WSJ seeks auto reporter in Detroit
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an aggressive reporter to join its autos team in Detroit. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the global automotive industry. The industry is facing a key moment as it grapples with technological arms race that has given rise to a host of new competitors, and […]
Coverage: GM posts best quarter since bankruptcy
General Motors Co. announced Thursday its best earnings report since the automaker filed for bankruptcy court protection eight years ago, but it issued a warning about its results for the rest of the year. Gautham Nagesh of the Wall Street Journal had the news: Results for the quarter benefited from a continued shift in the U.S. […]
US News seeks senior editor to oversee auto coverage
U.S. News & World Report is seeking an experienced, full-time Senior Editor to lead our new car editorial team for our consumer-oriented automotive site, usnews.com/cars. This position is based in our metro-accessible, Washington, D.C. office and will be working in a brand new office suite, set up for the collaborative work environment our employees appreciate. The […]
Coverage: Volkswagen agrees to pay up to $15.3 billion in claims
German automaker Volkswagen AG has agreed to pay up to $15.3 billion to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations that it cheated on emissions tests. Jacob Bogage of The Washington Post has the news: Calling the deal “unprecedented” and “historic,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy warned car manufacturers her department will continue to investigate companies […]
Coverage: Lyft hires investment bankers Qatalyst
Ride-sharing service Lyft Inc. has hired investment bank Qatalyst Partners LP to help it explore alternatives, including a sale of the company. Douglas MacMillan of The Wall Street Journal has the news: Frank Quattrone, the founder and executive chairman of Qatalyst, has contacted companies including large auto makers about acquiring a stake in Lyft, the people […]
CNNMoney.com seeks aviation reporter
CNNTravel and CNNMoney are looking for a senior writer in New York to cover the business of aviation. We’re looking for a talented and inspired beat reporter who wants to own the subject across a wide range of channels — where aviation touches innovation, business and consumers. Knowledge of aviation is a plus, but we’ll […]
Coverage: Tesla’s stock drops after it offers to buy SolarCity
Tesla Motors Inc., whose CEO is Elon Musk, has made an offer to buy SolarCity Corp., whose chairman is Elon Musk, for $2.8 billion, sending the electric car company’s stock down and the rooftop solar company’s stock up. Russ Mitchell and Ivan Penn of the Los Angeles Times had the news: The offer to buy the rooftop solar […]
Dallas Morning News seeks Big Boom Hub editor
Dallas-Fort Worth is experiencing explosive growth and we’re looking for a visionary editor who can identify and act on its challenges and opportunities in the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan market. Our Big Boom Hub is integral to The Dallas Morning News’ transition to a digital-first newsroom. Its reporters cover fast-moving topics (real estate, aviation, the economy, […]
Coverage: Takata faces another huge recall
Japanese airbag maker Takata is expected to undergo another huge recall, with U.S. regulators expected to announce as early as Wednesday that 35 million additional airbags need to be recalled. The company was forced last year to recall 34 million its airbags and was penalized with a $70 million fine. Hiroko Tabuchi of The New […]
Coverage: Tesla banks on successful Model 3 launch
It’s pegged as Tesla’s first affordable car, but the launch of the Model 3 means much more to the Silicon Valley automaker than just affordability. CEO Elon Musk is hoping the Model 3 will open Tesla and its vehicles up to a larger market, something the company will need for long-term success. Mike Ramsey of […]
