Ford ousts CEO Fields, names ex-Steelcase chief Jim Hackett to take over in management shakeup, reports sayAuto News

Ford has fired CEO Mark Fields and replace him with James Hackett, head of the automaker's Smart Mobility arm, as part of a broad management shakeup, according to reports by Forbes and other news organizations.

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Before Ford, Hackett built reputation on transforming Mich. office furniture companyAuto News

Jim Hackett, the man reported to be replacing Mark Fields as Ford CEO, is a former board member at the automaker who spent most of his career running a Michigan furniture maker.

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Ford Motor Co.'s CEOs since 1979Auto News

The following is a list of Ford Motor Co. CEOs since the resignation of Henry Ford II in October 1979:

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Ford is firing CEO Mark Fields, naming former Steelcase chief Jim Hackett to take over, Forbes reportsAuto News

Ford will fire CEO Mark Fields and replace him with James Hackett, head of the automaker's Smart Mobility arm, according to a report by Forbes late Sunday. An announcement will be made Monday, a source close to the situation told Forbes.

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FCA's Ralph Gilles unleashing his 'inner racer'Auto News

There's no disputing it -- Ralph Gilles is one of the coolest guys in the auto industry. But when does Fiat Chrysler Auto-mobiles' global head of design achieve peak cool?

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Penske, Crain and the obsession that unites themAuto News

As a young man, Penske did well enough to be named Driver of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1961. But Penske soon would make a decision that would change his life.

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Mark Reuss, in the 'knothole'Auto News

As much as Mark Reuss, a licensed road racer who created General Motors' Performance Division, relishes the fast lane, his appreciation for the carpool lane also runs deep.

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How Toyota transforms America's best-selling car to compete for other titlesAuto News

Turning the latest generation of the production Camry into the NASCAR racing version required even more than the usual feats of styling and engineering that went into past transformations.

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India exit puts GM in 'right markets'Auto News

GM CEO Mary Barra signaled that GM isn't planning any more major reductions to its geographic profile. Still, she said the company would aggressively pare costs everywhere it can.

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Trade officials seek end to border hasslesAuto News

North American trade officials say synchronizing regulations and improving infrastructure at ports of entry are as important as trade agreements. The goal is the free movement of cross-border goods.

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Amid good times, Ford braces for bad onesAuto News

Ford and GM are making recession-style staff cuts even as sales and profits remain relatively strong.

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Lexus patient with fixed-price programAuto News

A year into the Lexus Plus no-haggle pricing program, the expected waves of dealers joining are only ripples. But brand executives say a slow and steady pace has its benefits.

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Nissan execs hint at upcoming EV crossoverAuto News

Nissan is working on a concept vehicle that will showcase its ideas for intelligent mobility and foreshadow an all-electric crossover.

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What's the succession plan at AutoNation?Auto News

A series of high-level executive departures at AutoNation -- highlighted by COO Bill Berman's abrupt departure last week -- has raised questions about the succession plan for CEO Mike Jackson, 68.

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