Corporate/Finance

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    Volvo Cars names new CFO

    Deputy CFO Fredrik Hansson has taken over for Johan Ekdahl, who resigned after nearly a decade on the job.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Hyundai posts its highest Q1 revenue in company history

    The automaker plans to maintain its sales momentum with the launch of new hybrids and fully electric models under its Ioniq brand.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    GM’s head of global manufacturing resigns

    Jens Peter Clausen, a veteran of Tesla and Google, will step down in mid-May after overseeing the automaker's manufacturing for a little over a year.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’

    In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    Tesla’s net profit nosedives 71% in Q1

    Elon Musk’s alignment with the Trump administration may be impacting Tesla's reputation, according to one analyst.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO

    Cassandra Garber will lead the automotive giant’s sustainability efforts and ESG practices starting April 22, which coincides with Earth Day.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 22, 2025
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    Nissan nominates 4 new board candidates after exec shakeup

    New CEO Ivan Espinosa is among the recommended director appointments after the automaker overhauled its executive leadership team to lead its turnaround.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    Quarterly sales roundup

    Most automakers report sales gains in Q1

    GM reported a double-digit sales jump to start the year, while Ford and Stellantis reported quarterly declines.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

    Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    Trump orders review of Nippon-US Steel deal

    The 45-day review renews the possibility that the Japan-based firm could acquire the American steelmaker.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Hyundai opens $14M Alabama medical and wellness center

    The facility offers an array of services to its more than 4,000 Montgomery-based employees. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 18, 2025
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    Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.

    By Jim Tyson • April 17, 2025
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    Continental Tire names CEO for Americas

    Tansu Işık will take the reins for the tire manufacturer in the Americas, succeeding Jochen Etzel after his retirement in May 1.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 9, 2025
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    Toyota’s finance arm makes executive changes

    The automaker named Anna Sampang as chief customer officer and Madhusudhan Reddy as chief information officer.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 2, 2025
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    Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo Cars as CEO

    The two-year appointment aims to ensure stability while the automaker searches for a long-term successor.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    Ford taps Lululemon exec to lead integrated services unit

    The department aims to further develop the automaker's suite of software and digital services to inspire customer loyalty.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 31, 2025
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    Nissan Americas CIO to retire amid broader leadership shifts

    Lesley Ma, a seasoned executive with stints at Ford and General Motors, will replace William Orange, effective April 7.

    By Roberto Torres • March 28, 2025
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    GM Energy joins PG&E bidirectional EV charging pilot in California

    Certain electric vehicle owners are now eligible for discounts on charging equipment that can be used to power homes during blackouts.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2025
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    Nissan to launch 10 new models in North America to fuel comeback

    The roster of refreshed and all-new vehicles will include the return of the electric Leaf as a compact crossover in the U.S.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing

    The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist

    Adoption of the technology at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses.

    By Caroline Colvin • March 25, 2025
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    Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

    “Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2025
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    Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois

    The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Nissan’s new leaders bring fresh perspective: analysts

    A new CEO and executive team may be the right approach to revitalize the struggling automaker, experts say. 

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations

    The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2025