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John Henry Opens Up About His Next Chapter: Revolutionizing The Auto Insurance Industry to Become More Equitable

Selena HillFebruary 1, 2021February 1, 2021

by Selena HillFebruary 1, 2021February 1, 20219455

After building a million-dollar business and cofounding a venture capital firm, the 28-year-old serial entrepreneur is now working to transform the auto insurance industry....

Leadership

Meet Nissan’s New Diversity Leader

Samara LynnAugust 2, 2019August 6, 2019

by Samara LynnAugust 2, 2019August 6, 20191964

Rodney Francis will replace retiring diversity head Jeffrey Webster and will continue to help Nissan with its diversity and inclusion strategy....

Entrepreneurship

Millennial Moves: The Startup That Helps You Buy a Car No Matter Your Credit Score or Income

Tyrus TownsendSeptember 21, 2018October 2, 2018

by Tyrus TownsendSeptember 21, 2018October 2, 20182916

This trio of friends is trying to eradicate the stigma associated with low-income and urban communities and creating equal opportunities to ensure everyone, regardless of...

Leadership

Caribbean Auto Executive On Leading Team for New Luxury Car Genesis G70

Janell HazelwoodJuly 22, 2018July 25, 2018

by Janell HazelwoodJuly 22, 2018July 25, 20181067

Erwin Raphael's global career journey is about as typical as the 2019 Genesis G70 in a sea of base-model vehicles. Balancing duties in California and...

Black Woman Named VP of Quality and New Model Launch at Ford Amid Major Company Shakeup

Selena HillOctober 25, 2017December 2, 2017

by Selena HillOctober 25, 2017December 2, 20172093

Linda Cash has been named Vice President of Quality and New Model Launch at The Ford Motor Company amid the automaker's second major shakeup this...

Technology

You Can Now Make Your Toyota Lease Payments by Driving for Uber

Samara LynnMay 27, 2016September 29, 2017

by Samara LynnMay 27, 2016September 29, 20171767

As ride-sharing services continue to disrupt the transportation industry, automakers have been left with little choice but to come up with creative new ways to...

Technology

Q&A With Rob McConnell, Automotive Designer at Toyota

Samara LynnApril 4, 2016March 25, 2019

by Samara LynnApril 4, 2016March 25, 2019737

Rob McConnell is an African American automotive designer lending his talents to designing Toyota vehicles that are future forward; those built with high-tech features including...

Arts and Culture

Doug E Fresh Headlined Opening Day at 2016 Chicago Auto Show

Janell HazelwoodFebruary 14, 2016September 28, 2017

by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 14, 2016September 28, 20171058

"The Original Human Beat Box" Doug E. Fresh will be performing during the opening day at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, along with speed painter...

News

Apple and Google Will Lead $600 Million Near-Future Car Market

Samara LynnJanuary 25, 2016September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnJanuary 25, 2016September 28, 2017886

Apple and Google are set to disrupt the car industry....

News

General Motors Invests $500 Million in Lyft to Create Self-Driving Cars

Courtney ConnleyJanuary 7, 2016September 28, 2017

by Courtney ConnleyJanuary 7, 2016September 28, 2017389

General Motors invested $500 million in Lyft to assist with creating self-driving cars and a series of short-term car rental hubs across the United States...