Japan’s Mizuho to buy Greenhill to expand US investment banking footprint

Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group Inc will acquire independent investment bank Greenhill & Co Inc in an all-cash transaction, in a bid to expand further into U.S. investment banking. Mizuho will pay $15 per share of Greenhill in cash, reflecting an enterprise value of about $550 million, including assumed debt, the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.… Continue reading Japan’s Mizuho to buy Greenhill to expand US investment banking footprint

@Nissan: Nissan GB appoints new Fleet Director001058

2023/05/22 Nissan appoints Marco Capozzoli as Fleet Director Brings a wealth of independent leasing, captive finance, OEM & dealer experience to his new role Appointment follows launch of new hybrid and unique e-POWER electrified Nissan vehicles, with the electric Townstar van joining existing LEAF and Ariya EVs Nissan GB has announced the appointment of a… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan GB appoints new Fleet Director001058

Toyota, Honda, GM finish 1-2-3; Nissan overtakes Ford in annual Supplier Working Relations Study Issued by Plante Moran

DETROIT, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Results of the 23rd annual North American Automotive OEM – Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study that evaluates the relations between US automakers and their suppliers were released today by Plante Moran. Continue Reading GM, Nissan and Stellantis rose in their WRI scores this year, with Nissan overtaking Ford to… Continue reading Toyota, Honda, GM finish 1-2-3; Nissan overtakes Ford in annual Supplier Working Relations Study Issued by Plante Moran

Indra appoints Jose Vicente de los Mozos as chief executive

The new chief executive, Vicente de los Mozos Spanish information technology and defense systems firm Indra said on Thursday it appointed Jose Vicente de los Mozos as its new chief executive, the third in two years. His appointment has to be ratified by shareholders at their next meeting set for June 30, the company said.… Continue reading Indra appoints Jose Vicente de los Mozos as chief executive

What to know about buying a used electric vehicle as more hit the auto sales market

A 2019 pre-owned Nissan Leaf SV on the lot in 2022 during the chip shortage that depleted stock of new auto inventory. Boston Globe | Boston Globe | Getty Images Affordable EVs have been on sale in the U.S. well over a decade and the data analytics company Experian says about 2.2 million were on… Continue reading What to know about buying a used electric vehicle as more hit the auto sales market

Hyundai Motor Group’s bold EV strategy could make it No. 1

For years, I didn’t understand why Toyota executives were terrified of Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Kia and Genesis. Today, I don’t understand why every automaker isn’t. After decades of steady but unspectacular growth, the South Korean giant appears primed for a leap. Bold engineering choices, daring designs and aggressive investment could lift it to… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group’s bold EV strategy could make it No. 1

Ford, GM and Toyota push into midsize pickup trucks, the latest battleground for U.S. automakers

2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Toyota DETROIT — Size matters. Just ask America’s largest automakers. Ford, General Motors and Toyota are among those increasingly looking to capitalize on the growing midsize pickup truck segment: vehicles big enough to command high price tags but small enough to protect profit margins. The small pickups have evolved from entry-level… Continue reading Ford, GM and Toyota push into midsize pickup trucks, the latest battleground for U.S. automakers

Truck wars: All-new Toyota Tacoma attacks with more trims, more power, hybrid powertrain

The Toyota Tacoma has long been King of the Hill in the midsize truck wars. But new, modern entries from Ford, Jeep, GMC and Chevy have challenged that hegemony. For 2024, Toyota has responded with an all-new weapon. Remade from the ground up, Tacoma features eight different trims, a suite of standard features, high-tech interior,… Continue reading Truck wars: All-new Toyota Tacoma attacks with more trims, more power, hybrid powertrain

Here’s Why You Should Retain American Axle (AXL) Stock Now

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.’s AXL latest innovative driveline solution, efforts to diversify its business and collaborations with Inovance and REE Automotive bode well. However, high costs of raw materials, labor and utility could weigh on its near-term prospects. Let us discuss the factors that highlight the reasons behind retaining the stock for now.… Continue reading Here’s Why You Should Retain American Axle (AXL) Stock Now

What we know about the EV set to replace the Nissan LEAF

Nissan is saying goodbye to the little EV that started it all. Although Nissan is phasing out the LEAF electric car, the automaker plans to begin producing its successor in 2026. Beyond the LEAF, Nissan plans for EV successor The Nissan LEAF was, at one time, a top-selling electric vehicle. After releasing the electric compact… Continue reading What we know about the EV set to replace the Nissan LEAF