Category: Motor Age Articles
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Ghosn’s Japanese crisis spreads to America
Part of Nissan’s investigation into the Carlos Ghosn scandal focuses on how some U.S. dealerships were awarded.
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ZF autonomous EV venture to start output
German supplier ZF Friedrichshafen’s push into vehicle manufacturing will intensify as its joint venture for full-electric, connected and automated shuttles starts production of the e.GO Mover this year.
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Inventory levels in line with last 6 years
A strong selling rate in December pushed U.S. new-vehicle inventory levels back down to something more closely resembling an industry sweet spot to start the year.
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Mobile, Ala., may become export hub
A new port investment at Mobile could help Alabama challenge the East Coast for auto export, import traffic
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Two years of trade tumult, and more on the horizon
At the halfway mark of President Donald Trump’s term, the auto industry is still coming to terms with the costs of two years of roller-coaster trade policy. And even more turmoil is expected in 2019.
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The pluses and pitfalls of background checks
When it comes to background checks for job candidates, dealerships must navigate a complex web of federal and state regulations that could lead to legal trouble if not followed properly.
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Power move: Ram hits 1,000 lb.-ft of torque
The top engine in the heavily re-engineered Ram 3500 is the most powerful ever offered in a regular production pickup.
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AutoNation looks outside for next CEO
The next leader of AutoNation Inc. will be a fresh face for the company as the CEO search focuses outside.
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Unhappy with Ford’s performance, Hackett looks to rival for relief
Ford CEO Jim Hackett isn’t pleased with how things are going at the automaker. To afford the costly overhaul he’s embarking on, he’s on the verge of broadening an alliance with Volkswagen.
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Renault says widening probe examined pay to Ghosn aide Sepehri
As Carlos Ghosn gets pulled deeper into Japan’s legal system, the spotlight has once again turned to Renault, where a widening probe into the pay of top executives is drawing attention to Mouna Sepehri, one of the chairman’s closest advisers.