Polestar: How to Launch an EV Company
Polestar USA head Gregor Hembrough on the challenges of creating a new brand
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
GM Files New Bribery Lawsuit Against FCA
Fresh tack to be tested in a Michigan circuit court.
Ghosn Aide Pleads Not Guilty on Pay Charges
With Ghosn in exile, Kelly faces the music as sole individual defendant.
Ex-VW Chief Winterkorn Faces Trial in Diesel Scandal
German court cites “predominant likelihood” of fraud conviction.
Toyota Taps Former CES Official as Tech Lobbyist
New K Street point person for autonomous vehicles and flying cars
Report: Ford to Cut 1,000 Salaried Jobs in U.S.
Latest step in 3-year restructuring effort as the carmaker is expected to post its first full-year loss in more than a decade.
Suppliers Narrow Talent Gap as Company Culture Shifts
Changing times, changing skillsets roil N. American supply base
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Second Ex-UAW President Charged in Corruption Probe
Dennis Williams indicted for embezzling union funds
Rivian Lands Former Tesla Engineering Exec
Nick Kalayjian to helm the company’s engineering operations as it prepares to launch its first EVs
Home Work Continues for Salaried Staffs
Big 3 target 2021 return to offices as GM deploys salaried volunteers at Missouri truck plant.
Will COVID Permanently Change How Americans Commute?
Stay-at-home workers aim to make the most of time saved from not commuting to their jobs
Uber, Lyft Get Reprieve in California
Gig employment issue now will be decided in November election
SEMA Meets ADAS
When vehicles are modified, the on-board tech needs to be taken into account
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Bollinger Expands Operations Ahead of Late-2021 EV Launch
Startup moves to new headquarters in Michigan and plans to double its staff
Judge Rejects GM’s Attempt to Revive FCA Lawsuit
It’s back to appellate court as GM tries to establish damages
Another Four Ex-Audi Officials Charged in Diesel Scandal
Continuing probes lengthen list of implicated executives
Farley to Replace Hackett at Ford
Hackett retiring at 65; Farley taking the reins at 58. Effective October 1
Mark Del Rosso on Genesis
Genesis is undoubtedly the most remarkable success story in the auto industry—not quite yet five but racking up awards in a way that other OEMs can only be jealous about—and we talk to the man who runs Genesis Motor America
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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.
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.
3 Things with Danny Shapiro, Cheryl Thompson, and Stephanie Brinley
Three people. Three topics. Infinite insights.
2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
The LC was executed so well that the chief engineer was named president of Lexus. Think about that.
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.
