Executives

The latest news about executives in the automotive industry.
Elon Musk asks Tesla employees to hang on to stock despite 40% plunge

The vandalism follows a growing backlash against Musk’s role in the Trump administration, with sales down and the automaker’s showrooms and supercharging stations at the center of protests.

March 21, 2025 10:42 AM
Meet executives from Linamar, Hyundai, Stellantis, GM and more at the Automotive News Leading Women Conference

The theme of this year's conference is “Empowering Women to Drive the Future of Automotive."

March 20, 2025 06:31 PM
Tesla cars torched at Las Vegas showroom; Elon Musk calls attacks ‘terrorism’

The FBI said it’s investigating the attack as possible terrorism given a spray-painted slogan "RESIST" and the use of violence.

March 19, 2025 02:01 AM
Toyota Europe product boss Andrea Carlucci to speak at Automotive News Europe Congress

Andrea Carlucci, vice president product strategy and marketing at Toyota Motor Europe, will be a speaker at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Turin on June 12.

March 18, 2025 09:45 PM
VW Group of America head of communications to depart

Cameron Batten oversaw communications at a time when the namesake VW brand put a stronger emphasis on electrification.

March 18, 2025 06:47 PM
Former Stellantis exec puts record-setting Detroit mansion up for sale for $7M

Three years after setting a Detroit home sales price record, auto executive Mark Stewart is ready to part ways with his Palmer Woods mansion, and possibly set another record.

March 18, 2025 10:00 AM
Genesis names Amy Marentic as new CMO after Drew Slaven’s quick exit

Genesis Motor America hired Circana executive Amy Marentic as its new CMO as Hyundai’s luxury brand looks to continue sales momentum and market share gains.

March 17, 2025 05:45 PM
What a difference a year makes, especially for bedraggled Nissan

In this week’s edition of Automotive News, we take a deep look at incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa’s long to-do list at Nissan and the sizable obstacles blocking the Japanese carmaker's road to quick recovery.

March 16, 2025 05:00 PM
From the Newsroom: Nissan’s leadership shake-up

Nissan Motor Co. is getting a new CEO and a revitalized executive team charged with devising a “turnaround plan plus” and this time, making the fix stick.

March 14, 2025 08:36 PM
Kenichi Kawaji named new Mitsubishi Canada CEO

Kawaji succeeds Kenji Harada, who guided the company to a record sales year in 2024 and is taking a role in Japan.

March 14, 2025 10:14 AM
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