All Automotive articles – Page 2
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News BriefCPPA sets sights on connected vehicles in first review
The California Privacy Protection Agency is probing the data privacy practices of connected vehicle manufacturers and their technologies as part of its first enforcement review.
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News BriefDOJ fine against GM accompanied by export control law guidance
General Motors agreed to pay $365,000 to settle charges it discriminated against non-U.S. citizens by requiring prospective hires to provide unnecessary documents as part of its export compliance assessment.
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Toyota Motor NA social innovation head adds chief diversity officer to title
Toyota Motor North America announced Group Vice President and Chief Social Innovation Officer Tellis Bethel will be adding chief diversity officer to his title.
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Volkswagen names chief sustainability officer
Volkswagen Group announced the appointment of Dirk Voeste as chief sustainability officer. He succeeds Ralf Pfitzner, who plans to pursue new opportunities outside the company.
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Tesla recruits general counsel from Dish Network
Electric vehicle maker Tesla announced the appointment of Brandon Ehrhart as general counsel and corporate secretary.
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PremiumDoes ESG offer opportunity? Or is it just another area for compliance friction?
Compliance practitioners share their experiences navigating responsibilities related to environmental, social, and governance without stepping on the toes of other colleagues.
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PremiumExperts: Where to start on your ESG journey
ESG directors from Tenneco and Amneal Pharmaceuticals shared best practices for businesses broaching the initial phases of environmental, social, and governance reporting at CW’s virtual ESG Summit.
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ArticleVolkswagen fined $1.1M under GDPR for unauthorized data collection
Volkswagen has agreed to pay €1.1 million (U.S. $1.1 million) to resolve allegations of violating the General Data Protection Regulation when a camera on one of its test vehicles recorded nearby drivers without their knowledge.
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Cooper Standard appoints chief accounting officer
Cooper Standard, a global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry, announced the appointment of Amy Kulikowski as vice president, chief accounting officer, effective July 11.
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ArticleFiat Chrysler pleads guilty in $300M emissions fraud case
The U.S. arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and violating the Clean Air Act for “making false and misleading representations” regarding emissions control systems on more than 100,000 vehicles.
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ArticleEU industries put to test as Russian invasion of Ukraine persists
Less than two months since Russia invaded Ukraine, a range of industries across Europe have issued stark warnings about supply chain shortages, production shutdowns, and price hikes. The worst may still be yet to come, particularly in Germany.
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ArticleGrowing list of companies halting Russian operations
As the Russia-Ukraine crisis unfolds, companies around the world have announced changes to their supply chains to reduce their footprint in Russia. Compliance Week looks at how businesses across multiple industries are responding.
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ArticleTesla discloses new SEC subpoena over Elon Musk settlement
Electric car maker Tesla disclosed in a regulatory filing it received a subpoena from the SEC regarding its settlement with the regulator designed to rein in CEO Elon Musk’s Twitter posts.
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ArticleHiltrud Werner leaves legacy of integrity at Volkswagen
Hiltrud Werner, Volkswagen’s board member and head of integrity and legal affairs who steered the company through its U.S. compliance monitorship post-Dieselgate, discusses her indelible mark on the auto giant and her future aspirations.
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ArticleHyzon Motors discloses SEC subpoena following short seller report
Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding allegations raised in a short seller report in late September.
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ArticleLordstown Motors names new general counsel amid SPAC probes
Lordstown Motors, currently under investigation by the Justice Department and the SEC, announced the appointment of Melissa Leonard as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.
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ArticleNikola to pay $125M to settle SEC fraud charges
Electric semitruck startup Nikola agreed to pay $125 million to settle charges brought by the SEC for defrauding investors by misleading them about its products, technical advancements, and commercial prospects.
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Toyota Financial Services tabs chief legal and compliance officer
Toyota Financial Services, a subsidiary of automaker Toyota Motor Corp., has promoted Ellen Farrell to group vice president and chief legal and compliance officer.
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ArticleVolkswagen integrity head Hiltrud Werner to depart in board reshuffle
Hiltrud Werner, board member responsible for integrity and legal affairs at Volkswagen and a key figure in the Dieselgate monitorship, will leave the German automaker on Feb. 1, 2022, as part of a series of managerial changes.
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ArticleLucid Group facing SEC subpoena over recent SPAC merger
Lucid Group said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning its special purpose acquisition company merger this summer.