Magna investors lose appeal of Stronach's buyout plan

Magna International Inc. shareholders who opposed ending the dual-class share structure of Canada's largest auto-parts maker lost a court appeal of the decision. The deal, approved by investors July 23, ends founder Frank Stronach's control of the company he founded in 1969 and gives the Stronach Trust about $976.... Read More »

BMW's Pitney dies in mishap

Jack Pitney, head of marketing for BMW of North America, was six days away from assuming a new job as vice president for BMW's eastern region, the carmaker's largest U.S. sales zone, when he was killed in an accident Wednesday, Aug.... Read More »

Pitney's fire burned bright, was extinguished too soon

It's hard to forget the look on Jack Pitney's face just moments before he mounted a BMW S 1000 RR superbike, revved the out-of-this-world engine and raced it across a shiny wooden floor inside the Javits Center.... Read More »

Toyota eyes ex-GM exec Hogan for advisory role

Toyota Motor Corp. is in talks with former General Motors executive and Magna International President Mark Hogan about coming on board as an adviser.... Read More »

When Krafcik raced Lutz -- on an interstate

When it comes time for auto execs to present their car-guy credentials, a really good "I drive like a maniac" anecdote is as convincing as, say, a certificate from Bob Bondurant or Skip Barber.... Read More »

BMW's N.A. marketing chief Jack Pitney remembered as 'true creative soul'

Jack Pitney, BMW North America's marketing chief who died unexpectedly Thursday, was remembered today by friends and colleagues as a creative powerhouse with never-failing good humor.... Read More »

Sonic tries no-haggle F&I prices Sonic Automotive Inc., the nation's second-largest dealership group, will begin a test of no-haggle pricing at finance and insurance offices in two markets on Sept. 1. Aug. 25, 12:01 am U.S. ET

GM paid Girsky $1.4 million in bid to save Saturn We'll never know how much General Motors invested in Saturn over time, but we have a small idea how much the automaker spent to try to save the brand before it was shuttered. Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET

A Star Driver Automotive News Editor-in-Chief Keith Crain received the Star Driver award from Mercedes-Benz. Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET

Ewanick era at GM takes shape -- fast Last week's leadership change at Chevrolet makes one thing clear: General Motors Co. marketing chief Joel Ewanick has the muscle to do what he deems necessary. Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET

New Volvo chief wants appealing, upscale cars Volvo will attempt to build cars that appeal to shoppers' emotions, new CEO Stefan Jacoby says. Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET

GM: The fast and the furious The short reign of General Motors CEO Ed Whitacre will be debated for some time. He had detractors and admirers. Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET

GM needs stability, so new CEO must end musical chairs | Aug. 23

Akerson: Currency cost Fritz his job | Aug. 23

Ford may lose some investors to GM IPO, Bill Ford says | Aug. 20

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