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Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Brussels, 12 December 2019 – The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President. As of January 2020, Mr Manley will take over from Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, who served as ACEA President… Continue reading Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
Toyota Names Japanese Successor to Longest-Serving America Chief
Toyota Motor Corp.’s longest-serving American head of its U.S. business is retiring and will be replaced by a Japanese executive who’s little known outside the company.
Toyota plans potential fourth EV for Europe, a battery-electric minicar
The small Toyota Aygo, launched in 2014, is the company’s only car sold in Europe without a hybrid option. When a new version of the Aygo arrives, it could leapfrog a hybrid and take on a full, battery-electric powertrain. While the plans are not certain, the motivation for an Aygo EV is clear: compliance. Johan… Continue reading Toyota plans potential fourth EV for Europe, a battery-electric minicar
As Ford, Chevy exit sedan market, Asian makers gain share
Phoenix — A year after Ford and Chevrolet abandoned the compact-car segment to prioritize SUVs, buyers are abandoning those makes and shopping for cars made by Hyundai, Toyota and Honda. Some 42% of Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze compact car owners have stayed in the compact car segment with a significant percentage buying competitors’ vehicles, according to an industry… Continue reading As Ford, Chevy exit sedan market, Asian makers gain share
@Toyota: Executive Insider: 5 Questions for Susan Elkington
In this series, members of the Toyota Motor North America executive team deliver industry insights, share career lessons and offer a look into Toyota’s corporate culture. Susan Elkington, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), supervises more than 8,000 employees at the company’s largest assembly plant in the country, where the Toyota Camry, Avalon, RAV4… Continue reading @Toyota: Executive Insider: 5 Questions for Susan Elkington
@Toyota: Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes
PLANO, Texas (December 11, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive leadership changes designed to sustain its automotive operations and to continue its transformation in the mobility space. Effective April 1, 2020, Jim Lentz, chief executive officer TMNA, will retire after 38 years with the company. Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa, chief operating officer… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting two separate safety recalls involving certain Toyota Prius, C-HR, Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles
PLANO, Texas (December 11, 2019) – The first recall involves certain 2019 Model Year Prius vehicles and the second certain 2019-2020 Model Year Toyota C-HR and 2020 Model Year Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Combination Meter Recall Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 Prius vehicles. Approximately 3,800 vehicles are… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting two separate safety recalls involving certain Toyota Prius, C-HR, Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles
@Toyota: TMC Announces Executive Changes
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it plans to implement changes to executives effective April 1, 2020. Go to Source
Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes
“Jim Lentz has had an incredible impact on our company. He has been an outstanding leader and was instrumental in restructuring the company and bringing together our North American region. He deserves a lot of credit for all he has accomplished in his many roles around the globe and he will be greatly missed,” said… Continue reading Toyota Announces Executive Leadership Changes