THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Lee Iacocca, who led Chrysler out of near bankruptcy by introducing the K-car platform, has died. The automotive icon, 94, died of natural causes.
Toyota Motor North America has named Don Fordiani group manager for fleet sales to replace Dave Depew, who retired earlier this year.
Ford plans to reveal its next-generation F-150 pickup in 2020 as it plans to continue to dominate the U.S. pickup truck market, outgoing CFO Bob Shanks said at an investor event.
Mark Del Rosso, who served as Audi of America's president for about six months, has resigned from his role. Cian O'Brien, chief executive officer of Audi's U.S. business, is taking over on an interim basis.
Fred DePerez is leaving his role as vice president of Nissan's light commercial vehicle business unit to become a regional vice president for the brand's Northeast region.
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
Mazda North American Operations has named Jeffrey Guyton as its president, following the promotion of Masahiro Moro to chairman and chief executive of Mazda's North American business unit.
Vic Poleni, retired fleet director of Cadillac, passed away on March 11. He was 83.
General Motors executive Alan Batey, who elevated the fleet business in the organization, is retiring from his role as executive vice president and president of North America after 40 years with the company.
General Motors has named its product leader Mark Reuss president to replace Dan Ammann, who has left to become chief executive for the automaker's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit.