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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
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    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
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    BYD hires Nissan veteran to prepare for Japanese compact EV market
    BYD is preparing to launch its Racco electric K-car in Japan this year. To execute the project, the Chinese carmaker has hired former Nissan engineer Hirohide Tagawa, reported Nikkei. The Racco is described as a compact EV designed specifically for Japan's tightly regulated K-car segment, where strict limits on vehicle dimensions, output, and taxation define one of the country's most established automotive categories. Despite these constraints, K-cars remain central to Japan's domestic market...
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    Redwood Materials appoints Deepak Ahuja as CFO amid scaling push
    Redwood Materials (Redwood) has announced that Deepak Ahuja is joining the company as CFO. Ahuja brings decades of financial leadership experience, including two tenures as Tesla's CFO, during which he helped guide the company from an early-stage startup through its 2010 IPO and into a global company. Ahuja joins at a time when the infrastructure challenges it was founded to address — domestic energy storage and critical mineral supply — have become an immediate national priority. Th...
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    Xiaomi's EV unit appoints new senior executives to accelerate expansion overseas
    Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) unit has adjusted the responsibilities of key executives as it prepares to enter overseas markets. According to a report by local media Sina Tech, Xiaomi has appointed auto division vice-president Yu Liguo as head of the overseas business preparation group, with Yu reporting to Xiaomi Group CEO Lei Jun and president William Lu. The personnel change reflects Xiaomi's ambition to enter the global EV market. Based on the company's previous strategic planning, it ex...
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    Netradyne expands European presence by acquiring Moove Connected Mobility
    Netradyne has announced the acquisition of Moove Connected Mobility, described as a leading European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company with deep expertise across major European markets. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Netradyne's global expansion and emphasizes the company's long-term commitment to Europe as a core strategic region. By combining Netradyne's AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions and AI-driven edge intelligence platform with Moove's stron...
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    ACC appoints Allan Swan as new CEO to lead next expansion phase
    Automotive Cells Co. (ACC) announced that Allan Swan has been appointed as its new CEO, effective May 1. The decision was made by ACC's shareholders and is presented as a reflection of their confidence in Swan's ability to lead the company through its next phase of industrial expansion, as well as their emphasis on ACC's mission for Europe's energy transition. Swan previously served as president of Panasonic Energy USA, where he led the ramp-up of two new battery Gigafactories supplying Tesla...
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    TrustMotion rebrands TTTech Auto after acquisition by NXP Semiconductors
    TTTech Auto, a software platform product and service provider with a focus on system, safety and security for software-defined mobility, will be operating under the new name TrustMotion. This change follows its acquisition by NXP Semiconductors. The company will remain a neutral supplier, and the renaming is stated to underscore TrustMotion's commitment to accelerating software-defined vehicle (SDV) development by simplifying software and hardware integration for smart, safe and secure mobility....
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    SES AI appoints Yi (Ray) Liu as CFO from April 2026
    SES AI Corporation announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jing Nealis, will step down from her role effective April 27, 2026, and that Yi (Ray) Liu, CFA, CPA, has been appointed to succeed her as Chief Financial Officer on the same date.  The Company noted that Ms. Nealis joined SES AI in 2021 and served as CFO during a period of significant transformation, including raising Series D and D+ funding, taking SES public, the acquisition of UZ Energy and the establishment of three reven...
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    Pure Lithium Corp. appoints battery expert Yuan Gao to board of directors
    Pure Lithium Corp., a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company based in Chicago, announced that world-renowned inventor and battery expert Yuan Gao has joined its board of directors. Gao has been a member of Pure Lithium's Scientific Advisory Board since October 2023. Emilie Bodoin, founder, chairman and CEO, said the company is focusing on rapidly scaling its technology in a capital-efficient manner and described Gao as a brilliant scientist with deep commercial ex...
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    Factorial to appoint Dieter Zetsche to board after Cartesian merger
    Factorial Inc. announced that upon the closing of its previously announced business combination with Cartesian Growth Corp. III, Dieter Zetsche will be appointed to the board of directors of the combined company. Factorial said that this board appointment will add deep mobility and public company expertise to guide execution at scale. Zetsche has been an early investor and trusted adviser to Factorial since 2021, and his transition to the board is described as a natural and significant step i...
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    Spirii appoints Mathias Wiecher as the new CEO
    Electric vehicle charging platform company Spirii has appointed Mathias Wiecher as the new CEO. He succeeds Tore Harritshøj, who will step down after leading the company since its founding. Diane Coliche, global COO Mobility of Edenred, said that Spirii has built a strong, market-leading offering in platform-based charging solutions and is now ready to scale further across markets. She expressed confidence that Mathias is the right person to lead the next phase of growth, with...
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    ZF Group appoints Peter Holdmann as first chief technology officer
    The ZF Group has created the new role of chief technology officer (CTO) and appointed Peter Holdmann to the position, highlighting the strategic importance of technology and development for the Group's innovative capacity and economic success. As a member of the ZF executive board, Holdmann is already responsible for Research and Development. With the introduction of the CTO position, ZF is consolidating group-wide technological management at the executive board level to align R&D across all...
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    USA Rare Earth to acquire Serra Verde in $2.8 billion cash-and-stock deal
    USA Rare Earth announced it will acquire Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $2.8 billion, extending a series of recent acquisitions that expand the company's mining, processing and magnet-making portfolio. Over the past year, USA Rare Earth has added British rare earths metals and alloy producer Less Common Metals and a stake in French processing firm Carester to its existing magnet manufacturing plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and its Round Top, Tex...
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    Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase propulsion and thermal innovations
    Marelli will showcase a range of propulsion and thermal innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will present technologies that support vehicle-makers across the powertrain evolution, with solutions tailored for different propulsion configurations and regional requirements. A major highlight will be Marelli's new e-Transmission Cooling Pump, a system engineered to deliver precise, on-demand oil cooling for modern transmissions, enabling a 30-watt saving co...
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    Ford Motor Co. restructures EV division, Doug Field to depart in May
    Ford Motor Co. announced it is setting up a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, to support one of the most extensive rollouts of products, software and services in the company's history. The new structure integrates Ford's Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design teams with its global Industrial System and is described as a key lever in achieving the Ford+ objectives, including a target of an 8% adjusted earnings before interest and tax margin by 2029. Jim Farl...
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    Marelli appoints Frederick Henderson as interim CEO and outlines future leadership transitions during Chapter 11 process
    Marelli has announced the appointment of Frederick Henderson as its interim CEO, effective immediately. Henderson succeeds David Slump, who will continue to serve on Marelli's board of directors through the company's emergence from the ongoing Chapter 11 reorganization process. Marelli filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code in June 2025. Separately, the Ad Hoc Group of lenders to Marelli announced its plan to appoint Laurent Favre as Marelli's futu...
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    Fastned announces new leadership appointments in Europe
    Fastned, the European fast-charging company, has appointed three senior executives to strengthen leadership in France, Switzerland and Denmark, as it enters its next phase of growth in these markets. Fastned announced that it has appointed Sarah Wodehouse, Christine Zingg-Graf and Jesper Krüger Soendergaard, who are tasked to lead France, Switzerland and Denmark, respectively. These appointments reflect Fastned's next step in Europe, focused on accelerating market...
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    Forvia Hella appoints Juan Manuel Mollá as managing director of lighting business
    Forvia Hella appointed Juan Manuel Mollá as the new managing director of its Lighting division and a member of the company's management board, effective March 1. Mollá replaced Bernard Schäferbarthold, who was leading the Lighting division and stepped down on Feb. 15. Mollá has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and has held various leadership positions with different automotive suppliers. Most recently, he served as chief c...
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    Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo appoints René Reif as new COO
    Volkswagen (VW) Group’s subsidiary PowerCo SE has appointed René Reif as its new COO and member of the executive board with effect from April 1, the company announced March 25. This decision was approved by the supervisory board of PowerCo, VW said in a note, adding that Reif has been working for PowerCo since 2025 and was most recently responsible for the construction of the St. Thomas gigafactory in Canada. Previously, Reif worked for Daimler AG for over 30 years in mul...
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    Fastned appoints Victor van Dijk as vice president of Strategy
    Fastned, a leading European charge-point operator (CPO), has appointed Victor van Dijk, who has served as CFO since 2019, as the new vice president of Strategy, the company announced March 25. He will resign as a statutory director and CFO from the management board, effective March 26. Fastned said that as vice president of Strategy, van Dijk will focus on shaping the CPO’s long-term vision and capabilities while setting clear priorities and developing shareholder value. “Victor wil...
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    ZF extends CFO Michael Frick's contract until May 2031
    At a supervisory board meeting held March 18, ZF decided to extend CFO Michael Frick's contract until the end of May 2031. Rolf Breidenbach, chairman of the supervisory board, said that the extension signifies confidence in Frick's financial leadership and aims to provide stability to employees, customers and the capital market, particularly as financial discipline and debt reduction are critical. Frick has been a member of ZF’s management board since December 2022. Before joining...
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    Faurecia Clarion Electronics relocates global headquarters to Japan
    Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE), a business group of French automotive supplier Forvia, has established its new global headquarters in Saitama, Japan, with effect from March 17, 2025. In late 2024, FCE relocated its headquarters to Shanghai. This move involves relocating key decision-makers from its current offices in Japan and France, aligned with the registered legal entities. The relocation aims to meet regulatory requirements, strengthen its market presence in Japan and Asia, and advan...
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    Autoliv appoints Monika Grama as new CFO, effective April 1
    Autoliv has announced the appointment of Monika Grama as its new CFO and executive vice president of Finance, effective April 1. She will succeed Fredrik Westin, who is set to leave Autoliv on March 31. Grama, who has been part of the Sweden-based automotive safety system supplier since 2009, serves as vice president of Finance for the Autoliv Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division. Previously, she was the finance manager and managing director of Autoliv Romania, a significant product...
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    Nidec grapples with accounting scandal, facing $1.6 billion impairment charges
    Japanese manufacturer of precision motors Nidec is facing potential impairment charges amounting to ¥250 billion ($1.6 billion) as it deals with the aftermath of an accounting scandal. This scandal has prompted a leadership exodus and reportedly triggered an investigation by Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission. The company has indicated that additional charges could affect its historical financial results, as third-party investigators have identified at least 1,000 instances...
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    Schaeffler announces changes in executive board
    Schaeffler has announced changes in its executive board. The supervisory board of the Germany-based supplier appointed Jochen Schröder as new COO, effective April 1. Schröder will replace Andreas Schick, who has decided to leave Schaeffler on March 31. In conjunction with the above leadership transition, Rémy Triouleyre is set to replace Schröder as regional CEO Europe. Furthermore, Xiangbin Chen will succeed Yilin Zhang as regional CEO Greater China, starting Jan. 1, 2027. S...
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    Aptiv’s Electrical Distribution Systems business to become Versigent after tax-free, spinoff on April 1
    Aptiv has announced that its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business will be known as Versigent, following a tax-free spinoff planned for April 1. Versigent, expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol VGNT, will be led by Joseph Liotine as CEO. Liotine has been with Aptiv since 2024, serving as executive vice president and president of the EDS business. Doug Ostermann has been named CFO. Ostermann, who has extensive experience in the automotive and industrial sectors, recent...
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    ChargePoint appoints Jaser Faruq as chief product and software officer
    ChargePoint, a global company in the electric vehicle charging solutions industry, has announced the appointment of Jaser Faruq as its chief product and software officer. In this new role, Faruq will oversee ChargePoint's global product management and software development teams, focusing on creating innovative hardware and software solutions for e-mobility. Faruq brings significant experience from his previous positions, including his recent role at Schneider Electric, where he led North Amer...
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    Nokian Tyres reports increased net sales and profits in FY 2025
    Nokian Tyres released financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter, the Finland-based tiremaker reported net sales of €416.4 million compared to €415 million during the same period in 2024. Adjusted for currency fluctuations, net sales were up 0.8% year over year, fueled by demand in North America and the Nordic region.  Despite sluggish topline performance, the company's segment operating profit increased 42.3% year ...
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    Aumovio appoints Otmar Schreiner managing director of corporate venture capital unit, Co-pace GmbH
    Aumovio has appointed Otmar Schreiner as the new managing director of Co-pace GmbH, the corporate venture capital unit of the German-based automotive supplier. Schreiner will replace Jürgen Bilo, who is retiring. Bilo significantly contributed to developing Co-pace, a startup organization that plays a crucial role in Aumovio's strategy for technology scouting, engagement and strategic investments. Schreiner, who reports to Nino Romano, chief technology officer of Aum...
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    Dana names Byron Foster next CEO, effective July 1; R. Bruce McDonald to remain chairman
    Dana Inc. has appointed Byron Foster as its next CEO, replacing R. Bruce McDonald, from July 1. McDonald, who has been Dana’s chairman and CEO since 2024, will maintain his position as chairman of the board of directors. Foster, currently serving as senior vice president and president of Light Vehicle Systems, Dana's largest business unit, joined the US-based company in 2021. Under his leadership, the Light Vehicle Systems unit has experienced significant sales growth and improved profit ma...
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    Forvia appoints Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of Seating Business Group
    Forvia has announced the appointment of Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of its Seating Business Group, effective Feb. 16. Limousin will replace Stéphane Noël, who is leaving the company at the end of March. Limousin, who joined Forvia in 2014, has a strong leadership background and has held various senior roles, including program manager within the Interior Systems Business Group and vice president for Sales, Programs and Strategy in the Clean Mobility Business Group. He has...
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    Ford appoints Lisa Drake as president of Ford Energy
    Ford Motor Co. has announced the appointment of Lisa Drake as the president of Ford Energy, effective immediately. She will report to John Lawler, vice chair at Ford Motor. Drake is expected to spearhead the launch of the company's battery energy storage systems (BESS) business, a venture the company announced for the first time in December 2025. Her responsibilities span the entire scope of Ford Energy's operations, including battery-cell manufacturing, system assembly and sales. Drake is...
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    Forvia appoints Yves Dumoulin as executive vice president of Faurecia Clarion Electronics
    Forvia has announced the appointment of Yves Dumoulin as executive vice president of Faurecia Clarion Electronics, effective Jan. 19. Dumoulin has also joined Forvia's executive committee. In his new role, he will report directly to Forvia CEO Martin Fischer. Dumoulin replaced Jim Chang, who led the business group for slightly more than a year. Dumoulin has been with Forvia since 2016, holding various leadership roles across different regions and business divisions. Dumoulin most recently ser...
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    Aumovio plans strategic realignment of global R&D activities, move to result in loss of 4,000 jobs
    Aumovio, the Germany-based company formed after the spinoff of Continental’s Automotive Group business in 2025, has announced a strategic realignment of its global research and development activities to ensure its competitiveness amid challenging business conditions. As part of this realignment, the company will focus its R&D expenditures on value-creating technologies, intensify development partnerships, and implement additional efficiency measures. Aumovio has also reaffirmed its goal to...
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    Kempower restructures global leadership team
    Kempower is restructuring its global leadership team, with effect from Feb. 1, 2026. These changes aim to enhance Kempower's growth, innovation and execution in the DC fast-charging industry, while fostering efficiency and agility within the organization. CEO Bhasker Kaushal emphasized that these adjustments are intended to heighten focus and drive long-term value creation. Key structural changes include consolidating research and development under a new chief technology officer, appointing a...
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    ZKW Group appoints Sangbo Sim as new CFO
    ZKW Group, the Austria-based automotive lighting supplier jointly owned by LG Group and LG Electronics, has appointed Sangbo Sim as its new CFO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Sim has replaced Sangwook Woo, who is returning to South Korea, after serving the company for three years.  Sim, who has been with LG Electronics since 2001, brings extensive financial and management expertise, having served in senior roles, including head of Business Improvement and head of Investor R...
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    Leading European charge-point operator Electra appoints Bastien Verot to overlook operations in Spain
    Electra, a leading charge-point operator (CPO) in Europe, has appointed Bastien Verot as the CEO of its operations in Spain. In his new role, Verot will be tasked with setting the strategic direction, expanding the charging network, and engaging with industry stakeholders. His strategic area of focus will include ensuring the expansion and maintenance of Electra's ultrafast-charging network in Spain, while forging strategic partnerships for future growth. Verot's association with...
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    Exide Industries announces leadership change at EV battery subsidiary, invests $20 million
    Exide Industries Ltd. announced changes in leadership and a significant equity investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. (EESL). The Indian battery supplier appointed Pravin Ramchandra Saraf as the new CEO and managing director of EESL on Dec. 22, 2025, replacing Mandar V Deo. On Dec. 23, 2025, Exide Industries invested 1.8 billion rupees (nearly $20 million) in EESL through a rights issue subscription, allotting 45 million equity shares at 10 rupees each, with a ...
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    Autoliv announces resignation of CFO Fredrik Westin
    Autoliv has announced an amendment in the resignation of Fredrik Westin, executive vice president, Finance and CFO. According to the Sweden-based vehicle safety systems supplier, Westin has agreed to continue serving in his current position until March 31, 2026. Meanwhile, the company continues to search for Westin’s successor. Westin joined Autoliv in March 2020. Prior to joining the Swedish supplier, he worked in Sandvik and Johnson Controls. This content may be AI-assisted a...
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    Hyundai Motor appoints Manfred Harrer as the president and head of R&D division
    Hyundai Motor Group has announced executive appointments for 2026, aiming to accelerate its transformation into a software-driven mobility group and bolster its leadership in technology and research and development. The appointments focus on promoting experts in key business areas to address global uncertainties. Manfred Harrer will become president and head of the R&D Division, enhancing Hyundai's software-defined vehicle  (SDV) competitiveness through collaboration in software domains...
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    Wallbox appoints Isabel López Trujillo as new CFO
    Wallbox has announced the appointment of Isabel López Trujillo as its new CFO, effective Jan. 7, 2026. She will take over from the outgoing CFO, Luis Boada, who will stay with the company during a transition period to ensure a smooth handover. Trujillo, who has over 20 years of international financial leadership experience, returns to Wallbox, where she previously served as vice president of Finance. During her earlier tenure, she played a crucial role in overseeing global finance operations...
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    Lucid Motors updates Gravity SUV software to address critical performance issues
    Lucid Motors has started implementing a software update, version OTA 3.3.20, for its Gravity sport utility vehicle, following acknowledgment from Vice President of Communications Nick Twork regarding bugs noted by automotive reviewers. The update, which began deployment last Friday (Dec. 12), addresses issues such as system startup, key fob detection, navigation reliability and climate control behavior. The update includes improvements such as allowing drivers to begin driving without reauthenti...
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    Superior Industries completes acquisition by term loan investors, appoints new CEO
    Superior Industries has completed the acquisition by a group of its term loan investors, including Oaktree Capital Management. This transaction involves converting a significant portion of the investors' term loans into equity and terminating the company's preferred stock, effectively creating a robust capital structure to enhance long-term growth in the global wheel industry. As part of this development, Majdi Abulaban has resigned as CEO of Superior Industries with immediate effect. The US-...
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    Alexander Schmitt appointed as the chief procurement officer at PowerCo.
    Volkswagen Group announced Nov. 17 that PowerCo. has appointed Alexander Schmitt as its new chief procurement officer with effect from Nov. 18. Schmitt will also become a member of the executive board at Volkswagen’s Battery unit. Schmitt succeeds Jörg Teichmann, who is stepping down by mutual agreement and will take on a new role in the Volkswagen Group, the company said. Teichmann has been known for building the procurement department of PowerCo SE since 2022. Prior to that role, he h...
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    Forvia Hella appoints Peter Laier as new CEO, effective Feb. 15, 2026
    Forvia Hella has announced the appointment of Peter Laier as its new CEO. Laier, who most recently served as a board member of ZF Group, will officially take over the CEO role at the Germany-based automotive electronics and lighting supplier on Feb. 15, 2026. Until then, Bernard Schäferbarthold will continue serving as the CEO. "Dr. Laier brings to Forvia Hella a strong global perspective and strategic mindset, as well as highly relevant expertise in the markets where Forvia Hella performs a...
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    Wallbox strengthens leadership with key appointments in business and operations
    Wallbox, recognized for its electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, has bolstered its leadership team with two strategic appointments. Ignasi Alastuey has been appointed as chief business officer, and Luis Pereda has joined Wallbox as COO. Alastuey brings 14 years of experience from Mettler-Toledo, where he played significant roles in sales, marketing, operations and business development. His most recent position was as general manager of the International Sales divisi...
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    Webasto’s planned restructuring to result in loss of additional 300 jobs in Germany
    Webasto is simplifying its organizational structure and implementing further personnel adjustments as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts to improve competitiveness amid the continuing challenging market environment in Europe. The planned reorganization will impact an additional 300 positions in Germany, mainly at the company's sites in Stockdorf and Gilching. The decision followed intensive discussions between management and employee representatives, who have informed affected emp...
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    Nio issues software update to improve ET9’s assisted driving system
    Nio has rolled out a new software update for its flagship ET9 sedan, enhancing the smart cockpit and assisted driving system. The update, known as Cedar 1.3.0, is the fifth iteration of Nio's intelligent system, succeeding the Banyan system. The ET9, launched in December 2024 with deliveries starting in March 2025, recently saw the release of its Horizon Edition, featuring exclusive design elements, unveiled by CEO William Li at an annual event on Sept. 20, 2025. This update, part of a mode...
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    Schaeffler COO Andreas Schick plans to step down in March 2026
    Schaeffler’s COO Andreas Schick has informed the supervisory board of the Germany-based automotive supplier not to extend his employment contract, which is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2026, due to personal reasons. The supervisory board has accepted Schick’s decision with regret. It will announce Schick’s successor in due course. Schick served Schaeffler for over 30 years. He joined the company’s executive board as regional CEO Asia-Pacific in 2014 and became a member of the...
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    STMicroelectronics joins FiRa Consortium board to advance ultra-wideband technology
    STMicroelectronics announced the appointment of Rias Al-Kadi, the general manager of its Range and Connectivity Division, to the board of directors of the FiRa Consortium. This consortium is an industry body focused on advancing secured fine ranging and positioning using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. STMicroelectronics is invested in the development of the IEEE 802.15.4ab amendment, which builds on previous UWB advancements, aiming to enhance system performance and broaden UWB's scope of appl...
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    Forvia announces two major appointments in senior leadership team
    Forvia has appointed Vanessa Picron as vice president, group chief technology officer, effective Sept. 15. Picron, who previously served as vice president of Faurecia Clarion Electronics Europe Division, succeeds Christophe Aufrère, who retired in June. She will report to Carla Gohin, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Forvia. In her new role, Picron will strengthen the company’s innovation strategy by anticipating automotive technology trends and optimizing p...
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    ZF appoints Mathias Miedreich new CEO and chairman of management board
    The supervisory board of German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen has appointed Mathias Miedreich as its new CEO. Miedreich will take over from the current CEO, Holger Klein, who will leave the company by mutual agreement on Sept. 30. Miedreich has been a member of the management board since January. He also heads ZF’s Electrified Powertrain Technology division. Apart from becoming the new CEO, he will also take over as the new chairman...
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    Sakuu appoints Arwed Niestroj as president amid pivotal growth phase
    Sakuu, a company specializing in commercial-scale manufacturing equipment and technologies for the battery and supercapacitor industries, has announced the appointment of Arwed Niestroj as president and COO. Niestroj has been with Sakuu for six years, previously serving as chief product officer, among other leadership roles. The appointment coincides with Sakuu's founder and CEO, Robert Bagheri, assuming the role of executive chairman of the board of directors. Bagheri expressed confidence in...
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    TexPower appoints Bader Almonawer as president to lead lithium-ion phosphate manufacturing expansion
    TexPower, a US-based company specializing in battery cathode materials, has appointed Bader Almonawer as its new president. Almonawer is tasked with leading the company's efforts to reestablish American leadership in lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) manufacturing and spearhead its expansion. He brings a wealth of experience in leadership, finance and operations, having held roles such as chairman of the audit committee at NeOnc Technologies and serving on the boards of Neuromena and Arabian Group of ...
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    Lyten announces new leadership for Europe after acquiring Northvolt
    Lyten, a US-headquartered company specializing in battery energy storage and materials innovation, has appointed new executives in Sweden and Poland, soon after agreeing to acquire Northvolt's assets in Europe.  According to Lyten, the executives selected for the respective roles possess extensive experience in industrial transformation. They are familiar with Northvolt's operations, having significantly contributed to stabilizing and enhancing operations over the past year. Matt...
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    Aumovio appoints Jutta A. Dönges as new CFO
    Jutta A. Dönges is set to join the executive board of Aumovio SE as the CFO, latest by March 1, 2026, Continental said in a press release on Aug. 28. Dönges will take over from Philipp von Hirschheydt, the designated CEO of Aumovio, who is also serving as the interim CFO of the company. Aumovio's supervisory board has appointed Dönges as CFO for a period of three years. She is working as CFO of Uniper, a Germany-based multinational energy company. Dönges, a graduate of...
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    Electra Battery Materials appoints David Stetson to board amid strategic recapitalization
    Electra Battery Materials Corp. has announced the appointment of David Stetson to its board of directors. Stetson is an experienced executive with extensive leadership experience in the natural resources sector, including serving as a CEO for 14 years. During his time as CEO of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, he significantly increased the company's market capitalization and led it through a complex restructuring process. He also served on the board of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, where he playe...
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    Virta appoints Juhani Hintikka as the company’s new CEO
    Virta, a software and solutions provider for electric vehicle charging businesses, has appointed Juhani Hintikka as its new CEO. Hintikka, with leadership experience from companies such as Nokia, Comptel, F‑Secure and WithSecure, aims to drive Virta's growth as a key enabler in the EV charging sector and integrator of EV charging and energy markets. Virta operates in 36 countries and has reached a significant scale, enabling it to lead industry consolidation and enhance its role in ...
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    Baraja announces global initiative to commercialize Spectrum-Scan lidar technology
    Baraja Pty. Ltd., an Australian company known for its Spectrum-Scan lidar architecture, has announced a global initiative to commercialize its full suite of patented lidar intellectual property and technical assets. To manage this process, Baraja has appointed IP Pioneer Group Inc. as the exclusive worldwide adviser. The Spectrum-Scan technology developed by Baraja features a solid-state architecture that steers a laser beam by adjusting its wavelength through a dispersive prism o...
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    General Motors plans to revive autonomous vehicle program with focus on personal-use cars
    General Motors (GM) is refocusing its efforts on autonomous vehicle development by planning to rehire former employees from its closed Cruise unit, according to a report published by CBT News on Aug. 12. This shift signals a renewed commitment to creating self-driving cars for personal use, moving away from the robo-taxi sector. The goal is to eventually produce fully driverless cars, without human supervision. Sterling Anderson, GM's new product development lead and former Tesla Autopil...
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    Waabi appoints former Uber Freight CEO Lior Ron as COO
    Canadian autonomous trucking developer Waabi has appointed Lior Ron as its COO, as the company gears up to expand its operations and roll out fully driverless trucks later in 2025. Ron previously spent a decade as founder and CEO of Uber Freight, where he helped develop it into a comprehensive logistics platform generating over $5,000 million in annual revenue and serving a significant portion of Fortune 500 shippers. In his new position, Ron will be responsible for leading Waabi's go-to-market ...
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    Elshenawy's appointment boosts Kodiak's autonomous trucking technology scaling
    Mohamed Elshenawy, former president and chief technology officer of Cruise LLC, joined the board of directors at Kodiak Robotics Inc. His appointment comes as Kodiak prepares for a planned public listing through a business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II. Elshenawy, bringing over 20 years of experience in engineering leadership, AI and product development, has had a significant impact at Cruise, where he was instrumental in advancing autonomous vehicle technology and lea...
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    Gauzy Ltd. announces board changes with Alejandro Weinstein returning as director
    Gauzy Ltd., a company specializing in vision and light control technologies, announced changes to its board of directors following an annual shareholder meeting. Alejandro Weinstein, a former board member and long-term investor, was elected to rejoin the board with his term starting Nov. 1. Weinstein has over 30 years of managerial experience, previously serving as CEO of CFR Pharmaceuticals SA and transforming it into a global enterprise before its sale to Abbott Laboratories. His exp...
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    Hailo appoints Max Glover as chief revenue officer to boost edge AI expansion
    Hailo, a company specializing in edge AI processors, has appointed Max Glover as its chief revenue officer (CRO). Glover brings over 20 years of experience in leading global sales and go-to-market teams in the semiconductor and technology sectors. His appointment comes at a crucial time as Hailo expands to meet the growing demand for edge AI solutions. Before joining Hailo, Glover was the senior vice president of Global Sales at Allegro Microsystems, where he played a key role in doubling sales ...
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    Sibros appoints Rolf Zoeller to advisory board
    Sibros, a company specializing in software-defined vehicle data management solutions, appointed Rolf Zoeller to its advisory board. Zoeller held leadership roles at major companies such as Porsche AG, Volkswagen and Continental. Previously, he was the managing director of Porsche Digital, where he was responsible for the company's global digital vehicle strategy and smart mobility innovations. Zoeller also held positions as chief architect Car-IT and director of smart connected vehicle electric/...
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    Mark Gillan appointed CEO of cybersecurity specialist Angoka in new growth phase
    Mark Gillan has been appointed as the CEO of Angoka, a smart systems cybersecurity specialist. His appointment marks a new phase for Angoka, which has recently invested £1.8 million in a cybersecurity solution called COSMIC for the advanced manufacturing sector. Angoka, headquartered in Belfast with offices in London and The Hague, is recognized for its expertise in autonomous air and land transport cybersecurity, with ongoing international trials with major global brands. Gillan, who will a...
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    NanoGraf appoints Thomas Redd as new CEO to lead commercial expansion
    NanoGraf has announced the appointment of Thomas Redd as its new CEO, succeeding Francis Wang, who has been at the helm since 2015 and will now serve as a technical adviser. This leadership transition signifies NanoGraf's shift from research and development-driven growth to commercial execution, with Redd tasked with expanding into new civilian markets, enhancing defense partnerships and overseeing large-scale domestic production at the company's Chicago facilities. Redd, who brings over 25...
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    Angoka appoints Mark Gillan as new CEO to drive cybersecurity innovations
    Angoka, a cybersecurity specialist for smart systems, has appointed Mark Gillan as its new CEO. This appointment marks a crucial phase for the company as it seeks to enhance innovation across sectors such as manufacturing, defense and autonomous mobility. Angoka recently received a £1.8 million investment for its COSMIC project, aimed at developing advanced cybersecurity solutions for manufacturing. The company is also conducting international trials in partnership with leading brands to a...
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    Forvia announces key changes in senior leadership team
    Forvia has announced two major changes in its executive committee. According to a press release by the French supplier on July 1, Olivier Lefebvre has been appointed as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). Forvia also appointed Sébastien Limousin as executive vice president of the Clean Mobility business group. Both appointments became effective on July 1. Lefebvre has been associated with Forvia since 1995 and held several senior ...
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    Autoliv announces resignation of CFO Fredrik Westin for personal reasons
    Autoliv has announced the resignation of Fredrik Westin from his role as executive vice president and CFO. Westin is stepping down for personal reasons and to pursue a new opportunity in continental Europe, where he lived before joining Autoliv in March 2020. He will continue in his role until Dec. 31, 2025, unless an alternative agreement is reached. Autoliv has commenced the search for a new CFO. Mikael Bratt, president and CEO of Autoliv, expressed gratitude, saying, "We extend our heartfe...
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    TomTom announces strategic realignment with AI integration and job cuts
    TomTom has announced its decision to realign its organization in line with a product-led strategy, integrating AI and a scalable framework for product development and delivery. The company has rebuilt its mapmaking platform, resulting in TomTom Orbis Maps, which aims to provide detailed and up-to-date mapping solutions. Investments in the application layer have made it possible for TomTom to offer modular and reusable software solutions, enhancing customer experience with integration-friendly an...
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    Wayve strengthens engineering leadership with three new expert appointments
    Wayve, a company specializing in embodied AI for automotive applications, announced the appointment of three industry experts — Rob Flenniken, Uri Wolfovitz and Dennis Jackson — to enhance its engineering leadership, according to a June 26 press release. Flenniken was named vice president of vehicle software, charged with creating and maintaining a stable and scalable vehicle software platform. He will be responsible for facilitating rapid AI model development and integrating with au...
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    Blink Charging appoints Alex Calnan as managing director of European operations
    US-based charge point operator Blink Charging Co., appointed Alex Calnan as the new managing director of European operations. Calnan, who served as the managing director of the UK business, will now oversee Blink's operations in the UK, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands, effective July 1. Calnan will continue to work from Blink's UK headquarters in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, with support from the existing European leadership team. Mike Battaglia, president and CEO of Blin...
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    Ex-Northvolt executive Emma Nehrenheim appointed as new managing director of European Battery Alliance
    Emma Nehrenheim has been appointed as the new managing director of the European Battery Alliance (EBA), led by InnoEnergy under the mandate of the European Commission. InnoEnergy manages the EBA's industrial development program under the European Commission's mandate. These programs aim to build a competitive and sustainable battery industry in Europe, crucial for the continent's clean energy transition. Nehrenheim, who has previously served Northvolt as the chief environmental officer and...
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    ZKW Group appoints Christian Amsel new CTO, effective June 1
    ZKW Group, the Austria-based lighting supplier, announced in a press release on June 17 that Christian Amsel has been appointed as the new chief technology officer, effective June 1. Amsel took over from Udo Hornfeck, who left the company to explore new professional opportunities. Amsel brings to the ZKW Group more than 22 years of experience in automotive electronics and lighting technology. Most recently, he served in chief technology officer roles at Inalfa Roof Systems and Kongsberg Autom...
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    Laura Major appointed as CEO of Motional to lead AI and driverless advancements
    According to a press release on June 12, Laura Major has been confirmed as the president and CEO of Motional, following her appointment by the company's board of directors. This announcement follows her successful tenure as the chief technology officer. The company is in the process of accelerating its AI development and is preparing to launch its driverless commercial service in 2026. Major has been serving as Motional's interim CEO since September 2024 and has been the chief technology offi...
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    Aumovio appoints new executive board members to drive future growth
    Continental is on track to spin off its automotive group sector business under the Aumovio brand and its subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by the end of 2025. Aumovio SE reached a key milestone on June 5, when its supervisory board confirmed the executive board appointment. Alongside CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt, four new members have been appointed to strengthen the board. Ingo Holstein will assume the role of chief human resource offic...
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    Accuride appoints Kent Jones as CEO and board member
    Accuride Corp. appointed Kent Jones as the new CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective June 9. Jones has over 30 years of automotive industry experience. Most recently, he served as the president of the Americas region at SAF-Holland Inc. Prior to that, Jones held positions at ZF Group, Remy International and Delco Remy. "We are thrilled to welcome Kent to Accuride. He understands our industry and brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of dri...
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    Luminar appoints Paul Ricci as the new CEO
    Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced on May 14 that its board of directors has appointed Paul Ricci as the new CEO effective May 21, 2025. Ricci has previously served as the chairman and CEO of Nuance for nearly two decades. His appointment follows the resignation of founder Austin Russell as president and CEO of the company and as the chairperson of the board, effective immediately, following a code of business conduct and ethics inquiry by...
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    Rock Tech Lithium announces appointment of new CEO, CFO
    Toronto-headquartered lithium supplier Rock Tech Lithium Inc. has appointed Mirco Wojnarowicz as CEO and Christopher Wright as CFO, the company announced May 12. It further said that Kerstin Wedemann will continue as chief legal and corporate officer. According to the press note, this transition marks a significant step in Rock Tech’s strategic evolution as the company continues to advance toward its goal of becoming a leading supplier of lithium for the European and North American batte...
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    Ford to cut 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in US and Canada
    Ford Motor Co. is reducing its connected-vehicle software workforce by about 350 positions in the US and Canada to better align employee skills with company goals. This amounts to approximately 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. The affected employees, notified starting Tuesday, are involved in projects related to Ford and Lincoln Digital Experiences and the latest infotainment software in Ford vehicles. Ford aims to enhance brand loyalty and generate subscription revenue through in-vehi...
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    Hanon Systems reports 8.9% YOY increase in Q1 fiscal year 2025 net sales to $1.8 billion
    Hanon Systems, a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, has reported an 8.9% year-over-year increase in net sales to 2.6 trillion Korean won ($1.8 billion) in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The South Korean company, a specialist in automotive thermal systems, attributed higher sales to favorable foreign exchange rates and increased production volumes. Despite the increase in revenue, Hanon reported an operating profit of 20.9 billion won, representing a 68.5% ...
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    Li-Cycle announces leadership changes and operational adjustments amid sale exploration
    Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, announced changes in its leadership and operations. In leadership changes, Ajay Kochhar will step down from his roles as president and CEO to become a senior advisor by May 15. Kochhar, who co-founded Li-Cycle in 2016, has played a significant role in the company's growth and development. William Aziz has been appointed as chief restructuring officer, bringing over 35 years of experience in corporate restructurin...
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    Continental appoints Roland Welzbacher as CFO
    Continental has appointed Roland Welzbacher as its new CFO. Welzbacher will succeed Olaf Schick, who requested an early termination of his contract in December 2024. Welzbacher will first become a member of Continental’s executive board on August 1, 2025, and take over as the company’s CFO two months later, on Oct. 1, 2025. Schick will step down from his role as Continental’s CFO a day before on Sept. 30, 2025. Welzbacher brings more than 20 years of experience with Continental, havi...
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    Amprius Technologies appoints Tom Stepien as president to drive commercial growth
    Amprius Technologies, known for its next-generation lithium-ion batteries with a Silicon Anode Platform, has appointed Tom Stepien as president effective May 1. In his new role, Stepien will manage the company's daily operations, commercial growth and market expansion, capitalizing on the increasing demand for Amprius' high-performance silicon battery technology. Stepien will also join the company's board of directors on the same date. Stepien has over 35 years of leadership experience in tec...
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    Auto Shanghai 2025: Mercedes-Benz gives demo drives with MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in dense urban traffic
    At Auto Shanghai 2025, Mercedes-Benz is showcasing a range of China-specific vehicles and technologies, emphasizing its technical expertise and dedication to its largest market. The event coincides with the 20th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's local production and technological initiatives in China, where it also operates its most comprehensive research and development hub outside of Germany. Oliver Thöne, who recently succeeded Hubertus Troska as the board of management member responsible ...
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    Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining set for merger to form Elevra Lithium
    Piedmont Lithium Inc., a key supplier of lithium products in North America, and Sayona Mining Ltd. have provided an update on their proposed merger initially announced Nov. 19, 2024. This merger is set to create a leading lithium business named Elevra Lithium, pending the completion of the transaction and approval from Sayona shareholders. The formation of Elevra Lithium's board of directors has been detailed, comprising four nominees each from Piedmont and Sayona's boards. However,...
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    Tritium set to launch innovative DC fast-charging solution at ACT Expo
    Tritium, a leading name in DC fast-charging for electric vehicles, is poised to introduce a groundbreaking next-generation DC fast-charging architecture at the upcoming ACT Expo in Anaheim, California. This innovative solution aims to significantly enhance Tritium's existing shared power model, promising a more efficient and powerful network of charging stations that could set new industry benchmarks. Arcady Sosinov, who took the helm as Tritium's CEO in December 2024, expressed excitement ab...
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    Kongsberg Automotive appoints Erik Magelssen new CFO, effective June 1
    Erik Magelssen has been announced as the new chief financial officer of Kongsberg Automotive (KA), effective June 1. He will replace Christian Johansson who has been serving as KA’s CFO since June 2024, and as interim president and CFO since late January.  On March 31, Trond Fiskum took over as president and CEO of KA, two months after his appointment was approved by the company’s board of directors. Fiskum worked in different management positions at KA between 2005 and 2015. Mage...
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    Wolfspeed appoints Robert Feurle as new CEO; effective May 1, 2025
    Wolfspeed, the US-based company specializing in silicon carbide technologies, has appointed Robert Feurle as its new CEO, effective May 1, 2025. Feurle will succeed Thomas Werner, who is currently serving as interim executive chairman. Werner will return as the chairman of Wolfspeed’s board of directors after the transition.  Feurle brings more than 20 years of experience leading global organizations. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and general manager of the Opto ...
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    Ampeco appoints Bart Saunders as head of Business Development for US, Canada
    Ampeco, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging management software, has appointed Bart Saunders as head of Business Development for the US and Canada, the company announced March 26. In his new role, Saunders will spearhead business growth initiatives across North America, further strengthening Ampeco’s capabilities to serve the rapidly evolving EV charging ecosystem in this important region. According to the company, the senior executive brings a wealth of experience from the e...
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    Seeing Machines appoints John Noble as new chief technology officer
    Seeing Machines Ltd., an Australia-based company specializing in AI-powered driver monitoring systems (DMS), has announced the appointment of John Noble as its chief technology officer (CTO), effective immediately. Noble, who has been with the company for 20 years, will lead Seeing Machines' technology strategy, focusing on innovation and product development. This appointment comes as the demand for DMS technology grows, particularly in Europe where regulatory requirements for transport safety a...
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    Thyssenkrupp appoints Axel Hamann as new CFO, Wilfried von Rath as new CHRO and labor director
    The supervisory board of thyssenkrupp AG has appointed Axel Hamann as CFO and Wilfried von Rath as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and labor director. Hamann will succeed Jens Schulte, who has been CFO since June 2024 and has also been the acting CHRO since February 2025. Schulte took the role of interim CHRO after Oliver Burkhard decided to step down in November 2024 to focus exclusively on his duties as CEO of thyssenkrupp’s Marine Systems (tkMS). Von Rath will join thyssen...
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    Altilium Metals appoints David Cartwright as managing director
    Altilium Metals Ltd., a UK-based battery recycling startup, has appointed David Cartwright as the new managing director in a move to strengthen the top leadership team, the company announced March 2. Cartwright brings with him the experience of serving the chemicals industry for four decades, steering complex chemical projects with extensive management background. According to Altilium, Cartwright is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of the company’s ambitious growth...
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    Uno Minda establishes new Engineering and Design center in Czech Republic
    Uno Minda has established a new Engineering and Design center in the Czech Republic. The center will focus on the development of next-generation automotive lighting technologies. In February, Uno Minda appointed Todd Morgan as the global head of Lighting and Innovation. Morgan has more than 30 years of work experience in automotive lighting, previously working at Ford, Visteon and Varroc. Before joining Minda, he served as chief technology and innovation officer at Lumax DK Jain Group. Uno...
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    Allego appoints Steven Salo as executive director
    Allego NV, a leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider in Europe, has announced a leadership transition as part of the company’s continued focus on strengthening its operational and financial strategy. As part of this transition, Allego has appointed Steven Salo as the executive director, replacing Mathieu Bonnet, as per an internal decision taken by the board of directors on Feb. 24. Salo, who takes on his new role effective immediately, brings extensive experience in financial ...
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    Ampeco appoints Giles Kinnersley as business development director for the UK and Ireland
    Ampeco, a leading supplier of electric vehicle charging management software, has appointed Giles Kinnersley as business development director for the UK and Ireland market, Ampeco announced Feb. 20. With the appointment of Kinnersley, Ampeco is strengthening its commitment to these strategic markets, it said. Kinnersley brings over 15 years of experience in the EV charging industry, having worked with market leaders including Schneider Electric and Connected Kerb. According to a note s...
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    Apollo Tyres appoints Parmeshwaran Iyer as chief supply chain officer
    Apollo Tyres has appointed Parmeshwaran Iyer as its chief supply chain officer. In his new role, Iyer will be responsible for leading and strategically developing the Indian tiremaker's global supply chain operations. His responsibilities will include aligning demand forecasting, production planning, logistics management and stakeholder coordination with the company's overarching business objectives. Iyer will report directly to Neeraj Kanwar, vice chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres....
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    Volvo and Geely exit Lynk & Co, Zeekr takes ownership
    Lynk & Co Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. (Lynk & Co) has recently seen a notable shift in its corporate structure, as observed in business registration records updated Feb. 11 by the Chinese enterprise information platform Tianyancha. The update indicates that Volvo Cars (China) Investment Co. Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) have exited their shareholder positions in Lynk & Co. They have been replaced by Zhejiang Zeekr Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. (Zeekr), wh...
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    OPmobility reshuffles senior leadership team
    OPmobility, previously known as Plastic Omnium, announced significant changes to its senior leadership team (executive committee) on Jan. 16. Christian Kopp, who most recently served as senior executive vice president and president of the Exterior Business Group, will now head a new Business Group that merges OPmobility's Exterior and Lighting activities, effective Feb. 1. Kopp will oversee 59 plants and 26,000 employees across 18 countries to bolster the Lighting business and development of ...
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    Chinese automakers Dongfeng and Changan eye merger
    Dongfeng Motor and Changan Automobile, two of China's state-owned automotive giants, have concurrently announced plans for reorganization, sparking speculations of a potential merger that could result in one of the world's largest auto groups. Despite the absence of direct mentions of one another in their announcements, local media, especially a report by 36kr, suggests that a merger is imminent, with Dongfeng poised to take a leading role in the newly formed group. This speculation is further s...
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