Category Archives: people

Kathryn Marinello Resigns from GM Board of Directors

Kathryn Marinello has resigned from GM’s Board of Directors following her appointment as president and chief executive officer of Hertz Global Holdings. Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2016 Sees a Divided People

Through it all, remember there can be more reasons to celebrate at Thanksgivings to come, particularly if we adhere to the “We the People” principle of our founding fathers. Call it American optimism or American liberalism and expanding inclusiveness – for these problem-solving, practical American traits, we can always be thankful. Continue reading

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Trump Claims Jobs Victory on Minor Tweak in Ford Production

The Louisville plant will continue Ford Escapes, along with the Lincoln MKC for the moment. No jobs were created, and given the overheated compact SUV market, no jobs were saved. Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz Calendar – She’s Mercedes

In a new twist on and old idea, famous and influential women each present a Mercedes model with their own personal perspective on the 2017 car calendar. Continue reading

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Porsche Consulting: Fear of Computers, Robots Rises with Age

Forty-two percent of employees say that computers and robots have taken over tasks previously done by people in their immediate work environments over recent years. Continue reading

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BMW Changes Leadership at Spartanburg SC Plant

Manfred Erlacher, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC, for three years, will assume new responsibilities as the Managing Director of BMW Plant Regensburg. Continue reading

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U.S. Court Grants $14.7 Billion Plea in VW Diesel Fraud Case. Criminal Charges, Fines, Stockholder Lawsuits Outstanding

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer today approved a $14.7 billion partial Consent Decree plea deal between Volkswagen, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ) and the U.S. Federal Trade … Continue reading

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Newly Wed Brazilians Traveling Around the World in 1946 Willys

A Jeep SUV is engraved on the wedding bands. Linho and Vanessa had 400 people at their wedding and are bringing them along for the ride 21st century style. Continue reading

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Porsche’s Mark Webber Says Racing Career Over

On the surface or rather the track surface, Webber has no reason to quit as his lap times often and consistently are in the top ten on timing sheets. However, going out on top, and not on top of a stretcher, is a strategy that AutoInformed endorses, though we will miss watching him slice and dice through and around competitive cars. MLB’s Big Papi comes to mind where he competes in an endurance contest of another sort, one that is no less demanding on reflexes, conditioning and smarts. Continue reading

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UK Wedding Cars Getting Less Snobby. Maybe

The company says it has collection of cars representing motoring over the past nine decades, many more of these cars are now being rented out for bride and groom transport to and from the church. In recent months, the company has supplied a unique Aston Martin Lagonda “Wedge” and a Jensen Interceptor S Type for weddings. Continue reading

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Mercedes Benz G-Class has Minor Role in SMS Für Dich

It’s claimed that love in the age of text messaging is the stuff of Hollywood movies, but it’s also claimed that Herfurth has created “a wistful and sassy film that touches the heart,” by Mercedes publicists. Continue reading

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More Flood Cars Back in Use – Buyer Beware

“Flood cars are a buyer’s worst nightmare,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. Continue reading

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Long-Time Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Rigging Tests on Dirty Diesels

In the latest setback for beleaguered Volkswagen in the thus far un-ending Dieselgate scandal, a long-time employee – James Robert Liang – pled in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Michigan to criminal charges over his role in rigging results for at least 11 million diesels, thereby defrauding regulators. Continue reading

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David Yang to Head AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Dr. Yang has published more than 40 journal articles, conference papers, and government reports on subjects related to transportation safety, operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Continue reading

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Ford Names John S. Weinberg to Board

Weinberg of Goldman Sachs, of course, a company that has prohibited top execs from contributing to the campaign of Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton is approved. Hum… Might there be a connection when then President Bill Clinton pushed through giant loophole on maximum CEO pay or the resulting speaking fees and contributions of Bill or to the “non-profit” Clinton foundation? Continue reading

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