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Manufacturing 2023: KOEN KNIPPENBERG
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, NEW RIVER VALLEY PLANT, VOLVO TRUCKS, DUBLIN
A longtime Volvo Group employee, Knippenberg moved from his home country of Belgium to become vice president and general manager of the New River Valley Volvo Trucks plant in April
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Auto parts manufacturer to expand in Emporia
Heyco Werk USA Inc. to spend $5.4M, add 21 jobs
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Heyco Werk USA Inc., a subsidiary of Germany-based automotive parts manufacturer Heyco Group, plans to invest $5.4 million to expand its operations in Greenville County, adding 21 jobs, Gov. Glenn
Charlottesville car dealerships acquired
Flow Automotive Cos. acquired five locations from Umansky Automotive Group
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Flow Automotive Cos. has completed its acquisition of five Umansky Automotive Group dealerships in Charlottesville, the company announced April 18. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Flow’s acquisition includes
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It’s official — Ford plant going to Michigan
Youngkin passed on $3.5B project over Chinese involvement
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Ford Motor Co. announced Monday that it will build an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, a $3.5 billion project that Virginia was considered for until Gov. Glenn Youngkin pulled
VW America CEO named Autos Drive America chair
Pablo Di Si to lead trade association
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Pablo Di Si, the Herndon-based president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has been elected chairman of Autos Drive America, a trade association that represents 12 international automakers with
Hyundai dealership to open in Roanoke County
Southern Team Automotive Group building facility, showroom
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A Hyundai sales and service facility is coming to Roanoke County, car dealership group Southern Team Automotive Group announced Tuesday. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located at 7300 Williamson Road
Volkswagen to debut electric Microbus at SXSW
Herndon-based U.S. subsidiary's ID. Buzz has been in works for 5 years
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Herndon-based Volkswagen Group of America announced Wednesday that it would debut its electric bus during this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which will be held March 11-20 in Austin,
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute taps new executive director
Zachary Doerzaph was director of VTTI’s Division of Vehicle, Driver and System Safety
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Zachary Doerzaph will become the next executive director of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the university’s largest research institute, effective Oct. 1. “Zac Doerzaph is a nationally recognized transportation researcher
CarLotz expanding HQ in Richmond, adding 192 jobs
Consignment vehicle business to move to Scott's Addition area
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CarLotz, the nation’s largest consignment-to-retail used vehicle business, plans to expand its headquarters in the city of Richmond, creating 192 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. To accommodate recent growth,
Checkered Flag Auto Group acquires Newport News dealership
Purchase marks Virginia Beach-based auto retailer's entry into U.S. auto brands
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Virginia Beach-based Checkered Flag Auto Group announced Tuesday that it has purchased the Pomoco Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat dealership in Newport News. The acquisition is the