Talk From The Top

Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder: Production restart, new markets should lead to big 2025 for Grenadier maker

Ineos Automotive, led by CEO Lynn Calder, made significant strides in 2024. But it also has had a production stoppage since September.

December 05, 2024 01:00 PM
CEO Masahiro Moro says EV slowdown buys Mazda time for internal combustion amid tariff upheaval

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro tells Automotive News how the small-volume, import-reliant Japanese carmaker plans to handle pending policy upheaval on everything from electric vehicle incentives to trade while the company readies a big technology blitz.

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December 04, 2024 11:00 AM
Mazda’s Masahiro Moro: Prudent EV plan pays off as Americans still want ‘reliable engines’

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro discusses record U.S. sales, rising incentives, technical details of Mazda’s product plan and thoughts on looming Trump tariffs and the possible upheaval of electric vehicle policy.

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December 03, 2024 01:00 PM
Hyundai NA chief Jose Muñoz on EV growth, U.S. investment and product strategy

The automaker is committed to electric vehicles but will pour new resources into growing its hybrid mix.

May 31, 2024 12:00 PM
Nissan's Jeremie Papin to retailers: Throughput is on the way

Nissan Americas Chairperson Jeremie Papin says redesigned sheet metal, product-focused advertising and a supply better aligned with demand will drive foot traffic and profits to dealerships.

May 30, 2024 12:00 PM
GM North America President Marissa West: Assessing plug-ins and which segments need them

Marissa West, who became president of GM North America in January, talks about the automaker's plan to bring back hybrids and launch more affordable EVs.

May 23, 2024 12:00 PM
Toyota's Ted Ogawa on UAW, EV plans and critics, and China

Toyota N.A. CEO Ted Ogawa sits down with Automotive News to discuss transitioning to more electrified vehicles, UAW organizing, and competition from China as part of our Talk From The Top series.

May 22, 2024 12:00 PM
VW Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si: Confident on EVs, sees hybrid potential

Between the expansion of electric vehicle offerings and unionization of workers at its plant in Tennessee, 2024 is a year of change for Volkswagen in the U.S.

May 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan: EVs will lift brand to new heights

The auto industry is sensing a slowdown in EV sales, but Volvo is seeing strong orders for its offerings, even in the U.S.

December 13, 2023 04:40 PM
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro says EV shift plagued with uncertainty

Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro sits down with Automotive News in a Talk from the Top interview to discuss record U.S. sales, technical details of the Japanese carmaker's upcoming EVs and plans to cooperate with Toyota on electrical and software architectures, among other topics.

December 10, 2023 06:00 PM
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