Executives

The latest news about executives in the automotive industry.
Elon Musk will stay until he completes DOGE mission, White House says, dismissing earlier report

Politico reported that both Trump and Musk decided in recent days that Musk will soon return to his businesses.

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April 02, 2025 07:23 PM
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson’s three-point plan focuses on EVs, Geely synergies

On day one of his second term as the automaker’s CEO, Samuelsson’s focus is on increasing Geely synergies and controlling costs.

April 02, 2025 03:24 PM
VW’s new brand guru will have to fix marketing ‘chaos’

Once known for iconic advertising campaigns, VW has struggled in recent years to maintain a consistent brand message.

April 02, 2025 09:06 AM
Stellantis Chairman John Elkann to speak at Automotive News Europe Congress

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann will be a speaker at the Automotive News Europe Congress on June 11-12 in Turin.

April 01, 2025 10:40 AM
Elon Musk says DOGE role is costing him as Tesla shares slump

Musk’s own personal wealth has declined by more than $100 billion this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

March 31, 2025 10:31 AM
From the Newsroom: Inside Hyundai’s U.S. EV factory as tariffs shake up the auto industry

Go inside the factory and hear from Kia COO Steve Center on U.S. production strategy, and get Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz’s reaction to the latest trade news.

March 29, 2025 10:41 PM
Trump sued by Democratic FTC commissioners for their firings

The two Democratic members of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission fired by President Donald Trump sued to be reinstated, setting up a challenge to a 90-year-old Supreme Court case limiting the White House’s authority over independent agencies.

March 28, 2025 07:28 PM
Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned by Trump after fraud conviction

A federal jury in 2022 found Trevor Milton guilty of falsifying key details about the development of Nikola’s products and technology. Milton appealed the conviction and said he was innocent of any wrongdoing.

March 28, 2025 03:10 PM
Akio Toyoda says size not solution in warning about auto industry consolidation

As the quest for scale ramps up across the industry, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, head of the world’s biggest carmaker, cautions automakers on its pitfalls.

March 27, 2025 04:41 PM
Toyota divides retiring Chris Reynolds’ North American role across 4 top managers

Toyota is eliminating the chief strategy officer position it created when restructuring roles for Chris Reynolds and Jack Hollis.

March 26, 2025 02:30 PM
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