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CTV News
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Stellantis names Italian car executive Antonio Filosa its new CEO
The Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, Jan. 19, 2021, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Stellantis on April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) MILAN — Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer Wednesday, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year. Filosa, who is currently Stellantis' chief operating officer for the Americas and chief quality officer, takes the post effective June 23, when he is expected to announce his leadership team. The move returns the running of Stellantis, created from the 2021 merger of France's PSA Peugeot with Italian-US carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, to Italian hands after three years under Tavares, who previously served as Peugeot's top executive. John Elkann, heir to the Fiat-founding Agnelli family, remains chairman. Elkann praised Filosa's 'deep understanding of our company, including its people, who he views as our core strength, and of our industry.' Robert Peugeot said the board's choice was unanimous, calling Filosa a 'natural choice' due to his leadership track record and knowledge of the business and 'the complex dynamics facing our industry.' Filosa joined Fiat in 1999, spending much of his career in Latin America where held positions from plant manager to head of purchasing and later chief operating officer. He was credited with making the Fiat brand the regional market leader and boosting the market share of the Peugeot, Citroen, Ram and Jeep brands. He was promoted to chief operating officer of the Americas in 2024 in an executive shakeup as sales slumped in North America, its main source of profits. Stellantis has been lagging globally in the transition to electric powertrains and facing stiff Chinese competition. Analysts also have said Stellantis, with 14 brands, is yoked by too many under-performers, including Maserati and Chrysler. Colleen Barry, The Associated Press
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Michigan woman celebrates wedding anniversary by winning $2M on scratch-off ticket
An Oakland County woman and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary by winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Diamonds & Gold instant game. The 44-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket at Opdyke Featherstone Mobil, located at 810 North Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills. "My husband and I like playing different scratch-off tickets, especially the Diamonds & Gold game," said the player in a news release. "We scratched this ticket off together on our wedding anniversary, and my husband noticed the $2 million prize first. He thought something wasn't right, so we took it to the store to scan it. "A message came up to file a claim at the Lottery office, so we asked a friend to scan it on her Lottery app. I started shaking and was in total shock when $2 million came up on the screen. It was so exciting and the best surprise on our anniversary!" The player elected to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment of about $1.3 million. With her winnings, the woman plans to invest, buy a house and put some money aside for her children's college funds. "Congratulations to the lucky player and her husband who had a day they will never forget after winning $2 million on their wedding anniversary," said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. "It is great to hear that the prize will also have a positive impact on their children by helping fund their future education." Since the game launched in March 2024, players have won more than $54 million playing Diamonds & Gold, according to the Michigan Lottery. Each $20 ticket gives players the chance to win prizes ranging from $20 up to $2 million. More than $49 million in prizes remains up for grabs, including one $2 million top prize.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Minor injuries reported after motorist crashes into Michigan Freeway Courtesy Patrol vehicle
One of Michigan's Freeway Courtesy Patrol vehicles was struck by another motorist and wrecked while parked Friday night along Interstate 75. The Auburn Hills Police Department shared photos of the wreckage and a safety message on social media, relating what had happened. An oncoming motorist struck and wrecked this Michigan Courtesy Patrol vehicle that was on an emergency call May 23, 2025, in Auburn Hills. Auburn Hills Police Department The Michigan Department of Transportation's Safety Service Patrol, also known as Freeway Courtesy Patrol, is a service meant to assist motorists and first responders during traffic incidents such as crashes or disabled vehicles. That's what was taking place Friday night when "it was struck by a motorist who failed to move over," Auburn Hills police said. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The driver who ran into the safety vehicle was charged. "'Move over, slow down' isn't a suggestion, it's the LAW," Auburn Hills officers added. Michigan's Freeway Courtesy Patrol teams are dispatched when requested by law enforcement or MDOT. They also patrol assigned highways during high-traffic times such as rush hour and weekend special events. Their tasks include helping to remove debris from traffic lanes, change a vehicle's tires and report abandoned vehicles. The service began in 1994 along I-75 in Detroit, and has since expanded to other metro area such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
