Farley to Replace Hackett at Ford
Hackett retiring at 65; Farley taking the reins at 58. Effective October 1
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Another Four Ex-Audi Officials Charged in Diesel Scandal
Continuing probes lengthen list of implicated executives
What’s Next. A Year of Change in Automotive.
2020 is a year like no other. Unpredictable change in the automotive industry and a new direction for AutoBeat Magazine.
GM Hires Outsider to Plot Innovation, Growth Strategies
Focus on connectivity, big data, customer relations and new business areas
How to Build a Military Vehicle from a Pickup Truck
A real piece of military gear. A real pickup that you can get at a Chevy dealership. A really remarkable story.
Mercedes Creates New “Drive Systems” Unit
Integrated operations for engines, transmissions, electric drives, batteries and related software
Sheryl Connelly Looks Toward the Future
While no one knows what the future will bring, as Sheryl Connelly explains, it is better to anticipate what might happen than to be blindsided if you don’t.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Where Would You Go After Working at Apple and Tesla?
Chris Porritt’s answer is perhaps surprising
Tesla Notches Another Quarterly Profit
Easily outperforms competitors amid the coronavirus pandemic
What Segment Does Reid Bigland Think Is Hot?
Former FCA exec knows his way around cars and trucks, and has identified a segment that can help the bottom lines of OEMs in a way some other vehicles don’t
Study: Some Drivers “Overwhelmed” After Lockdowns Lifted
Merging back into normal driving at your own pace
Three Things
Three people. Three topics. Infinite insights.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Ex-VW Manager Will Finish U.S. Prison Term in Germany
Two more years to serve for role in diesel emission cheating scandal
Tesla Busted in Germany Over Autopilot Claims
Another slap on the wrist for touting the autonomous capabilities of its cars
What Do German Scientists Drive?
Well, maybe that’s “What Would German Scientists Like to Drive?”
EV Startup Fisker Poised for $2.9 Billion Merger
Plan would fund launch of Ocean crossover model in 2022
How the 2021 Ford F-150 Was Developed
An inside view on how the new generation came to be from the man who heads all Ford product development, Hau Thai-Tang
Aston Martin Starts DBX Crossover Production
Product, management, funding align at just the right moment
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
The LC was executed so well that the chief engineer was named president of Lexus. Think about that.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Tab for Ghosn’s Escape? At Least $862,500
Prosecutors cite payment linked to father-and-son pair
Back to the Ramparts for GM, FCA on Racketeering Claim
Appeals court overturns order for CEOs resolve case in person
Meet Michigan’s Chief Mobility Officer
Trevor Pawl is tasked with coordinating the state’s transportation efforts and transitioning to the future.
Mercedes Outlook: “Significantly Harsher Reality”
Severe pay cuts loom but may not be enough.
Mustang Mach 1: A Deep Dive
Everything you want to know about the latest pony in the Ford Performance stable
PSA Says COVID Makes FCA Merger More Critical
Tavares says promised savings and synergies gain value
