Automobiles – Page 55

Cyberattack on CDK Global Disrupts Car Sales in U.S. and Canada

The attacks on a software provider, CDK Global, affect systems that store customer records and automate paperwork and data for sales and service.

By Neal E. Boudette

Appointments and Executive Changes Automobiles Boards of Directors Japan Shareholder Rights and Activism Tokyo (Japan) Toyoda, Akio Toyota Motor Corp

Toyota Chairman’s Investor Support Tumbles

Just 71.9 percent of shareholders supported Akio Toyoda, who has faced scrutiny from investor groups over governance issues, in his bid to remain chairman.

By River Akira Davis

Automobiles Bankruptcies Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Fisker Automotive Start-ups

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy as E.V. Maker’s Cash Runs Short

The company became the latest electric vehicle start-up to fail to meet investors’ expectations after a high-profile public debut.

By Danielle Kaye

Automobiles Japan Shareholder Rights and Activism Tokyo (Japan) Toyoda, Akio Toyota Motor Corp

Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Chairman, Defends His Hands-On Role

Akio Toyoda, who stepped down as chief executive last year, had been criticized by some shareholders for continuing to dominate decision making at the automaker.

By River Akira Davis