Corporate/Finance
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GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe
The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market
The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps
President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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By John Gronen • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture
The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows
More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility
The latest job cuts follow last week’s lay off announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Rising share of consumers owe more on their cars than they’re worth
At least one in five consumers had negative equity of more than $10,000 in Q3, according to Edmunds research.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it slashes global production
CEO Makoto Uchida said the cost-cutting move is in response to weak sales and a 90% drop in operating profit.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Automotive groups react to Donald Trump’s victory
Companies say they are now turning their focus on policies to protect and grow jobs.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Toyota’s Q2 profit falls by $1.8B, its first quarterly decline in 2 years
The automaker cited several factors for the decline, including uncertain economic conditions, market demand and a more competitive environment.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Stellantis to lay off 1,100 at its Toledo South Assembly Plant
The layoffs are effective as early as Jan. 5, 2025. The automaker called it a “necessary action to reduce high inventory levels.”
By Eric Walz • Nov. 7, 2024 -
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Subaru anticipates 15% drop in 2025 profits
The automaker reported a 20% sales decrease — including a 10% decline in the U.S. — during the first half of its fiscal year.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Volkswagen’s Q3 revenue drops by 41.7% YoY
The automaker attributed the decline to slowing sales in the China market, restructuring expenses for its passenger cars business and investments in new products.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Stellantis Q3 year-over-year revenue nosedives 27%
The automaker shipped fewer new vehicles during the quarter as it prioritizes EV rollouts and selling excess inventory.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Ford Integrated Services unit chief departs for Peloton
Peter Stern's team was tasked with building out the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system and other key technology projects.
By Eric Walz • Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says
Companies are offering return-to-office premiums of up to 20% for new hires, the consulting firm’s recent managers’ survey found.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2024 -
More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring
Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Warranty spend weighs on Ford’s Q3 profit
The automaker said it would be on pace for record profit in 2024 if it weren’t for higher-than-expected warranty costs.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Volvo dials back full-year growth projections
However, Volvo Cars’ CEO Jim Rowan believes reluctant buyers will be swayed when the automaker introduces its expanded EV and hybrid lineup.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2024