#Macduffie

Lee Iacocca, former head of Chrysler and Ford, will be remembered as a leader who revolutionized the idea of the “celebrity CEO."

A no-deal Brexit could force more layoffs, plant closures and relocations among U.K. automakers, say experts.…Read More

The SEC is after the German automaker’s CEO for allegedly defrauding bondholders by not coming clean on its emissions “defeat device.”…Read More

Elon Musk's confrontational behavior with the SEC and seemingly erratic decision making elsewhere are distracting from his core vision for Tesla, say Wharton's John Paul MacDuffie and Charles Elson of the University of Delaware.…Read More

Automakers booked surprisingly robust new vehicle sales in 2018. But bumps in the road await them this year, experts say.

Elon Musk’s settlement with the SEC is significant not only for Tesla’s future, but also for maintaining the momentum of the electric vehicle industry.…Read More

A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle, experts say.…Read More

Uber still faces close scrutiny by regulators worldwide as it mends its ways while ceding market share to rivals, says Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More

Two recent fatalities involving Uber and Tesla vehicles using driverless systems have raised concerns that threaten to significantly delay or derail adoption of the technology. …Read More

The Uber-Waymo case sheds light on the cutthroat world of technology-based businesses and the race to produce the next big thing.…Read More

U.S. automakers are weighing continued sales optimism against uncertain policy moves. Meanwhile, electric cars look ripe for consumer-friendly jumps in performance.…Read More

Investors and customers once tolerated Uber’s skirmishes with regulators as the price one pays for innovation. But that may no longer be so. …Read More

In order to create a healthier corporate culture, Uber will need leaders who are committed to change.…Read More

The best option for Uber may be to settle Google’s charges of data theft, given what's at stake in the race for driverless technology, say experts.…Read More

A proactive regulatory regime is critical in the run-up to 2021, when the auto industry expects to have a full-fledged launch of self-driving vehicles.…Read More

Tesla’s merger with SolarCity promises big gains for both companies. But the move comes at a time when Tesla already faces some big challenges, experts say. …Read More

A fatal crash of a Tesla car on autopilot has raised new questions about driverless technology. Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie discusses the fallout and what steps need to be taken.…Read More

A settlement with the U.S. EPA and others could bring some respite to the German automaker, but bigger challenges will follow, say Wharton experts.…Read More

Tesla’s impressive bookings for its next electric car suggest that it may be close to tapping the mainstream market. But the company may need to rethink parts of its business model to do so, experts say.…Read More

Embattled airbag maker Takata had a “broken safety culture,” poor manufacturing processes and flawed quality control – and also an unhealthy dose of overconfidence, experts say. …Read More