Sergio Marchionne, the former chief executive who rescued Fiat Chrysler from the Global Financial Crisis, died this week. Marchionne was just 66 when he passed away on Thursday (AEDT) having relinquished his position after shoulder surgery resulted in serious complications.
An all-electric camper van has been presented by Nissan in Spain at the Madrid Motor Show. The e-NV200 Camper was unveiled alongside two internal combustion engine (ICE) models, the NV300 and NV200 Campers. All the retro-style vans have interior and exterior modifications.
Chinese carmaker Haval has placed itself among titans of the automotive industry. In the Brand Finance Auto 100 report, listing the most valuable global automakers, Haval is celebrating its 16th ranking above Ferrari, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Tesla.
Automotive dealer workshop equipment supplier Precision Automotive has two new faces. Service managers in Tasmania can expect to meet Precision's new equipment specialist Lee Young, while South Australia dealers will meet sales and customer service specialist Jason Harden in due course.
Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) has promoted senior business development manager Adam Irving to the role of chief financial officer. AHG managing director John McConnell says Irving is an “outstanding candidate” and has played a “major role” in business development since joining the company in 2010.
Toyota has outlined its mobility concept for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be based on mobility for all, sustainability (centred on a hydrogen society) with the environment and safety as key principles, and transportation of athletes, staff and media.
A sacked 27-year paint shop worker at Toyota Australia's Altona factory has been found 'unfairly dismissed'. Adrian Tainsh started with Toyota Australia in 1988 but was let go on June 2, 2016 from his position as general foreperson in the paint shop.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ferrari and CNH Industrial have a new leader at the helm after chief executive Sergio Marchionne’s health took an unexpected turn.
New car dealers in the United States are expecting sales to take a hit if president Donald Trump's imported vehicle tariff succeeds.
VicRoads has announced it will be targeting dangerously overloaded trucks. Vic Roads Transport Safety Service officers currently issue 227 defect notices for trucks every month in Victoria, on top of an average of 232 individual non-compliant driver infringements .
