Tag: Faces
Faces: ZF Chassis plant manager Brad Newman finds his dream job
From the time he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, Brad Newman believes he has
been on a course plotted by a higher power...
Faces: Regional champion Don Stoegbauer
When Don Stoegbauer was called to the stage at the 2018 Southern Automotive Conference in Atlanta, he was caught off-guard.
At the time, the leaders...
Faces: Trevin Dye of JETRO
Trevin Dye’s resume is extensive, to say the least. His diverse skillset includes being fluent in several languages and classically trained on the piano;...
Faces: Behind the Wheel
When competitors in a certain high-profile sport hear they’re up against “the Williams sisters” they usually know they need to bring their A game....
Frank Chestnut: Listening, Training, Leading
Crossing the state for the commerce department and spreading the word about apprenticeships
Born to Innovate
As the former director of production at the Volkswagen plant in South Africa, Antonio Pinto was often faced with the challenge of communicating...
Intellectual Horsepower
Leroy Hurt and University of Alabama officials work to rev up the state’s auto industry.
Super Duty – Silas Birch
With 50 years on the job, Ford’s longest working Kentucky employee has a lifetime of rewarding experience in and out of the plant.
Leadership, Management & Training
Davis Woodruff is a key player in two state auto associations.
Faces of the Industry: Jean Marie Thrower
She travels the world uniting OEMs and suppliers
What's New
First Look: Mazda’s CX-50
Mazda revealed the look of the CX-50 on Monday, touting its off-road ability as a key driver in its design and function.
“Today we are...
Toyota to invest in automotive battery production
Toyota Motor North America announced today that it will invest $3.4 billion in automotive battery production in the U.S. through 2030, including building an...
Regional automakers gather at Southern Automotive Conference
More than 1,000 attendees are expected to walk through the doors of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Alabama for the 14th annual Southern Automotive...
Volkswagen and The Conservation Fund donate acreage
Volkswagen of America and The Conservation Fund have completed a multi-year effort to buy, conserve and transfer approximately 1,500 acres of land to the...
Nissan unveils plan for carbon neutrality, intelligent factory
Nissan unveiled its production line at the Tochigi Plant in Japan featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. The initiative is part of Nissan’s overall...