These stories illustrate how individual courage and determination gradually opened doors in an industry that has evolved from a male-dominated manufacturing sector to today's more diverse leadership landscape.
Retailers’ optimism rose in the third quarter while automakers and suppliers grew more cautious, according to the latest Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index.
Ford plans a new HQ campus as a symbol of its transformation, while Toyota launches Woven City in Japan to explore future mobility and ventures beyond cars.
Since 1981, we have recognized honorees ranging from C-suite executives to unsung heroes at automakers, suppliers and retailers. They also include industry outsiders whose work has left a historic mark.