Kurt Nagl

Detroit

Manufacturing Reporter at Crain's Detroit Business

Reporter. Covering manufacturing and law at Crain's Detroit Business, @CrainsDetroit Email: [email protected]

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Electric truck startup Bollinger exits bankruptcy after paying back founder who sued

2 days ago | autonews.com | Kurt Nagl |Larry P. Vellequette |Vince Bond Jr. |Gail Kachadourian Howe

Mullen Automotive CEO David Michery said the company paid $11 million to founder Robert Bollinger. Pictured are company trucks parked in a lot near Detroit.
Oak Park electric truck startup exits bankruptcy after paying off founder who sued

2 days ago | crainsdetroit.com | Kurt Nagl

Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors has exited bankruptcy court thanks to more financial aid from parent Mullen Automotive Inc., whose chief has ambitious plans for a rebound set in Michigan. California-based Mullen acquired an additional 21% of Bollinger, bringing its ownership stake in the Oak Park-based company to 95%, Mullen announced Monday as it executed its second reverse stock split in as many months to stay compliant with Nasdaq rules on share prices.
In an age of AI, auto marketplaces may need even more dealership services to survive

3 days ago | autonews.com | Mark Hollmer |David Phillips |Kurt Nagl |Laurence Iliff

Everything you need to know about the Trump administration's impact on the auto industry, from tariffs on vehicles and parts to automaker responses.
Toyota’s ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive’ campaign seeks to connect with Black men

3 days ago | autonews.com | Jamie Butters |David Phillips |Kurt Nagl |Laurence Iliff

Everything you need to know about the Trump administration's impact on the auto industry, from tariffs on vehicles and parts to automaker responses.
Deal keeps Grand Prix in downtown Detroit through at least 2028

3 days ago | autonews.com | Jay Davis |David Phillips |Kurt Nagl |Laurence Iliff

The City of Detroit and Detroit Grand Prix organizers agreed on a deal that will keep the race running through the streets of downtown through at least 2028.
Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia post more U.S. sales gains as retail volume holds steady amid tariffs; Mazda slips

3 days ago | autonews.com | David Phillips |Kurt Nagl |Laurence Iliff

Toyota Motor Corp., with the leanest stockpile of new cars and light trucks in May, posted its biggest monthly U.S. sales gain, up 11 percent last month, since May 2024.
Guest commentary: How the U.S. can fix its EV charging experience

4 days ago | autonews.com | Casper Rasmussen |David Phillips |Kurt Nagl |Laurence Iliff

Everything you need to know about the Trump administration's impact on the auto industry, from tariffs on vehicles and parts to automaker responses.
Trump-led manufacturing boom? No sign of it yet in Michigan

5 days ago | crainsdetroit.com | Kurt Nagl

In Michigan, where President Donald Trump’s tariffs are said to have perhaps the biggest impact, there has been little indication yet of an upside. New business activity in the manufacturing-reliant state has slowed dramatically. In the face of billions of dollars in import fees, automotive executives have suspended capital expenditures, further delayed launches and product decisions and in some cases implemented job cuts.
Bill Ford says Marshall battery plant ‘in peril’ under proposed legislation

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Kurt Nagl

The executive chairman of Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that its $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Marshall would be “in peril” if it loses production tax credits as called for in proposed U.S. House legislation. The bill, which still must be reconciled by the Senate, could make the plant ineligible for a key manufacturing subsidy due to its ties to Chinese battery company CATL. If that were to happen, it would harm the business case in Marshall, said Bill Ford.
WNBA backers 'hearing very positive things' about Detroit's bid for a team

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Kurt Nagl

Officials behind the bid to land a WNBA franchise, team headquarters and sports complex in Detroit are confident the plan will come to fruition. That was apparent when Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem, a skilled deal maker who led the Pistons’ return to the city, took the stage Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference to tout the project.

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Stellantis NV is looking to build a 2 million-square-foot Mopar parts distribution “mega hub” in Wayne County, where it would consolidate four warehouses. And there is concern the move would lead to a net job reduction. https://t.co/re2TTMQnjd

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Articles

Electric truck startup Bollinger exits bankruptcy after paying back founder who sued

Oak Park electric truck startup exits bankruptcy after paying off founder who sued

In an age of AI, auto marketplaces may need even more dealership services to survive

Toyota’s ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive’ campaign seeks to connect with Black men

Deal keeps Grand Prix in downtown Detroit through at least 2028

Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia post more U.S. sales gains as retail volume holds steady amid tariffs; Mazda slips

Guest commentary: How the U.S. can fix its EV charging experience

Trump-led manufacturing boom? No sign of it yet in Michigan

Bill Ford says Marshall battery plant ‘in peril’ under proposed legislation

WNBA backers 'hearing very positive things' about Detroit's bid for a team

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