Steward Partners Appoints Jason Bourgo as Divisional President of the Southeast Division to Expand Regional Footprint and Drive Growth

NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Steward Partners, a full-service, employee-owned, independent financial services firm, announced today that Jason Bourgo has joined the firm as divisional president of the southeast division. Bourgo reports to Jeff Gonyo, head of wealth management. “Steward Partners is anchored in remarkable growth, and bringing Jason on board is about finding… Continue reading Steward Partners Appoints Jason Bourgo as Divisional President of the Southeast Division to Expand Regional Footprint and Drive Growth

German Manager Magazin: Commercial dispute: US cars in the EU Hardly sell 004104

US President wants with new tariffs Donald Trump (78) The EU get to open up to US car brands. However, experts contradict: Commercial barriers or tariffs are not to blame for the weak performance of the US carmakers in Europe, but their models. “This is the big problem of the US manufacturers that the tastes… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Commercial dispute: US cars in the EU Hardly sell 004104

Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan is leading £2 billion worth of investment into its Sunderland plant to prepare it to build the new Leaf and electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai. The first two of those models are imminent: the Leaf will arrive this year, the Juke soon after in 2026. But plans for the next-generation Qashqai EV have quietly been pushed… Continue reading Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan is leading £2 billion worth of investment into its Sunderland plant to prepare it to build the new Leaf and electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai. The first two of those models are imminent: the Leaf will arrive this year, the Juke soon after in 2026. But plans for the next-generation Qashqai EV have quietly been pushed… Continue reading Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Ford has doubled-down on its threats to limit the sales of petrol and diesel cars in order to meet ZEV mandate quotas. This comes as car manufacturers continue to struggle with the harsh penalties threatened by the current version of the government’s tough electrification targets. Speaking to Auto Express, Ford UK’s CEO, Lisa Bradkin said… Continue reading Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats

That means everything from a simple single-cab model for tradespeople, right the way up to that dune-hopping Raptor. Most will go for the double-cab diesels in between, which drive well despite their imposing size (this isn’t a vehicle for narrow streets), and feel upmarket compared to most rivals. 10. Ford Tourneo Courier Prices from £25,140… Continue reading Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats

Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month

Unusually, this leasing deal throws in metallic paintwork rather than only offering the no-cost-option of white paint – this is an £800 bonus, alone. Under the modern, boxy styling lies the same mechanicals as a whole swathe of Volkswagen Group EVs, such as the Audi Q4 e-tron and Skoda Enyaq. The 77kWh battery pack opens… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month

Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs

The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant is shown on April 1, 2025 in Windsor, Canada.  Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Stellantis is pausing production at two assembly plants in Canada and Mexico as the company attempts to navigate President Donald Trump‘s new round of 25% automotive tariffs, the company confirmed Thursday. The actions are… Continue reading Stellantis idles plants in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know

Vehicles seen on the lot of a Ford auto dealership in Montebello, California on April 1, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles to the U.S. have taken effect, but the impacts of the new levies on investors and the global automotive industry… Continue reading Trump’s 25% auto tariffs are in effect. What investors need to know