Building an Auto Industry Talent Supply Chain
How to fill the auto industry talent pipeline
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
Ex-UAW Official Gets 28-Month Prison Term for Supplier Shakedown
Federal investigators creep closer to indicting former union presidents.
Daimler Grinds Away at Fixing Its Financial Woes
The challenges pile up for Daimler’s freshman CEO.
Canadian Tycoon Buys 17% of Aston Martin
Canadian-led group throws a lifeline to iconic British carmaker Aston Martin
Ford’s New COO Could See Pay Jump 32%
It’s all about delivering the company’s long-awaited overhaul
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Study Highlights Differing Global Consumer Views on Autonomy
Most respondents are concerned about safety and don’t envision owning a self-driving car until at least 2025.
Lotus Offers Thriftier Evora
Well, that has to be put in a certain amount of context. . .
Engineering the 2020 Toyota Highlander
Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander just might be something that goes beyond continuous improvement
Sandy Munro and the Tesla Cybertruck
Design/engineering/manufacturing expert looks at the Cybertruck. He says when he saw it, “It was love at first sight”
Dance, Dance, Dance: Elon Musk’s Remarkable Performance
As bizarre as some of his behavior is, there is absolutely no question that Musk has had a positive, transformative effect on the auto industry.
Ghosn Unloads
Fugitive auto executive Carlos Ghosn used a lengthy press conference in Beirut earlier today to reiterate claims of innocence and mistreatment by prosecutors in Japan.
Designer Helene Rother Gets Her Due as Hall of Fame Inductee
Pioneering interior stylist is recognized alongside Hyundai Chairman Chung Mong-koo, long-time Genuine Parts executive Tom Gallagher and car enthusiast extraordinaire Jay Leno
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Japan Issues Arrest Warrant for Ghosn’s Wife
Japan has issued an arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn’s wife Carole, two weeks after the former Nissan chairman fled the country to avoid charges of financial misdeeds.
Toyota to Launch. . . a City
Rather than just trying to see how advanced mobility and robotics will fit into existing structures, Toyota is building a city to help determine how these things can be best integrated into people’s lives
8 Rules for Getting Things Done Through People
Effective management is a timeless skill—as demonstrated by this treasure of an article from the AutoBeat Group archive. Although the tools of the trade have changed and proliferated, the basics remain the same. Here are 8 old school (and just darn practical) rules for being an excellent manager.
Ghosn Joins Interpol’s “Wanted” List
Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn is now on Interpol’s wanted list as a fugitive from justice in Japan. The request is unenforceable in Lebanon, where he fled.
How Ghosn Got from Tokyo to Beirut
Carlos Ghosn’s dash to Lebanon last weekend to avoid prosecution in Japan has all the trappings of a “Mission Impossible” movie.
Ghosn Flees Japan for Refuge in Lebanon
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who has been awaiting trial in Japan, confirms he has fled to Lebanon to escape “injustice and political persecution.”
Taisuke Nakamura and Infiniti Design
The company is now 30 years old. As it goes into its next 30, Taisuke Nakamura is leading the design challenge.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Leader of Nissan Recovery Plan Quits
The turmoil just keeps coming for Nissan. This time it’s the impending departure of Jun Seki, head of the company’s turnaround effort, in January.
Uber Founder Kalanick Quits Board
Travis Kalanick, the corrosive co-founder and ex-CEO of Uber Technologies, has quit the board and will sell off his remaining shares in the ride-hailing service this week.
Merger to Put Most FCA Cars on PSA Platforms
PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles say two PSA platforms will carry two-thirds of all small cars made by the companies after they merge.
Renault Zeros in on a New CEO
Renault aims to hire away a senior Volkswagen group executive to become its CEO, according to media reports.
Something You’d Never Imagine a Car Designer Saying (at Least in this Galaxy)
We are not making this up
