CLOSE A 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is on the skillet line at Fiat Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant in May 2016. FCA announced Thursday that it would cut a shift at the plant this year, affecting 1,500 workers. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to cut a shift this year at its Windsor… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to cut shift at Windsor Assembly Plant; move affects 1,500 workers
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GM’s last Chevrolet Impala just rolled off the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly line
CLOSE Joe Nickowski, 62, of Taylor works at getting a small bump out of a 2020 Chevrolet Impala before it would be sent for final paint on Thursday inside the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant. The car was nearing its end of production as the plant is being retooled and fitted for electric vehicles. (Photo: Eric… Continue reading GM’s last Chevrolet Impala just rolled off the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly line
Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech
CLOSE After days of watching the stock price sink faster than competitors, and concerns about the strategic direction of Ford Motor Co., incoming chief operating officer Jim Farley took to the stage to make his first public speech in New York early Wednesday. Investor expectations were high — and ultimately unmet — that he would announce a significant and dramatic plan for re-positioning the company. … Continue reading Ford COO Jim Farley lays out brutal reality for investors in first public speech
FCA CEO Manley’s total compensation was $14.4M in 2019
CLOSE Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley had total compensation of $14.4 million in 2019, although his direct compensation for the year was less. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) Mike Manley had more than $14.4 million (13.3 million euros) in total compensation in 2019, his first full year as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The figure,… Continue reading FCA CEO Manley’s total compensation was $14.4M in 2019
Pressure mounts on Ford CEO Jim Hackett as stock drops to 52-week low
CLOSE Jim Hackett outlines his method of leading Ford Motor Co. in an interview with the Detroit Free Press. Detroit Free Press A $7.89 price tag is a bargain for just about anything these days. Including Ford Motor Company stock. “Ford’s stock is at its lowest point since the Great Recession,” said John McElroy, host of… Continue reading Pressure mounts on Ford CEO Jim Hackett as stock drops to 52-week low
Lordstown Motors wants the first electric pickup — and just released its pitch
As it hunts for investors, Lordstown Motors Corp. has produced a slick new video about its plans to produce an all-electric pickup at the Ohio plant once owned by General Motors. The company, which bought GM’s former Lordstown Assembly plant near Youngstown last year, said the new video will be part of a series. Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns… Continue reading Lordstown Motors wants the first electric pickup — and just released its pitch
At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
CLOSE Jim Farley was appointed chief operating officer of Ford Motor Co. on Friday. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press) All of a sudden, Jim Farley is talking about his grandfather — a man who began at Ford Motor Company carrying a metal lunch bucket into the factory at the turn of the 20th century. It… Continue reading At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
Ford asked for a pickup emoji — and it’s really happening
CLOSE Even though finding and sending the perfect emoji takes time, using emojis makes you more productive at work. Buzz60’s Sean Dowling has more. Buzz60 Ford just had one of its dreams come true and you’ll see it on your phone later this year. The Unicode Consortium, which determines worldwide text standards and solicits proposals from… Continue reading Ford asked for a pickup emoji — and it’s really happening
GM recall causes brake failure in potentially thousands of pickups
CLOSE Shawn O’Leary stands in front of his 2019 GMC Sierra Denali pickup in which the electronic braking system had failed. GM has a fix now for that problem, which O’Leary got earlier this month. So far it has been fine, but he said he is still nervous to drive it and his wife will… Continue reading GM recall causes brake failure in potentially thousands of pickups
GM commits to $2.2 billion investment and 2,200 jobs at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly
CLOSE General Motors President Mark Reuss speaks during an announcement of GM’s $2.2 billion investment in Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant on being 100 percent devoted to electric vehicles Monday, January 27th, 2020. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press) General Motors is investing $2.2 billion in its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant to make it a state-of-the-art facility building electric… Continue reading GM commits to $2.2 billion investment and 2,200 jobs at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly