- Renault poised to name VW manager De Meo as CEO – Reuters: Renault’s board is set to meet later on Tuesday to approve the nomination of Luca de Meo, the former head of Volkswagen’s Seat brand, as its next chief executive, two sources familiar with the matter said.
- Coronavirus prompts automakers to evacuate workers, weigh production delays at Chinese factories – CNBC: Honda and PSA Group are evacuating employees from Wuhan, China, while several automakers consider suspending production.
- Fugitive ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn warns foreign CEOs in Japan: ‘You’re playing with your life’ – CNBC: Fugitive ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn warns foreign CEOs in Japan: ‘You’re playing with your life’ CNBC
- Bentley reveals one-off Continental GT W12 ice racer – Autocar: Bespoke creation readied for wintry conditions with raised suspension, studded tyres and striking…
- Maruti Suzuki India quarterly profit falls short as promotions rise – Reuters: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported lower-than-expected third-quarter profit on Tuesday as the country’s biggest carmaker spent more on promotions during a wider industry slowdown.
- Here’s what GM, Ford, FCA are doing to safeguard workers in China amid virus outbreak – Freep: GM, Ford and FCA are restricting travel to China and monitoring operations there to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
- New 2020 Qashqai key to Nissan’s three-pronged SUV assault – Autocar: New 2020 Qashqai key to Nissan’s three-pronged SUV assault
- It’s about time Detroit-Hamtramck plant caught a break – Freep: Building electric SUVs and pickups could GM’s award-winning Detroit-Hamtramck plant the security it deserves – if GM gets the vehicles right.
- Renault board meeting Tuesday to seal De Meo’s CEO nomination – report – Reuters: Renault’s board is set to meet on Tuesday to approve naming Luca de Meo, formerly the head of Volkswagen’s Seat brand, as its next chief executive, Le Figaro newspaper reported on Monday.
- Detroit-Hamtramck workers will be guaranteed jobs in redesigned plant – Freep: GM and the UAW say the 800 employees currently working at Detroit-Hamtramck are guaranteed a job there after GM finishes retooling it in 18 months.
- Inside Nissan, a Renewed Push to Get Renault to Cut Its Stake – Bloomberg: Inside Nissan, a Renewed Push to Get Renault to Cut Its Stake
- The BMW M850i Gran Coupe is Exceptional, and so Is the Price – Barrons: The BMW M850i Gran Coupe is Exceptional, and so Is the Price Barron’s
- Fisker’s Reincarnation, Karma Automotive, Plans Electric Truck and SUV – Bloomberg: Fisker”s Reincarnation, Karma Automotive, Plans Electric Truck and SUV
- First GM Electric Truck to Start Production in 2021, President Reuss Says – Bloomberg: First GM Electric Truck to Start Production in 2021, President Reuss Says
- GM’s Detroit Plant Going All-Electric Starting Next Year – Bloomberg: GM”s Detroit Plant Going All-Electric Starting Next Year
- GM to spend $2.2 bln to make electric trucks and SUVs at Detroit factory – Reuters: GM to spend $2.2 bln to make electric trucks and SUVs at Detroit factory
- Watch live: General Motors to make major announcement at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly – Freep: General Motors President Mark Reuss will make a major announcement at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly at 9 a.m. on Monday.
- Watch Hyundai’s hilarious ‘smaht pahk’ Boston-themed Super Bowl ad – CNBC: Hyundai’s Super Bowl spot will plug a remote parking assist feature with the help of heavy Boston accents and a slate of celebrities with Boston ties.
- PSA working with Paris and Beijing on coronavirus plan – Just-Auto: PSA says it is continuing to work with French and Chinese authorities as Paris mulls repatriating its citizens in Wuhan by air later this week.