford executives, dealers report big early demand for 2021 Bronco
Ghosn probe finds daughter met accused escape accomplice
Carlos Ghosn insists his wife and four adult children played no part in his dramatic escape from Japan in a crate that was smuggled aboard a private plane. “I alone arranged for my departure,” the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman said in January. “My family had no role whatsoever.” But according to evidence gathered by… Continue reading Ghosn probe finds daughter met accused escape accomplice
VW Dieselgate executive to finish prison time in Germany
A former Volkswagen executive sentenced to seven years for his role in the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal was cleared Thursday to leave federal prison in Michigan more than two years early and finish his jail time in his native Germany. A federal magistrate in Detroit signed paperwork approving the extradition of Oliver Schmidt, 51, on Thursday. Schmidt… Continue reading VW Dieselgate executive to finish prison time in Germany
Tesla euphoria powers equity boom for electric imitators
Crystal Kim, David Welch and Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Published 10:54 a.m. ET July 14, 2020 | Updated 11:08 a.m. ET July 14, 2020 Tesla Inc.’s eye-popping run has left stock prognosticators in the dust, brought smaller imitators along for the ride and triggered a race by entrants new and old to cash in. It’s a… Continue reading Tesla euphoria powers equity boom for electric imitators
Tesla’s Elon Musk nears $2.4 billion haul as stock keeps soaring
Anders Melin, Bloomberg Published 1:42 p.m. ET July 13, 2020 | Updated 1:46 p.m. ET July 13, 2020 It was sold as an all-or-nothing moonshot into space, the boldest pay package in corporate history. Now, with Tesla Inc.’s stock on a seemingly unstoppable rise, Elon Musk is poised to collect the second tranche of his… Continue reading Tesla’s Elon Musk nears $2.4 billion haul as stock keeps soaring
Absenteeism due to virus fears prompts GM to cut 3rd shift at Missouri plant
Detroit — General Motors Co. will cut its third shift at its mid-size truck assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri after experiencing high absenteeism caused by concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. “We believe in the short term a two-shift operating plan will allow us to operate as efficiently as possible and accommodate team members who are not reporting… Continue reading Absenteeism due to virus fears prompts GM to cut 3rd shift at Missouri plant
VW Dieselgate executive faces extradition to Germany
Detroit — A former Volkswagen executive sentenced to seven years for his role in the automaker’s emissions cheating scandal is expected to leave federal prison more than two years early and be transferred to his native Germany. A federal magistrate in Detroit could sign paperwork approving the extradition of Oliver Schmidt, 51, on Thursday, according to… Continue reading VW Dieselgate executive faces extradition to Germany
Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile FCA is recalling older minivans and SUVs because plastic emblems on the steering wheels can become projectiles if the air bag is inflated Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recall: Steering wheel part can be projectile