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5740 Continental names Aruna Anand to lead North American business
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Continental names Aruna Anand to lead North American business
German auto supplier Continental AG has promoted Aruna Anand to CEO of the company’s automotive group sector in North America as it aims to adapt to a changing industry. Anand, 49, takes over for
5738 Lithia Motors hires Adam Chamberlain, former Aston Martin Americas president
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Lithia Motors hires Adam Chamberlain, former Aston Martin Americas president
Lithia Motors Inc. has hired former Aston Martin Americas and Mercedes-Benz USA executive Adam Chamberlain as regional president of operations for the growing auto retailer’s East region. Chamberlain’s
5736 Musk mucks around in testimony over pay
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Musk mucks around in testimony over pay
Elon Musk says he was thinking about quitting Tesla when the electric car maker’s board of directors gave him a pay package that came to be worth about $55 billion. “We were at an inflection
5734 Highlights from the latest 'Daily Drive' podcasts, Nov. 14-16
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Highlights from the latest 'Daily Drive' podcasts, Nov. 14-16
Here are highlights from the latest episodes of ‘Daily Drive’, Automotive News‘ weekday podcast, Nov. 14-16, hosted by Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker. “It’s not about ratting you
5732 Father of the Prius still has hand in Toyota's hybrid strategy
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Father of the Prius still has hand in Toyota's hybrid strategy
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada has a closer connection than most to the Prius. Twenty-five years ago, Uchiyamada was chief engineer of the first generation of the stubby car
5727 Highlights from the latest Daily Drive podcasts, Oct. 3-6
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Highlights from the latest Daily Drive podcasts, Oct. 3-6
Here are highlights from the latest episodes of ‘Daily Drive’, Automotive News’ weekday podcast, Oct. 3-6, hosted by Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker. “[Ford CEO Jim Farley] and I
5725 Quicker change at Faraday: Chair quits after death threats
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Quicker change at Faraday: Chair quits after death threats
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric’s executive chair resigned following what the company said were death threats and baseless allegations against certain directors, accelerating a planned leadership
5723 Faraday’s executive chair exits EV company, citing death threats
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Faraday’s executive chair exits EV company, citing death threats
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.’s executive chair resigned following what the company said were death threats and baseless allegations against certain directors, accelerating a planned transition
5721 De Nysschen retires from VW after 30 years in auto industry
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De Nysschen retires from VW after 30 years in auto industry
Johan de Nysschen is leaving his job as Volkswagen Group’s North American COO, saying he has “done everything I have set out to do here.” De Nysschen, 62, who previously worked for Audi,
5719 Kremlin welcomes Elon Musk proposal for Ukraine settlement denounced by Kyiv
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Kremlin welcomes Elon Musk proposal for Ukraine settlement denounced by Kyiv
MOSCOW — The Kremlin praised Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday for suggesting a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, after Kyiv rebuked Musk for proposing terms it views as rewarding
5717 Musk proposes to buy Twitter for original price of $54.20 a share
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Musk proposes to buy Twitter for original price of $54.20 a share
Elon Musk is proposing to buy Twitter Inc. for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, potentially avoiding a courtroom fight over one of the most contentious acquisitions in recent history. The
5715 Toyoda voice of skepticism on Calif., U.S. EV targets
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Toyoda voice of skepticism on Calif., U.S. EV targets
LAS VEGAS — Ambitious targets for electric vehicle sales — in California or nationwide — will be hard to achieve by 2030 or 2035, Akio Toyoda told reporters here last week. Regarding California’s
5713 Thai-Tang: From the Mustang to the C-suite
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Thai-Tang: From the Mustang to the C-suite
DETROIT — Hau Thai-Tang spent the final days of his nearly 35-year career at Ford Motor Co. in the same place where he got his first big break: Flat Rock Assembly Plant. The automaker organized a sendoff
5711 Highlights from the latest Daily Drive podcasts, Sept. 25-29
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Highlights from the latest Daily Drive podcasts, Sept. 25-29
Here are highlights from the latest episodes of ‘Daily Drive’, Automotive News’ weekday podcast, Sept. 25-29, hosted by Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker. “That is often the absolute
5709 Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart talks merger benefits
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Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart talks merger benefits
DETROIT — Jeep provided a glimpse into its electrification plans during the Detroit auto show with previews of the Wrangler-inspired Recon off-roader and the sleek Wagoneer S that will expand its line
5707 Toyota CEO Akio Toyota: California, U.S. EV targets will be hard to achieve
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Toyota CEO Akio Toyota: California, U.S. EV targets will be hard to achieve
LAS VEGAS – Ambitious targets for electric vehicle sales – in California or nationwide – will be hard to achieve by 2030 or 2035, Akio Toyoda told reporters Thursday.  Regarding California’s
5281 Musk seeks to end SEC 'muzzle' requiring pre-approval of tweets
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Musk seeks to end SEC 'muzzle' requiring pre-approval of tweets
NEW YORK — Elon Musk‘s lawyers urged a federal appeals court to throw out a provision in his 2018 consent decree with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requiring a Tesla Inc. lawyer
5282 Musk, Twitter CEO depositions postponed in buyout case
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Musk, Twitter CEO depositions postponed in buyout case
WILMINGTON, Del. — Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal are rescheduling their depositions in the company’s lawsuit over Musk’s $44 billion buyout. A new date for the postponed depositions
5283 Carvana executive faces criminal charges in Illinois
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Carvana executive faces criminal charges in Illinois
A Carvana Co. executive is facing dozens of criminal charges tied to the company’s alleged motor vehicle licensing and records violations in Illinois. In mid-May the Illinois Secretary of State
5284 Carlos Ghosn was on the right track, says former Nissan CEO Saikawa
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Carlos Ghosn was on the right track, says former Nissan CEO Saikawa
TOKYO — Hiroto Saikawa, former CEO of Nissan who presided over the arrest and ouster of his boss and mentor Carlos Ghosn — only to be drummed out of the company himself — is back in the business
5285 Highlights from the latest Automotive News Daily Drive podcasts, Sept. 6-8
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Highlights from the latest Automotive News Daily Drive podcasts, Sept. 6-8
Here are highlights from the latest episodes of ‘Daily Drive’, Automotive News’ weekday podcast, Sept. 6-8, hosted by Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker. “Automobiles since the start
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