Detroit News auto reporter joins Automotive News
Detroit News auto reporter Michael Wayland has been hired by Automotive News, a Crain’s publication. A story on its website states, “Wayland, 30, comes from The Detroit News, where he worked for two and a half years covering Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the UAW, among other topics. He spent five years with Booth Newspapers and […]
Detroit Free Press seeks auto reporter
The Detroit Free Press, part of the USA Today Network, is looking for a seasoned reporter to join our award-winning autos team – one who can respond to breaking news, write sophisticated enterprise and occasionally do a watchdog piece. As a member of this team, you will be writing about one of the largest, most […]
Coverage: Auto sales slump in January
After a record year of sales of cars and light trucks in 2016, January sales fell 1.8 percent, calling into question whether the auto market is ripe for a slump. Michael Wayland of The Detroit News had the details: Demand for utility vehicles such as crossovers, SUVs and pickups continued to help many automakers offset heavy […]
Mateja, who covered auto industry for Chicago Tribune, dies at 71
Jim Mateja, who covered the auto industry for more than 45 years for the Chicago Tribune, has died from cancer at the age of 71. Robert Duffer of the Tribune writes, “Hired to the business copy desk in 1967 ‘the day after graduating from Western Illinois University,’ according to Mateja’s own bio, he began ‘writing about […]
Coverage: United flights grounded due to computer issue
United Continental Holdings grounded all of its domestic flights on Sunday evening due to a computer issue. Ralph Ellis of CNN had the news: Two sources familiar with the incident told CNN the flights were grounded due to a problem with the communication system that airplanes use to send information to United operations. Aircraft Communications Addressing […]
Automotive News seeks reporter
Automotive News, a growing and dynamic news organization owned by Crain Communications Inc., is seeking a highly motivated full-time reporter and web content producer to cover general assignment auto industry news and assist in various web production tasks. There will be opportunities for future advancement and career diversification at our stable, expanding publication. Basic Qualifications […]
Coverage: EPA accuses Fiat Chrysler of evading regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV of illegally using hidden software to allow excess diesel emissions to go undetected. David Shepardson and Bernie Woodall of Reuters had the news: FCA shares plummeted as the maximum fine is about $4.6 billion. The EPA action affects 104,000 U.S. trucks and SUVs sold since 2014, about […]
Reuters names Wise its airlines/transportation reporter
Reuters transportation editor Joe White sent out the following announcement: All – Fresh from a year on the presidential campaign trail, Alana Wise is moving to the airlines and travel beat, based in New York and starting now. Alana, a graduate of Howard University, joined Reuters in 2015 as an intern on the campaign team […]
Coverage: U.S. files charges against six VW executives
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges on Wednesday against six Volkswagen executives for their roles in the company’s emissions-cheating scandal. Hiroki Tabuchi, Jack Ewing and Matt Apuzzo of The New York Times have the news: The six executives include a former head of development of the Volkswagen brand and the head of engine development. One of those charged on Wednesday, […]
Coverage: Fiat Chrysler to build three new Jeeps
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Sunday confirmed plans for a Jeep pickup along with the Wagoneer nameplate, saying it will launch both a Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer and will invest $1 billion at plants in Michigan and Ohio to assemble the new SUVs. Brent Snavely of the Detroit Free Press had the news: The automaker said […]
