Nick Bunkley joined Automotive News in 2012 after reporting on the auto industry for The New York Times and The Detroit News. He’s directly responsible for coverage of the Detroit 3 and also oversees our global automaker reporting team. Nick, who has a degree in political science and communication studies from the University of Michigan and was part of the team that won Crain Communications’ first-ever Grand Neal Award for coverage of the General Motors ignition-switch recall in 2014.

Latest from Nick Bunkley

Ford CEO Jim Farley tells tales about his cousin, the late ‘SNL’ comedian

Jim Farley shares stories of life with his cousin, the late comedian Chris Farley.

Arson attempt is 3rd attack on Tesla store in Colorado

Someone spray-painted “offensive and hateful” graffiti on the Tesla building and tried to set it on fire, police said.

Stellantis on hunt for fecal terrorist at engine plant

Bathrooms at the automaker’s Kokomo Engine Plant in central Indiana have been repeatedly smeared with fecal matter, according to a memo posted on social media.

Why did Tesla put charging port at the rear? To fit Elon Musk’s rented garage

Elon Musk vetoed a design with the Model S charging port on the front fender because "it wouldn’t suit the layout of his garage in Bel Air,“ according to former chief engineer Peter Rawlinson.

Cadillac serves up chicken dinners in back seat of electric Escalade

“The Cadillac of Reservations” promises “a full-service luxury dining experience” for two people, starting with Coqodaq in Manhattan and expanding to other eateries around the country.

Dodge seeks army of ‘Badassadors’ to promote brand

Dodge is signing up social-media influencers to promote its vehicles and racing events in exchange for free stuff.

5 important make meetings at the NADA Show

Retailers heard from executives and dealer council leaders about new models coming to market, strategy changes, sales forecasts and more.

Rick Hendrick pays $3.7 million to put first ZR1 in his Corvette collection

Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick was the winning bidder for the first production model 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

Column: NADA Show prediction: Some of what you hear will be wrong

The snow in New Orleans shows you just never know what to expect.

NADA chair Tom Castriota, Sen. Bernie Moreno commit to defending franchise system

Castriota drew on his 35 years in the U.S. Marine Corps to advocate for NADA’s mission and the need for solidarity among retailers.

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